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Dreadnought

Franklin Guitar Co. D 1981, Natural

$7,500.00

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Specs
InstrumentDreadnought
BrandFranklin Guitar Co.
ModelD
FinishNatural
SKUGF9241-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1981
TopSpruce
Back and SidesBrazilian Rosewood
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Ebony
Bridge MaterialEbonby
TunersOriginal
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth0.916" - 0.925"
Scale Length25.4"
Nut Width1.678"
String Spacing at Saddle2.354"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsN/A
CaseHiscox HSC
Modifications/RepairsNeck reset, multiple back cracks repaired (6 cleats), top crack repaired (1 cleat), top crack on bass and treble side of finger board extension repaired (2 cleats), several rim cracks on bass and treble side of shoulders repaired
Description
The 1981 Franklin Guitar Co. D is a handcrafted dreadnought built by Nick Kukich, known for his meticulous craftsmanship and vintage-inspired designs. Featuring a solid Adirondack spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this guitar delivers a rich, well-balanced tone with excellent clarity and projection. The neck has a comfortable profile, making it ideal for both flatpicking and fingerstyle playing. With decades of aging, the wood has opened up beautifully, offering a warm, resonant voice reminiscent of pre-war Martins. This rare and highly regarded instrument showcases Franklin’s dedication to superior tone and build quality. Check out the Specs tab to see the full repair history. Includes a Hiscox hardshell case.
*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.

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