RARE!! Framus S360 LP-style guitar ~1974 made in West Germany - with case

Welcome to another fine guitar from The Old Europe! Please make sure to read the entire description below carefully, and look at all the pictures. Feel free to make an offer with the submit offer button.

US buyers: The incoming new Trump administration has announced plans to impose a 10 % customs tariff on all goods coming to the US, which would include used guitars from outside of the US like this. If you are thinking about making a purchase from Europe or elsewhere, you might want to do so quickly to avoid these additional 10% on top of customs if and when imposed some time after January 20th 2025.

General introduction and background:

Very rare mid 1970s Framus S360 LP-style guitar, this one equipped with original Framus humbucker pickups. The S360 was made in the mid 1970s only for a limited time and is very rare. It comes with a 1970s case which was likely sold with the guitar.

Please watch the video!

As always, the instrument has been serviced completely and is ready to be played immediately.

Measurements, weight and other specs:

-Scale:  628mm

-Nut: ca 4,15 cm

-Weight: 3,64 kg

-Pickups: two original Framus humbucker pickups, PAF style, measuring both at about 7,9k controlled with 2x volume and 2x tone pots, 3 way toggle switch.

-Body: solid wood, probably basswood.

-Neck: narrow and slim D shaped neck, rosewood fingerboard with very low frets (they orientated themselves on the “fretless wonder” original Gibson Les Paul fret profile), with a rather flat radius of 12’’.

Condition:

-Body: great condition with a couple of scratches, dings and dongs, and slightly hazy finish.

-Neck: neck is straight, no breaks, no fissures. Frets are at 8/10 condition, no deadspots, no buzz.

-Head: good condition. Framus did sell some units without logo, so this is not unusual.

-Hardware: signs of aging

-Electrics: everything works

-Originality: all original

Sound and Playability:

-Playability and string action: very good playability with low string action of 1,3 mm on the 12th fret – but please note that this guitar, as so many of the German guitars of the 1970s, has very small, narrow and low vintage frets. If you are not used to that, the playing feeling is very different from a moden PRS, Ibanez or the like or even modern Gibson – it is a vintage-ish feeling that requires extra care.

-Sound: please listen to the video – ever so slightly microphonic, these pickups deliver a bluesy, warm tone, ideal for blues and classic rock, or indie in the style of Band of Horses.

Repairs, Service:

As always, the instrument has been serviced completely and is ready to be played immediately.

-Completely cleaned

-Frets polished and fretboard cleaned/oiled

-Electronics serviced and tested for functionality

-New Pyramid 10 gauge nickel strings put on

-Play test and demo with video

-Setup concluded and ready to be played (just tune it up)

Auxiliary stuff:

-Old case included. The item will be wrapped well, and put into a sturdy cardboard box with lots of filler material. If you wish I can buy a fitting case at your costs.

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PACKAGING: All guitars are shipped out in a sturdy cardboard box with lots of filler material. Please note that for the protection of the environment, I am reusing used packaging material whenever I can.

SHIPPING: Please check the shipping quotes in this offer. I ship with insurance, worldwide. Usually I am able to ship the item on the same day or next day of received payment. Please allow 1-2 days from pick up for delivery in Germany, and 1-2 weeks within the EU. US, Canadian and over overseas buyers:  My shipping quotes are very competitive, I can only do that by using DHL Premium. Please anticipate a shipping time of up to 8 weeks depending on your location. Tracking is provided immediately when shipped out within the system. Please refrain from giving a review before you have received the guitar.

AFTER DELIVERY: After receiving the item, please inspect the package for obvious damages and make photos if there are any. After unpacking, check the item immediately for damages or other undocumented flaws. I accept a 14 days return and will pay for shipping if the item is in a different condition than described upon arrival. Please note that I will only take the item back entirely, but not grant any reduction of price and generally only accept returns if the item was unaltered after arrival.

CITES protection: all of the items I sell have been legally imported to the EU before January 1st 2017 and are registered with the authorities in Hamburg, Germany (if applicable).

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