Framus

Framus
Company typePrivate
IndustryString instruments
FoundedLuby, Czechoslovakia (1946 (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 has offices located in Markneukirchen, Shanghai and Nashville.