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Franklin Guitars

“I believe that a production line is a type of machine which produces ‘units’; while a guitar built by a single craftsman remains a unique piece of art. Each Franklin Guitar is a personal expression; hence, my signature is on every label. Furthermore, since I only produce a small number of guitars, each is more valuable than those that are mass produced” – Nick Kukich

Franklin Guitars are the work of master luthier Nick Kukich, who has more than four decades of guitar building experience: Prior to building your guitar, Nick will discuss wood selection, appointments and options with you as well as your set up preferences. He hand carves each neck individually, taking into account your hand size, playing style, and preferences.

Fulfilling a specific request the size or profile (low “C” or “V” shapes) of the neck is no problem.

All necks have an adjustable truss-rod, accessible through the top of the peghead. The new design allows you to make adjustments without removing strings.

Guitars for sale by Franklin Guitars

2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Nut: 1.78″
Saddle: 2.36″
Scale: 25.5

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AVAILABLE: 1980 Franklin OM

Koa Back and Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Ivroid Bindings
Herringbone Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Simple thin Maple/Ebony Rosette
Gold Grover Tuners

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

Mahogany Back & Sides
Adirondack Top
BRZ Rosewood Bindings
21 Style Border & Rosette
BRW Fretboard
BRW Headstock Veneer
BRW Bridge
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ivroid Buttons

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2013 Franklin Prairie State - SOLD

Maple Back & Sides
Carpathian Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Herringbone Top Border
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette
BRW Fingerboard
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Bridge
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners

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2019 Franklin OM - SOLD

East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
European Spruce Top
Maple Bindings
Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Bridge
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Snakewood Buttons
Nut Width: 1 25/32″
Spacing @Saddle: 2 3/8″
Scale Length: 25.5″

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2011 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Carpathian Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Herringbone Rosette
Simple Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
Ivroid Bindings
Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Ameritage Case
Nut: 1.82″
Saddle: 2.50″

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2014 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Carpathian Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette
Simple Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Body Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
This is a Nick Kukick Franklin

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2011 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Fossilized Ivory Nut & Saddle
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2017 Franklin Prairie State - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
European Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Cutaway
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette
Custom Inlay on Fretboard
BRW Body Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2016 Franklin OM - SOLD

Mahogany Back & Sides
Adirondack Top
21 Style Border & Rosette
Ebony Fretboard w/Small Diamond Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Ebony Bridge
Nickel Waverly Tuners

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2016 Franklin OM Special - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Curly Redwood Top
Curly Maple Bindings Body, Fingerboard & Headstock
Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard w/ Abalone Tree of Life
Martin 42 Style Abalone Top Border w/ Violin Cello Wood Purfling
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge w/ Curly Maple Bound Pin Block
45 Style Abalone Vine on Pickguard
Gold Waverly Tuners w Black Lip Pearl Buttons
Mammoth Ivory Nut, Saddle & Bridge Pins

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1988 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Sitka Spruce Top
Cutaway
Herringbone Top Border
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette
Abalone Fretboard Inlay
Ivroid Body Bindings
BRW Headstock Veneer
Chrome Mini Schaller Tuners

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2015 Franklin OM - SOLD

Mahogany Back & Sides
Adirondack Top
21 Style Border & Rosette
Ebony Fretboard w/Small Diamond Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Ebony Bridge
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2014 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
40 year Old German Spruce Top
BRW Bindings
BRW Rosette
Ebony Fretboard & Bridge
Snakewood Bridge Pins
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Snakewood Buttons
Hoffee Case
Nut 1/34″, Saddle Spacing 2 1/4″

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2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
40 year old German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Another Incredible OM from Nick Kukich

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2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Bridge
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Braced for Medium Strings

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2010 Franklin OM-42 - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Red Spruce Top
Maple Bindings
42 Style Abalone Top Border & Rosette
BRW Fingerboard
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/BRW Buttons

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

Very Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Gabon Ebony Fingerboard
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/BRW Buttons

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
30 year old Alpine Spruce Top
Flamed Koa Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/BRW Buttons
This is a Nick Kukich Franklin

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2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
40 year old German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
BRW Fingerboard
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Bridge
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/BRW Buttons
Another Incredible OM from Nick Kukich

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2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Bindings
Violin-Cello Ebony/Maple/Ebony Rosette & Top Border
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/BRW Buttons
This is a Nick Kukich Franklin.
This is one of the finest OM’s I have had the pleasure of hearing.

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2008 Franklin OM - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Old Growth European Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette
Simple Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
Flamed Koa Body Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
This is a Nick Kukick Franklin

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Old Growth German Spruce Top
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette & Top Border
Flamed Maple Body Bindings
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
BRW Headstock Veneer
1 7/8″ nut width
Nickel Waverly Tuners

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Old Growth German Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Simple Black/White/Black Rosette
Flamed Maple Body Bindings
BRW Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners
This is a Nick Kukick Franklin

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2006 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
30 year old German Spruce Top
Ivroid Bindings on Body, Neck & Headstock
Herringbone Top Border
Simple thin Maple/Ebony Rosette
Gold Mini-Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons

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2006 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
30 year old Alpine Spruce Top
Ivroid Bindings on Body, Neck & Headstock
Small Diamond Fretboard Inlay
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners

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2007 Franklin OM - SOLD

New Franklin – Nick Kukich
Mahogany Back & Sides
Adirondack Top
BRZ Rosewood Bindings
Small Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
21 Style Border & Rosette
BRW Fretboard
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Waverly Tuners w/Snakewood Buttons

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2014 Franklin OM - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Carpathian Spruce Top
Herringbone Top Border
Herringbone Rosette
Simple Diamond Inlay on Fretboard
Ivroid Body Bindings
Ebony Headstock Veneer
Nickel Waverly Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Nut: 1.81″
Saddle Spacing: 2.49″
Scale Length: 25.5″

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