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Old 08-30-2016, 12:40 PM
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I came to the painful realization last night that this guitar needs to find another home. My osteoarthritis is not going away, and I cannot play for even half an hour without extreme pain in my left hand. This has been going on for years now, and I need to face the truth.

Nut = 1 13/16"
Bridge = 2 3/8"
Top - German spruce, voiced with light strings
Body - Koa (same sets as used on El McMeen's jumbo koa)
Fingerboard - Brazilian rosewood, bound with Brazilian rosewood
Bridge - Brazilian rosewood
Ameritage "Gold" case

Here is the original build thread: http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=196556

Franklin Guitars website: http://www.franklinguitarcompany.com/

I'll get some pictures soon - right now I'm just getting the word out in case anyone is actively seeking a Franklin jumbo. Value is circa $10,000. Asking $7500 + shipping. Offers?

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George

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Old 09-04-2016, 09:59 AM
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A great guitar from a trustworthy friend...
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Wow, gorgeous woods and the spacings are perfect! So sorry to hear you're not able to enjoy it anymore. If I didn't have a Montuoro Prairie State due in a few months I'd be all over this one. I remember that build thread.

Best of luck with the sale!
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Old 09-09-2016, 10:17 AM
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Thanks,Nate. Yes, this is one of those Grail guitars, and it is sucking the life out of me to admit to myself that my passion for playing is coming to the end of its path.

Enjoy your Prairie State - the basic design is amazing. Nick voiced this Franklin with light strings, and it is simply incredible to experience such a huge voice coming from so little effort from the player.

Cheers,

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So nice! I can only imagine the tone from this one! If only I could handle a jumbo. George, I remember you from back in the R.M.M.G.A. days, when you only played guitars with the "G" on the headstock! The good old Gurians! Stay well, and keep going for the tone! And remember, when we can't play, we can still hear & feel! The language never stops!
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So nice! I can only imagine the tone from this one! If only I could handle a jumbo. George, I remember you from back in the R.M.M.G.A. days, when you only played guitars with the "G" on the headstock! The good old Gurians! Stay well, and keep going for the tone! And remember, when we can't play, we can still hear & feel! The language never stops!
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Don't forget that a Franklin Jumbo's thickness is on the order of an OM. If you can sit on a stool and reach a drink on top of the bar, you can probably reach comfortably over a Franklin Jumbo.

Ahh, the Gurians... Still here. And with the narrow round necks on them, I may get a few more years of singin' and playin'!

Thanks for the kind thoughts.

All the best to you and yours,

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[QUOTE=Tone Gopher

"Don't forget that a Franklin Jumbo's thickness is on the order of an OM. If you can sit on a stool and reach a drink on top of the bar, you can probably reach comfortably over a Franklin Jumbo."

..... heck, if you can sit on a stool and even ** see ** the drink on the bar, you're doing good .....
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BRW headstock overlay, BRW finger board.



End graft detail.



Neck joint, back and binding detail - No strap button.



Full back shot.



German spruce top (white lines at base of bridge are polish).



Please let me know if you are interested in any other detail images.
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Tuners and volute detail, This is one comfy neck...

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Buyer opted out - this is still available.
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Such a great guitar, a great price...and a darned fine/reputable seller, I might add.
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Hi George,

Beautiful guitar! Best of luck on your sale!

I'm sorry to hear of your worsening osteoarthritis.

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This seems like a screaming deal!

I wonder what this would cost as a new-build?
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Sold. This guitar is on its way to be the feature item under someone's Christmas tree.

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This seems like a screaming deal!

I wonder what this would cost as a new-build?
Over $10,000.
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