Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro

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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro

Framus

Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610318
Brand: Framus
Model: Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro
Price: $1,208.90

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The Framus Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro is a seriously capable dreadnought, offering a vintage vibe with modern construction. Its round shoulders give it a warm, full tone that’s great for strumming and fingerpicking, and the solid woods ensure it’ll age beautifully. This is a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a premium-priced acoustic with a comfortable neck and a classic look.

Product Description

  • Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Nitro
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
  • Back and sides: Solid sapele
  • Bracing: Spruce
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Neck: Solid mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Ivory-coloured 3 mm dot side markings
  • Ivory coloured / black top binding
  • Wooden rosette
  • 19 Nickel-silver frets
  • Neck width at the 0 fret: 44 mm
  • at the 12th fret: 54 mm
  • at the 19th fret: 57 mm
  • Flat fingerboard radius
  • Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
  • Nut width: 44 mm
  • Bone nut
  • Black pickguard
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Sealed nickel vintage style (3+3) machine heads with ivory-coloured tuning pegs
  • Strings: DAddario XTAPB1253 .012 - .053
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
  • • Solid Sapele back/sides deliver rich, resonant low-end response.
  • • Sitka spruce top provides bright, articulate highs and projection.
  • • Mahogany neck offers comfortable feel and stable, reliable playability.
  • • Vintage-style tuners ensure accurate and smooth string changes.
CONS
  • • Sapele can be a bit 'dry' sounding initially; benefits from extended playing.
  • • Nitro finish, while beautiful, requires more careful handling and cleaning.
  • • The wider nut width (44mm) might be a challenge for smaller hands.

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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 models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's not a direct substitute; the Framus has a warmer, rounder tone, lacking the D-28's raw, cutting power, but offers a unique vintage character.
Nitro finishes are susceptible to checking over time, especially with humidity fluctuations, but proper care and storage should minimize this.
The nickel-silver frets are a medium-jumbo profile; they're comfortable for most players, but those preferring a completely low profile might find them slightly less smooth.

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