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Description
Discover the Framus 5/159 Strato Melodie, a timeless classic that combines vintage charm with modern playability. This solid body electric guitar is a nod to the golden era of rock and roll, offering an authentic retro experience for today's musicians. Crafted with precision, the Strato Melodie features a double-cutaway body that allows for easy access to higher frets, making it perfect for both rhythm and lead guitarists.
The guitar is equipped with three single-coil pickups, providing a diverse tonal range that can adapt to various music styles, from blues and jazz to rock and pop. The unique pickup configuration ensures that every note is crisp and clear, giving you the freedom to express your musical creativity fully. The classic, yet durable hardware guarantees reliability on stage and in the studio.
Its smooth neck and comfortable fretboard make for an effortless playing experience, whether you're practicing at home or performing in front of a crowd. The Framus 5/159 Strato Melodie is not just a guitar; it's a piece of musical history designed for the modern musician.
Key Features:
- Solid body electric guitar with a classic design
- Double-cutaway body for easy access to higher frets
- Three single-coil pickups for versatile sound options
- Durable hardware for reliable performance
- Smooth neck and fretboard for comfortable playability
- Vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern enhancements
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Features and functionality
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The Framus 5/159 Strato Melodie is a 9-string guitar with six single-wound strings and three doubled open strings, creating a unique hybrid sound.
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners have noted that the original Framus oval pickups are often replaced, sometimes with humbuckers for a different tonal palette.
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Comparisons
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This model is likened to the Echopark guitar made for Josh Homme, suggesting a similar aesthetic or tonal appeal.
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McPhee's 9-string Framus, which is mentioned in the "Me and My Music" column of the June 6, 1970 issue of Disc and Music Echo, is also remembered by Michael Messer Forum user pete1951 in a June 7, 2023 reply. Pete specifies that McPhee used the Framus for slide guitar.
Disc and Music Echo, June 6, 1970, "Me and My Music: Tony McPhee", pg. 9
Plays a Gibson SG, a Framus 9-string, a Harmony Sovereign acoustic and builds his own amplification equipment. Uses a 30-watt amp with eight speakers in two cabinets.
Michael Messer Forum, June 7, 2023 reply by pete1951 on "Tony McPhee >RIP" (June 7, 2023) by Michael Messer
The Ground Hogs was one of my favourite bands in the late 60s and along with The John Dummer Band ( with Dave Kelly) were regular performers at my local small band venue.
My interest in slide guitar was kindled by his playing.
( in 1971 my school leavers concert had 2 bands, The Ground Hogs and Chicken Shack, I had already left school but didn’t miss the gig)
I remember him playing a Framus(?) 9 string for slide , and in the early years an SG for standard tuning ( the first guitar I made was SG shaped because of his guitar)
Pete
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