**SOLD** Franklin D-10

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 3 Mar 2020 7:29 am

I have decided to sell my (late) 1982 Franklin. My wife and I will be downsizing and moving into a retirement villa.

The guitar was delivered late December 1982. S/N 65 with 8/5 and according to Mr. Franklin it was the first one to have the rounded Franklin badge. Its been played but not abused. All the Sperzel tuners were replaced about 10 years ago and the same with the E9th nut rollers. The E9th changer was removed and cleaned about 2 years ago. It has Lawrence 710 pickups and I use George L's strings. It has the Franklin designed " tunable drop return compensators" on most strings that both raise and lower. The only two that do not have the compensators are E9th string 2 and C6th string 9. It has Rosewood mica covering. Comes with a two piece case set.

No shipping on this one, it will have to be picked up. I'm about an hour north of Tampa and same distance from Orlando. At the "Franklin Price" I want the prospective buyer to check it out/play it so there is no buyer remorse. This is not a must sell for $$, just downsizing and if it doesn't sell I'll take it with me.

Copedent and couple of recent pictures. I'll have more detailed pictures later.

Rene Brosseau · Post by **Rene Brosseau** » 3 Mar 2020 11:38 am

Beautiful guitar...good luck!

Glenn Demichele · Post by **Glenn Demichele** » 3 Mar 2020 1:32 pm

Hate to see that Jack! Good luck. I hope you're not downsizing to an S10.

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 3 Mar 2020 5:05 pm

Very good deal on this Franklin!!

Kevin Fix · Post by **Kevin Fix** » 3 Mar 2020 6:07 pm

Beautiful Guitar there Jack!!!! Be like giving up your first born Son!!!! I could not do it.... I have a beautiful, red lacquer Super Pro D10, 8+6. I probably would tear up over the parting!!!!!

Brian Ostrom · Post by **Brian Ostrom** » 4 Mar 2020 5:40 am

Thatâ€™s a tough call to make Jack. A beautiful guitar.and kept in pristine condition. Good luck with your sale. Somebody will get a gem . I have #66 s10 . Will probably part with everything else first when the time comes.

Gordon Hartin · Post by **Gordon Hartin** » 4 Mar 2020 12:34 pm

Wow, best price i've seen on a dbl neck franklin in years...

gordon

admin · Post by **b0b** » 4 Mar 2020 3:04 pm

Nice standard copedent on it, too.

Abe Levy · Post by **Abe Levy** » 4 Mar 2020 7:16 pm

What a deal. Sad to see another player selling their prized ax though. Hope youâ€™ve still got something with strings on it to fiddle with Jack!

John Goux · Post by **John Goux** » 4 Mar 2020 7:42 pm

Sorry to see you part with this. Beautiful guitar, and Iâ€™m sure it sounds fantastic. Donâ€™t sell to a steel flipper.
John

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 5 Mar 2020 6:16 am

Two additional pictures added to the original post. The underside and the changer end.

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 6 Mar 2020 1:33 pm

Do you have another steel to play? If not, would you be interested in a partial trade + cash on my end? AND...I am local, as you know.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 6 Mar 2020 2:59 pm

Rich, I have another - a GFI Ultra D-10.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 6 Mar 2020 3:07 pm

Please do not ask about trades. It is outright sale only. As noted in the original post we will be downsizing and moving to an independent senior facility and will not have room for "lots of stuff".

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 7 Mar 2020 4:35 pm

This is a beautiful steel and plays like a jewel.
If you know Jack like I do, he is very particular about his instruments and gear and cares for them like a mother hen.
Someone will get an excellent steel at a reasonable price.

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 12 Mar 2020 3:15 am

TTT for a nice steel!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Mar 2020 2:17 pm

Back on the market. Buyer had to back out due to loss of jobs/wages due to all the coronavirus cancellations.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 16 Mar 2020 11:37 am

I've had inquiries about the two piece case set and pictures.

The cases are about 8 (maybe 10) years old but the inside of the steel case was relined about 4 years ago. They are my own build (I've built several) and as an afterthought road case aluminum edge pieces were added as the edges seem to take a beating. The aluminum adds very little. The cases are made with 3/8" Baltic Birch (same wood one of the forum members that builds cases uses). The guitar sits on a 1" high density foam with brushed velvet covering (same as inside). Laying the guitar on the foam pad is how the Franklin Guitar Co cases are made.

Steel Case

Case Inside

Pedal Board and Leg/Rod Case

Case Inside

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 16 Apr 2020 6:40 am

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Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 22 Apr 2020 2:43 pm

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 23 Apr 2020 2:16 am

No need to bump. Potential buyer has the $$ and is waiting to come check it out when its safe.

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 28 Apr 2020 4:32 pm

Hate to see it go....but I understand

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