Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 TN
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 6 TN
Product Info
Article Number:
610772
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 6 TN
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Framus Hootenanny 6 TN is a seriously impressive dreadnought. It's got that classic, warm tone you crave with a touch of vintage vibe, and the build quality feels solid. This is a great option for the singer-songwriter or anyone wanting a workhorse acoustic with a full voice.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 TN
- Steel-String 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: 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
- 19 Nickel silver frets
- Black pickguard
- Rosewood bridge
- Sealed nickel vintage style (3+3) machine heads with ivory-coloured tuning pegs
- Strings: DAddario XTAPB1253 .012 - .053
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Vintage Tinted Natural
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid sapele back/sides deliver rich overtones and projection for a balanced tone.
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable feel and contributes to a warm, focused midrange.
- • Bone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to plastic alternatives.
- • Vintage-style tuners offer smooth operation and a classic aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Nitrocellulose finish, while beautiful, can be prone to cracking with humidity changes.
- • 44mm nut width may feel wide for players accustomed to narrower necks.
- • Limited electronics make it unsuitable for direct stage amplification without an external preamp.
Product Video
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 construction)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's not a direct substitute, but it offers a similar warmth. The Framus has a slightly more focused midrange, while the Martin is often broader and more open.
The nitrocellulose finish is relatively thin, allowing for good resonance. However, it’s a traditional finish and will require careful humidity management to prevent issues.
The 44mm nut width and wider string spacing might feel a bit cumbersome for players with smaller hands, though the flat fingerboard helps a bit.
