Lets talk about "Franklins".

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 10 Sep 2002 3:12 am

I recall seeing Stu Basore playing a Franklin and IMO he is one the most underated guys.....I don't see his name very often but he's a great person and commands his instrument.

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 10 Sep 2002 9:21 am

The last time I seen Stu Basore on steel,he was playing a Zum. He played a Franklin when he was playing for Porter Waggoner on Nashville On The Road about 20 years ago.

Del Rangel · Post by **Del Rangel** » 10 Sep 2002 11:57 am

Does anyone know if Franklin will ever build anymore Pedabros? Just got the Resocasters CD and believe it is a great instrument.

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 15 Nov 2003 5:54 am

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 · Post by **Tony Prior** » 15 Nov 2003 6:07 am

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

Andy Schick · Post by **Andy Schick** » 15 Nov 2003 6:08 am

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

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 15 Nov 2003 7:30 am

Bob,
Your Franklin will be sent to you Monday 17th.
Let us know when it arrives & if it's ok.
Thanks, Theresa

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 15 Nov 2003 8:52 am

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

Niklas Widen · Post by **Niklas Widen** » 15 Nov 2003 10:10 am

Speaking of Franklins, what's the current list price for a D-10?

/Nicke Widén

Wayne Cox · Post by **Wayne Cox** » 15 Nov 2003 3:30 pm

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.~~

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 15 Nov 2003 3:37 pm

Wayne, I'd like to ditto your feelings of the guitar. Craftsmanship? Beyond the call of great.

Bks

Morten Sand · Post by **Morten Sand** » 15 Nov 2003 4:02 pm

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

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 15 Nov 2003 7:16 pm

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

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 16 Nov 2003 1:14 pm

Steve,
Please tell us. Are you still playing barefoot?
We really miss your posts!

Theresa

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 16 Nov 2003 7:59 pm

He has two feet, but doesn't use them as a rule. (triple meaning here)

Bks,

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 17 Nov 2003 5:49 am

Theresa: Great news!!! That's today

It's a little early for a Xmas present. Guess I will have to get myself something else for Xmas.

You can post the UPS tracking number so that we can all track it via the internet.

Roy: You are welcome to visit anytime. I would enjoy hearing you try out the new axe. I would even bring it down to Wolfville for a Sunday drive. If it gets here by the weekend
I will take it to the local jam session on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to try it out. I never heard about the map but I think that Mr. Franklin uses Voodoo dolls with those pins and if you scratch one of his guitars you get to feel those pins.

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[This message was edited by Bob Lawrence on 27 November 2003 at 04:18 AM.]

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 17 Nov 2003 8:11 pm

Theresa,

Thanks!!! Your the best.

It's on the way.

Track by Tracking Number
Status: In Transit
Tracking Number: ????????????????
Service Type: GROUND
Tracking results provided by UPS: 17 Nov 2003 23:06 Eastern Time

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[This message was edited by Bob Lawrence on 17 November 2003 at 08:18 PM.]

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 18 Nov 2003 4:17 am

Waisznor · Post by **Waisznor** » 18 Nov 2003 6:22 am

I never saw a picture of a Franklin undercarriage! How much is the average cabinet drop?

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 18 Nov 2003 9:37 am

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.

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 18 Nov 2003 2:51 pm

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

Greg Derksen · Post by **Greg Derksen** » 18 Nov 2003 3:06 pm

Mine is #074, D10, Going on 400,000 miles,
still sounds great, records great, and looks
great even though its gone through alot,
Greg

Keith Currie · Post by **Keith Currie** » 18 Nov 2003 5:19 pm

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.]

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 18 Nov 2003 7:07 pm

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 · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 18 Nov 2003 10:36 pm

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?