The Francesca
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. 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.
See also the Leadbelly reproduction page for more information about the 12-string model.
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Specifications
| Lower bout: | 16" |
| Upper bout: | 12 1/2" |
| Body length: | 21 1/8" |
| Body depth: | 4 1/4" (radiused) |
| Frets to the body: | 12 |
| Scale length: | 26 1/2" |




