As with the electric guitars, Framus also struggled with the first step away from the acoustic resonator for basses: the Hollywood Bass at the end of the 1950s was still based on a semi-solid construction. Like some other later models, it was nicknamed the Star Bass: Hollywood Star Bass, Strato® Star Bass, Strato® de Luxe Star Bass or even Framus Golden de Luxe Star Bass - which doesn't sound bad in principle. And the professional users of these instruments also show that these names were by no means smoke and mirrors - German basses already had a good reputation among professional musicians in the 1960s.

Here on offer is a very rare bass guitar from the early years of pop music. It was not yet chrome-plated, so it is not surprising that it is not as shiny as models from the 70s and 80s. As with almost all Framus Solisbodies, the shape is very similar to the Fender Jazzmaster. Everything works flawlessly, the pickups have a fantastic, growling sound like the old Framuss basses. These can be switched on directly, but still have 2 volume pots and 2 pots for the sound. This bass also has a hand rest on the PU bridge to dampen the strings with a lever. This rare edition cannot be found in the Framus "bible" Framus Vintage, nor in the Framus Museum in Markneukirchen. A rare treasure with great potential for collectors. This piece is ready to play and, due to its rarity, is also a sought-after collector's item that is rarely available in this condition.

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