Franklin Guitar Co. 1980 model, help please

[mattyidaho]

Hello all. So, I’ll try and keep this short. After work and a few beers, I sit down to play my guitar last night. I realize my strings need replacing and start striping them down. I begin thinking while looking at the label inside my guitar, "I wonder what this is worth." Mom bought in a pawn shop in Sandpoint Idaho in the early 80's, never heard much about Franklin guitars, but a quick Google search reveals all kind of estimates on older franklins. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? I apologize in advance for my ignorance. I know it needs some restoration, but overall it looks and sounds great! Would like to know, rough estimate of worth, wood and component make up etc... also I'd welcome your suggestions on care and restorations. thanks in advance! pic links below.

[VintAxe]

Hi Matty.

Franklin guitars are currently handmade in Missouri, USA by Luthier Nick Kukich. According to his website, Brazilian Rosewood models start at $12,000(USD), all others start at $9,000(USD). I have no idea what an 80's model might sell for.

As you probably know, Nick was building guitars in Sandpoint, ID in the late 70's and 80's so it is not surprising one turned up in a pawnshop there. I'm sure mom got a deal.

You can check out Nick's website here:

[url]http://www.franklinguitarcompany.com/#/#home[/url]

Jedistar has another Franklin label posted at his site here:

[mattyidaho]

excellent, thanks for the info, grabbing his contact info off the sight, see if he can get me some more info.

cheers