Extremely rare Framus Hollywood 5/148 bass guitar from the early 1960s. Red finish - these basses came in black rose (red burst), red (solid red, solid black) and red and gold finish. The tuners are always the first to go on these vintage Framus’s , these have been replaced with modern, steel tuners. Knobs have also been replaced. This model was at the point when Framus moved from DIN to Jack - so no need for custom cables or DIN input amplifiers, which means this bass is easily giggable. The action is high, and the scale is around 25inch, so it is a very unique bass to play. Solid body, unsure on wood, rosewood fingerboard. No cracks or breaks. This has a slidable, moveable pickup from neck to bridge - way before the Gibson, with its limited plate movement, and the Dan Armstrong of the 70s. A wooden nut, and a zero fret. Frankly, a bass full of innovation and way before it’s time! I haven’t come across any other examples in the UK, so grab yourself a rare bass!