Emmons Guitar S/N & Initial (?) [Mystery Solved]

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 30 Apr 2010 2:32 pm

Can anyone tell me what the initial designates? Examples: 1234 (D) or 1234 (L). Thanks a bunch! Just curious! My Legrande II guitar is a Double-10, with a (D), but I see them advertised on this Forum with an (L).

Jim Park · Post by **Jim Park** » 30 Apr 2010 2:59 pm

Hi John,

I believe that the letter following the serial # denotes the type of guitar, ie D= double neck Push pull and L = Legrande all pull lets hope an Emmons guru clears this up........I need some schoolin too!!

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 30 Apr 2010 3:06 pm

I don't think that explains it, because; my Lashley Legrande II has a (D) following the S/N!
NEXT!!!!

Jack Strayhorn · Post by **Jack Strayhorn** » 1 May 2010 10:20 am

If there is a D with the serial number on a LeGrande, then the system has changed. The D on a push pull signified a double neck. LeGrande guitars only used xxxL for the SKH and LxxxL for Lashley LeGrande models.

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 1 May 2010 1:38 pm

Could the end plate gave been changed? Will a key head side end plate interchange on a PP and leGrande?

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 1 May 2010 1:39 pm

Well, I'm new to Emmons and their various models. My Emmons is supposed to be a ’98 model. I'm still a little cornfused, because; the front-apron decal reads Lashley Legrande II, but; the S/N reads xxxx D (???) I assumed, before I asked any questions; that the (D) on my guitar meant Double~Neck, but; now I'm not sure how to think, having now heard about the (L)! That is what has caused my confusion! (D) & (L)

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 1 May 2010 2:19 pm

A 1200 serial # should make it a 93ish. They were in the 1800's by 98. One exception would be if you have an unusual colored mica cabinet that sat on the shelf for a long time before being finished. This happens.

bb

Jack Ritter · Post by **Jack Ritter** » 1 May 2010 2:30 pm

My Lashley LeGrande 11 D10 8x5 is a 92 model and the serial # is 937L. Jack

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 1 May 2010 3:05 pm

Jack Strayhorn wrote:If there is a D with the serial number on a LeGrande, then the system has changed. The D on a push pull signified a double neck. LeGrande guitars only used xxxL for the SKH and LxxxL for Lashley LeGrande models.

Jack
Okay, while I know about PP serial numbers, I'm a little behind the curve on LeGrandes.

I have a Lashley LeGrande, D10, long keyhead/long body, 4-hole bellcranks, 9p/8k, and serial no. 511L.

Year? Early model Lashley LG? Anything you could add?

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 1 May 2010 6:10 pm

OK, here's my exact situation!
Red = Emmons Lashley Legrande II S/N 1027 D. Now, where am I with this good looking, good sounding psg? Now what does the (D) mean? That's what I'm curious about! Check Here

Louis Falardeau · Post by **Louis Falardeau** » 2 May 2010 5:34 am

Herb, I ordered 511L new with 9 & 8 and took delivery on 3/11/88. This model was made for a few years between the SKH and the 14 hole bell cranks Regards, Louis

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 2 May 2010 5:38 am

Jack S.
Am I correct in thinking all SKH key heads were 2 piece?

Bob

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 2 May 2010 6:54 am

My U-12 has 4 digits with no letter...
6746... what does that make it? 81-82

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 2 May 2010 7:50 am

Louis
You have an email coming...
Herb

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 2 May 2010 7:54 am

It seems as though we have more questions than answers!!! I'm still wondering what a Red ’98 Lashley Legrande II with a S/N 1027 D indicates!!

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 2 May 2010 8:30 am

John Bechtel wrote:It seems as though we have more questions than answers!!! I'm still wondering what a Red ’98 Lashley Legrande II with a S/N 1027 D indicates!!

I can't say about the D. But if you have a Derby red mica 98 model with serial # 1027. That means someone told a fib.

Just call the Lashley's. They answer the phone Monday thru Thursday.If Jack Strayhorn doesn't know, it was built while he was there. No one else is going to.
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Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 2 May 2010 12:14 pm

Bobby Boggs, don't quite understand. What would the fib be, year model?

terry

Jack Strayhorn · Post by **Jack Strayhorn** » 2 May 2010 4:52 pm

The SKH was actually three pieces. A 500 series number would have to be late 80's very early 90's. The serial number with a D is a mystery. We did not put a D with serial number during my years there, 87' through 99'.

Harry Dove · Post by **Harry Dove** » 2 May 2010 7:27 pm

I have an Emmons single neck on a double frame with serial #564L so I guess that would make it a 1990 + or - a year or two. I would like to add some changes to this guitar. Anyone know where I can get some parts for that?

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 2 May 2010 8:24 pm

Harry, Emmons guitar Co. should have any part you need. They can be a little slow to deliver. I have new 14 hole bellcranks and knee levers kits for LeGrandes.Also the 1/2 tone feel assembles. No PP Parts.
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John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 2 May 2010 10:58 pm

Well, it l©©ks like I created the mystery and now I just solved it also! Big John made a Big Mistake! I just went back to recheck the S/N on my (’98) Emmons Lashley LeGrande II and the number is indeed 1027 L. Happy Days are here again! Tra-La-La, Ta-La-La! I must have had my eyes crossed before!

Harry Dove · Post by **Harry Dove** » 3 May 2010 3:45 am

Thanks Bobby. Anyone know who is running the company now and who is building the guitars? How about how long it takes to get one made? I am thinking of buying a new guitar. Emmons and Zum are both on my short list.

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 3 May 2010 9:14 am

Ron Jr. owns the Co. and is the primary builder. Though I understand he has subbed a few to likes of master builder Mike Cass.

If you're interested in a new Zum Hybrid? Maybe i can help.Regards.
bb

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 3 May 2010 5:10 pm

I have a LeGrande II D-10 8-5 I bought new(2001) when Jim Aycoth was still with Emmons. The S/N # is 2046-L if this helps
My PP has a D after the # (1153-D)
Larry

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 3 May 2010 5:38 pm

That's interesting: my black D-10 was delivered to me new in October, 2000. Its number is 2085-L - that's a higher s/n than yours, Larry, yet made earlier....

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