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1959 Framus Billy Lorento/Bill Lawrence 5/120 Owner Jim Ellison/Material Issue
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC String Configuration: 6 String Body Type: Hollowbody Dexterity: Right-Handed MPN: 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC Body Color: Sunburst Model: 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC Model Year: 1959
FREE SHIPPING TO THE "LOWER 48"!CHECK OUT OUR SUPERB FEEDBACK FOR YOURSELF!CALL FOR A HANDS ON DESCRIPTION OF ALL OF OUR INSTRUMENTS!Guitars West, Inc.(619) 988-9777This piece being offered was owned by the late Jim Ellison of Material Issue (Chicago, IL). We are honored to be able to list several pieces from his extensive collection.Ref# 00595: This 1959 all original Framus Billy Lorento/Bill Lawrence Series Model 5/120 hollowbody guitar was quite possibly the only Jazz guitar Jim owned. This guitar is in incredible shape for its age and for it being a touring/recording axe. This auburn 'burst archtop is made of a Spruce top with Maple bottom & sides. The neck is a solid as a rock! Not many 5/120's were produced with the pearl inlay design you see on this Framus (most were made with a three star inlay) making this even cooler. The fingerboard is made of Rosewood with truly gorgeous FAT pearloid block inlays. This is a sweet playing guitar and with the very early Bill Lawrence pickups it has boatloads of tone. There is a an extra strap hole filled in at the top of the neck. This guitar weighs 6lbs and comes with its original hardshell case!Billy Lorento was a psedonym (and not the only one) for Willi Lorenz, who also goes by Bill Lawrence, the luthier and pick-up genius. Not only did he help create this guitar and help with Framus' legacy but he worked with Gibson and Dan Armstrong after coming to the US.In our over 30 years of business, Customer Service has always been of the utmost importance to us. Every call, email and inquiry will be answered. We are happy to offer full descriptions of condition and sound of all of our instruments to the best of our expertise. PLEASE NOTE: All sales are final, as we have a No Return Policy. International Shipping Rates listed are ESTIMATES ONLY! Please contact us for precise shipping outside of the U.S. International Shipping Rates listed are ESTIMATES ONLY!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Body Type: | Hollowbody |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | MPN: | 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC |
| Body Color: | Sunburst | Model: | 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5/120 with OHSC |
| Model Year: | 1959 |
FREE SHIPPING TO THE "LOWER 48"!CHECK OUT OUR SUPERB FEEDBACK FOR YOURSELF!CALL FOR A HANDS ON DESCRIPTION OF ALL OF OUR INSTRUMENTS!Guitars West, Inc.(619) 988-9777This piece being offered was owned by the late Jim Ellison of Material Issue (Chicago, IL). We are honored to be able to list several pieces from his extensive collection.Ref# 00595: This 1959 all original Framus Billy Lorento/Bill Lawrence Series Model 5/120 hollowbody guitar was quite possibly the only Jazz guitar Jim owned. This guitar is in incredible shape for its age and for it being a touring/recording axe. This auburn 'burst archtop is made of a Spruce top with Maple bottom & sides. The neck is a solid as a rock! Not many 5/120's were produced with the pearl inlay design you see on this Framus (most were made with a three star inlay) making this even cooler. The fingerboard is made of Rosewood with truly gorgeous FAT pearloid block inlays. This is a sweet playing guitar and with the very early Bill Lawrence pickups it has boatloads of tone. There is a an extra strap hole filled in at the top of the neck. This guitar weighs 6lbs and comes with its original hardshell case!Billy Lorento was a psedonym (and not the only one) for Willi Lorenz, who also goes by Bill Lawrence, the luthier and pick-up genius. Not only did he help create this guitar and help with Framus' legacy but he worked with Gibson and Dan Armstrong after coming to the US.In our over 30 years of business, Customer Service has always been of the utmost importance to us. Every call, email and inquiry will be answered. We are happy to offer full descriptions of condition and sound of all of our instruments to the best of our expertise. PLEASE NOTE: All sales are final, as we have a No Return Policy. International Shipping Rates listed are ESTIMATES ONLY! Please contact us for precise shipping outside of the U.S. International Shipping Rates listed are ESTIMATES ONLY!