$200 1/2 size pawn shop score--carved (?) Framus

[Eric Swanson]

I played a 3/4 version of this bass for many years. Mine was a hybrid with ply back and sides; judging from the wear pattern on the back edge, I'm guessing that this may be hybrid, too. Same mock-antiqued, semi-sunburst finish.

Mine had a long string length, somewhere in the 44" range. Mine also had a very thick top and didn't produce a lot of acoustic sound, but was a good jazz bass with a pickup. Well fitted and assembled, overall, and gave me no maintenance issues.