Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP
Product Info
Article Number:
610780
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Framus Hootenanny 12 SB HP is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering a rich, vintage-inspired 12-string tone. It's a fantastic choice for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a comfortable neck profile and a warm, full sound. This guitar shines as a stage-ready acoustic, perfect for intimate settings and recording.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar
- Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Back and sides: Solid sapele
- Bracing: Spruce
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Neck: Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 3 mm ivory-coloured dot side markings
- Ivory coloured / black top binding
- Wooden rosette
- Neck width at the 0 fret: 50 mm
- at the 12th fret: 61 mm
- at the 19th fret: 64.5 mm
- Flat fingerboard radius
- Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Bone nut
- 19 Nickel-silver frets
- Black pickguard
- Rosewood bridge
- Sealed nickel vintage style (6+6) machine heads with ivory-coloured tuning pegs
- Strings: DAddario XTAPB1047-12 .010 - .047
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid Sapele back/sides deliver a warm, resonant low-end response.
- • Sitka Spruce top provides clarity and shimmering highs for a balanced tone.
- • Mahogany neck offers comfortable playability and excellent sustain.
- • Vintage-style tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
- • The 50mm nut width might feel cramped for players used to wider 12-string necks.
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may dampen the acoustic projection slightly.
- • Limited electronics make it unsuitable for stage performance without external amplification.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
19 Nickel-Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated based on similar dreadnought models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Framus generally has a warmer, more mellow tone than the Martin, which tends to be brighter and more articulate. Both are excellent, but the Framus leans towards a vintage vibe.
While the 50mm nut width is narrower than some, the neck shape is relatively full, providing adequate space for most hand sizes. It's a comfortable, classic 'C' shape.
A Hootenanny branded case is included, offering a decent level of protection for gigging and storage. It's a padded case, but a premium hard case might be preferable for extensive travel.
