Emmons Push-Pull Tech in up-state S.C.

J.C. Norris · Post by **J.C. Norris** » 24 Jan 2017 7:47 pm

Is there a repuditable Emmons push-pull tech in up-state S.C. ? Would like to find someone in driving distance( I'm close to Sylva N.C. & Walhalla S.C.) that knows push-pulls just to go over mine a give it a good check up & touch up anything that needs it. Charlie Ward of Fletcher, N.C. took care of all my guitars for years, but unfortunately my friend passed away a few years ago. Any interest would be greatly appreciated. J.C. Norris Email: steelman0648@aol.com.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 25 Jan 2017 1:51 am

Sylva is quite a hike for anyone in NC .

If you are closer to Sylva and 40 East, you could consider jumping on 40 East to Greensboro and see forum member Doug Palmer. It would be well worth the day trip.

J.C. Norris · Post by **J.C. Norris** » 25 Jan 2017 7:13 am

Thanks a bunch Tony. I'm about 22 miles southeast of Sylva.
Never been to Goldsboro, but sure willing to see this guy. If you have a phone# or email I would be very grateful. Thanks again my friend, J.C. Norris

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 25 Jan 2017 8:31 am

JC, I'm about 30 mins southeast of Walhalla. Ron Lashley SR,taught me to tune the changers and adjust the pull train at ripe old age of 12. So I think I can muddle through it. I'm not looking for work. Only offering to help if you can't find someone closer.

Bobby

Gary Dillard · Post by **Gary Dillard** » 25 Jan 2017 12:07 pm

I would think Lynn Netherton in Asheville can handle it, if he wants to. He is picky about that stuff and you sort of have to catch him on a weekend. He works at an auto body shop during the week. I could check if you wanted to.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 26 Jan 2017 3:15 am

J.C. Norris wrote:Thanks a bunch Tony. I'm about 22 miles southeast of Sylva.
Never been to Goldsboro, but sure willing to see this guy. If you have a phone# or email I would be very grateful. Thanks again my friend, J.C. Norris

Greensboro, not Goldsboro !

Bobby Boggs would be the one I would call where you live. I didn't realize he was accepting Steel "chores"...

Ollin Landers · Post by **Ollin Landers** » 26 Jan 2017 12:34 pm

When I was living in Asheville I bought my first real guitar from Charlie Ward. It was an Emmons S-10.

I spent many a Saturday afternoon at Charlie's house. I often wondered what may have happened to him.

I'm very sad to hear of his passing.

There are several forum members here that are from the Greenville Spartanburg area. I'm sure one of them knows someone close to you.

Ray Thomas · Post by **Ray Thomas** » 26 Jan 2017 2:14 pm

JC, your email wouldnt go for me, call me at 919-920-5482 or email me at rthomas17@nc.rr.com I can put you in touch with someone you wont regret

J.C. Norris · Post by **J.C. Norris** » 27 Jan 2017 5:46 pm

Thank you Gary. I talked to Lynn before the holidays and we greed to wait til they were over, but he don't return my calls. I'm certain he can handle it, but I just don't believe he has any interest in doing it. He was the very first one I contacted. And I would certainly do it on his schedule, but I guess not. Thanks a bunch Gary. J.C. Norris

Gary Dillard · Post by **Gary Dillard** » 28 Jan 2017 8:57 am

JC, the same happened with me. I left messages on his cell and he never returned them. I looked on the internet and got his home phone...long story short, he is NOT a big cell phone user, PLUS his cell phone doesn't pick up very good at his house. I contacted him about a few changes and we agreed to call him back after Christmas, ended up being last week getting a few changes done. haha I talk to him about once a week now, very very nice guy. SO...just because he doesn't call you back doesn't mean much...he just does thing on his own time frame. Let me know. Exactly where do you live? Brevard?

Charley Hill · Post by **Charley Hill** » 28 Jan 2017 12:10 pm

Ollin Landers wrote:When I was living in Asheville I bought my first real guitar from Charlie Ward. It was an Emmons S-10.

I spent many a Saturday afternoon at Charlie's house. I often wondered what may have happened to him.

I'm very sad to hear of his passing.

There are several forum members here that are from the Greenville Spartanburg area. I'm sure one of them knows someone close to you.

Bobby Boggs is the MAN to handle any Push Pull issues. Also, Billy Knowles in Kenansville NC is a good resource.

Charlie Ward....that name brings up a flood of memories. He and I took a trip to Nashville back in 1986ish. Saw Bobbe Seymoure at the Cannery. He knew everyone and everyone knew him. Miss him for sure.

I was passing by his house one day and stopped in after he had the heart attack. Split a load of wood for him and eased on back into SC. I pass by Arden at least once or twice a month and each time, I think about the man!! Loved an Emmons Guitar better than anything.

Bill Plemmons · Post by **Bill Plemmons** » 29 Jan 2017 9:42 am

If my push pull needed some TLC and Bobby Boggs would do it, that's where I would take it. You couldn't go wrong with Lynn Netherton either.

Charlie Ward was a good friend of many years. Bought my push pull and a Webb amp from him in 1978. He air shipped the guitar to me in Omaha. After I moved back to this part of the country in 2002 he would call at least weekly just to talk about steel guitars. I spent many Sat. & Sun afternoons helping him set up and adjust guitars he had worked on. Really miss him. Bill

J.C. Norris · Post by **J.C. Norris** » 29 Jan 2017 6:40 pm

Please close. Taken Care of. Many Thanks, J.C. Norris

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