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Topic: Is Emmons Guitar out of business?
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John Steele
Member From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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posted 16 May 2005 10:50 AM
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Rick, you've already got chrome fret boards.
And, yes they do look good. 
-John |
Rick Garrett
Member From: Tyler, Texas
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posted 16 May 2005 11:11 AM
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So thats chrome fret boards huh. I had to scroll down and look at the pics again.  I should have my guitar in just a few more days. COME to poppa!! Thanks John Rick |
JW Day
Member From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA
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posted 16 May 2005 05:22 PM
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having taken my new sd-10 by ron's for a few minor adjustments a few months back,i encountered one of the new re-issues of the p/p's. I had owned 1 of these in the past and I could not tell any difference in the the two. seems to me that parts will be available for many yrs. to come. ron was telling me how many people were interested in purchasing a new p/p.I don't think we have any worries about parts. |
Martin Abend
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posted 17 May 2005 07:42 AM
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Emmons guitar, and the Lashleys, are not members of this Forum.
This I really, really don't understand. You got more than 4000 people at hand that you could sell your products to, and you, like, just don't care? I'm shure that the presence of the Fabian's and Mike Brown for instance helps a lot creating an excellent and customer friendly image of their products.
I'm shure that many manufacturers of things would be very greatful for a promotional tool like this. MArtin ------------------
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Roger Rettig
Member From: NAPLES, FL
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posted 17 May 2005 11:10 AM
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I still bet that Ron can sell every guitar he makes...RR |
Willis Vanderberg
Member From: Bradenton, FL, USA
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posted 17 May 2005 01:23 PM
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I got mine, mine ,mine and one more for good measure. Two old ones, two new ones and a partridge in a pear tree..Hmmmmmm.
Keep them Emmons comin.... Old Bud
PS.. I need a bigger music room....
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Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 17 May 2005 01:39 PM
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Willis,I like to take one of them old Emmons' of your hands my friend. Thanks for your mail b.t.w.
My visit will still take place this year.I'm not sure about the date yet.Have to sort out a couple of things.But thanks for asking "Bud".As soon as I know more I will tell you my friend. Ron |
Charles Curtis
Member From: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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posted 17 May 2005 04:27 PM
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When I took my "all pull" to Ron Jr. to get a couple of changes done; he showed me a better idea than the one I had and it saved me money. I was amazed at the man's expertise at working on my guitar and he went out of his way to help me. Later I thought to myself, hey Ron Sr. taught him well. I still like the sound of this guitar as well as any I've heard and better than most. I have always been very pleased with the service I have received from Emmons. |
Darrell Owens
Member From: Norco, California, USA
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posted 25 May 2005 10:58 PM
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I bought a new Emmons LeGrande III last November (2004) and found Ron and Rebecca Lashley to be great to work with. They returned my calls promptly and shipped the guitar as promised. The guitar is beautiful and plays great. I wanted an Emmons because I love that tone. There are a lot of great guitar builders and maybe some better than others, but I've noticed the Emmons goes pretty quick when one is for sale on the forum. ------------------
Darrell Owens
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Bill Cook
Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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posted 27 May 2005 07:13 AM
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What does a Legrande III in excellent shape sell for?? |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 28 May 2005 10:48 AM
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All you can get!  |
Charles Dempsey
Member From: The Cradle of the Stars.
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posted 28 May 2005 04:36 PM
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Bill, a blue Legrande II in excellent condition will sell for $2853 on eBay, even if you don't know anything about it and don't post the setup. My guess for a Legrande III in similar condition is about $3300.Charlie |
Bowie Martin
Member From: Wilson, NC USA 27896
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posted 30 May 2005 08:36 AM
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I talked with Ron 2 minutes ago. The business was open and even working on Memorial day...he says he has cut the wait time down some...for most orders he thinks will go out in about 24 weeks. Very friendly, very upbeat. Phone answered promptly, and call returned from Ron in about 30 minutes. |
Roger Rettig
Member From: NAPLES, FL
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posted 30 May 2005 02:19 PM
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Just a thought about Ron's non-participation here on the Forum.As I said earlier, I bet he can sell all the guitars he can make, and today's post - quoting a 24-week wait - would seem to confirm that Emmons are substantially back-ordered. As far as raising the profile of the Emmons name goes, it's hard to imagine how much higher it could be! The name is promoted in half the threads on this site, and, along with Sho-Bud, will probably remain as an industry leader, historically speaking. Zum has no internet presence at all, yet this doesn't seem to cause a stir at all.... RR |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 30 May 2005 03:05 PM
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Zum has no internet presence at all
http://www.zumsteel.net/
http://dvanet.net/thumgallery.html [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 30 May 2005 at 03:06 PM.] |
Jerry Roller
Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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posted 30 May 2005 03:18 PM
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http://www.emmonsguitar.net/
Check out that tone! Great sound Rabbit!
Jerry |
Howard Whittington
Member From: Ft. Washington, Md.
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posted 30 May 2005 07:52 PM
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Please Cur: For someone so far away,,I don't understand how you know so much about
what is happening with the Emmons guitar Co.. I remember from the forum you had a
Thing going with them,,but Didn't that get
dealt with???
Mabey thanks to Danny HI think you need to lighten up,,,OR at least
know for sure you know their business..
Take Care..
Howard Whittington
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Charles Dempsey
Member From: The Cradle of the Stars.
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posted 30 May 2005 09:44 PM
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24 weeks (6 months) is a reasonable wait for a custom guitar.In January 04 I asked Gibson to build me an HRF baritone. They said "Ask again in 6 months". So I did, and the reply was "Ask again in 6 months". I'm not going to ask again because I'm getting out of 6-string, but that response is typical of custom shops. The last guitar I bought from Gibson's Custom shop took 20 months to deliver. Charlie |
Roger Rettig
Member From: NAPLES, FL
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posted 31 May 2005 05:43 AM
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Crowbear - I stand corrected! This is, I'm sure you'll concede, a very recent development.RR |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 31 May 2005 06:21 AM
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yep ! |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 31 May 2005 07:01 AM
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God bless the Lashleys and Rebecca's mom, Bobby, also! I just received my 2nd new p/p last week. Believe me, they are alive and doing well!!!
Erv |
Bill Cook
Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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posted 01 June 2005 05:43 AM
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Charles,
Thanks much for your reply. Bill. |
Jonathan Gregg
Member From: New York City
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posted 06 June 2005 07:58 PM
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When I was shopping for a double neck couple years back I called Emmons twice. Once, no answer, second time left a message, no reply.
Called up Bruce Zumsteg, he picks up the phone. Sold. |
Steve Dodson
Member From: Sparta, Tennessee, USA
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posted 06 June 2005 08:14 PM
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Now thats the way to run a business.Bruce will sell you what you want,and you don't have to wait 2 or 3 days for him to get back to you. Cause he's got his act together he can tell you there and then what he's got and when you can get it. |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 07 June 2005 07:13 AM
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 [This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 07 June 2005 at 07:45 AM.] |
Curt Langston
Member From: ***In the shadows of Tulsa at Bixby, USA***
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posted 07 June 2005 11:08 AM
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If they have a 24 week wait, then why hasn't Randy received his guitar. He says it has been 14 months????I don't understand that long of a wait.....This is the 21st century after all....... |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 07 June 2005 12:10 PM
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And the beat goes on! |
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