1966 Framus Television 5/118-54T Vintage Guitar Red Sunburst, 100% Original w/ Case

Up for sale, a circa 1966 Framus Television 5/118-54T in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. “Built in the heart of Bavaria,” this Framus is an exceptionally rare and unique example of West-German craftsmanship. Featuring a trio of single coil pickups, this Framus has a chiming, resonant natural acoustic response with great midrange warmth.

Weighing 6lbs 8oz, tonewoods include a multi-ply laminate neck, a spruce top, maple back and sides, and a slab ebony fretboard. The stock single coils deliver a distinctive sparkling cut and woody bark. The myriad switching offers dedicated on/off mini toggles for each pickup in addition to phase switches for a wide range of available tones. This Framus 5/118-54T benefits from a professional setup at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Beech (multi-ply)
• Shape: “Framus Slim Taper”, measuring .845 (beyond the volute)” 2nd fret, .870” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Ebony, 16” radius, Framus “Traditional Custom” inlays
• Frets: Slender, light wear beneath plain strings on frets 1-3
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 5/8”
• Tuners: Open-gear
• Serialization: Five-digit number stamped on label in body cavity

Body Specs:

• Wood: Spruce, maple
• Pickups: Framus single coil x3
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, pickup on-off/phase sliders x5
• Hardware: Tune-o-matic style bridge with foam mute and cover, Framus vibrato, ridged top hat knobs (chrome-plated)
• Plastics: Four-ply tortoise pickguard, one-ply tortoise switch cover
• Label: Five-digit serial visible through bass-side F hole

The Red Burst lacquer finish is vibrant and saturated, exhibiting largely vertical checking on top and back. There is a small area of light buckle worming central to the back, and some additional minor dings and scuffs consistent with careful use. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original chipboard case is included and equally as clean as the guitar, with two functional latches.