'' My New Emmons ''

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 20 Jul 2008 4:29 pm

Absolutely STUNNING, I mean GAWGOUS! No words can describe what I'm feeling right now. I'm totally speechless from looking at those pictures. Yes, we'll all have to gree. . .there's nothing better than seeing a brand new Emmons guitar and knowing theres without a doubt IT's THE VERY BEST!
Gary be proud fellow, I'd rather have that guitar than any other brand being built today. Wise choice on your part. Now get to playin that thang!

Nick

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 20 Jul 2008 5:37 pm

I agree with my Buddy Nick. He took the words right out of my mouth.

I wouldn't have pronounced the word GAWGOUS exactly like him, but I agree with everything he said.

Worth waiting for. Gary, Your new black Emmons is elegant.

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 20 Jul 2008 7:29 pm

Rick Johnson wrote:OK everyone, here is Garys new
Black Beauty SD10 Emmons.

That's my axe! Except mine is an L2 and it's got 4 pedals.

Emmons is getting a call first thing tomorrow.

Grrrr!

Charlie

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 21 Jul 2008 8:32 am

Well the baby was born around 3:00 am Saturday morning . She is doing fine ! We were there for the birth . With a little pampering she will be out and about very soon for the public to see . L.O.L. Just let me say this about Ron and Rebecca they made us feel at home at the shop . They even took us out for dinner at a great restaurant . I took the Grand Tour of the Emmons Factory . They still have some of the vinyl recordings of Ron Senior and Jimmy Day along with others . They also have the ''Black '' cover album of Buddie Emmons in the cd form . The one with Witches Brew . I have been playing Sho~Buds for over 30 years and it will take me a little while to make the adjustment to the Emmons ,( maybe not ) it feels pretty good at this point ! This is the first guitar that i have ever seen that didn't have any cabinet drop at all . I put a tuner on it and couldn't believe my eyes ! The needle on the tuner didn't move at all . I told my buddie Rick Johnson ( Johnson cabinets ) to look at this for a witness ! '' O '' cabinet drop ! Amazing huh ? This is my first Emmons guitar and first black with micca finish . She's a beauty if i may say so myself . I can't wait till our group plays again to try her out . My buddie Rick nicknamed her ''Black Beauty '' and that she is . Ok so much for the bragging ! Thanks all for your comments . Best regards to all . G.P.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 21 Jul 2008 8:41 am

Gary
I'm glad you and Patty came by
and spent the night, your new
guitar is really sweet.

It makes me want another guitar
but my wife says I have the best
sounding Push/Pull ever built.

I wonder does she really know or
is she just trying to humor me

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 21 Jul 2008 8:52 am

Rick the women have a way of saying ''NO WAY MISTER ''! We had a great time visiting with you and ''D'' . I was thinking that you were playing a trick on me when i walked down the steps and saw that ''Black Beauty '' was gone ! I was waiting to hear that someone broke in and stole your new guitar ! But the picture says it all ,thanks ole buddie . I have the backing plate on and it looks great . I did a little modifying on it and it is on the guitar looking proud , thanks lots . G.P.
P.S don't forget the magazine that has Mr. Nashville Sound in it . I will pay you for it when you come up .

Tamara James · Post by **Tamara James** » 21 Jul 2008 8:58 am

Can't wait to hear you play it!!

I sure am glad I don't have anyone to tell me "no way.." I got my eye on a used Carter.

C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 21 Jul 2008 11:06 am

Excuse me. But are those chromed crossrods?

If yes, were they custom, or is that now standard for Emmons' LeGrandes?

c.

Lonnie Wells · Post by **Lonnie Wells** » 21 Jul 2008 11:11 am

Hi Gary,
congratulations again on your new Emmons guitar. I can't wait to give it a try at our next OSGA jam!
regards,
Lonnie

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 21 Jul 2008 2:59 pm

Congrats on your new baby, "Black Beauty" Gary...I'm sure you're glad the wait is over and from looks alone, it appears your patience has paid off!

Standing by for a full report on how she handles out on the road...

Carl

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 21 Jul 2008 5:43 pm

Mr. Dixon I really don't know what Ron makes the cross shaft out of but they sure do shine huh ? G.P.

C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 21 Jul 2008 6:48 pm

Thanks Gary,

Enjoy it, and may it be a real blessing for you friend.

c.

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 22 Jul 2008 12:22 pm

Thanks Mr. Dixon . I know it will sound great with our 7 piece band . I will display it on August 9th at the next O.S.G.A. jam . Enjoy the pictures i know i am ,thanks again to my buddie Rick Johnson of Johnson Cabinets for taking the pics .

Sho~Bud Pro-ll custom---Emmons LeGrande lll---1976 Fender Vibrosonic Reverb W/Factory 15'' J.B.L.--- (2)Peavey Nashville 400 amps ---Telecaster ---Peavey Foundation Bass .---Lexicon Processor .

Luke Morell · Post by **Luke Morell** » 22 Jul 2008 1:21 pm

Great guitar Gary, I know how you feel

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 23 Jul 2008 5:55 pm

Thanks Luke . Best regards , Gary .

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 23 Jul 2008 5:58 pm

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 23 Jul 2008 6:05 pm

I forgot to say that we may have a box of Emmons ''T'' Shirts and hats for the next jam .

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 23 Jul 2008 6:05 pm

Nobody answered the phone Monday. Tuesday we got Bobbie about 10:30 central. She said Ron would call. As of 9 PM central today I have heard exactly nothing.

My wait is 72 weeks as of today.

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 23 Jul 2008 6:51 pm

Emmons T-shirt.

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 25 Jul 2008 12:03 pm

KENNY KRUPNICK wrote:Emmons T-shirt.

For all those weeks of living without my new guitar? No way!

I want a hat too

Charlie

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 28 Jul 2008 3:51 pm

Well after doing some fine tuning and adjusting my new Emmons is feeling better and better to me . I only had to adjust the knee levers and floor pedals and thats it . Sounds like an Emmons to everyone that plays it . Even me ! Hah !

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 29 Jul 2008 6:03 pm

That is a nice looking axe Gary. Can't wait to get mine.

Charlie

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 29 Jul 2008 6:10 pm

Well i got to sit down and play more last night and this guitar is so sweet sounding . This steel really is amazing to me how it rings so clear . In my opinion this guitar was money well spent . I might add that Ron and Rebecca were so good to us while we were there at the factory . I think Rebecca said that they are going to be at St.Louis for Scottys show . I'm sure they will have some new guitars on display . G.P.

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 31 Jul 2008 12:54 pm

Hi Charles . I hope your guitar gets to you real soon . Let us know when it arrives . You will love it i think just like me . Best regards , G.P.

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