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Old 12-03-2017, 03:33 PM
mglik mglik is offline
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Default Franklin Koa OM 1980

$5350 obo

It truly comes close to the sound of a '30s Martin.
A fingerpicking dream. And feels no need for a larger guitar when strumming,

Selling has been a very difficult decision. What finally put me over the top was that I got an artist deal with Dale Fairbanks & I'm a dred guy.

I sent it to Dan Lashbrook and paid him $1K for his "extreme set up".
He sent it back to me, USPS Overnight, and when received the head was broken off!!
The good news is that I sent it then to Nick Kuckich at Franklin who carved a new neck ($1500).
He was so impressed by Lashbrook's work that he now endorses Lashbrook for his guitars.
The new neck kind of gives it the best of older guitar and a new one--certainly in the intonation, stability, etc.
In very good shape. Some normal finish checking and a few small scars. Please write or call for pics.
Can't figure how to attach.

Thanks,
Mike
702-733-0333
[email protected]

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Old 12-03-2017, 04:38 PM
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You may want to add a few details...all Koa? or only the back and sides..if so what's the top wood? Scale length? Nut width?
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Old 12-04-2017, 01:29 PM
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Default Franklin Koa b&s OM 1980

Lowered price $4850. Koa back and sides. 1 3/4" at nut. Believe standard scale for an OM-25 3/4".
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Old 12-04-2017, 04:43 PM
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A picture would be appreciated!
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Old 12-04-2017, 05:06 PM
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may want to list the lashbrook setup, an extreme may be too far for some, I had an OM-21 he did with a redwood tone bar, ebony blocks inside, scalloped saddle and nut, jumbo frets, wild setup , over the top for some, I just couldn't get used to the frets.

I have never heard an OM-21 like it though.
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Old 12-04-2017, 08:39 PM
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Was the width at the nut changed when the new neck was installed? These came with 1 11/16” back in the day.
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Old 12-04-2017, 08:40 PM
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What is the top wood?
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