The Francesca is an auditorium sized instrument, based on the classic ladder-braced Oscar Schmidt designs of the early 20th century. The combination of body size and ladder-bracing creates a huge, brawny sound that bowls over player and listener alike. Both Leadbelly and Blind Willie McTell used 12-string guitars of this design during their careers. Ernest Stoneman and James Baxter both used six-string models. A Francesca twelve-string reproduces the tone and feel of one of the most sought after twelve-string guitars.

The Francesca is available in both six and twelve-string models.

Sound Sketches

• Francesca six-string
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• Francesca twelve-string
  • Under Construction

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