Tagged As: Framus Guitar Vintage
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I have just won at auction a Framus guitar that was made in the sixty's. Does anyone have any information regarding these guitars it is a Framus 6 string JUMBO acoustic guitar, model number J197, serial number 04523, and is in EXCELLENT condition. Built in the mid-60's, it is all original and has a tone that only comes from this Franconiun Music Co guitar. Built in the heart of Bavaria, Germany- Framus guitars were built to outlast their owners. Unique to this style and maker are the large moustache bridge with adjustable saddle, zero fret, steel nut, multi-layer bolt on maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and inlaid position marker dots. The arched back provides a clear, distinct and dramatic sound that is not found on most acoustics. This guitar has a few dings and scratches you might expect on a thirty+ year old guitar, but no breaks or cracks. The -framus- logo on the headstock is fully intact; the painted logo on the pickguard has taken on that distinction that only experience can provide. The top is spruce with mahogany laminate back and sides. Anyone with any information about the history of the company or any interesting facts please let me know the deal.
Answer:
Ask over at rec.music.makers.guitar. acoustic I bought a Framus electric solid body guitar from a fellow GI in the mid sixties. It has a triangular shaped neck that is guaranteed to give you a hand cramp if you play it for a while. He paid $150 for it in Turkey. I paid him $15 for it when he was discharged. It is residing in my closet. I think I paid too much for it.
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Comment #1 (Posted by Kevin lang
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Framus SG bass guitar. Circa 1960/70. Hi, I need some parts for my German SG such as tuners, ferrules/bushes, thumb rests, control knobs and a toggle switch knob. Also a detailed close up picture of the front to see how it really looked when it left the factory. Please can you help? Thanks. Kevin. Please contact me at kevinlang@talktalk.net. www.thezigzagband.co.uk. -
Comment #2 (Posted by karen wilton
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i have a framus guitar made in west germany six string, model # 721 Serial # 70367 i would like to know how much it is worth or the year it was made. kind of thinking it was made in 1967 but just wondering what it would be worth. -
Comment #3 (Posted by Sixten
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Hi You can get a lot of information from here www.framus-vintage.de. Best regards Sixten -
Comment #4 (Posted by Mike Doughty
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I'll give you $50 plus shipping if you want tom sell it, as long as it is in good shape. -
Comment #5 (Posted by Mike Belovsky
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To the guy that paid too much for his guitar if you want to get rid of it I would be glad to take it off your hands and even pay shipping. And for the guy that won his..if you don't want it lets talk. -
Comment #6 (Posted by terry davidson
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hi there, You're talking about my guitar! My wife bought this for me during our honeymoon period in 1969 when I was a busking freak. When the kids were growing up it was discharged to the attic, discovered by my son when he was 14, flipped to a leftie and this was the start of hs musical career - now a pro bass player. I loaned it to a friend about 6 months ago when he was learning guitar, he couldn't play it so I recleaned, set the action and put on a new set of Xtra light Elixirs. Man, I have rediscover my youth. Framus was a biggie until 1975 in Bavaria, then they went bust. US guitars had high import taxes so a home grown industry in Germany was booming, Pau Macartney added his bit with his Beatle bass. Vintage collector's items now, value about 400 euros ( 600 bucks if in good condition). I'm looking for a 12 string big brother to match mine.