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Topic: How many Emmons Players do we have?
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Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 19 October 2003 06:41 PM
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Just wanted to take a quick poll to see how many of you on the Forum play the best Steel Guitars in the world. Of course I'm talking about Emmons Guitars. Whether you play a new Lashley LeGrande III with everything on it or an old P/P with black wood necks & no knee levers. . . .tell us whatcha got and how sweet it is. I'll post & boast about my (4) Emmonses a little later as the thread develops.Nick |
C Dixon
Member From: Duluth, GA USA
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posted 19 October 2003 07:51 PM
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Lashley LeGrande D-10 with 9 and 9. It was one of the first Lashley LeGrandes before the terms II and III were coined. It came with all 4 hole bellcranks. I soon replaced them all with 14 hole bellcranks. And of course it is black mica  But I have not played it in over 3 yrs since I got my Excel SuperB U-12. I would say it is one of the newest unused old Emmons LeGrande's around. carl |
Bob Doran
Member From: Ames, Iowa, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 07:53 PM
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Hi Nick
I have an old Emmons E9 circa 1980.
Got it used for almost nothing.
DeVere Adamson, the leading PSG player in Iowa, says it sounds better than anything in his shop!
I can't talk shop talk with you, though.
Not knowledgeable enough, sorry.
Bob |
Roger Rettig
Member From: NAPLES, FL
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posted 19 October 2003 07:58 PM
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A black D10 LeGrande III - 8+8. Built in 2000 and it's wonderful! Speaking of which, I could use a 'spare' - it must be the same colour, of course.....  |
chas smith
Member From: Encino, CA, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 08:15 PM
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Black D-11, with 10 + 6, '68 or '69, belonged to Bobby Garrett. It had lot of mileage when I got it and I played it out for 3 years. The string spacing is 11 strings in the space of 10, on a D-10 body. It sounds fabulous, but it's not as comfortable to play as my current, first choice. |
Wayne Baker
Member From: Vacaville California
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posted 19 October 2003 08:18 PM
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Emmons owner X 2. 93 Legrande D10 W/8&5. 82 S10 p/p W/3&4. Wayne Baker
Livin' Large in Hahira Ga.... |
David Cobb
Member From: Chanute, Kansas, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 08:40 PM
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1992 Emmons Legrande D-10 8&5, midnight blue, purchased new. |
Jerry Roller
Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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posted 19 October 2003 08:55 PM
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Nick, I can't resist this one. Here goes.
1. 2000 LeGrande III, black mica 8+7 plays as soft as any guitar I ever played and sounds great.
2. 1996 Blue Lacquer Birdseye Maple LeGrande II D10, 8+9. Beautiful in every way including tone.
3. 1995 LeGrande II (w/LeGrande decal)D10,8+8 Mauve (plum burgandy) Love this one.
4. 1981 black mica push pull D10, 8+5 built for me by Bryan Adams new. Out of this world tone.
5. 1977 Red lacquer D10 8+5. Wood necks. A rare beauty. Recently sold to TS McDonald, he is letting me have it back.
6. 1967 black mica D10 8+7. Very near mint and one of my favorites to play. Sounds good, good, good!
7. 1966 D10 black mica bolt-on. 8+4 I am presently rebuilding it.
8. 1966 D10 black mica bolt-on, 8+1 I am presently rebuilding it also.
Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Roller on 20 October 2003 at 07:28 AM.] |
Larry Hamilton
Member From: Amarillo, Texas, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 09:03 PM
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I play a derby red Le Grande II, 8x5. Bought new in 2000. Even thought amp type wasn't requested, I use an Evans SE 200 with a Peavey 1502 speaker. Man what a tone! Larry |
Ray Montee
Member From: Portland, OR, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 09:17 PM
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I play a 1972 Emmons, standard 8 + 4, with the original standard pickups and laquer greenish colored body. (I'd asked for "BLUE".) Sounds great and never a mechanical problem. Great timbre, tone and whatever else it came with. |
David Doggett
Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 19 October 2003 09:50 PM
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I have an '80s red S12 p/p that I am converting from E9 extended to universal. I'm hoping to make it my main instrument for playing live country and alt country. With a good single coil pickup, these things honk like nothing else ever made. And when they are adjusted right they have easy action with a very solid feel. Mine has a vintage '60s-'70s look and sound that I love. As soon as I figure out exactly what copedent I want, I'm going to send it to someone to complete the conversion. |
Jeff A. Smith
Member From: Angola,Ind. U.S.A.
