Framus

Framus
Company typePrivate
IndustryString instruments
FoundedLuby, Czechoslovakia (1946; 78 years ago (1946))
FounderFred Wilfer
Defunct1975–1995
HeadquartersMarkneukirchen, Germany
Area served
Global
ProductsViolins
Violas
Cellos
Double basses
Dulcimers
Zithers
Lutes
Classical, archtop, acoustic and electric guitars
Lap & pedal steel guitars
Acoustic & electric basses
Electric upright basses
Ukuleles
Banjos
Mandolins
Amplifiers
OwnerHans-Peter Wilfer
DivisionsWarwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG
SubsidiariesGiannini Drums
WebsiteFramus Vintage website
Framus International website

Framus is a German string instrument manufacturing company, that existed from 1946 until 1975. The Framus brand was revived in 1995 as part of Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG, in Markneukirchen, Germany. The company's has offices located in Markneukirchen, Shanghai and Nashville.