<< Emmons LeGrande III - Loaded 8+7 >>

Pedal, lap, Hawaiian, resonator ... anything played with a bar
Locked
User avatar
Tommy Dodd
Posts: 578
Joined: 1 Nov 1999 1:01 am
Location: Acworth, Ga., USA (deceased)
Contact:

<< Emmons LeGrande III - Loaded 8+7 >>

Post by Tommy Dodd »

This is a '99 or 2000 LeGrande III originally owned by a professional touring steel player. He also played keyboards and spent most of his time on stage playing piano and not steel so this guitar has very low hours of playing time. Jack Strayhorn thinks it might have been one of the guitars he worked on before leaving the Emmons company.

The guitar as you can see is a beautiful grey birds-eye mica that seems to be flawless. No scratches or dings that I can find. It has 8 pedals and 6 knee levers in place. A 7th kneel lever was in the case when I got it and all the mounting hardware (pull rods, bell cranks, knee lever bracket, etc.) are with it. The knee lever must have once been installed on the guitar because the cross shaft is in place for a second LKL for the E9th neck. All the knee levers are polished and look great.

This guitar has the most common Emmons pedal and knee lever setup. But, what is a little uncommon is the counter-force device is connected to work on both necks. I don't see many of these guitars with the C6th neck counter-force but...what the heck!

This guitar will come with your choice of either a heavy-duty road case (old style, very heavy and worldly traveled) or a lightly used original Emmons tolex covered case. The guitar is priced at $3495 with the case of your choice. Or, if you'd like both cases the price is $3650. (I suspect the road case originally cost $400 to $500, and even though it's fairly used, she still has many good miles left and provides superior protection.) Note: Shipping is not included in prices above.

The guitar has standard Emmons pickups (Pentad I think? I am not an Emmons guy so I'm not sure if that's the name.) I have played it some time in my shop and it feels very solid, smooth action, and sounds like an Emmons should.

Take a look:

Image

Image

Image

Image

Take your choice.......or take both and have a spare!

Image

Image

Not looking for a trade. Please feel free to pm or email if you have any questions about this guitar.

Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas to all.
User avatar
CrowBear Schmitt
Posts: 11624
Joined: 8 Apr 2000 12:01 am
Location: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Contact:

Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

Goodness that's a nice one ! :mrgreen:
Bill Hatcher
Posts: 7252
Joined: 6 Nov 1998 1:01 am
Location: Atlanta Ga. USA

Post by Bill Hatcher »

somebody needs to treat themselves to an incredible Christmas present!!!!
User avatar
William Litaker
Posts: 1823
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 12:01 am
Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA (deceased)
Contact:

Post by William Litaker »

I really like that guitar my friend. Good luck.

William Litaker
William Litaker
Emmons Legrande 111
Learn TO PLAY STEEL GUITAR@
http://www.pedalsteeler.com/
User avatar
Tommy Dodd
Posts: 578
Joined: 1 Nov 1999 1:01 am
Location: Acworth, Ga., USA (deceased)
Contact:

Post by Tommy Dodd »

Thanks for the nice comments on my Emmons. It is a sweet ride for sure.

I had one "knowledgeable" Emmons lover who suggests that the pickups are probably Emmons 108Ns. I don't know for sure, just know that they sound great!

Any offers? Be realistic please. And private.

Thank you.
User avatar
Allen Howington
Posts: 2585
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 1:01 am
Location: North Carolina, USA

email

Post by Allen Howington »

Tommy, email sent to you!
Jerry Meek
Posts: 375
Joined: 7 Sep 2005 12:01 am
Location: Colorado, USA

Pictures

Post by Jerry Meek »

Tommy
Just curious if you got the pictures. Jerry
Lane Wesselmann
Posts: 26
Joined: 16 Feb 2008 9:11 am
Location: New York, USA

Post by Lane Wesselmann »

Pm sent
User avatar
Al Risbeck
Posts: 1167
Joined: 15 Feb 2005 1:01 am
Location: Iowa, USA

not Pentads

Post by Al Risbeck »

Tommy if they were Pentad pups it would have another round selector knob where the toggle switch is located, I do believe they are 108's

Al
User avatar
Tommy Dodd
Posts: 578
Joined: 1 Nov 1999 1:01 am
Location: Acworth, Ga., USA (deceased)
Contact:

Post by Tommy Dodd »

This guitar is sold pending receipt of payment. Thanks for all the inquiries and offers.
Locked