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Description

The Framus 5/97 Jumbo guitar invites musicians to explore its rich and resonant sound, perfect for both stage performances and intimate sessions. This steel-string acoustic guitar offers the classic jumbo body shape, which provides a full-bodied tone that is both robust and well-balanced, making it ideal for strummers and fingerstyle players alike. Crafted with precision, the 5/97 Jumbo boasts a solid spruce top, combined with mahogany back and sides, ensuring a warm, dynamic sound profile that guitarists will appreciate.

The neck is constructed from mahogany, providing a smooth and comfortable playing experience, while the rosewood fingerboard offers durability and a pleasing tactile response. The Framus 5/97 Jumbo is equipped with high-quality tuning machines, ensuring stable tuning and intonation, so you can focus on your performance without any worries. Whether you're taking it on the road or playing at home, this guitar is designed to keep up with your musical journey.

Key Features:

  • Jumbo body shape for enhanced volume and projection
  • Solid spruce top for a bright and articulate sound
  • Mahogany back and sides for warmth and depth
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard for comfortable playability
  • High-quality tuning machines for reliable tuning stability

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See how Michael Shuman uses Framus 5/97 Jumbo

Michael Shuman

Singer, Guitarist

Queens of the Stone Age

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Michael Shuman is confirmed to be using this Framus acoustic guitar, as evidenced by an image from the 2025 Catacombs Tour where he is seen playing it during the performance of the unreleased song "Easy Street."

See how Gene Vincent uses Framus 5/97 Jumbo

Gene Vincent

Singer

Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps

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Gene Vincent pictured with his acoustic Framus guitar in the late 1960's. He had the guitar until his death in 1971. The same guitar appears first time on the cover of his 1964 album "Shakin' Up A Storm", as well as on the "Best Of" collection in 1967.

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