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Got mine this morning. Can't wait to play it tonight @ The Finish Line in Ft. Worth.

When I worked @ MSA we never shipped on Friday. Stuff lays around in the warehouse. It always was faster to wait till Monday morning.
Just sayin....

It's a keeper...

Well that is certainly an excellant aproval, being from a top pro in the field . I simply can not wait to get my inexperienced hands on mine . JAMES TAYLOR

Got one on order....

Johnny , If at all posible let us hear the sound of your guitar on the forum or has anyone done a recording with one yet .JAMES TAYLOR

I haven't had the opportunity to record anything with it yet. And still don't have any really good photos. I will say this, it plays and sound incredible. Makes me want to leave all the D-10s at home.

Well that's got my hands itchin' to get hold of this incredable tone machine. If you are reading this Malcolm you had better get your order in real quick as there could be a shortage or indeed a very long queue. Thanks for taking the time to answer Johnny. JAMES TAYLOR SCOTLAND PS I'm looking forward to the month of JUNE!

Yes, Doug is working very hard. I placed my order in mid-late March and the ETA is mid June. They are very popular.

Yes I'm sure Doug is working very hard indeed Fred.The more I read on this instrument the more I like it .The stage one is still getting great reports too . Best wishes to all JAMES TAYLOR SCOTLAND

I ordered back on 3/7, hoping to be finalizing my options and sending a check this week or next. I know Doug's going as fast as he can. But it's a good problem for him to have !

- Gregg

Just a quick note to say I received my guitar yesterday, I haven't had much chance to play yet, but what little I've done has been fabulous.

I'll take some pictures soon, I chose the wood finish, with the removable arm pad.

Well I tossed between a red or black one and as the popular choice appears to be black I have gone with that. I continue to like what I hear and the sound is buzzzzzzing in my ears. JAMES TAYLOR

Doug Earnest wrote:Yes, there will be information on my website about the Encore. The whole site needs to be reworked so it's a bit of a project.

Doug, let me do your website! Just send me an Encore in return!

Here are some pics of my new guitar...

Yes very,very nice indeed. It seems Doug's choice of colours has been well researched. good on you Doug. James Taylor

Well boys it is on its way at last. I simply can't wait to hear its golden chymes. James Taylor

Mine's going to be black too James. Just like my Stage One. I should be getting a note from Doug shortly saying mine is on it's way! 5-1-5-0, I'm goin' crazy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdRwf8QgyE4

Doug Palmer Came by to check out the Encore. Its hooked to the Peavey 112, No delay. Hilton pedal.
Mule

Doug Palmer posted on your timeline
"Just wanted to say thank you for your hospitality today. I really appreciate you allowing me to try out your steel. Gonna order one this week. It sure will make my job easier. Thanks again."

Wow Mule! I would have worn my cowboy boots if I had known you were going to post this to the forum! Thanks again for letting me check out your new Zum. I was very impressed. This video was straight into your NV-112 with no reverb. I have been an Emmons guy all of my playing years, and am searching for a light weight guitar. That's when I came across this Encore model. I contacted Mule and he let me try his out. Nothing but positive things to say. Great craftsmanship and design. The only negative would be the case. I think it is as heavy as the guitar! Has anyone tried the lighter case Doug offers? Either way I'm contacting Doug after the Holiday and placing an order.

Thanks for the nice review Doug!

The standard cases weigh anywhere from 13 to 16 pounds just depending on what kind of plywood they happen to use the day they make them. The case company tells me they really don't have much control over that and I suppose it's true.

The lighter case still weighs 10 pounds or a little more so it isn't that much of a weight savings, and they are kind of pricey requiring an upcharge of $85.

The best way around all of that is one of the nice little two wheel carts they sell at Lowe's for about thirty bucks. They fold flat, weigh next to nothing and will carry a Nashville 112 and Encore all at once with no trouble at all. You can even stack a pac a seat on there if you are careful.

Mule, thanks for posting this. Great playing Doug. You really put it through its paces.

Which pickup is this in the Encore?

Chris

Wallace Trutone single coil

The 112 settings were
Low +9
Mid -3
Shift. 800
High and Presence +3
No reverb
No effects

Happy 4th to yawl

He Haw

Fred , My one is being processed now by the customs in the UK and should be getting it soon. Mule, thanks again for your excellant input and that was the first time I have heard the sound of the ENCORE and what a fine performance that was too. Keep up all the good work you steel guitar boys;especially the ENCORE ones.Thanks a whole heep DOUG for the time you have taken to answer questions and the excellant service you provide. Mule I wish I stayed near you guys,as I'd pe a PRO in no time at all and wearing my best COWBOY boots an' all . EVERY BEST WISH TO YOU ALL IN THE STEEL GUITAR WORLD WHATEVER YOU ALL PLAY , YOURS AYE JAMES TAYLOR SCOTLAND - SLANGE

He Doug: No problem on you not wearing your Boots

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Mule if I can wear Doug's boots will I be able to play like him James taylor