As with the electric guitars, Framus also found it difficult to take 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.

On offer here is a very rare bass guitar from the early years of pop music. As with almost all Framus solidbodies, the shape is very similar to the Fender Jazzmaster. Everything works flawlessly, the pickups have a fantastic, growling sound as we know it from old Framus basses. These can be switched on directly, but still have 2 volume pots and 2 pots for the sound. Frets and trussrod work well. 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.