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Topic: My 1984 Emmons LeGrande SKH, (Rebuild) |
Duane Dunard
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Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 5:36 am |
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I received this guitar new from Ron Lashley Sr. in November, 1984. Played it a short time before selling it to my friend Bob Delaloye. Many years later, Bob traded it back to me. Jim Parker, and later Larry Gerdeman also owned it for a few years before my SKH returned home again. The condition mechanically was poor, due to many years of hard playing in smoke venues and countless outside jobs, but it still sounded great. I really felt an emotional connection to this particular guitar, so decided to hire Billy Knowles, of Steel Guitar East, to do a complete rebuild, and include a few up grades. His work went far beyond my expectations.
The guitar was taken apart, right down to the basic wood cabinet. Even the cross shafts and necks removed. All metal parts cleaned, polished, chrome plated, or replaced as needed. Necks jeweled, new black cabinet flocking, and upgraded to the newer 14-hole bellcranks on both necks. The end result is like owning a pristine vintage 57 Chevy with a new motor and power train. Billy's phone number is 910) 296-7428. Website www.steelguitareast.com Thank you Billy for a job well done.
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Carl Williams
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Oklahoma
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 6:27 am Jewel
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| Wow Duane!! Great to hear you could get this steel back and even better that we have folks like Billy who have the expertise and skills in bringing these fine steels back to better than new condition. Duane, if you need a NEW BIG Tuning Wrench for your new steel, let me know and it'll be on the way. Happy New Year...Carl |
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 8:48 am
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Thanks Carl, I'd like to order one of your tuners too.  |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 9:31 am Wrench
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| Wrench is on the house Duane...I'll get it to you next week. Take Care, Carl |
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Ron Brennan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 10:45 am Skh
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STUNNING!! ABSOLUTLY STUNNING!!  
Thank for posting this Eye Candy!! TX
Rgds,
Ron
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JCFSGC member 2005 "Be of Good Cheer"
"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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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 11:25 am
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Larry Gerdeman
From:
Missouri, USA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 12:05 pm
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| Duane I want it back. Seriously I kne it would be good when Bill got thru with it. It is beautiful and is probably one of the best sounding guitars there is. I will be down to see it next week. Probably Tuesday. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Jan 2013 5:42 pm psg
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| Wow! I remember this beauty when JP had it years ago. |
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Ron Meecey
From:
Pacific Mo. USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2013 6:42 am
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Hey Duane, Man I really wanna see this guitar too!
I will call and see when you might have it at the store..It's beautiful! Ron |
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2013 4:13 pm SKH Emmons
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Congratulations, Duane! Billy did a fabulous job on your guitar....no question about it!
I'm looking forward to hopefully going out to dinner with you and Billy for more of that great BBQ at the Hard Eight down in Dallas, while we're attending the Jamboree.
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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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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 7 Jan 2013 4:26 am
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Larry & Ron, I'll have it in the shop all this week tweeking the adjustments and getting use to the Emmons "feel" again. However, Tuesday afternoon & evening is guitar lessons, so I don't fire up the steel during that time, otherwise, come on down. Donna said for you guys to make it Wednesday and catch the jam at the Tattoo Lady. Lynn, I'll look forward to that BBQ in Dallas. Billys buying!!!  |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Hugh Jackson
From:
Dunn North Carolina
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Posted 7 Jan 2013 7:47 am
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| Nice Guitar Duane I saw this guitar while Billy was working on it when I was at his shop a week or so ago. If you want a steel guitar rebuild done right Billy is the man. Great job Billy |
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J PARKER
From:
Meridian Miss
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Posted 8 Jan 2013 10:54 am Emmons
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| Guys i remember this guitar and it sure played and looked good when i owned it. Duane and Billy are good people to deal with and Duane im glAD you have it back. Super guitar. One of the best emmons guitars i had ever owned. |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 10 Jan 2013 9:57 am Duane
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| Thanks for all the comments, the mica color on this guitar is really pretty, think Rex Wiseman of the Oaks had one about that same color. Duane is a great person to do work for. |
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 13 Jan 2013 1:36 pm
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| Thanks again for your comments. Last night was my first gig with the Emmons SKH. Still getting use to the feel of the guitar, but the Emmons signature tone was clearly there and it played very well. Billy did a wonderful job. |
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Larry Gerdeman
From:
Missouri, USA (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jan 2013 9:42 am
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| I saw Duane play this guitar Sat. night it sounded great and his playing was supurb as usual. |
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