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Topic: Emmons student model 3x1 - adding 2 levers? |
Lynn Kasdorf
From:
Waterford Virginia, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 6:56 am |
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I met a potential student who has an Emmons student model with 3 pedals and 1 lever.
How difficult/expensive will it be to get the parts for 2 more levers? I am a machinist and have worked on my steels and made parts, but I've never worked on a push pull.
I have read that these old PP student models really sound good, so it is probably worth the effort.
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 9:37 am Emmons GS-10
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Hi Lynn,
I've installed new levers on serval Emmons student model guitars over the years. I usually also install a spacer under the fret board to help with visual parallax.
My friend, Michael Yahl has just started producing some really nice Emmons PP parts.
https://www.psgparts.com/Emmons_c14.htm
You'd have to decide for yourself if a project like this would be cost effective for you to do.
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Lynn Stafford
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Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 12:22 pm Re: Emmons GS-10
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| Lynn Kasdorf wrote: |
I have read that these old PP student models really sound good
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| Lynn Stafford wrote: |
| I usually also install a spacer under the fret board to help with visual parallax. |
The GS-10 guitar is a sleeper; it sounds awesome. I agree with Mr. Stafford that a spacer is a worthy upgrade. Clem Schmitz installed one on my formica GS-10 (actually, a factory "neck" from a Black Rock), and I love it. I'm presently in the process of fabricating another to install on my lacquer GS-10. Another significant upgrade is replacing the lightweight stock legs with a set of adjustable legs from a pro model. Adds additional weight and greatly enhances the stability. |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 4:44 pm
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| Nice job Lynn |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 5:06 pm
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| Nice job Lynn |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2019 5:34 pm
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| Nice job Lynn |
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