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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 4:02 pm |
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Hello Everyone,
I just finished restoring this teal lacquer '78 Emmons that was in pretty rough shape before I bought it. I think it was bluish green to begin with, so I wanted to keep it as original as possible. I think it looks a little darker in person. I have to give credit to my friend, Bob Littleton, a Luthier in Camas, Washington. He stripped and refinished the cabinet for me. Thanks so much Bob, you do exceptional work!
http://www.westcoaststeelguitar.com/
Here are a few photos of what it looked like when I bought it.
Thanks for looking. It going to be pretty hard to part with this one... 
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Ron Whitworth
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Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 4:26 pm
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WOW Lynn..You did a BEAUTIFUL job on that guitar!!!!
It is hard to believe that is the same guitar.
It looks factory brand new now!
Congratulations on such a nice job.
Your attention to detail is impeccable my friend!
Thanks for showing that to all.
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They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head 
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Peter Freiberger
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California, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 6:13 pm
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| That's the one I looked at in L.A. a while back, isn't it? Awesome job! Without the before pics I'd never have recognized it. |
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Terry Sneed
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Arkansas,
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 6:21 pm
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That is one beautiful Emmons! Great job!
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Richard Tipple
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 6:41 pm
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Lynn, that is one fantastic job 
Can you share how you polished those end plates, they look better than factory !
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 7:07 pm
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| Your work is incredible. I'm speechless. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 8:01 pm Emmons
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Wonderful as usual. Would not have expected any less from Lynn Stafford. He is as good as it gets.
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Dallas Cheked
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 8:08 pm Re: Emmons PP Eye Candy...
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| Lynn Stafford wrote: |
Hello Everyone,
I just finished restoring this teal lacquer '78 Emmons that was in pretty rough shape before I bought it. I think it was bluish green to begin with, so I wanted to keep it as original as possible. I think it looks a little darker in person.
Absolutely gorgeous! I bet she sounds as good as she looks!
Here are a few photos of what it looked like when I bought it.
Thanks for looking. It going to be pretty hard to part with this one... |
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David Kellogg
From:
Tualatin, OR
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 9:48 pm Wow
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| That color is stunning Lynn. Merry Christmas to you and Cathy. |
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
From:
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 9:57 pm
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Wow, Lynn, that Emmons just knocks my lights out! I don't know when I've drooled over a lacquer Emmons like I'm drooling over that one. Absolutely stunning, beautiful and perfect. My sincerest compliments on a job very well done! Excellent work. 
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Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 10:06 pm
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Drop dead gorgeous again.
One of my favorite finishes!! Another great job Lynn. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 10:58 pm
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 11:02 pm
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Woof woof... Drool drool... That has to be one of the prettiest Push Pulls I have ever seen. Great job.
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 12:04 am
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wow!!!!! What polish did you use?
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richard burton
From:
Britain
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 12:56 am
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Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 5:23 am Wow
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| Lynn, it does have that WOW factor. I'm sure it plays and sounds like it should. You sure worked your magic with this one. |
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Martin Weenick
From:
Lecanto, FL, USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 5:28 am
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EE-Gadds !!!
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Norbert Dengler
From:
germany
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 5:34 am
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wow! wow! wow!
that`s the prettiest steel guitar i`ve ever seen, serious!
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 6:23 am
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Lynn,
Great work! Not sure if I like this or your blonde one best! |
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Ron Davis
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Lake Arrowhead, California... We're a mile high. ;)
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 7:02 am
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WoW...!
Now, that's just purty.
Are those type tuners ez to find?
I have a couple getting worn & loose.
rd
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 8:33 am Teal Emmons
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Gosh, thank you all for the very kind remarks. I guess I saw a "diamond in the rough" when I spottted this beat up guitar for sale on this Forum a good while ago. It really took a lot of time and effort to get it back to this condition. More than most could even imagine...
As for the Kluson tuners; I wanted to put "period correct" ones on this guitar and just happened to have enough of them to do it. I picked out the best ones I could find, from all I had collected over the years. They are not being produced anymore, as far as I know. I just saw a set of 20 go for a little over $100 on eBay a couple of weeks ago. A real bargain, if you needed them!
I have a local, professional metal polishing shop do all my polishing work for me, here in the Portland area. They have someone there that knows the tricks to get the finish right on aluminum.
Bob Littleton really went the "extra mile" for me. I was pretty picky about the color I wanted, so it took him a couple of times to get it just right, before he finally laid the clear coats on. Thanks for your patience, Bob
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2010 8:37 am
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| I can't imagine one looking this good coming new from the factory. |
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