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Topic: Mark Simpson's "New" '78 Emmons |
Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 12:50 pm |
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My friend of 30 some years, Mark Simpson bought this Emmons guitar brand new at the end of 1978. He's a very prominent local player, so this guitar has had a lot of use through the years. He's been thinking about having me restore it for several years now but finally decided to have the work done. I finished it up a couple of days ago and he came by to pick it up this afternoon. He's very attached to this Emmons and for sure this was a very emotional reunion for him. Our mutual friend, Larry Behm decided to stop by and surprise Mark, as he's known him even longer than I have.
My friend, Bob Littleton did the lacquer work on the cabinet and as usual did an outstanding job! He even built Mark a beautiful new case for the guitar.
Mark asked me to post this, simply because he just doesn't know how to post photos here, so I told him I'd be happy to do it.
Thanks for looking, on behalf of Mark.
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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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Larry Behm
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Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 1:01 pm
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This guitar looks like a million bucks thanks to Bob and Lynn. Mark was speechless, so since he had nothing to say I left! No really we stayed and talked for a while. Next!
Larry Behm
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Planet Wave cables, Quilter 202 Toneblock, Telonics 15” speaker.
Phone: 971-219-8533
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Larry Petree
From:
Bakersfield. Ca. USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 1:35 pm Great
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| Another great job from Lynn Stafford. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 2:26 pm
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Outstanding job once again Lynn - you do amazing work mate 
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 2:36 pm
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Now that is an astounding piece of work Lynn. Must be one of the most beautiful push pulls in existence. You are a great technician Lynn, and Bob is a great finisher.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E,
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 3:11 pm
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| Absolutely beautiful work as always, Lynn...you should be really proud of this one. An old Emmons never had a better friend! |
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Mark Simpson
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 3:15 pm
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Lynn had the guitar covered with a black sheet when I walked into his living room. He asked if I was ready for this. I thought I was.He pulled that sheet off and my breath was taken away.then one of my oldest dear friends , Larry Behm, walked out of a side room....end of story ...tears started rolling. I love the guitar , Bob got it just right....kind of old school , shobud look. Can't wait to show it offa duffs this weekend.this guitar means the world to me and Lynn Stafford was the only one I trusted to work on it.
Thanks again to my good friends...Lynn Stafford and Bob Littleton |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 3:53 pm
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Mark and I picked up our brand-new D10 Emmons' at the Portland airport on the same day in 1978. His was a beautiful blue sunburst, and pretty though it was, it never looked this good. Kudos to Lynn + Bob and congratulations to Mark |
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Ken Campbell
From:
Ferndale, Montana
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 4:47 pm Wow
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| That is an astonishing guitar. |
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Ralph Thompson
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 5:00 pm Mark's 78 Emmons
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Very nicely done guys - looking forward to hearing it sing. RT
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Mid 70's Shobud LDG, Peavey Nashville 112, Boss RV-3, lots of other stuff I should sell since it ain't being used.. |
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 5:06 pm
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Astonishing is definately the right word. The colors in the natural wood to burst just pass through all the sweet spots as far as coloration is concerned.
I'm not a student of refinishing, but curious to know how deep you have to sand original finish off to be able to restain and relacquer it? |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 5:38 pm
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| Beautiful Emmons, outstanding work! |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 7:13 am
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Just had to take another look.............it's a thing of beauty! |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 8:50 am
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Authorized or not, this is some great work by someone who really cares about his customers. Just saying.
Larry Behm
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Planet Wave cables, Quilter 202 Toneblock, Telonics 15” speaker.
Phone: 971-219-8533 |
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Dave Beaty
From:
Mesa, Arizona, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 9:05 pm No words.....
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I too have no words to describe your work Lynn and that of Bob.....
I don't feel that incredible is even close - it's more than that.... |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 11:32 pm
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| Larry Behm wrote: |
Authorized or not, this is some great work by someone who really cares about his customers. Just saying.
Larry Behm |
The 'authorised' tag is complete nonsense. Lynn and Billy Knowles have both amply demonstrated on this forum that they are both capable of carrying out extraordinary work on the push pull Emmons guitars that have long passed their warranty period. Just look at this guitar of Mark Simpson's. It is breathtakingly beautiful, and I think it is great that there are master craftsmen around of Lynn and Billy's standard. Mark's guitar is almost certainly better now than it was when new.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Matt Elsen
From:
Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, WA
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 1:45 am
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Whoa!! Lynn, you've totally outdone yourself! I look forward to seeing this beauty the next time Mark takes her out.
See you next week when I get back,
Matt |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 7:03 am
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Well Matt that would be the steel jam May 4th, guess we will see you there. Bring one of your prized horns and toot a little with us.
Larry Behm
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Planet Wave cables, Quilter 202 Toneblock, Telonics 15” speaker.
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 1:22 pm Emmons
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Wonderful work as usual
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com
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Billy Knowles
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Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 2:32 pm Emmons
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Wonderful work as usual
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 2:32 pm Emmons
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2014 6:55 pm Emmons PP
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Lynn/Bob,
Fantastic job on this Emmons. Stunning to say the least.
Don |
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Walter Bowden
From:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 2 May 2014 9:26 am
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Purdy work Lynn!
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Emmons S10, p/p, Nashville 112, Zion 50 tele style guitar, Gibson LP Classic w/Vox AC30, Fender Deluxe De Ville and a Rawdon-Hall classical |
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Jeff Porter
From:
Stumptown, OR, USA
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Posted 3 May 2014 7:25 pm
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I got to see and hear it last night. It sounds as good as it looks. Mark can really make this beauty sing.
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Scott Hay
From:
Portland, OR / Yucca Valley, CA USA
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Posted 3 May 2014 7:41 pm
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| Awesome. Congratulations Mark! Lynn and Bob, killer. They play as good as they look too I might add. |
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