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Topic: 1969 Black Emmons Fatback PP 8 X 5 (SOLD PENDING PAYMENT) |
Tommy Detamore
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 6:03 am |
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This guitar was built in 1969 by Fred Trogden and was hand-delivered to Hall Of Fame steeler Jody Carver by Ron Lashley himself. Jody had been instrumental in helping Ron get an Emmons dealership with Manny's Music on 48th street in Manhattan. There are some old threads out there that tell more about the history of this guitar for anyone who might be interested.
Jody was primarily a non-pedal player so this guitar did not see a whole lot of action in the 36 years he owned it. Jody sold the guitar in 2005, and it has had two other owners since then before me, both of whom took terrific care of it. So it is still in remarkable condition. This guitar is not a restoration. Aside from the copedent changes, it is in original condition. I would rate it a 9 to 9.5 on a scale of 1 to 10.
I was told that the pickups are original, but I'm not totally sure about that, having found some old posts where Jody stated that the original pickups were wound to 20 k at his request. The pickups currently on the guitar are lighter (E9: 17.9 k and C6: 18.8 k) so I can't be positive that they are original to the guitar.
This guitar was originally built as a nine-pedal guitar, so it has the more modern pedal spacing of 2 3/8", which is something of a rarity on guitars from this period. It is currently set up as an 8 X 5, with the E lowers on RKL (a.k.a. "the Sho Bud way"). The serial number is 1399 D. The guitar was recently serviced by Rick Price of Utopia, Texas.
The current copedent is here:
https://app.box.com/s/atqwh4rtwqsm1emuprgal4kivrxdmlfl
The original red case is in extremely good condition. There are a few minor scuffs, but you rarely see one of these cases in such good shape.
The price is $5500.00 plus shipping. Please PM or email me if you have any questions.
There is a minor ding in the top edge of the changer-side endplate that can be seen in some of the photos:
Jody did play the guitar out occasionally. Here is a cool photo of him playing the guitar at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC, I would guess maybe in the mid to late 70's (?):
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com
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Dale Rottacker
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 6:50 am
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Thanks Dale! Yeah she's pretty special. Probably should have my head examined for letting her go. 
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
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Junior Knight
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Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 8:15 am
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KEEP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2006 Msa S-12 “milly” 8 & 5 1976 Msa D-10 Classic 8 & 6
. Peavey Nashville 1-12 Tommy Huff speaker cabs. Goodrich pedals & matchbro.Steeler Choice seats.. that is all..(for now) lol
www.msapedalsteels.com
texsteelman2@yahoo.com
Jagwire Strings
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Dale Rottacker
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Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Larry Behm
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Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 11:19 am
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I have 1346D just like this one, it is the best sounding PP I have owned and I have had about 1/2 dozen of the little buggers. Who ever end up with it will be in hog heaven. It is only money, more keeps coming in, spend it, you deserve it.
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'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS bars, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Stereo Steel amp, Telonics 15” speaker.
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 11:29 am
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this is the best of the best, and Tommy is a good man, and great guy to do business with...with time, value of this guitar won't go anywhere but up...you can't ask for more
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Andy Eder
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North Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 1:12 pm
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| Truly a beauty! |
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Todd Goad
From:
Gray, Georgia, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 2:01 pm Great looking Guitar
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This is a beautiful Guitar!! Pardon me for asking, but do these pedals have bevelled edges.  Trying to make sure my eyes are not playing tricks on me...LOL. Was this something common from the factory during that time or have they been special made? Good Luck with the sell, someone will be very happy to get this one home.
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Todd
Mullen G2 "THE SAVIOR" BJS Bars Peterson Stroboflip Tuner NV400 GoodrichL20 |
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Tiny Olson
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Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 2:55 pm
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I'm with Junior on this too Tommy... Keep It !!!!!
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john buffington
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Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 3:04 pm
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| I have a 1970 that is comparable to this one and it "ain't going no where"! Do what JK suggested, I'd keep it if it were mine! Just MHO. |
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Mike Brinkmeyer
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Houston, Texas
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 3:21 pm
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| Is this the same guitar you played in Tomball,Texas last month with Darrell McCall? If so,it sounded great! |
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Keith Hilton
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248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 4:08 pm
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| Tommy, you must be losing you mind! |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 4:26 pm
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Todd, those are factory standard pedals for that year push pull.
Beautiful guitar, they don't come any prettier or better. That's the cream of the crop in my book.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Jack Musgrave
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Springfield, Missouri, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2015 5:42 pm
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| Keith , you should buy this guitar!!!! |
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Ray Uhl
From:
Riverside, Missouri, USA
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Posted 11 Sep 2015 5:24 am Emmoms
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I have a Bolton and fatback and they aren't going anywhere. If my wife was more understanding I'd snatch this up in a hurry!!
KEEP IT,KEEP IT, KEEP IT!!!! Unless I can have it.  |
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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Posted 11 Sep 2015 6:24 am
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Tommy, you must be losing your mind! |
Too late. Already lost. Just ask Junior, Tiny, John, Henry, Ray, et al.
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| Is this the same guitar you played in Tomball,Texas last month with Darrell McCall? If so,it sounded great! |
Yes Mike this is the one 
Thanks for all the nice comments!
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com
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Dale Rottacker
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Tommy Detamore
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Floresville, Texas
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Posted 11 Sep 2015 6:28 am
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| Tommy don’t you have something else you can sell so that you can keep this guitar?... a child perhaps? |
Don't tempt me Dale 
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com |
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Dale Rottacker
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 11 Sep 2015 11:49 am
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This one is sold pending payment. Thanks to all for the interest and the kind remarks.
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com |
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Beautiful guitar!!!