Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 TS
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Framus
Vintage Hootenanny 6 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
610268
Brand:
Framus
Model:
Vintage Hootenanny 6 TS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Framus Hootenanny 6 TS is a seriously good-sounding dreadnought, offering a vintage vibe and comfortable feel. It’s a strong contender for players wanting a versatile, workhorse acoustic – especially those who favor strumming and flatpicking. This is a great option for gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-built instrument.
Product Description
- Framus Vintage Hootenanny 6 TS
- 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
- Ivory-coloured 3 mm dot side markings
- Ivory coloured black 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 Tinted matt
- Includes Hootenanny case
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, responsive tone with surprising projection.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, enhancing the overall tonal complexity.
- • Comfortable, relatively slim neck profile facilitates easy playability for various hand sizes.
- • Vintage-style machine heads provide stable tuning and a classic aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' sounding initially; needs break-in time for optimal resonance.
- • Round shoulder dreadnought isn't ideal for fingerstyle players seeking a very focused tone.
- • Vintage tint finish might not appeal to players wanting a brighter, more modern look.
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 in)
Frets
19 Nickel Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s warmer and less overtly bright than a typical Martin – the sapele back and sides contribute to a more mellow, rounded sound.
The 54 mm neck width at the 12th fret is comfortable for most, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The nickel silver vintage tuners are generally reliable, though a professional setup might be beneficial for absolute tuning stability under heavy use.
