Re: Framus 12 String - Age and Value Needed

: I have a Framus 12 string as well. The year of manufacture is found on the inside label. You should notice a 5 digit number and then a space and a year number like 69, etc. The 12 string was not popular for production until the mid 60's. Should you find a 12 string of any brand dating before the early 60's most likely it was a custom guitar. Most of the experts have told me that the guitar is not an expensive guitar. My brother bought the one that I have out of a pawn shop in the 80's for $100. If you find out anything to the contrary I would love to hear about it.

: : I have an old Framus 12 string acoustic guitar. It looks almost identical to a six string model they called The Texan. I've found pictures on the internet very similar to mine, but they all have decorative metal fittings on the bridge (which mine does not have). Can anyone help me on age and approximate value? Did they make a 12 string version of The Texan? Model 5/296, Serial Number 2031

the 12 strings are selling for $300 - 400 I've noticed. I just picked up a Framus 5/296 Texan
for $40.00 yesterdayand am hoping to flip it.

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