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Alas, there is no "like" icon to hit on SGF. So, everything that has been said above, I "Like"... TX Rgds,

Ron

Hi Jeff,

I have a 1983, No.77L SKH. I believe it was delivered May of 1983. This info was provided by Emmons on my inquiry. This was several years ago when they were in business. Congratulations on a great acquisition!! Hope this helps. TX

Rgds,

Ron

Really saddens me to hear of Chris's passing. Like many, never met him, but did receive several PM's from him. He told me some time ago of his illness. It seems anytime an Emmons SKH item came up he would PM me about it with an intelligent question. I would always refer him to Jack Strayhorn, LOL. L...

Really saddens me to hear of Chris's passing. Like many, never met him, but did receive several PM's from him. He told me some time ago of his illness. It seems anytime an Emmons SKH item came up he would PM me about it with an intelligent question. I would always refer him to Jack Strayhorn, LOL. L...

Lived in Edison, NJ all my life. After 45 turbulent years of Airline Service, based mostly at EWR, I retired from AA. Now a Boat Captain part time with Walt Disney World for the past 5 years. Retirement life is good. I highly recommend it. :D Still play jams now and then. I am surprised Gigs down he...

Hi Blake,

Got it!! Please tell the Maestro to call me when he get's a chance.......and my warmest regards to Jody!! TX

Rgds,

Capt. Ron

Paul Crawford, Tom Cooper, would love to hang one day with you folks too! Got a mechanical question about my SKH? Been in Orlando a few years now. TX

Rgds,

Ron

Wow! These Fender Stringmaster parts are rare and hard to come by! Truly worth a look!! TX

Rgds,

Ron

And yet, another example of unsolicited Genuine Customer Service delivery from former Emmons employee & PSG builder, Jack Strayhorn.

Mr. Strayhorn, you are awesome!

TX

Rgds,

Ron

I would bring in former Emmons builder/employee Jack Strayhorn to manage it. He knows the Emmons PSG process, engineering, etc more than anyone I know. Plus, Jack is in the area.

Alas, I am just dreaming! TX

Rgds,

Ron

Erv, Nice find.....Bobbe Seymour Sho Bud D8 non pedal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwb4FaUWQdM Yep, I would have been interested as well. Beautiful tone and sustain.. Looks like he put George L E66 pick ups on it. Wonder what P/U's were on Jerry Byrd's Special D8 Shobud. It was treat to see/hear...

Ray & Erv, Thank you for your input....Ray, methinks you are closer to reality on the front neck tuning. Is it accurate to assume this "Jerry Byrd" Sho-Bud Special is hollowed out underneath...(no pedals/rods) if so, could it have been an acoustic hollow body Steel. Additionally, I too...

It's said, that Jerry Byrd, arguably, is the "Father of the "C 6th" tuning. You can see/hear this on his version of "Sand". What tasty licks, eh?

Ray, all, what tuning did he use on the Front neck of this incredible Sho-Bud? TX

Rgds,

Ron

Chris,

Agreed!!

And a work of art it is.......It's sound and voice.......Priceless!!! Here it is, give a listen.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXEP5DFDMM4



Rgds,

Ron

Don't know if I liked this one?

"Man, you were a Hoot"

Another is......."Wow, that was Boss" TX

Rgds,

Ron

Will, Et Al, Here is my all time favorite version of Doris Day's "Secret Love" preformed by SG Hall of Fame Inductee and Grand Master Steelguitarist Bobbe Seymour. May he Rest in Peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLpHGQzxxc4 IMHO, Bobbe's version of this song is incomparable for two r...

Hi Jeremy,

The work description you provided above sounds more like an "Adjust & Refurbish", as to oppose to a "restoration"...Hope this helps the Word matter. Good Luck with your admiral quest...

Tony, Wow!! Nice Job...TX

Rgds,

Ron

Pat, Thank you so much for all the work and time you put into these charts. It truly is a great help for Pedal Steel players. I am always referring to the E9th chart & now your C6th chart will be of great help. It's like having a Rosetta Stone to translate the chords and proper strings/pedals/le...

John, See the topic address below for more info in re: the Emmons Legrande, SKH model. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=265495&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=skh&start=25 Hope you find it useful and helps clarify the Emmons Legrande SKH topic. TX Rgds, Ron

In a word, it was a Joy to hear & see the Time Jumpers last night in Orlando, Fl. Moreover, it was the last night of their Florida Tour. If you are a musician, it is especially enjoyable to experience the Time Jumpers. The arrangements, were simply phenomenal. They are PURE music, no bling, ligh...

Great report Fellas,

Going to see the Time Jumpers tomorrow night, right here in Orlando, FL, the Worlds greatest resort destination....I believe their in Tallahassee tonight.......saves me a trip to Nashville....... TX

Rgds,

Ron

Yes, Kudos to Donnie...... This Dylan album is really interesting musically. For the moment, Dylan has turned "Crooner" ala Rod Stewart, preforming all Frank Sinatra hit songs. The arrangements are really captivating. Donnie proves the diversity of the Pedal Steel Guitar wonderfully. Very ...

The best pair of "Soulful" hands ever placed on a Pedal Steel Guitar. Jimmy Day's soulful artistry and sound is incomparable, on any instrument. God keep him strong! TX

Rgds,

Ron

Lyle,

Fare thee well and a great project to start off 2015!!! Looking forward to seeing Pics of your SKH.... TX

Rgds,

Ron

Charlie,

I see it the same way Bobby does. Sure looks like an SKH to me on your For Sale post.

I'm curious, please look at the serial number, it should read 228L. No big deal, I agree with Chris on that score. TX

Rgds,

Ron