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It's here and in my hands!!! Picked it up yesterday at Nick's shop. Wow.... All I can say is that it is stunning. Truly amazing. Not only is it beautiful, the sound is everything I could ask for. Deep, rich reverby bass, warm mids and sweet trebles with superb balance. I can dig into it and it gives a nice punch and attack. Or play it lightly and it just sounds sweet and warm and still well defined and rich. It doesn't thin out. And the playability is great. We were going to string it up with 11's, but the 12's Nick had on it sounded and played so nice I decided to just stick with them. Taking a bit to get used to, but not that much.
Anyways, here's a few pics of it. Thanks to all for their interest, support and advice. |
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Stunning really. Just stunning. Congrats.
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Wow! That turned out beautifully! I really like the contrast of the maple bindings on the body, and the way the maple bindings on the fingerboard are continued around the headstock. It's simple and somehow ornate at the same time! I am glad to hear that Nick delivered what you were seeking, he is building amazing guitars. Happy playing!
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That's a stunner. Some of the custom builds are a bit "flashy" more my taste, but that one is really, really nice. Congratulations.
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Beautiful.It`s been a pleasure to follow the two recent Franklin builds here on AGF.Such gorgeous guitars.Congratulations.
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Congrats...
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Thank you! I'm with you. I'm not into showy guitars. I appreciate the work and skill that go into them, but I prefer simplicity with a bit of elegance. And I feel Nick totally delivered on that with my guitar.
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Thank you! I remember following your Cuban Mahogany build which was gorgeous! I actually considered Nick's Mahogany just from your build and Nick said, "My mahagony guitars don't sound like typical guitars built with it." Which I believe. How's your's sounding these days?
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Mission success...!!! Love it.... i dig the clean no pick guard look, mine already had one on, is what it is, but if I ever order one I'll definitely follow you... break her in, enjoy...
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My OMC is a WONDERFUL guitar having an articulate bass, strong mids, clear trebles. Due to the German Spruce top set and dense Cuban Mahogany it exhibits a bit more sparkle and complexity than most mahogany instruments. It is becoming an "old friend".
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The clean, pick guard-less look is really nice. I thought about doing the same with my Jumbo, but when I suggested it to Nick he said "Sure, if you never touch the top with your fingernails!" Since you got to sit down and play in front of Nick, you must have inspired his confidence! (And he was right about me -- how did he know? -- I occasionally touch the pick guard when I play...)
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So glad to hear you love that guitar. It really is stunning visually. Nick's guitars are something special indeed! |
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Big time congrats!!!!
I've been waiting to see this unfold!!!! I think it's even better that you get to pick up the guitar directly. I've got a burning desire for a Franklin of my own, but my war chest is depleted. I will have to vicariously live through you!!!!! Play that beauty in good health!!!! |