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posted 19 October 2003 10:22 PM
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I am the very proud owner of a 1996 midnite blue LeGrande II with 8 and 5. It is my first Emmons, and also my first D-10. As I learn my way around on it, I am more and more happy with what it is capable of. |
Gary Walker
Member From: Morro Bay, CA
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posted 19 October 2003 11:11 PM
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In 2001 I bought Tommy White's black 76 D-10 8 & 6 P/P but I never play it. I play a D-11 and miss the extra string but it proudly sits in my music room and I know some great history through Tommy and Jim Cohen's ownership and someday may part with it. |
Chris Lucker
Member From: Los Angeles, California USA
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posted 19 October 2003 11:29 PM
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Right now I have 12/66 Bolt-on 1090D with black mica. I also have a parts-o-Emmons I made for my eight year old that is a black D10 with everything from Wraparound parts to those for the last PPs -- sort of like Johnny Cash's "One Piece At a Time." Right now it has a red belly (not original) and a wood neck on the C6 and aluminum on the E9. When i get a chance I will put an aluminum neck back on the C.
I used to own 1969 1280D and also Tommy White's Opry Stage D10 which was a late black mica with the 1970s-style pedals that I think were made for single necks because they were shorter than normal.[This message was edited by Chris Lucker on 19 October 2003 at 11:35 PM.] |
Ivan Posa
Member From: Hamilton, New Zealand
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posted 19 October 2003 11:32 PM
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66 D-10 P/P bolt-on 8x5 with Truetone p/ups. Black of course....IP------------------
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Ricky Littleton
Member From: Steely-Eyed Missile Man from Orlando, Florida USA
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posted 20 October 2003 01:09 AM
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'93 LeGrande, black (for the tone) 8x4.Ricky ------------------
Emmons LeGrande - 8x4
Session 400 Ltd
Dan-Echo, E-Bow, Ibanez Distortion, Boss Comp./Sustain, Ibanez Auto-Wah |
Craig A Davidson
Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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posted 20 October 2003 03:10 AM
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1985 push-pull 8 & 7 Rosewood Mica |
Frank Parish
Member From: Nashville,Tn. USA
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posted 20 October 2003 03:41 AM
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66 bolt-on black 8/8 near mint
71 cut-tail wood body/alluminum necks 9/8
sunburst all over just refinished by A J Nelson. [This message was edited by Frank Parish on 25 October 2003 at 11:08 AM.] |
Waisznor
Member From: Berlin, Germany
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posted 20 October 2003 04:28 AM
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1985? Red Emmons Push/Pull 10x10, Sperzel-Tuner, chrome pedalboard and pedalrods, Emmons single-coils. |
Artur Konwinski
Member From: Poland
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posted 20 October 2003 04:38 AM
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1990? Black Emnmons LeGrande 8+7 |
George Kimery
Member From: Limestone, TN, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 04:49 AM
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1974 SD-12 PP. 3 & 4. Black Gloss Mica. Mint condition. Set-up by Bryan Adams. |
Rick Johnson
Member From: Wheelwright, Ky USA
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posted 20 October 2003 05:28 AM
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I own a Fatback push/pull'75 Emmons 8/7 Tobacco Brown Lacquer body and necks. Stock single coil pickups.
I bought it in '85 from Bobby Seymour, he told me that it belonged to Hal Rugg.The guitar is trouble free, never any
problems. ------------------
Rick Johnson
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Brad Sarno
Member From: St. Louis, MO USA
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posted 20 October 2003 06:00 AM
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1966 S-10 Push/Pull w/3&4.1969 D-10 Rosewood "Tank" w/9&7.
1969 Fender Twin w/BW
1975, 1976, 1978 Session 400
1980 Gretsch Nashville Pro Amp w/Altec
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Brad Sarno
Blue Jade Audio Mastering
St. Louis
http://home.earthlink.net/~bradsarno/
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Carl West
Member From: La Habra, CA, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 06:05 AM
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2000 LaGrande lll 8/7 Black MicaCarl West |
Pat Dawson
Member From: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 06:05 AM
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1970 D-10 Fatback. 8 & 4 Black mica.
Mid-70's GS-10 Student 3 & 1. |
Richard Plummer
Member From: nashville tennessee
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posted 20 October 2003 06:08 AM
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2003 legrande 111 8 pedals and 6 knee levers |
Bud Harger
Member From: Temple / Belton, Texas
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posted 20 October 2003 06:13 AM
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2002 D-10, 8f/5k, LL II, Emmons set-up, all stock. An extraordinary guitar of very high quality, typical of the newer Emmons, thanks to the Ron Lashley.I owned a '67 PP for 25 years...sold it and switched to another brand...I'm glad to be back with Emmons. bUd |
Michael Lewis
Member From: Coral Springs, Florida, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 06:25 AM
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Hi Nick,
I'm in with my '72 D10 push/pull
It's set up with 8x5 almost original. Rosewood mica with original paperwork/copedant from Emmons. Set up and LKV added by Bobbe Seymour.
