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Framus vintage upright electric bass 4/60 - Bean Pole / Triumph
Estimated price for orientation: 1 950 $
Category: Upright Basses
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Description Type: Electric Bass MPN: 4/60 Size: 4/4 Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed Brand: Framus Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany No. of Strings: 4 string EAN: Does not apply
Framus vintage upright electric bass 4/60 - Bean Pole / TriumphWill consider part exchanges. This Framus electric upright bass was built around the late 1950’s / early 1960’s. It is a single pickup version with a large bridge cover. Later ones lost the bridge cover altogether and had two pickups. The Framus Triumph bass (or “Bean pole” as it was affectionately known) is officially designated the model number: 4/60. It was introduced in 1953. This particular model is from that early period. The very early ones only had adjustment for 2 poles on the pickups. This quickly changed to the version that you see here. After 1960, they were changed again. They are made with solid Maple, with a single passive volume control knob on the side of the large bridge cover. The electric circuitry is inside the body. This one has an ebony finish to the fingerboard. They use standard steel strings and the scale length of a full size standard double bass. The correct height is gained with the aid of a spike. With this particular model, it has been replaced. Condition: Overall very good. Importantly, the neck is in very good shape. There’s a small amount of bow but nothing serious. It plays very nicely. There is a small chip out of the back of the headstock (see the images). Close to the chip, there is a crack repair but it’s all solid. The tuners are original and all work well. The top of the headstock (where the logo is) is in very good condition. The back of the neck has play wear to the gold gilt. There are some very minor marks on the back of the body. The pickup, bridge, bridge cover and control knob are all original and the electric all work correctly. It produces a deep growl. This is an extremely rare electric double bass. It’s in good condition and deserves to be played and showed off! Note: The boxes and amplifier in the images are not included in the sale This item is advertised elsewhere and might be withdrawn from sale here, at any time. If you want it, please offer. Don’t wait. Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on eBay. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Payment& Delivery: I will accept payment by PayPal, Cash (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.
Description
| Type: | Electric Bass | MPN: | 4/60 |
| Size: | 4/4 | Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right-Handed |
| Brand: | Framus | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany |
| No. of Strings: | 4 string | EAN: | Does not apply |
Framus vintage upright electric bass 4/60 - Bean Pole / TriumphWill consider part exchanges. This Framus electric upright bass was built around the late 1950’s / early 1960’s. It is a single pickup version with a large bridge cover. Later ones lost the bridge cover altogether and had two pickups. The Framus Triumph bass (or “Bean pole” as it was affectionately known) is officially designated the model number: 4/60. It was introduced in 1953. This particular model is from that early period. The very early ones only had adjustment for 2 poles on the pickups. This quickly changed to the version that you see here. After 1960, they were changed again. They are made with solid Maple, with a single passive volume control knob on the side of the large bridge cover. The electric circuitry is inside the body. This one has an ebony finish to the fingerboard. They use standard steel strings and the scale length of a full size standard double bass. The correct height is gained with the aid of a spike. With this particular model, it has been replaced. Condition: Overall very good. Importantly, the neck is in very good shape. There’s a small amount of bow but nothing serious. It plays very nicely. There is a small chip out of the back of the headstock (see the images). Close to the chip, there is a crack repair but it’s all solid. The tuners are original and all work well. The top of the headstock (where the logo is) is in very good condition. The back of the neck has play wear to the gold gilt. There are some very minor marks on the back of the body. The pickup, bridge, bridge cover and control knob are all original and the electric all work correctly. It produces a deep growl. This is an extremely rare electric double bass. It’s in good condition and deserves to be played and showed off! Note: The boxes and amplifier in the images are not included in the sale This item is advertised elsewhere and might be withdrawn from sale here, at any time. If you want it, please offer. Don’t wait. Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on eBay. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Payment& Delivery: I will accept payment by PayPal, Cash (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.