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Dan Chroninger
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Blackriver Falls, Wisconson, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2022 10:35 am |
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need new fret boards for 67 push pull
also looking for leg bag |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2022 8:21 pm
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Tom Bradshaw for the fretboards
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2022 12:32 pm Emmons Fret Boards
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Dan,
I have new metal (approx. .032" thick aluminum) Emmons OEM fret boards in stock. The original ones from that era were made of very thin (approx. .015" or so) steel. As a precaution to installing any new ones, you should check for proper clearance under the relief cut into the key heads. You can use a feeler gauge to check. Some are very tight and the newer fret boards actually won't fit without modifying the key heads a bit with a mill.
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Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
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Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2022 1:50 pm
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Lynn,
Do you have them with grey fret markers?
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 9:23 am Fret Boards With Grey Markers
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Lynn,
Do you have them with grey fret markers? |
Marty, I don't have any grey lined fret boards. I've only seen white or "chrome" lined ones. There were several variations through the years though. I think I do remember seeing some that had a silver matt or brushed finish though. Those are not available anymore, as far as I know.
Dan, here is a source for leg bags:
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=380629
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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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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 10:46 am
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Thank you for responding, Lynn. Do you have the chrome lined ones?
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Jerry Van Hoose
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Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 3:49 pm
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Marty, Jim Palenscar made this metal & chrome one for me.
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 4:05 pm
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Very nice Jerry 👍
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"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 8:07 pm
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Like Lynn expertly said- measure whatever new one you get on your guitar prior to sticking it down to insure that the 12th fret is exactly 1/2 way between the center of the rollernut and the changer or 12.125" from either end. That being said- cutting the nut end of the fretboard is easier than machining the keyhead for clearance  . |
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