Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
609914
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Framus Hootenanny 12 TS is a beautifully crafted 12-string dreadnought with a vintage vibe. It’s got a rich, full sound that’s perfect for folk, Americana, and singer-songwriters who want that classic, shimmering 12-string tone without a premium price tag. It's a serious instrument for intermediate to advanced players.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS
- 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")
- Ntu 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
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Vintage tinted natural matt
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid sapele back/sides deliver a warm, resonant, and mature tonal foundation.
- • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness for complex 12-string voicings.
- • Mahogany neck offers a comfortable feel and contributes to a focused, balanced tone.
- • Vintage-style tuners ensure stable tuning and add to the instrument's aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • The 12-string design can be physically demanding for extended playing sessions.
- • Nitrocellulose lacquer, while beautiful, is susceptible to scratches and requires careful handling.
- • The vintage-style neck profile might not suit players preferring a thinner, modern feel.
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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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Framus offers a slightly warmer and more focused tone, while the Martin tends to be brighter and more open – both are excellent, but cater to different preferences.
The neck width at the 12th fret is 61mm, which is fairly standard, but the vintage profile is a bit fuller than some modern necks; it might require slight adjustment for some.
The nickel-silver vintage style tuners are generally reliable, but regular maintenance and lubrication will ensure smooth operation and optimal tuning stability over time.
