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Topic: Emmons SD10 advice |
Bill Johnson
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Washington, USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2024 2:37 pm |
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I picked up an Emmons Legrande SD10 serial #1277L (1995?) in need of some TLC.
I am just wondering how deep I should dive into this thing.
I am aware that they were built with the C6 cutout in the tailpiece, what I'm not sure about is the cabinet.
The cabinet on mine is a natural finish lacquer, with a hole routed out for the C6 changer. There is a pad to cover the changer hole from the top view.
There are no visible screw holes to mount a changer, fretboard or key head so I don't think it is from a converted D10.
Did Emmons also use pre-cut D10 cabinets for the SD10?
I was considering on having the C6 hole in the end plate filled, welded, sanded and polished along with filling the C6 hole in the cabinet with a wood patch and re-flocking the underside.
I really don't care for the look of the open holes, but I don't want to make any changes that would de-value the guitar in any way.
I am looking for opinions to see if this is the right way to go.
Let me know what you think. |
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Eric Philippsen
From:
Central Florida USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2024 5:00 am
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Emmons used D10 endplates for SD10’s when their supply of SD10 endplates (with no C6th cutout) ran out. So, there were LeGrande factory-made SD10’s made with and without C6th endplate cutouts.
I have owned both.
The problem is that there were players who converted D10 LeGrandes to SD10’s. They did that for a couple of reasons, weight reduction and/or they simply didn’t play the C6th neck. Of course, you can recognize those because of the empty screw holes left in the underbody from the removal of all the C6th mechanics.
As for value, conversions are low on the list.
I would not alter or “fill-in” an endplate’s C6th opening. My opinion. In fact, other than adding knee levers, I don’t recommend modifying an Emmons. They are iconic steel guitars and any modifications should be carefully considered. |
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Bill Johnson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2024 7:07 am
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Thanks Eric,
Thats the kind of feedback I'm looking for. |
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Per Berner
From:
Skovde, Sweden
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Posted 19 Dec 2024 12:06 am
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| Why not get a 1/8 inch piece of aluminum, polish it and attach it to the offending gap from the inside with strong double-sided adhesive tape? A cheap and totally reversible fix. |
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Bill Johnson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2024 8:32 am
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Per,
Good idea, glad I thought of it.  |
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