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Bruce Etter


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Columbus, Georgia
Post  Posted 29 Jul 2002 2:26 pm    
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When in doubt...turn to the experts! I need some help with identifying the year of my Emmons Push/Pull. The only identifying mark that I can find is D2161. Is this number useful in identifying the year it was manufactured? I'd appreciate any help that can be provided. (I have pictures, but I am not sure how to attach them here).
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Bob Knight


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Bowling Green KY
Post  Posted 29 Jul 2002 2:49 pm    
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1975
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Bobbe Seymour

 

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Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 29 Jul 2002 3:31 pm    
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Something wrong here, the "D" is supposed to be after the number. Recheck this, it may be an invoice number that someone added the "D" later, if so you have a early '66.
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Bruce Etter


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Columbus, Georgia
Post  Posted 29 Jul 2002 4:48 pm    
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Bobbe: I rechecked the number and it is 2161D. I typed it incorrectly in my previous message. So, my guitar is probably a 1966?
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Herb Steiner


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Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
Post  Posted 29 Jul 2002 5:54 pm    
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2161D is a 70's model. 2161 without the D would probably be a wraparound.

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Ann Fabian


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Mesquite, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 30 Jul 2002 10:45 am    
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Here's a reference page which may be useful to those trying to date push/pull Emmons D-10 guitars.

Remember that it appears that some endplates were serialized before the guitars were put into production; therefore, a '67 serialized endplate may be on a guitar sold in '68 (as an example). Also, remember this list pertains only to D-10's.

Note that numbers without a D, even if the number is higher, would likely pre-date the serial number list (meaning likely that they were an earlier date of manufacture than ones with a D).

D-10 Emmons Push-Pull Serial Numbers


Hope that helps!


Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
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[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 30 July 2002 at 11:48 AM.]

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Bruce Etter


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Columbus, Georgia
Post  Posted 30 Jul 2002 5:41 pm    
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I appreciate all of the fine help!! From the chart that Ann referred me to I determined that my guitar was manufactured in 1977. It plays fine (considering who's trying to play it! LOL) and I work a little here and there trying to restore it. I have the original case that now looks like it has been through a battle....(I just say it has "character"). Again, thanks for all of your help and research!
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