Framus Strato de Luxe Star Bass 5/165-52gl (?) One Pickup Version!

[matteagle]

Has anyone ever seen a single pick up version of the Strato Bass before? Does anyone know the exact type name or Model No.?

[rain-air]

I thought that is what Thomas Wenzel played for three decades in German Indie-pop band "Die Sterne", but I can't find a photo to prove it. Single pick up configuration is not uncommon in a later (around '68) model, with the fan shaped headstock. You are probably right about the model No.
Odd thing is that they used a switch, while 70s basses use only volume pots. (pre-routed body probably)