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Topic: Brownie Project Completed |
Mike Scaggs
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 1:56 pm |
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Well after a long wait I finally got Brownie back from Southbound. As many of you know Southbound is closing it's doors soon so this will be my last finished Emmons till I find someone as good as SB to do my finish work.
Anyway, here she is. I am guessing I won't get to the assembly till Jan sometime as I have tons of amp orders to get delivered. Whoever buys this guitar is going to be VERY happy...
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 2:02 pm
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That is stunning.
Will all the hardware come from one guitar?
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Lee, from South Texas |
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Chris Reesor
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 4:28 pm
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Top notch, Mike. Love the burst colors.
Two questions. Is that nitro, or? And, how did you deal with the Emmons logo? Finished over a decal?
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Don Mogle
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Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 4:47 pm Brownie
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Mike,
Looks GREAT! Keep the pictures coming. I always look forward to seeing the progression.
Don |
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 6:18 pm
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| Lee Baucum wrote: |
That is stunning.
Will all the hardware come from one guitar?
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Lee, from South Texas |
Yes sir. This is a one owner guitar with zero mods ever. I didn't even have to fill any holes this time around:). It's a cut tail metal neck and a killer. I have all the original docs and receipt when purchased as well. Really special guitar
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Mike Scaggs
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 6:19 pm
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| Chris Reesor wrote: |
Top notch, Mike. Love the burst colors.
Two questions. Is that nitro, or? And, how did you deal with the Emmons logo? Finished over a decal? |
I do not like or use Nitro for steels. Vintage guitars yes but never on steels. This is urethane just like Show Pros. The decal is under the finish where it belongs 
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 5:19 am
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Mike - What is your best-guess estimate of the number of hours of labor it will take you to reassemble the guitar?
I can't wait to see photos.
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Terry Barnett
From:
Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 5:29 am
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| Yer back Mike, and not a moment too soon. Looks like It’s gonna be a Merry Christmas after all. Was a little worried there...radio silence and all, but it was worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. All the best of the season from the great white north. |
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 8:08 am
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| Lee Baucum wrote: |
Mike - What is your best-guess estimate of the number of hours of labor it will take you to reassemble the guitar?
I can't wait to see photos.
Lee |
Oh man, LOL.... I have no idea (Probably a good thing)
If I had to guess I would say 50 hours total. The real-time is not so much the assembly, it's the cleanup and restoration of every part, screw, wood, etc etc. Those who have tackled these know what I'm talking about haha!
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 8:11 am
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| Terry Barnett wrote: |
| Yer back Mike, and not a moment too soon. Looks like It’s gonna be a Merry Christmas after all. Was a little worried there...radio silence and all, but it was worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. All the best of the season from the great white north. |
Hey Terry,
All good on this end. I had a few health related things I needed to get out of my way plus I have been doing tons of amps lately. I hope to get caught up by spring. I have 2 Deluxe Reverbs to get out of the shop, xmas, and new years, then I should have some time to get on Brownie and get her ready for sale. We'll see
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Bryan Staddon
From:
Buffalo,New York,
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 2:45 pm Real nice
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That’s beautiful! Perhaps you could answer a question for me. In the guitar world older collectible guitars become worth less money if they have been refinished. Does this happen in the pedal steel world also?
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 5:33 am Re: Real nice
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| Bryan Staddon wrote: |
| That’s beautiful! Perhaps you could answer a question for me. In the guitar world older collectible guitars become worth less money if they have been refinished. Does this happen in the pedal steel world also? |
Hi Bryan,
Well I think it all depends honestly and I am certainly not an expert. I have bought and sold many vintage guitars and still own a few and yes, a refined does lower the value on vintage guitars. Vintage steels I would say doesn't see the same effect on value. If fact, I would say a fully restored lacquer guitar would certainly be valued higher. Mechanically, it's almost a must they come apart and cleaned, polished, lubed, and re-assembled to even play to their potential.
Again, all this is only my thoughts and have nothing to do with fact
Merry Christmas to all
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 9:35 am
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| Beautiful! Some day... |
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John Haspert
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 1:41 pm Brownie
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I can't wait to wait to see this beauty all finished and ready to go!
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Terry Barnett
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Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 28 Dec 2017 6:26 am
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| Have a happy and peaceful New Year, Mike. Keep the pics coming. Cheers. |
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 5 Feb 2018 8:39 am
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Well, assembly starts this week
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 9 Feb 2018 6:45 am
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Got the black painting going last night.
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 8:08 am
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A few more Brownie pics as I move forward
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Dave Campbell
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 9:21 am
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| oh my goodness! |
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 12:57 pm
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More....
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forrest klott
From:
Grand Rapids Mi USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 1:15 pm
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Hey Mike,
Looks like the jeweling turned out right perty! Looking forward to more updates. I think it's fair to say that every time you do one of these projects many of us are on the edge of our seats with suspense!
Skeeter |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 2:28 pm
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Totally beautiful!!!
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Ron Funk
From:
Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 4:38 pm
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Mike -
Many thanks for posting progressive photos of this restoration.
Beautiful work.
Regards
Ron |
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 10 Feb 2018 7:03 pm
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Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate it. I hope to get the body together tomorrow and then start the under carriage next week. I have to admit I am pretty excited about this particular guitar. One owner machine and never even had a tool touch it before I got it. She will sing again real soon
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Mike Scaggs
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 11 Feb 2018 12:34 pm
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Now we are getting somewhere
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