Lets talk about "Franklins".

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 18 Nov 2003 10:44 pm

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.

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 19 Nov 2003 1:17 am

Bob,
I have a son Derek, teaching right in Greensboro. He could run over and pick it up too.

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 19 Nov 2003 5:34 am

Roy I don't want anyone to touch it . Just check on it.

Nov 19, 2003 6:36 A.M. RICHMOND, VA, US ARRIVAL SCAN 2:06 A.M.

Thanks!! for the offer but you are a little late.
GREENSBORO, NC, US DEPARTURE SCAN

By the way Roy I hope you know the guys out camping on my lawn because I've been feeding them for 3 days. Especially the Buddy Emmons look alike who's not big on eating but keeps sucking back the booze. You and your big ideas

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Keith Currie · Post by **Keith Currie** » 19 Nov 2003 6:55 am

Yes your right Bob we are very lucky , and I wonder how many there are in Canada?
Keith
VE5HKC

Don Walters · Post by **Don Walters** » 19 Nov 2003 7:14 am

Hey, Keith! Congratulations on the Franklin. I didn't know you bought one! This is sort of a reverse chip-off-the-old-block thing, eh?

What happened to the old Sho-Bud?

For those who may not know, Keith is Randle's dad. A very fine family, which explains the type of person Randle is.

Keith Currie · Post by **Keith Currie** » 19 Nov 2003 7:25 am

Hi Don
The LDG is here but I think Randle is comming home for Christmas so he will take it back home to Nashville I think, I will miss it nice old steel.
I have often wondered if Mr Franklin also built it when he was with Sho-Bud.

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 19 Nov 2003 3:27 pm

Update:

Nov 19, 2003
5:21 P.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US ARRIVAL SCAN
9:26 A.M. RICHMOND, VA, US DEPARTURE SCAN
6:36 A.M. RICHMOND, VA, US ARRIVAL SCAN
2:06 A.M. GREENSBORO, NC, US DEPARTURE SCAN
1:06 A.M. GREENSBORO, NC, US ARRIVAL SCAN

Nov 18, 2003
9:09 P.M. WEST COLUMBIA, SC, US DEPARTURE SCAN
11:14 A.M. WEST COLUMBIA, SC, USARRIVAL SCAN
3:13 A.M. NASHVILLE, TN, US DEPARTURE SCAN

Nov 17, 2003
9:09 P.M. NASHVILLE, TN, US ORIGIN SCAN
8:54 P.M.US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 19 Nov 2003 9:19 pm

As Willie Nelson would say: On the road again ...
Nov 19, 2003 8:20 P.M. SECAUCUS, NJ,US DEPARTURE SCAN

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Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 20 Nov 2003 1:36 am

Why am I reporting at 5:38 in the morning?
Nov 20, 2003 12:22 A.M. COLONIE, LATHAM, NY, US ARRIVAL SCAN

Do you really think that your mother slept the night that you were born? Hey UPS!!! I'm over here.

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Keith Currie · Post by **Keith Currie** » 20 Nov 2003 6:45 am

Hey Bob
Are you setting down there with your picks on?
Keith

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 20 Nov 2003 8:49 am

Keith: You better believe it.

Hard to type though. Quite a route it's taking. I just spoke to a lady from UPS and cleared it through Canada customs. She estimated another 48 hrs.

Nov 20, 2003
9:49 A.M. LACHINE, PQ, CA UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY CODE

4:40 A.M. COLONIE, LATHAM, NY, US DEPARTURE SCAN

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Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 20 Nov 2003 9:34 am

Neale Tracy · Post by **Neale Tracy** » 20 Nov 2003 1:41 pm

I have serial # 173. I got it new from Paul in 1997 and wont part with it for anything. It is a superb instrument, sounds great and never goes out of tune (only I do that). I dont know of any other Franklins in England.

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Franklin S10
Fender Strat
Godin Tele

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 21 Nov 2003 5:09 am

Looks like it's being held up in Québec for a little French training. I tried to explain to the UPS lady that it was already bilingual, you know E9th and C6th and she said " Je ne comprends pas, whatever that means.

Nov 20, 2003
8:41 P.M. LACHINE, PQ, CA IMPORT SCAN
12:44 P.M. LACHINE, PQ, CA UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY CODE;UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY CODE
11:59 A.M. LACHINE, PQ, CA ARRIVAL SCAN
9:49 A.M. LACHINE, PQ, CA UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY CODE

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Dale Bessant · Post by **Dale Bessant** » 22 Nov 2003 5:20 pm

Im not an owner, but I have sat behind a D-10 of a dear friends,Dale Rivard, from Ontario, Canada, they play just great and very comfortable too....

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 24 Nov 2003 7:56 am

It's here and it's a beauty Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 24, 2003 10:19 A.M. DARTMOUTH, NS, CA
DESTINATION SCAN

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Keith Currie · Post by **Keith Currie** » 24 Nov 2003 11:27 am

Congrats Bob
I know you will love it
Keith VE5HKC

Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 24 Nov 2003 5:53 pm

I have been playing my Franklin #061 for over 20+ years now and love it. I check out some other guitars but never would think of getting rid of mine.RS

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Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 24 Nov 2003 5:56 pm

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Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 24 Nov 2003 6:11 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Steve - That's a great looking guitar.
Tell us about the handle on the floor.
A secret escape hatch?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, Lee - that's ~3x3ft platform that I built for carpeted area. The thing is split in half and hinged in the center so it folds up as you pick it up by the handle.

Yep, Theresa, still playing barefoot (on the Franklin...). Just haven't been hanging around here much lately. Thanks for the note.

Steve [This message was edited by Steve Feldman on 24 November 2003 at 06:12 PM.]

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 26 Nov 2003 3:29 am

Keith: CQ DX CQ DX De Ve1RLL. Thanks! It fits me like a glove. Such great action. Mine came with a few built in licks.

Do you ever listen in on 80 meters? My dad plays a Dekley and his call is VE1FW.

Dale Bessant: When I went to the show in St Louis a few years ago Mrs Franklin introduced me to Your friend Dale Rivard. I was anxious to try a Franklin guitar and he allowed me to try his. You can let him know that I received my new black D10 Franklin on Monday.

Waisznor: I can email you a picture of the undercarriage once I get the chance.

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Derek Duplessie · Post by **Derek Duplessie** » 26 Nov 2003 10:32 am

Right on Bob! I still LOVE mine!!!!!!!!
-Derek

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 26 Nov 2003 11:44 am

Steve,
We've missed ya! Stay in touch now and again. Missed ya in St.Louis!

Bob,
Mom tracked you got it Monday and I got your e-mail. Great news, we hope you enjoy playing it.

Theresa

Randy Pokeda · Post by **Randy Pokeda** » 26 Nov 2003 12:26 pm

I love my 2001 D-10 Franklin. It has brought back a great interest in playing Steel Guitar to me. I wish I had gotten it about 20 years ago.
Randy.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 26 Nov 2003 1:37 pm

Let me just say my Dad started building Franklin's in 1979.
The steel shows he attended have been Stoney's in Knoxville, a few shows in Lexington and Scotty's.
Personally, I've attended most of the shows since that time frame in St.Louis.
I've met so many nice musicians along the way. Many that have posted under this topic that actually purchased a Franklin and I'd like to Thank You! It's a great thing to hear positive comments about my Dad's guitar!

He wants to please everyone.
Theresa