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Topic: Lets talk about "Franklins". |
Del Rangel
From:
Clayton, NC
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Posted 10 Sep 2002 11:57 am |
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| Does anyone know if Franklin will ever build anymore Pedabros? Just got the Resocasters CD and believe it is a great instrument. |
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Bob Lawrence
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Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 5:54 am
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I will have my new Franklin before Xmas. 
Del Rangel: I asked the same question and was told by Mr Franklin Sr. that there where only 25 made and that's it. No more, not even for $10,000.
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 6:07 am
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And not to mention that it is currently one of the most dominant sounds on recordings today..thanks Paul...if not the most dominant Steel on recordings.
Maybe overlooked and not talked about by those that frequent Forums.( that would be us )
but..
Clearly the Franklin Steel is a dominant factor in todays Steel Guitar society..
Paul with Brent...
Mike with Brad...
Randall with Brad ..
pretty much tells the story...
T
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Andy Schick
From:
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 6:08 am
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I have a D10 #014 Franklin.
Love it.
I also know of 2 other D10's and 1 S10 up here in Ontario, Canada.
Great guitars and great people.
Thanks Andy |
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Theresa Galbraith
From:
Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 7:30 am
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Bob,
Your Franklin will be sent to you Monday 17th.
Let us know when it arrives & if it's ok.
Thanks, Theresa |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 8:52 am
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Congratulations Bob!!!
Looks like you are going to have
an early visit from Santa this year.
Probably around Thursday I will pitch my tent on your front lawn. Ho! Ho!
I had the pleasure to visit with Paul Sr. several years ago. A fine gentleman who talked so much he missed 3 calls for supper from Mrs.Franklin. He almost made the second one but we started talking about the commersial genius of Pete Drake.
He had under his carport a world map with stick pins all over it. When I asked about that he said it was how he kept tabs on where the people were from who bought his Franklin guitars.
He finally did make it for supper but his wife was not too happy. When I went out to the car my driver had fallen asleep while waiting. He wasn't too happy with me either.
I wish you many years of enjoyment with your
forthcoming steel guitar treasure and thanks for puttin Nova Scotia on the Map.
Roy
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Niklas Widen
From:
Uppsala, Sweden
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 10:10 am
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Speaking of Franklins, what's the current list price for a D-10?
/Nicke Widén |
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Wayne Cox
From:
Chatham, Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 3:30 pm
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I'm not sure if I am overstepping my bounds here or not,but I'll share this tidbit of info with everyone who wants to know about Franklins. Even though I do not own one,Paul senior's craftsmanship and perfectionism is almost legendary. Years ago I got one for a student. I went over it pretty good,top to bottom. It was immaculate and mechanically as perfect as a steel can be. Even though it had a great tone,there was something odd about the tone I couldn't identify immediately. After some pondering,I realized it had no overtones but still had plenty of sustain. My curiosity got the better of me,so I called Paul Senior and asked him about this. Paul informed me that the guitar was designed that way on purpose for recording purposes. He said that both he and Paul Jr. felt it had fewer tuning problems especially the infamous clash between steel and other instruments in a studio enviroment.
Both Paul Senior and Paul Junior are honest,so I have no reason to doubt their sincerety on this subject. It is my opinion that anyone who owns a Franklin can be proud he/she owns it!
~~W.C.~~ |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 3:37 pm
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Wayne, I'd like to ditto your feelings of the guitar. Craftsmanship? Beyond the call of great.
Bks |
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Morten Sand
From:
Brumunddal, Norway
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 4:02 pm
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Hi.
This is Morten Sand from Norway.
I've got a Franklin D-10 serial # 002
It's a great guitar(the best I've ever played)MR.FRANKLIN SR.)you are a WIZZARD.
www.morten-sand.com
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 15 Nov 2003 7:16 pm
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Steve - That's a great looking guitar.
Tell us about the handle on the floor.
A secret escape hatch?
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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande
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Theresa Galbraith
From:
Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2003 1:14 pm
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Steve,
Please tell us. Are you still playing barefoot?
We really miss your posts!
Theresa |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Nov 2003 7:59 pm
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He has two feet, but doesn't use them as a rule. (triple meaning here)
Bks, |
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Theresa Galbraith
From:
Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 4:17 am
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Waisznor
From:
Berlin, Germany
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 6:22 am
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| I never saw a picture of a Franklin undercarriage! How much is the average cabinet drop? |
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 9:37 am
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Status: In Transit
Shipped to:LOWER SACKVILLE, NS, CA
Shipped or Billed on:17 Nov 2003
Tracking Number:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Service Type:GROUND
Weight:68.00 Lbs
Package Progress: 18 Nov 2003 11:14 WEST COLUMBIA, SC, US ARRIVAL SCAN
** Can one of you guys from SC check in with the driver and check the temp and humidity in the back of the truck. You would think that they would have a private compartment with a web server chip and a Satellite linkup so that I could adjust it via the web with a touch tone pad or a custom web page. |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 2:51 pm
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Hey Bob:
Just in case you haven't noticed.They're headed in the wrong direction.Typical UPS operation. No you'll get it.They just like to ship it 400 miles south before it heads north.It'll be back in Tenn by tomorrow. Congrats and enjoy your fine instrument...............bb |
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Greg Derksen
From:
Alberta, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 3:06 pm
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Mine is #074, D10, Going on 400,000 miles,
still sounds great, records great, and looks
great even though its gone through alot,
Greg |
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Keith Currie
From:
Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 5:19 pm
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I got my new D-10 Franklin all most a year ago, and all I can say is WOW, I havent played as many as some of you guys but never played any thing like this. Mr Franklyn did a very nice job on it for me two tone and some extera changes and it is very pretty as well as great sound. He was more then willing to make it to fit my short legs and all.
thanks for the great service ,
Keith[This message was edited by Keith Currie on 18 November 2003 at 05:22 PM.] |
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 7:07 pm
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Bobby Boggs: It 's back on the road. I Hope it's going the right way.
** Nov 18, 2003 9:09 P.M. WEST COLUMBIA, SC, US DEPARTURE SCAN
Greg Derksen: From everything that I read or hear the guitars really stand up to the test of time. If UPS don't get back on track they could put 400,000 miles on mine before I get it.
Keith Currie: With less than 300 Franklin guitars in the world we are very lucky few.
De VE1RLL 73
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 10:36 pm
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Nov 19, 2003 1:06 A.M. GREENSBORO, NC, US ARRIVAL SCAN
So,who do we have have in GREENSBORO that can do a quick check?
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 18 Nov 2003 10:44 pm
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Bob UPS scares me a little.Why don't you let me ride over there and pick it up for you?I'll get it to you safe and sound.  |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 19 Nov 2003 1:17 am
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Bob,
I have a son Derek, teaching right in Greensboro. He could run over and pick it up too. |
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