Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 Vintage Natural Satin
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Essential Information About the Framus Hootenanny 6-String Guitar
Essential Information About the Framus Hootenanny 6-String Guitar
- Faithful reissue of a vintage Framus model, recreated from period archives, with the approval and collaboration of the Lennon estate.
- Warm and balanced sound in a "small body" style, with surprising power thanks to its compact body, classic bracing, and glued neck.
- Modern playing comfort: flat fingerboard, nut width of 44 mm / 1.73", and presence of a zero fret for consistent attack.
- Refined aesthetic identity: wooden "Hootenanny" rosette, black pickguard, and ivory/black style binding finishes.
Manufacturer Information
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A Resurrected Hootenanny: Framus Heritage Serving an Icon
Preserving an identical 12-string Hootenanny in their Framus Vintage museum, the teams meticulously recreated the 6- and 12-string models respecting the original specifications. This project, conducted with the approval and collaboration of the Lennon estate, brings back an iconic guitar designed to appeal both to musicians and collectors sensitive to the history of instruments linked to the Beatles universe.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Framus Hootenanny 6-string targets beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking comfort (flat fingerboard, wide nut) and advanced musicians looking for an acoustic with vintage character and immediate inspiration. Its "round-shoulder" dreadnought format and tonal balance make it very comfortable in folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, gentle to moderate strumming, and warm picking, featuring a distinctive sonic personality thanks to the trapeze tailpiece and adjustable sliding bridge.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides produces a clear yet never harsh response, with rich mids and a very flattering natural warmth. The classic bracing (spruce braces) promotes even projection and musical sustain, while the compact body helps maintain a "focused" and balanced sound. The duo of trapeze tailpiece + height-adjustable sliding bridge reinforces the vintage identity: a round attack, strong presence, and a very lively dynamic feel under the fingers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original gauge and balance, you can stick with the supplied string set D'Addario XTAPB1253 (012-053). For transport and protection, the dedicated Hootenanny Hard Case is the recommended choice, designed specifically for this guitar.
Technical specifications
| Version | Dreadnought "round-shoulder" | Nut Width | 44 mm / 1.73" |
| Top | solid "A" spruce, 2 pieces | Neck Width | 0F 44 mm / 1.73"; 12F 54 mm / 2.13"; 19F 57 mm / 2.24" |
| Rosette | Hootenanny Wooden | Fingerboard | rosewood |
| Sides | solid mahogany | Fingerboard Finish | oiled |
| Back | solid mahogany | Radius | flat |
| Top Purfling | ivory / black | Frets | Middle Silver Nickel Frets / Zero Fret |
| Back Binding | ivory | Inlays | side of neck, ivory dots at frets 5, 7, 9, 12 |
| Brace Material | spruce | Tailpiece | trapeze, nickel |
| Pickguard | black | Tuners | Kluson Type (3:3), nickel, ivory buttons |
| Bridge | rosewood, oiled finish | Strings | D'Addario XTAPB1253 (012-053 Gauge) |
| Neck | one-piece solid mahogany, glued, dovetail joint, joins body at 12th fret | Case | Hootenanny Hard Case |
| Nut | bone | Made in | P.R. China |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 suitable for folk and fingerpicking?
This model is suitable for folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, and gentle to moderate strumming. Its solid spruce top and solid mahogany back promote rich mids and a natural warmth, well-suited for fingerpicking.
What is the neck profile and nut width?
The solid mahogany neck joins the body at the 12th fret and features a flat-radius rosewood fingerboard. The bone nut width is 44 mm, while the neck measures 54 mm at the 12th fret.
What tone does the trapeze tailpiece provide?
The nickel trapeze tailpiece, combined with the adjustable height rosewood sliding bridge, delivers a round attack and lively dynamics. The spruce bracing contributes to even projection and musical sustain.
What strings come factory installed on this 6-string Hootenanny?
The guitar is equipped with a set of D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings, gauge 012-053.
Is a case included with the Hootenanny 6?
The Hootenanny Hard Case is specified in the features. It is designed to fit this dreadnought round-shoulder guitar format. The Vintage Natural Satin finish complements its vintage-inspired appearance.
