Franklin Guitars/How many???

Andy Schick · Post by **Andy Schick** » 20 Aug 2004 4:33 am

How many D10 Franklin guitars have been built? What is the most recent ser# out there?
Thanks
Andy

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 20 Aug 2004 4:54 pm

OK, I'll get the list started, although it's much outdated by now. When my Franklin was new, (11/14/01) the S/N was 0192. [The best PSG I've ever owned!] Also the best of the (3) that I've owned since ’80. I've owned S/N 024 and S/N 069 in past years, and all new, and all great guitars!

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Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 21 Aug 2004 3:25 am

I only have one; don't need another one, it plays the same as when I bought it in 1980.
#21.

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 21 Aug 2004 6:31 am

Tom;
That was when Paul was winding his own P/U's. I was sorry when he stopped doing it himself. They wer good P/U's, but; he said they were too time-consuming to do and started using Bill Lawrence. Then Geo. L's and now back to B.L.'s again. Actually, I liked them all!

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Andy Schick · Post by **Andy Schick** » 21 Aug 2004 8:33 am

My Franklin is #014.
When I got mine it did have the original Franklin PU's. I now have BL PU's but still have the Franklin's. Just curious as to the total D10 made to date.
Thanks Andy.

Greg Derksen · Post by **Greg Derksen** » 21 Aug 2004 9:25 am

My D10 is #074, I too would be curious about
how many and where the serial #'s are at, I also would like to know how many, D10, SD10
etc, Really great guitars from great people!
Good Post Andy! Greg

Brandin · Post by **Brandin** » 21 Aug 2004 9:34 am

I have a D-10 #025. It has 705's on both
necks.

GB

Bob Wood · Post by **Bob Wood** » 21 Aug 2004 11:01 am

I hate to admit this, but I'm not sure where to find the serial number for my Franklin! Where is it located? I'll check it out today when I get to the studio.

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Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 21 Aug 2004 3:17 pm

My D10 Franklin is #129. Paul said it was made sometime in the early 90"s. Last I heard someone just cancelled an order so there is a brand new black D10 available. Something very special about Franklin steels.

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John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 21 Aug 2004 9:28 pm

As I mentioned in the 1st. Reply to this thread, my Franklin which I picked up on 11/14/01 was S/N 0192 of the D–10's. Due to past conversations with Paul Sr. my best educated-guess would be that at this time he has probably reached #200±², allowing for time spent on other models and other misc. projects. The only way to know for sure is for someone to ask him while at the St. Louis ISGC on Labor Day Week-end!

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Bob Wood · Post by **Bob Wood** » 21 Aug 2004 10:21 pm

Found mine! No. 104.

Bob

Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 22 Aug 2004 7:49 am

I have # 201 (Nov 2003)

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Neale Tracy · Post by **Neale Tracy** » 22 Aug 2004 9:04 am

Mine is # 173, I got it new in 1997. Still as good as new and sounds great too with the BL pickup...

Derek Duplessie · Post by **Derek Duplessie** » 22 Aug 2004 5:23 pm

I have nos. 115 and 200. Love them both!! That'll be my life time supply of steels. Wouldn't trade either one of them for anything!
-Derek

Peter Ivansson · Post by **Peter Ivansson** » 22 Aug 2004 6:02 pm

I have#21 and i love the Guitar.
Peter Ivansson

Dave Ristrim · Post by **Dave Ristrim** » 23 Aug 2004 5:25 am

I bought my D12 (the only one ever made as far as I know) around 1987 or so, #111. Picked up a S12 from Paul Sr. in 1998 #184. Love them both.
Dave

Morten Sand · Post by **Morten Sand** » 23 Aug 2004 8:31 am

Mine is #002,
and I love the guitar.

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 23 Aug 2004 12:22 pm

#116, Here. I think

bob

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 23 Aug 2004 12:50 pm

Number 0017 is here in Huntsville. Paul Putman's widow is still hanging onto it. It is black.

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 23 Aug 2004 6:01 pm

I sold #020 to Les Milam in 91 black d-10 9&8,by the way i sold it for $1500 AND let him pay $50 a month!!!!yes i agreei wuzz... never mind....Charlie......

Peter Ivansson · Post by **Peter Ivansson** » 24 Aug 2004 1:52 am

Sorry #22
Peter

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 24 Aug 2004 4:13 pm

Wish I'd kept #22

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