1975 Framus Graziella Electric Mandolin

Overview: This cute little thing is a Framus, A-style mandolin that's been electrified at the factory. It's got a simple, single-coil pickup and has a clean, sweet, easy sound. These instruments usually need a bit of sprucing-up as they age and the work's all done, here, to make it a reliable, gig-ready player.

Interesting features: It's got nice lines, for starters -- pear-shaped -- and a good, sunburst finish that's attractive. The bolt-on maple neck means neck-angle-adjustments are easier down the line. It's also mostly-original, though someone installed a replacement wiring harness, knobs, and jackplate/jack.

Repairs included: Sarah gave it a level/dress of the frets and a setup. At the same time, the bridge got some compensation so it plays in-tune up the neck and I added a ground for the wiring. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
• Scale length: 13 3/4"
• Nut width: 1 1/8"
• Neck shape: medium soft V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 59/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 15/16"
• Body width: 10 1/4"
• Body depth: 2 1/4"
• Body wood: ply maple back/sides, spruce top
• Bridge: adjustable ebony
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: maple
• Pickups: 1x original single coil
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 36w-10 stainless wrap (needs nickel or stainless windings)
• Truss rod: non-adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: lower/smaller

Condition notes: It's pretty clean throughout for its age but does show some small nicks, dings, and scratches here and there. The bridge has been modified (added compensation) and the wiring harness is replaced (an upgrade for sure).

It comes with: It's got a decent case with it.

Consignor tag: NLSJ