Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 HP
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 6 HP
Product Info
Article Number:
610265
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 6 HP
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Framus Hootenanny 6 HP is a seriously well-built dreadnought. It's got a lovely, vintage vibe with a strong, focused tone that's great for singer-songwriters and players who like a bit of warmth and projection. This is a fantastic option if you want a quality instrument with a traditional feel without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 HP
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Back and sides: Solid sapele
- Bracing: Spruce
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- One-piece neck: Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood (oil finish)
- Ivory-coloured 3 mm dot side markings
- Headstock: Hootenanny 6st
- ‘Framus’ logo made of 0.2 mm thick brass on the headstock
- Ivory coloured / black binding
- Hootenanny wooden rosette
- 19 polished
- slightly rounded medium nickel silver frets
- With zero fret
- Neck width at the 0 fret: 44 mm
- at the 12th fret: 54 mm
- at the 19th fret: 57 mm
- Flat fingerboard radius
- Scale length: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Bone nut
- Black pickguard
- Rosewood bridge (oil finish)
- Nickel vintage style (3+3) machine heads with ivory-coloured tuning pegs
- Strings: DAddario XTAPB1253 .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid Sapele back/sides deliver warm, balanced overtones and projection.
- • Sitka Spruce top provides excellent clarity and responsiveness for varied playing.
- • Mahogany neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel in the hand.
- • Vintage-style nickel tuners ensure accurate tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Sapele's tonal character might lack the aggressive bite of some rosewood options.
- • The flat fingerboard radius isn't for everyone; some prefer a rounded profile.
- • The black pickguard is a purely aesthetic choice and may not appeal to all.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (oil finish)
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
19 Polished Nickel Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mahogany neck has a more vintage, slightly flatter feel than a modern C shape; it's closer to a vintage 'U' profile.
Oil finishes can initially create some squeak, but it usually diminishes with play and occasional re-oiling; it’s a small price for the feel.
The Framus leans towards a warmer, more balanced tone, while a Martin might offer a slightly more aggressive, 'scooped' midrange character.
