My New Franklin Steel Guitar

A. B. Traynor · Posted 12 Dec 2005 11:44 pm

After arriving home from work, I had a message on my answering machine from mRs Franklin letting me know that my guitar was shipped out today. I am SOOO EXCITED

I started off with a Carter D10, which is a good guitar, but after a while I got to feel that there was something missing in it (don"t ask me to explain, I can't put my finger on it) that I knew I probably wasn't going to find. I saved my money and bought what is probably one of the finest guitars on the planet. Although I have only played a Franklin once (Randy Pokeda's) from what I have seen and heard from other forum players the Franklin is second to none. The color is Burgundy. Hopefully I will be able to post some pics when I Have the guitar in my possesion. A thanks goes out to all the forum members who have helped me out alond the way, especially John Cadeau and Randy Pokeda. Sorry if it sound as if I am spouting on and on, I am just really excited. I Have been waiting for this moment for about a year and a half now.

Bye for now
Adam Traynor

[This message was edited by A. B. Traynor on 12 December 2005 at 11:45 PM.]

Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

Congratulations. You will love the guitar. I've had my Franklin D-10 since late 82 and have no plans to get rid of it. Still going strong.

Tommy Alexander · From: Friendswood, Texas 77546

AB, I've had my Franklin since Paul Sr. built and sent it in 1980 (#21). Never had it worked on or any parts replaced. Plays as good as the day I got it; have been offered a bunch for it, just can't seem to part with it. I still have the original pick up's that Paul built, but I did change them to the Bill Lawrence 710's.
What can you say about the man that builds them; maybe his handprints in the Groman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
What would you say to that "Big Paul"?

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Tommy Roten · From: Trondheim, Norway

Wow, that's a great christmas gift for yourself!

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Bob Hoffnar · From: Austin, Tx

Adam,
You are going to love it ! I have one I bought new just about a year ago. Its #199. Also one I bought used #129.
Make sure you post pictures of it.

Bob

Derek Duplessie · From: La Jolla CA USA

Franklins are the holy grail. I've played everything and have found nothing that even compares. The build quality is emaculate and the tone is sharp, warm, and expressive all at once. They're solid. You'll love it!!
-Derek

Dale Thomas · From: West Branch, IA

My D-10 is #16. I've been playing it for almost 30 years.
Paul has always been helpful with my questions and even a little repair last fall. It's as tight as when it was new. If I ever get a new steel, this Franklin stays with me.

CrowBear Schmitt · From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France

Congratulations Adam

i'd love to see a pic of that baby

Andy Schick · From: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Adam,
Congrates. My D10 #14 is still going strong. I've had it 10 years with no problems.
Whick Pick ups did you go with?
Regards Andy

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