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Topic: Lets talk about "Franklins".
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Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 17 November 2003 05:49 AM
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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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Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 17 November 2003 08:11 PM
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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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Theresa Galbraith
Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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posted 18 November 2003 04:17 AM
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Waisznor
Member From: Berlin, Germany
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posted 18 November 2003 06:22 AM
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I never saw a picture of a Franklin undercarriage! How much is the average cabinet drop? |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 18 November 2003 09:37 AM
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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
Member From: Pendleton SC
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posted 18 November 2003 02:51 PM
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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
Member From: Calgary, AB. Canada
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posted 18 November 2003 03:06 PM
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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
Member From: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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posted 18 November 2003 05:19 PM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 18 November 2003 07:07 PM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 18 November 2003 10:36 PM
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Nov 19, 2003 1:06 A.M. GREENSBORO, NC, US ARRIVAL SCANSo,who do we have have in GREENSBORO that can do a quick check? |
Bobby Boggs
Member From: Pendleton SC
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posted 18 November 2003 10:44 PM
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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
Member From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 01:17 AM
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Bob,
I have a son Derek, teaching right in Greensboro. He could run over and pick it up too.  |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 05:34 AM
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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
Member From: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 06:55 AM
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Yes your right Bob we are very lucky , and I wonder how many there are in Canada?
Keith
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Don Walters
Member From: Regina, SK, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 07:14 AM
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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.
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Keith Currie
Member From: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 07:25 AM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 03:27 PM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 19 November 2003 09:19 PM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 20 November 2003 01:36 AM
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Why am I reporting at 5:38 in the morning?
Nov 20, 2003 12:22 A.M. COLONIE, LATHAM, NY, US ARRIVAL SCANDo 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
Member From: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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posted 20 November 2003 06:45 AM
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Hey Bob
Are you setting down there with your picks on?
Keith |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 20 November 2003 08:49 AM
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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
Member From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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posted 20 November 2003 09:34 AM
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Neale Tracy
Member From: Birmingham England
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posted 20 November 2003 01:41 PM
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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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Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 21 November 2003 05:09 AM
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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
Member From: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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posted 22 November 2003 05:20 PM
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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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 24 November 2003 07:56 AM
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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
Member From: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
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posted 24 November 2003 11:27 AM
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Congrats Bob
I know you will love it
Keith VE5HKC |
Ron Scott
Member From: Flushing, Michigan, USA
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posted 24 November 2003 05:53 PM
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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  [This message was edited by Ron Scott on 24 November 2003 at 05:58 PM.] |
Ron Scott
Member From: Flushing, Michigan, USA
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posted 24 November 2003 05:56 PM
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[This message was edited by Ron Scott on 24 November 2003 at 06:01 PM.] |
Steve Feldman
Member From: Millbury, MA USA
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posted 24 November 2003 06:11 PM
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quote:
Steve - That's a great looking guitar.
Tell us about the handle on the floor.
A secret escape hatch?
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
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 26 November 2003 03:29 AM
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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
Member From: La Jolla CA USA
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posted 26 November 2003 10:32 AM
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Right on Bob! I still LOVE mine!!!!!!!!
-Derek |
Theresa Galbraith
Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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posted 26 November 2003 11:44 AM
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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
Member From: Williams Lake,B.C. Canada
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posted 26 November 2003 12:26 PM
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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
Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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posted 26 November 2003 01:37 PM
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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
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Dave Horch
Member From: Frederick, Maryland, USA
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posted 26 November 2003 10:01 PM
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I loved reading this post! Congrats Bob on your very top of the line guitar! Post a picture when you get a chance.But Steve - how in the world can you play in bare feet? Do you play for Jimmy Buffet or what? Best, -Dave |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 27 November 2003 05:33 AM
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Waisznor: Check Your email. You should receive 4 pictures.Derek: Thank! for letting me try yours out in St. Louis. (It's the twin to yours) Dave: Below is a URL to a picture. http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/robert.lawrence/Franklin/FranklinD10 ------------------
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Waisznor
Member From: Berlin, Germany
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posted 27 November 2003 12:10 PM
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Bob,
thank you so much for the pictures. The undercarriage looks so wonderful; a masterpiece!!!Horst Waisznor |
Charlie Moore
Member From: Deville, Louisiana, USA
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posted 01 December 2003 02:29 PM
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I bought ser#020 used in Houston about 1985,played it 2 years,sold it to a friend he still has it great guitar,Franklin,s great country people......Charlie........ |
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