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Originally Posted by 4mykey
Actually yes! Nick started on it a couple weeks ago. He got the top sanded down, sent out for "cnc-ing" for the rosette, got it back and says it looks beautiful. No pics yet. I'm assuming he's also been working on bending the sides in the interim. And I also ordered my Hoffee case. Red exterior with twist latches and green lining. I'll post pics as soon as I get more updates from Nick.
How are you liking your Franklin as it breaks in? Been dying to know!
Cheers.
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That's exciting news! I can't wait to see some photos. I really love my Franklin. The guitar has really beautiful clarity and sustain, balance of bass and trebles, and good note separation. Before he sent it to me Nick told me the guitar had a "metallic" sound, adding "But that's good!" It doesn't sound metallic to me, I think what Nick was referring to is that it has a bell-like quality: it rings like a piano, and the notes kind of sparkle with overtones, but it is definitely wood! Of course, a lot of the sound is due to Nick's magic. I have to polish up my chops, improve my recording set up, and post some sound clips. I was thinking of learning Dave Bromberg's "I Like to Sleep Late in the Morning" as an homage to Nick's 5pm to 5am work day when he's working that magic...