Framus Strato Star Bass

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Unleash your creativity with the Framus Strato Star Bass, a remarkable addition to any musician's arsenal. This electric bass guitar brings together vintage style and modern playability, making it a versatile choice for both budding and seasoned bassists. The Strato Star Bass is known for its distinctive design and warm, resonant tones, thanks to its high-quality tonewoods and expert craftsmanship.

The bass is equipped with a set of pickups that deliver a rich, full-bodied sound, perfect for a variety of musical genres—from jazz to rock and beyond. Its sleek neck profile ensures comfortable playability, allowing for fast and smooth transitions across the fretboard. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the Framus Strato Star Bass provides a reliable and engaging playing experience.

Key Features:

Electric bass guitar with a vintage-inspired design
High-quality pickups for rich, full-bodied sound
Sleek neck profile for comfortable playability
Versatile tone suitable for various musical genres
Expert craftsmanship for reliable performance

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over 9 years ago

The Bass I Learned On

I love this bass. I'm a fan of short-scale basses anyway, and this is perfect. The single neck pickup is really diverse. If you play with a pick, it's really punchy. If you play with your fingers, it's mellow and warm. This bass is most at home with a set of flatwounds.

Here's a quick story.

I was 12 when I discovered the Beatles. I instantly became obsessed with their music, and shortly after found my dad's record collection. He had this Framus Strato Star bass in the basement closet, in the original chipboard case, and with the low E tuner busted. I told him I really wanted to play bass, and so we fixed it up. Got new tuners, cleaned the electronics, and replaced the flatwounds with roundwounds. And I then spent almost every free hour sitting in front of those records, playing along as Rubber Soul spun on the turntable (I didn't have an amp at first, so I rested my chin on the upper bout while I played to get the vibrations in my head). Time went on and I got other basses, but I would occasionally pull the Strato Star out and always enjoyed it.

Recently, in a fit of nostalgia, I bought my own 1966 Strato Star on Ebay. It came with a case and cost me $200. It's not perfect. The screws holding the replacement pickguard in place are rusty and seem to be a mish-mash of whatever screws were on-hand at the time, and the pickguard itself is a really crappy black plastic. My summer project is to replace those parts and restore this beautiful bass to its former glory.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Folk, World, & Country Funk / Soul