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Topic: Early '60's Emmons Pedal Steel |
Tom Reilly
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Connecticut, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2008 3:52 pm |
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I have an early '60's Emmons pedal steel and the number 2390 is stamped under end plate on tuning key nut side. Also, approx. 1" to the right of this number is stamped the number 5, upside down.
Can anyone help me in identifying this marking?
Thanks,
Tom |
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Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2008 10:10 am
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Deleted. Thank the Oregon Boys
Last edited by Chris Lucker on 5 Sep 2014 11:51 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Mike Cass
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Posted 3 Jun 2008 6:05 am
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ES stands for "Emmons Stereo" and 130 is indeed the date that the e/p was stamped, but not necessarily when the guitar was built. It gets tricky dating some of these instruments as the e/p's were stamped when mounted on the intended body, and after that it couldve sat on a shelf in the basement until its final assembly which couldve been up to 6 mos. or more in some cases.
I own a bolt-on guitar very close in number to the instrument in question. I would estimate its year of production to be '66 as its an invoice number as well. However the original owner didnt purchase it until '68.
As for the "5" stamped on your e/p; Ive seen similar markings before on '65/'66 Emmons steels w/invoice #'s and can find no reason for them. Maybe its a part# or an employee# ?? |
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Jerry Roller
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Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2008 8:24 am Need to contact Mike Cass
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Mike, I have emailed you via Forum email. Would you please check it when you have the time?
Jerry |
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