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Topic: Early Emmons' necks & mica? |
Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Jul 2005 1:16 pm |
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| One thing I really enjoy is learning about the early stages of the pedal steel guitar. Here's a question that I've heard tossed around for years about the first Emmons guitars. Where did the idea for the aluminum necks and the mica covering come from? I know this was Buddy's but what I'm wondering is what may have caused the idea for the necks and mica? It was a great idea! |
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Rick Garrett
From:
Tyler, Texas
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Posted 2 Jul 2005 1:27 pm
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I don't know where the idea came from (probably Buddy) but man don't it sound great! I love my 66 bolt on more every time I set down to play it. It has a growl to it thats undescribable.
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Jul 2005 1:41 pm
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Aluminum necks was a Paul Bigsby inovation, #2 question, the mica finish was the only way to produce a instant hard, permanent finish that wouldn't look bad after years of road abuse. Easier and cheaper to make than a laquar finish. It only made good sense.
Truly two great moves for the hard working pro steel player.
Bobbe |
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Gary Spaeth
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 4 Jul 2005 6:16 am
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| talk about serendipity! so many of the design choices on the p/p were either from the standpoint of esthetics or practicality and yet the sound turned out to be it's greatest asset. i guess function follows form in some cases. |
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Gary Spaeth
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 4 Jul 2005 6:37 am
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| i should add that the esthetics and practicality choices turned out well also. they're great looking and efficient. |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Jul 2005 7:01 am
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Yes, a work of art that has never depreciated in value. And many aspects of them have never been improved upon. An amazing standard of excellence. Mostly a lucky formation of parts in the beginning? I'd guess yes, to a large extent. Not bad for 43 years ago, huh?
And then the Bigsby story, 55 years ago.
Then the Stradivarius story 300 years ago, then the-----------------------> |
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