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Topic: Emmons SKH |
Steve Ross
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New Mexico, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2010 6:47 pm |
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| I would like a little information on the early 80s Emmons SKH guitars. Ho do thy sound, play, and stay in tune? Is it easy to add additional changes? Anything would be helpful. Thanks. |
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Mike Cass
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Posted 5 Jun 2010 11:11 pm
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hi Steve,
Ive always liked the SKH LG because the early ones were built on modified p/p bodies with p/p necks and left end p/p endplates, hence the sound is reminiscent of the p/p guitars. They tune quite easily and like all Emmons guitars, they hold their tuning quite well if properly adjusted.
They're quite easy to add parts to, and the addition of the newer 14 hole Emmons bellcranks and pull rods can really dial in the pedal feel, although the original 4 hole cranks arent too shabby either 
I have recently purchased a number of those new cranks, LeGrande levers and pedal kits from a former dealer, so lmk if you need anything.
hope this helps.
sincerely,
Mike Cass
Sales/Service/Repair and Parts for Emmons Guitars by Lashley, Inc. of Burlington, N.C.
Specializing in Restoration, Repair and Maintenance of Lashley LeGrande and Emmons Original push-pull Guitars.
Factory Authorized Since 1987.
Ph# 615-446-5952, 10 AM-7Pm CDT, Mon-Sat. |
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Ned McIntosh
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 6 Jun 2010 1:55 am
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Highly regarded and very desireable steel-guitars. Those that come up for sale in the forum don't usually last long.
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Barry Gaskell
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Cheshire, UK
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Posted 6 Jun 2010 2:28 am
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Hi Steve
I can honestly say, having owned an SKH for ten years (# 094L)and played it on the road for that period, It's been the best guitar I've ever had. It holds tune superbly. Mechanically, it's the business and the pedal action faultless and adjustable for any feel. I have never broken a string on it. I do believe that the shorter string length behind the nut improves tuning and diminishes breakage. The build quality is excellent. I did have one of the four hole pullers break on me, but in ten years of road use, that's not bad. I have a few of the new fourteen hole pullers on it now and they work great, but I'm not a lover of the push on washers, it's just a personal thing, though I must admit I've never had one come off. I have a Sho-bud Super pro at the moment as well as the SKH and I love that too, as it's got that Bud sound, and it's a really pretty, reliable guitar that also never breaks strings, but alas has the pot metal parts. If I wanted to take a guitar on the road that will not let me down and is easy to work on and sounds fantastic, it would be the SKH. I love 'em to bits.
Barry |
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Steve Ross
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New Mexico, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2010 8:20 pm
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| Thanks for the info guys. Now does anyone have one they are willing to trade or sell??? |
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Bobby Boggs
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Upstate SC.
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Posted 10 Jun 2010 10:25 pm
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I had #72.Rosewood 8 x 4. And it the most PP sounding of all the LeGrandes I've played. I've had PP's that didn't sound this good. Really.
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John Ummel
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Arlington, WA.
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Jim Means
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2010 9:52 am to Mike Cass
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"Ive always liked the SKH LG because the early ones were built on modified p/p bodies with p/p necks and left end p/p endplates, hence the sound is reminiscent of the p/p guitars."
Mike,
What years and/or serial numbers would these particular guitars encompass. I have a p/p that I love but would like to have an all pull guitar with as close a "sound" as possible to the p/p.
Also Mike, thank you so much for your expertise that you share with us on the forum. I always enjoy and learn something from your posts.
Jim in Missouri
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Ron Brennan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 16 Jun 2010 10:30 am
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Hi Steve,
While this reply is a bit late, it may be of use to you or others in relating my experience with the above subject. 
I have an Emmons D10 SKH LeGrande, Serial #77L, built May, 1983, with George L. E66's pickups on both necks. I acquired it approx. 4 years ago.
Facts:
A. The body (cabinet) is 1" shorter than the standard LeGrande
B. The Keyhead is also a bit shorter than the standard LeGrande. Thus, SKH for (Short Keyhead). From the Changer bridge to Roller nut, the string length is the same as the Standard LeGrande.
C. On a scale of economy, with respect to Emmons Guitars in general, very few were built. Uhh, say approx 300 to 400, starting in the early eighties.
IMHO: The other opinions offered above, in every regard, holds true in my experience.
One negative: The Short Key Head may be an inconvenience to players with large hands as the tuning keys are close together.
Positive: In four years, the infamous 3rd string is the only string I ever broke (one time only), and at the ball end. Also know, it does not sit there in my house like a potted plant. I use it frequently, both in and outdoors.
It is extremely well made and with proper care, mechanically sound.
Does the tone sound like a P/P  IMHO: The so called "it" sound is largely produced by the Guitar/Amp/Effects equipment set up and the Player relationship.
That said, the most noticeable quality I find on this SKH is the Sustain......it is truly amazing, so much so, that at a recent JAM with my dear friend HOF Jody Carver, he remarked unsolicited amazement at this SKH's sustain properties.
Frankly, I do not know if this has to do with the George L pickups, but I suspect it is the SKH guitar itself. Know that I use very little/light reverb/delay whenever my RV3 is employed.
With the Eq on the NV400, IMHO: this SKH is as close to the "it" tone sound this player will ever get. It really sparkles.... Now if I could only play better!! 
I recommend if you ever get an opportunity to get your hands on an SKH LeGrande, do so with confidence........Unfortunately, there are very few of them around. Blue Skies, TX
Rgds,
Ron
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Gary Watkins
From:
Bristol, VA
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Posted 4 Jul 2021 7:01 pm
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| Mike Cass wrote: |
hi Steve,
Ive always liked the SKH LG because the early ones were built on modified p/p bodies with p/p necks and left end p/p endplates, hence the sound is reminiscent of the p/p guitars. They tune quite easily and like all Emmons guitars, they hold their tuning quite well if properly adjusted.
They're quite easy to add parts to, and the addition of the newer 14 hole Emmons bellcranks and pull rods can really dial in the pedal feel, although the original 4 hole cranks arent too shabby either
I have recently purchased a number of those new cranks, LeGrande levers and pedal kits from a former dealer, so lmk if you need anything.
hope this helps.
sincerely,
Mike Cass
Sales/Service/Repair and Parts for Emmons Guitars by Lashley, Inc. of Burlington, N.C.
Specializing in Restoration, Repair and Maintenance of Lashley LeGrande and Emmons Original push-pull Guitars.
Factory Authorized Since 1987.
Ph# 615-446-5952, 10 AM-7Pm CDT, Mon-Sat. |
Makes me proud to be in the SKH Club!
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Lynn Kasdorf
From:
Waterford Virginia, USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2021 8:35 am Re: Emmons SKH
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| Steve Ross wrote: |
| I would like a little information on the early 80s Emmons SKH guitars. Ho do thy sound, play, and stay in tune? Is it easy to add additional changes? Anything would be helpful. Thanks. |
I have two and I love 'em. One is black mica and is my main squeeze- it sees use twice a week or more generally. It has never let me down.
My other SKH is the living room practice steel - it never leaves the house.
It is so pretty- I'm afraid of some drunk spilling beer on it. Some drunk other than me, that is.
I also have a normal Lashley LeGrande, which is fine, but somehow I prefer the SKH models. For one thing, I have modified an SKB drum hardware wheeled case to contain an SKH. The shorter length makes this possible.
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