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Topic: Emmons Guitar S/N & Initial (?) [Mystery Solved] |
John Bechtel
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Posted 30 Apr 2010 2:32 pm |
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Can anyone tell me what the initial designates? Examples: 1234 (D) or 1234 (L). Thanks a bunch! Just curious! My Legrande II guitar is a Double-10, with a (D), but I see them advertised on this Forum with an (L).
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Jim Park
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Carson City, Nv
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Posted 30 Apr 2010 2:59 pm Letter designations
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Hi John,
I believe that the letter following the serial # denotes the type of guitar, ie D= double neck Push pull and L = Legrande all pull lets hope an Emmons guru clears this up........I need some schoolin too!! |
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John Bechtel
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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Apr 2010 3:06 pm
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I don't think that explains it, because; my Lashley Legrande II has a (D) following the S/N!
NEXT!!!!
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My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Jack Strayhorn
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Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted 1 May 2010 10:20 am
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| If there is a D with the serial number on a LeGrande, then the system has changed. The D on a push pull signified a double neck. LeGrande guitars only used xxxL for the SKH and LxxxL for Lashley LeGrande models. |
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Bobby Boggs
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Posted 1 May 2010 1:38 pm
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| Could the end plate gave been changed? Will a key head side end plate interchange on a PP and leGrande? |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 May 2010 1:39 pm
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Well, I'm new to Emmons and their various models. My Emmons is supposed to be a ’98 model. I'm still a little cornfused, because; the front-apron decal reads Lashley Legrande II, but; the S/N reads xxxx D (???) I assumed, before I asked any questions; that the (D) on my guitar meant Double~Neck, but; now I'm not sure how to think, having now heard about the (L)! That is what has caused my confusion! (D) & (L)
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Bobby Boggs
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Upstate SC.
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Posted 1 May 2010 2:19 pm
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A 1200 serial # should make it a 93ish. They were in the 1800's by 98. One exception would be if you have an unusual colored mica cabinet that sat on the shelf for a long time before being finished. This happens.
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Jack Ritter
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Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 1 May 2010 2:30 pm
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My Lashley LeGrande 11 D10 8x5 is a 92 model and the serial # is 937L. Jack
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 1 May 2010 3:05 pm
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| Jack Strayhorn wrote: |
| If there is a D with the serial number on a LeGrande, then the system has changed. The D on a push pull signified a double neck. LeGrande guitars only used xxxL for the SKH and LxxxL for Lashley LeGrande models. |
Jack
Okay, while I know about PP serial numbers, I'm a little behind the curve on LeGrandes.
I have a Lashley LeGrande, D10, long keyhead/long body, 4-hole bellcranks, 9p/8k, and serial no. 511L.
Year? Early model Lashley LG? Anything you could add?
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 May 2010 6:10 pm
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OK, here's my exact situation!
Red = Emmons Lashley Legrande II S/N 1027 D. Now, where am I with this good looking, good sounding psg? Now what does the (D) mean? That's what I'm curious about! Check Here
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Louis Falardeau
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 May 2010 5:34 am
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| Herb, I ordered 511L new with 9 & 8 and took delivery on 3/11/88. This model was made for a few years between the SKH and the 14 hole bell cranks Regards, Louis |
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 2 May 2010 5:38 am
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Jack S.
Am I correct in thinking all SKH key heads were 2 piece?
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Ken Metcalf
From:
San Antonio Texas USA
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Posted 2 May 2010 6:54 am
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My U-12 has 4 digits with no letter...
6746... what does that make it? 81-82
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 2 May 2010 7:50 am
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Louis
You have an email coming...
Herb
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 May 2010 7:54 am
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It seems as though we have more questions than answers!!! I'm still wondering what a Red ’98 Lashley Legrande II with a S/N 1027 D indicates!!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Bobby Boggs
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Posted 2 May 2010 8:30 am
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| John Bechtel wrote: |
| It seems as though we have more questions than answers!!! I'm still wondering what a Red ’98 Lashley Legrande II with a S/N 1027 D indicates!! |
I can't say about the D. But if you have a Derby red mica 98 model with serial # 1027. That means someone told a fib.
Just call the Lashley's. They answer the phone Monday thru Thursday.If Jack Strayhorn doesn't know, it was built while he was there. No one else is going to.
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 2 May 2010 12:14 pm Emmons
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Bobby Boggs, don't quite understand. What would the fib be, year model?
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Jack Strayhorn
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Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted 2 May 2010 4:52 pm
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| The SKH was actually three pieces. A 500 series number would have to be late 80's very early 90's. The serial number with a D is a mystery. We did not put a D with serial number during my years there, 87' through 99'. |
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Harry Dove
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 2 May 2010 7:27 pm
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| I have an Emmons single neck on a double frame with serial #564L so I guess that would make it a 1990 + or - a year or two. I would like to add some changes to this guitar. Anyone know where I can get some parts for that? |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
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Posted 2 May 2010 8:24 pm
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Harry, Emmons guitar Co. should have any part you need. They can be a little slow to deliver. I have new 14 hole bellcranks and knee levers kits for LeGrandes.Also the 1/2 tone feel assembles. No PP Parts.
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 May 2010 10:58 pm Mystery Solved!!!
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Well, it l©©ks like I created the mystery and now I just solved it also! Big John made a Big Mistake! I just went back to recheck the S/N on my (’9 Emmons Lashley LeGrande II and the number is indeed 1027 L. Happy Days are here again! Tra-La-La, Ta-La-La! I must have had my eyes crossed before!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Harry Dove
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 3 May 2010 3:45 am
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| Thanks Bobby. Anyone know who is running the company now and who is building the guitars? How about how long it takes to get one made? I am thinking of buying a new guitar. Emmons and Zum are both on my short list. |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
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Posted 3 May 2010 9:14 am
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Ron Jr. owns the Co. and is the primary builder. Though I understand he has subbed a few to likes of master builder Mike Cass.
If you're interested in a new Zum Hybrid? Maybe i can help.Regards.
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Larry Moore
From:
Hampton, Ga. USA
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Posted 3 May 2010 5:10 pm
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I have a LeGrande II D-10 8-5 I bought new(2001) when Jim Aycoth was still with Emmons. The S/N # is 2046-L if this helps
My PP has a D after the # (1153-D)
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 3 May 2010 5:38 pm
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That's interesting: my black D-10 was delivered to me new in October, 2000. Its number is 2085-L - that's a higher s/n than yours, Larry, yet made earlier....
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