1966 Emmons single neck

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Keith Hilton
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1966 Emmons single neck

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I have a 1966 Emmons single neck. Can anyone tell me why these guitars sound so good?
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Earnest Bovine
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Because it reminds you of the time before you got married.
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Earnest, that's the answer! Why didn't I think of that? My wife came in just as I was reading your reply Earnest.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 16 May 2002 at 05:17 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Offhand, I'd say it's the low mass of the changer, and just the right amount (and distribution) of body mass. Mass, in a stringed instrument, is extremely critical. Too little...and there's no "reenforcement" for the string's vibrations. Too much mass (in the body or the bridge--read changer) and the vibrations are dampened. It's a delicate balance, and (when acquired) is very pleasing to the ear.

"Musical", as they say.
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