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Topic: Emmons SKH - Off The Market For Now. |
Ben Turner
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Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 16 Jul 2010 3:05 pm |
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I just bought this guitar a few weeks ago, I love the guitar but I played a Mullen today that stole my heart. This is a real early Legrande Serial # 0056 L. When I got it the setup wasn't exactly standard. It's Emmons setup now with the exception of the 6th string lower. E's are on the left knees, RKL raises 1&2, RKR lowers 2&9 with a half stop. It comes with a 9th pedal which I removed because it got in my way. I have the pull rod, bell crank, pedal & pedal rod. It was in the #9 slot, the pull rod could also be used to lower string 6 on RKL if you wanted, or another lever. It has 5 knee levers but no vertical. The 5th is an extra left knee hooked up to the C6th neck. I have looked the guitar over and over and still can't find a single scratch or bar ding in the mica at all, guitar is "near mint" for it's age! It sounds wonderful, I'd put it up there with the 74PP I had and my Legrande II. It sounds like an Emmons should. It has the George L 10-1 pickups, which in my opinion sound good in the guitar. Any other questions feel free to call me or email.
bigbensteel@hotmail.com or (843) 995-1687
See more pics on my website. http://www.bigbensteel.net/SKH
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Howard Hughes
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Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2010 7:00 am
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^^^TTT^^^
*A Beautiful PSG, From A Great Guy To Deal With 
Thanks For Looking , ♫Howie♫ For ♫Big Ben♫ 
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Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2010 12:02 pm
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| Ben, do you know the history of this guitar? It may be my first guitar that my folks bought me back in the early 80's. Thanks, JC |
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jul 2010 12:12 pm
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Sent you an Email Jody. 
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Jody Cameron
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Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2010 2:27 pm
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Thanks for the email, Ben.  jc |
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 1:44 am
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TTT
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Ron Brennan
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Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 11:56 am
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Ben,
That is a beautiful SKH you have there!!! 
Just happens I have 0077L. If yours has the tone and sustain 0077L has (no doubt it does), this is a really terrific price for a rare and unique Emmons PSG...Best to the new owner, you will enjoy it!! TX
Blue Skies & Rgds,
Ron
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"55" Fender Stringmaster D8,
"83" Emmons LeGrande 77L SKH D10 8 & 5,
"67" All Original Telecaster & Original Owner
"86" Peavey Factory Modified NV 400,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10"s, RV-3, Upgraded chip set GE-7 EQ, CH1 Chorus, DS-1, Hilton, BJS Bar. |
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 4:12 pm
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Thanks for those kind words Ron. It does indeed have plenty of sustain and tone, even with the non-original pickups this guitar will sing. I played a 5 hour gig with it last night and it sounded great. Had compliments from the band and other musicians in the audience on the tone.
Back TTT
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 12:27 am
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TTT
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George Crickmore
From:
Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 6:06 am
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Saw Ben play this Emmons last sunday night. This is a killer sounding steel great tone and sustain. There is not a mark on the formica.
If you guys are looking for a Emmons do not let this one pass by.
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 1:31 am
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TTT
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Ben Turner
From:
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 24 Jul 2010 1:02 pm
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The guitar is off the market for now. I've decided to get some work done to it (re-rod/clean/setup), and have 2 original Emmons single coil pickups put in it. I expect after this is done I'll hang on to it for a while. As much as I trade guitars though, at some point it may become available again. I appreciate all of the offers and getting to meet some of you guys (over the phone, and some in person.) This has by far been the most interesting sale/trade ad I've ever posted. Praise the SGF.
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Al Vesel
From:
Chisholm, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2010 6:56 pm Emmons SKH
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Ben,
I am glad you decided to keep the SKH Emmonsfor a while. As I stated in my email to you, the more you play this guitar the more you will fall in love with it.
I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA TO GET THE ORIGINAL EMMONS PUPS. That's what mine has, and as I told you I've had many opportunities to try other guitars and nothing has EVER compared to my Emmmons SKH all the way around.
I'll bet you that you will decide to keep it once you put them original Emmons pups in.
Take care my friend,
Al V.
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Emmons LeGrande SKH D-10 - WALKER STEREO STEEL AMP w JBL ENCLOSURES & TC ELECTRONICS M-ONE XL PROCESSOR, HILTON VP,FURMAN POWER CONDITIONER, SARNO's Steel Guitar BLACK BOX,BJS,ToneMaster bars,FENDER Strat, FENDER & Ovation acoustic's |
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