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Old 03-12-2019, 04:47 AM
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I love a build thread and this has been a spectacular one.

But now we all wish you TONS OF FUN playing music!!!

An absolutely Beautiful Instrument

Enjoy her in great health and spirits

Paul
Thank you... The music has begun...

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I think it was an adirondack spruce sunburst top, though I could be wrong. Whatever the case and with the possible exception of a Kim Walker maple that I once owned a few years ago, it may have been the best acoustic guitar made of non-rosewood that I have ever played, although to be fair this is also coloured by my great preference for rosewood-like tones
I happen to enjoy both...
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Stunningly Beautiful, Robert~ I am craving for a Franklin OMC these days...
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Old 03-13-2019, 06:02 AM
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Stunningly Beautiful, Robert~ I am craving for a Franklin OMC these days...
It’s a great guitar Alan. It is a bit larger in the lower bout than an OM (similar to an Olson SJ, but not as deep) but is comfortable to play and retains the fast attack, punch and projection of an OM that tend to be lost is many guitars when their bodies get deeper. Many player’s enjoy the effect of body depth on sound, but I personally do not.
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That's beautiful. I talked with Nick the other day and not only a world class luthier but a really nice, humble guy too. I'd love to hear a recording sample if you get around to it.
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That's beautiful. I talked with Nick the other day and not only a world class luthier but a really nice, humble guy too. I'd love to hear a recording sample if you get around to it.
I will try to make some videos next month...
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It's next month! How are you liking your Franklin so far?
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It's next month! How are you liking your Franklin so far?
My Franklin is a GREAT guitar... Here’s a poor iPhone recording of my friend Jimmy Bruno auditioning it this morning at The Artisan Guitar Show with guitarist Ray Matuza off camera playing a 17” archtop by luthier Bill Comins. Some superlative playing makes up for the lack of fidelity...

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Great video! Great playing! Thanks for posting this. And what a guitar!

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