Mike |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 07:19 AM
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My main guitar is a black, D-10, Lashley LeGrande II that has seen considerable customization. Ron has always treated me very well with my pedal and lever requests. I bought the guitar new from Steel Guitars of Mississippi a few years back. Since purchase I have added 3 knee levers for the C6th neck and have a 9th foot pedal on hand for installation next. I love this guitar and never plan to sell it. I've just got toooo much of myself in it.
Erv |
Gino Iorfida
Member From: Oakdale, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 07:20 AM
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1977 Rosewood mica push pull SD-10 'loafer'. set up now as 3p/5k (4th pedal still there just removed from the pedal bar/slack removed from pull rods , BL-710 pickup. The only thing that would keep me from playing this guitar is fi I could find one that soudned good enough, and played as easy as this one (then this would stay home wher it is safe, and let whatever else take the abuse of gigging |
Steve Stallings
Member From: Bremond, Tx, pop 876, Home of the fighting Bremond Tigers
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posted 20 October 2003 07:22 AM
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My main guitar is a 1999 Black D10 8x10 with BL 710s. Jack Strayhorn built this guitar which was custom ordered by Robin Mims thru Bobbe Seymore. It is the best sounding Emmons guitar I have ever heard. Folks who have heard this guitar have told me the same. I have owned multiple Emmons, including PP guitars. I don't know why this one sounds better... but it does.Now... which guitar is the best? This is a relative term Nick and is a personal view held by each individual. You might remember that I was (and remain) a Carter supporter. I think they are great guitars but never claimed them to be the best. I've owned MSA, Zum, ZB, BMI, Mullen, Carter, Shobud, Remington, Dekley, and Emmons. I've played Fender,MCI, EMCI, Lone Star, Fessendon, JCH, Excell, GFI, Sierra, and Williams,and Bobby Bowmans B-Steel. Bobby gets my vote for most innovative! Best? dunno... I think I like my old Shobud Super Pro II or my lacquer Emmons PP best. It's a toss up. Sure wish I would have held onto both of those guitars... but you know how it is. We buy, sell, trade...etc. I sure wouldn't mind that lacquer D10 you've got! ------------------
God Bless,
Steve Stallings www.pedalsteeler.com
[This message was edited by Steve Stallings on 22 October 2003 at 06:39 AM.]
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Henry Matthews
Member From: Texarkana, Texas, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 07:24 AM
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1981 Derby Blue D/10 p/p Emmons
1994 Black D/10 Lashley LeGrand
Play the P/P most of the time |
Bob Knight
Member From: Bowling Green KY
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posted 20 October 2003 07:45 AM
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I'm an Emmons "owner."  |
Charlie Wallace
Member From: Marina, California, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 08:16 AM
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'65 Black Emmons S10, played through a twin. |
Jim Eaton
Member From: Santa Susana, Ca
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posted 20 October 2003 08:29 AM
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75' Wood/Wood "fat back" 8/4 - got her new in 75 and had Mike Cass take 20+ years of "gig wear" off her with a complete restoration last year.
JE:-)> |
John Cox
Member From: Bryan, Texas, USA
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posted 20 October 2003 08:43 AM
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I own one Legrande II 8&5 this next year I will order a III black 8&5 identical to the one I have.
J.C. |
Rainer Hackstaette
Member From: Bohmte, Germany
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posted 20 October 2003 09:09 AM
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'76 P/P D-10 fullback 8+4 lacquer (blue metallic: OUCH!) w/metal necks. Sounds so good, it must be black under the blue!  ------------------
Remington D-10 8+7, Sierra Crown D-10 gearless 8+8, Sierra Session S-14 gearless 8+5, '76 Emmons D-10 8+4, Peavey Session 400 LTD
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Lyle Bradford
Member From: Gilbert WV USA
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posted 20 October 2003 09:11 AM
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Maroon Legrande 2 and Black Legrande 3. |
Glenn Austin
Member From: Montreal, Canada
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posted 20 October 2003 09:14 AM
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79 Emmons Original D 10, 8 and 4, black with chrome fretboards, looks like new. I put an Emmons sticker on the front to give it a vintage look. I think this one has that sound that everyone talks about !! |
Allan Thompson
Member From: Scotland.
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posted 20 October 2003 09:18 AM
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Black Push Pull D10 8x4 1982. |
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