Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Satin
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Satin
Product Info
Article Number:
610269
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Satin
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Framus Hootenanny is a seriously impressive instrument for the money. It’s got that classic, full-bodied dreadnought sound with a warm low-end and clear highs—perfect for singer-songwriters, folk players, or anyone craving a vintage vibe. The build quality is solid, and it feels great in the hands.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 SB Satin
- 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 matt
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid Sapele back/sides deliver a warm, resonant, mature tone.
- • Mahogany neck offers excellent sustain and comfortable playability.
- • Bone nut improves clarity and tuning stability at the nut.
- • Vintage-style tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning and a classic look.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while attractive, can feel a little plasticky to some players.
- • Round-shoulder dreadnought is less versatile for modern, highly percussive styles.
- • Solid wood construction means it will require more care and humidity control.
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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
The Framus leans towards a warmer, more mellow tone than a Martin, with a slightly less aggressive high-end. It's still powerful, but with a more rounded character.
Yes, satin finishes are generally more susceptible to scratches than gloss finishes, requiring a bit more care and potentially occasional polishing to maintain its appearance.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape; the width at the 12th fret (54mm) should be accommodating for most hand sizes, but those preferring a very thin neck might find it slightly substantial.
