KALAMAZOO L-00


KALAMAZOO L-00

The Kalamazoo L-00 is a faithful rendition of the 1930's
L-00 down to the celluloid fire stripe pickguard, 3-on-plate tuners, cream-color bindings, purflings and rosette. The soundboard bracing has been adjusted and lightly scalloped to add a bit of warmth while retaining the "bluesy" tone of the original. Standard tonewoods are Mahogany back & sides with Adirondack Spruce top. Rosewood fingerboard & bridge. Vintage sunburst top is standard. Tobacco stained body & neck are available options. Available with added body depth. 

Specifications:
Body Style - Traditional L-00
Scale Length - 24.9”
Neck Profile - Oval, Low Oval or Modified Vee
Max Body Depth - 4.125”
Upper Bout Width - 10.250"
Lower Bout Width - 15.00"
Fingerboard Width @ Nut - 1.750”
Fingerboard Radius - 16”
Bridge Pin Spacing - 2.250”
Recommended String Gauge - Light Steel

See pricing & options page for a full list of standard and optional appointments

June 01, 2022: “We just shipped Drew Holcomb his latest Franks, an Indian Rosewood & German Spruce L-00. Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors will be performing at the Ryman Auditoreum in Nashville on June 3&4, 2022 for his 40th birthday bash with some special guests.”


Here’s another shot of Drew Holcomb with his M.J. Franks L-00 on tour in 2022.


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