Item 41926 Guitars and instruments
Framus Texan 5/196 Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst West Germany - Vintage 1969
$399
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Condition and what is included
1969 Framus Texan 5/196 Acoustic Guitar – Sunburst – Made in West Germany.
Vintage West German dreadnought with classic Framus character, original-style hardware, and a bold 1960s sunburst look.
This Framus Texan 5/196 is a late-1960s West German acoustic dreadnought with the distinctive Framus personality that collectors and vintage players look for. Built in Bavaria and carrying its original interior Framus label, this model features a square-shouldered body, sunburst finish, bolt-on neck construction, zero fret, adjustable Framus bridge system, tortoise-style pickguard, and period-correct open-gear tuners. It has the dry, mid-forward vintage character these German-made acoustics are known for, making it a cool piece for recording, collecting, displaying, or restoration-minded players.
This is not a high-end Martin/Gibson-style collectible, but it is a very interesting vintage European acoustic with real 1960s style and strong visual appeal.
Condition
Good vintage condition with honest age-related wear throughout. The guitar shows finish checking, dings, scuffs, edge wear, lacquer wear, oxidation on the hardware, and general cosmetic aging consistent with a late-1960s instrument.
There is a visible side crack on the bass-side lower bout. The crack should be reviewed/stabilized if the buyer intends to use the guitar regularly. The back also shows heavy finish checking and vintage lacquer texture, especially under direct light. The headstock has cosmetic wear around the logo, edges, and lower nut/truss area, but the Framus logo and center decal remain visible.
The hardware has normal oxidation and aging. No hard case is included.
Includes
1969 Framus Texan 5/196 acoustic guitar with gig bag. Original-style Framus adjustable bridge hardware. Original-style tortoise pickguard with Framus logo imprint.
Not Included
No hard case, no accessories, no original paperwork.
Key Features
Vintage West German build: Made by Framus-Werke in Bavaria, West Germany. Texan 5/196 model: Framus’s square-shouldered dreadnought-style acoustic from the late 1960s era. Sunburst finish: Classic dark-edge tobacco sunburst with strong vintage stage and wall-display appeal. Bolt-on Framus neck: Period Framus construction with metal neck plate marked “Made in Germany.”. Zero fret design: Common on vintage European guitars and part of the original Framus setup style. Adjustable Framus bridge: Distinctive original-style bridge with metal hardware and adjustable saddle system. Tortoise-style pickguard: Large period-correct pickguard with subtle Framus logo imprint.
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