��1962 Framus Billy Lorento Jazz Guitar Blonde Thinline Archtop

Brand: Framus
;String Configuration: 6 String
;Model: Billy Lorento
;Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
;Body Type: Hollow
;Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
;MPN: 5/120
;Size: 4/4
;Body Colour: Natural
;No. of Strings: 6
;Body Material: Laminate
;Type: Electric Guitar

��1962 Framus Billy Lorento Jazz Guitar Blonde Thinline Archtop

So Last Century

Strings not loops and other evidence of life before 'i'

Offered is a 1962 Framus Billy Lorento

plus Spider archtop hardcase

Firstly the label states stamped 62 (1962)

Made in Germany

Built in the Heart of Bavaria

Model 5/120 in pen. (Confirming it started out as a Lorento).

Serial number stamped 50284

Condition:

Showing some signs of use. The guitar has undergone changes in its 50+ years of use. Some changes have been put back to how it should be other remain as the fittings of a working guitar.

The pickup/pickguard/control unit is not from a Billy Lorento model. This unit is a single neck pickup. This appears to be a vintage unit. 

The tailpiece appears to be an original.

The bridge is correct modern replacement from the Framus supplier in Germany. I've trimmed it sanded it to make it fit.

The machine heads are Art Deco style similar to the Grovers found on Gretsch White Falcon guitars. These are unmarked. My best guess is that they are Korean, Jin-ho (the factory that makes Wilkinson parts). 

There are various holes, filled and unfolded showing various pickguards have been fitted throughout its working life. A jack socket was fitted to the bout on the side.

It currently wears flat wound strings with a copper B string. 

Please look at the photos. The are a good indicator of condition.

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So Last Century

Strings not loops and other evidence of life before 'i'

��1962 Framus Billy Lorento Jazz Guitar Blonde Thinline Archtop

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