Frank Falbo is leaving Seymour Duncan

djpharoah · 05-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Just finished talking to our good friend Mr. Frank Falbo and he told me some news that I feel we should all know.

Here's the thread on the SD Forums - but here's his post on there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankfalbo

Well it's been over 5 years since this thread:.

Welcome Our New Sr. Manager of Product Development - Seymour Duncan User Group Forums

Who remembers that?! It has been a wild ride but now it is time for me to move on!

I think we've been able to release a lot of amazing things since that thread. from P-Rails to the Liberator, Blackouts Modular Preamps to Deja Vu's and Double Backs. Zephyrs to 59/Custom Hybrids, Alternative 8's to YJM Fury's, Mick Thomson Blackouts, and Alnico II Pro Slash. Antiquity JB/Jazz, additional Stack Plus models, to Blackouts for Bass and the NYC..

Then there are the experiences, from flying to Yngwie's house to going to Slash's studio to sort out his signature pickup, to playing with Seymour to open up for Steve Miller at our 35th anniversary benefit concert. Drilling for a Multi-Source install while James Taylor bear-hugged his guitar for me, hanging with Seymour and MJ every week, hearing their great stories to stuffing my face at our stomach-stretching pot luck lunches. Repairing Angus' #1 and #2 guitars, modding Gus G's ESP's, I could go on for days.

While I can not say what is next, I promise you it will be exciting. Of course I was a forum member before I was your product VP, that won't change.

As for Seymour Duncan, they have always been committed to listening to their customers. That won't change either.. Your voice is powerful. Keep telling SD what you want. They are listening!

Thanks a lot for your efforts and work at Seymour Duncan especially from us extended range guys - wishing you all the best in your future adventures.

ConnorGilks · 05-10-2012, 05:45 PM

That's sad to hear. Well all the best to him, some great stuff has come out over the years and I hope it continues for Seymour Duncan and for him personally.

djpharoah · 05-10-2012, 06:38 PM

Sad news indeed but I'm excited to see what Frank does in the future. I also hope that a big fan of SD they don't stop the innovation and awesome products they've been putting out!

Marv Attaxx · 05-10-2012, 06:41 PM

I always appreciated that he maintained close contact to the customers. Didn't he organise some custom pickups for ss.org
members? And he always gave good advice, too

Stealthdjentstic · 05-10-2012, 06:42 PM

Frank has always been very very helpful. I'm interested to see where he goes next

HighGain510 · 05-10-2012, 06:54 PM

Damn that does suck.

Wonder what Frank will be doing in the future? It was nice having someone who was on the inside posting directly on the forum. Thanks for the heads up Mesh!

Jakke · 05-10-2012, 07:21 PM

Wow, best of luck to what he wants to do now. He has always been a likeable guy, and has always been helpful, his replacement will have big shoes to fill.

Good luck Frank I say

Empryrean · 05-10-2012, 08:16 PM

RIP Seymour Duncan

all jokes aside, I'm curious where Frank is headed now, he's always been one I enjoy to hear news from.

Ironbird · 05-10-2012, 08:46 PM

Sad news, Frank is great and he seems to be tuned in to what the average player wants. His demo videos on YouTube are always fun to watch, too.

Valennic · 05-10-2012, 09:01 PM

So he's the guy I should've asked if they'd do 7 string P-rails in the custom shop

Sucks that he left, hope they keep moving forward.

djpharoah · 05-10-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valennic

So he's the guy I should've asked if they'd do 7 string P-rails in the custom shop

Sucks that he left, hope they keep moving forward.

Well you can still call up SD and talk to MJ at the custom shop and ask that.

Valennic · 05-10-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

Well you can still call up SD and talk to MJ at the custom shop and ask that.

Too true, just would've been convenient.

I'd forgotten phones possessed that ability >_>

Back to mourning

frank falbo · 11-30-2012, 10:39 PM

BUUUUUUMP!!!!

Thanks for the kind words here, guys. I did see them awhile back, but for various reasons couldn't jump in on the discussion.

Although it does not contain djent, here's one of the things I've been working on for the past several months. Just figured I'd share. I promise I'm working on other things that are djenty, that I will be able to reveal over the next 3-9 months. But for now, this:

Falbo Guitars

SirMyghin · 11-30-2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valennic

Too true, just would've been convenient.

I'd forgotten phones possessed that ability >_>

Back to mourning

I tried that once was told 'no parts for them'

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank falbo

BUUUUUUMP!!!!

Thanks for the kind words here, guys. I did see them awhile back, but for various reasons couldn't jump in on the discussion.

Although it does not contain djent, here's one of the things I've been working on for the past several months. Just figured I'd share. I promise I'm working on other things that are djenty, that I will be able to reveal over the next 3-9 months. But for now, this:

Falbo Guitars

Stuck at work, so can't really want your video about things (see satelite internet in the middle of nowhere = dial up

Acoustics though, interesting (and better than anything 'djenty' could ever be). Not that I play em myself, for comfort reasons.

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05-10-2012, 06:38 PM	#3
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 119 reviews	Sad news indeed but I'm excited to see what Frank does in the future. I also hope that a big fan of SD they don't stop the innovation and awesome products they've been putting out! Empryrean likes this.

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05-10-2012, 08:16 PM	#8
Empryrean Haahh!? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 4,063 Thanked: 54 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	RIP Seymour Duncan all jokes aside, I'm curious where Frank is headed now, he's always been one I enjoy to hear news from. [ry_z] 4:17 am: You looked tiredness in the face, flexed, and canceled it.

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ConnorGilks Djunky Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's sad to hear. Well all the best to him, some great stuff has come out over the years and I hope it continues for Seymour Duncan and for him personally. GUIDE TO DJENT TONE www.connorgilks.com www.facebook.com/DawningoftheInferno www.facebook.com/TerraNovaBay

05-10-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Frank has always been very very helpful. I'm interested to see where he goes next

05-10-2012, 06:54 PM	#6
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,479 Thanked: 226 Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Damn that does suck. Wonder what Frank will be doing in the future? It was nice having someone who was on the inside posting directly on the forum. Thanks for the heads up Mesh!

05-10-2012, 08:46 PM	#9
Ironbird B.C. Rich Maniac Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 1,369 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sad news, Frank is great and he seems to be tuned in to what the average player wants. His demo videos on YouTube are always fun to watch, too. Leave no stone unturned until I'm done.

05-10-2012, 09:01 PM	#10
Valennic Many Fingers Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newville,PA Posts: 1,272 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So he's the guy I should've asked if they'd do 7 string P-rails in the custom shop Sucks that he left, hope they keep moving forward. Affiliated with Ace Music of Newville, PA.

11-30-2012, 10:39 PM	#13
frank falbo SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 487 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	BUUUUUUMP!!!! Thanks for the kind words here, guys. I did see them awhile back, but for various reasons couldn't jump in on the discussion. Although it does not contain djent, here's one of the things I've been working on for the past several months. Just figured I'd share. I promise I'm working on other things that are djenty, that I will be able to reveal over the next 3-9 months. But for now, this: Falbo Guitars Durero, BigPhi84, EtherealEntity and 1 others like this.

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