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Topic: Thank You Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Sr. |
Rick Byrd
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Birmingham, AL, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2006 7:58 pm |
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I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Paul Franklin, Sr. for the addition of 4 knee levers to a fabulous Franklin guitar that was birthed circa 1986. Not only did they add 4 knee levers but they restored the guitar to a like new finish. The Franklin's are a unique couple who have devoted their lives to steel guitar and continue to do so and I cannot say enough about their hospitality and warmth. And, there were just a few “stories” along the way.
Thanks again and I hope to see you in St. Louis this year. Hope that you do not mind the pictures if they come through.
Pictures on the way!
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[This message was edited by Rick Byrd on 28 August 2006 at 08:59 PM.] |
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Rick Byrd
From:
Birmingham, AL, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2006 8:06 pm
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A few Franklin pics:
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2006 8:31 pm
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Yes!!!!!!!!!! I had a cup of coffee at that table with those wonderful folks a little over a year ago along with Woody Woodell. I have an 84 Franklin serial #84 that I would not take anything for. Your guitar is a thing of beauty. I love the undercarriage on the Franklin and the design has not changed from the beginning til now. Remarkable.
Jerry |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Aug 2006 9:49 pm
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I've been a friend of the Franklins since 1980 and owned (3) of his finest PSG's and also you couldn't find a nicer couple anywhere!
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“Big John”
a.k.a. {Keoni Nui}
Current Equipment
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Paul Redmond
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2006 11:17 pm
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There are two of the finest human beings you will ever encounter, friend, during your days on this earth. Enough cannot be said!!
PRR |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 2:01 am
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They are a great couple and a great guitar builder. Paul has always taken care of me and my 81 Franklin.
We always stop and visit when we are in Nashville. |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 3:27 am
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Bill Stroud
From:
Dresden, Tennessee, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 10:35 am
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These are some of the best people on earth, they are the same from one year to the next, always smiling and they take time to talk with you.
Good folks,
Love you guys,
Bill & Shirl Girl |
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Ron Scott
From:
Michigan
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 6:10 pm
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| I've known them also since buying my Franklin in the early 80's I think....Great guitar and sound.Ron |
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Bob Lawrence
From:
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 7:26 pm
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Anytime I go to St Louis they always look after me and it's greatly appreciated. I've really enjoyed my Franklin guitar over the past few years and although I still love my Emmons PP I haven't played it in over a year.
You can see a Picture of my Franklin with the link below. The website is a work in progress but will go live in the next few months.(officially):
Just click on the Franklin picture to enlarge it
http://robert.l.lawrence.googlepages.com/ |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 29 Aug 2006 8:46 pm
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Such kind and down to earth people. Getting to know them a bit has been a real bonus of being a Franklin player.
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Bob
upcoming gigs
My Website
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Mark Greenway
From:
Lake Kiowa, Texas
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Posted 3 Sep 2006 1:30 pm
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| I must give my little story about Mr. Franklin also. Back in the 80's, I had some trouble with my Emmons and i was at a Jam in Watertown. I called Mr. Franklin and told him my problem. He said bring it over. I got there and he fixed it, gave me a new rubber peice that goes on the leg that had worn through, and would not take any money. I could not believe how nice this man was. He was so proud of his boys, and I can see why. Thanks again Mr Franklin, 20 years later. |
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Rene Brosseau
From:
Chatham,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 5 Sep 2006 1:08 pm
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 Here is my Franklin story...In 1989 I had sold my ShoBud & was ready for a Franklin. I went to Nashville to the Franklin's home were I was treated to food,drinks & viewed family photo albums. I was treated like family. I was shown a burgandy & black single neck which was to be the first guitar with the chrome corners cut away. Paul said whenever they show the steel on TV, they sometimes don't show the name. This way when people saw the cutaway corner, they would know it was a Franklin. Turns out he changed his mind & I have the only one! # 130 |
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