'74 Emmons Teal Lacquer D-10 PP (SOLD Locally, Please Close)

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 16 May 2012 12:58 pm

Well, here's my latest project that I just finished up. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out and I hope you all feel likewise! The cabinet was stripped and refinished by my friend, SG Forumite Bob Littleton in Camas, Washington. We tried to stay with the original teal color (without the black shading) that had really faded. Some of you might remember a couple of previous guitars I've posted that he did the lacquer work on. Here is a link to his web site.

http://westcoaststeelguitar.com/products.html

I completely restored this Original (not a ressiue) 1974 Emmons guitar S/N 1838D from top to bottom, it's the real deal and correct as it can be, right down to the proper slotted wood screws holding the brackets to the cabinet. The only change we made was the elimination of the black corner shading on the lacquer finish. The cabinet was re flocked, aluminum professionally polished, necks jeweled, etc. and the fret boards are new Emmons Factory replacements. The fatback guitars from this era are some of the best sounding ones and this is no exception! It's a real "tone monster" and it plays like a dream.

Here is a photo I took indoors to try to show a good representation of the shade of teal it has. To my eye (in person) it actually looks a little more green than blue.

Here are some photos I took in the direct sun to try to show off the highly figured cabinet. In these, it looks more blue than green

At the moment, it has a very standard Emmons set up; 8x4 with E's on the left but I'll be happy to switch it to Day style at no extra charge. The original Emmons single coil pickups are wound to about 15K ohms but if you want something different, I can swap them out.

$4300.00 plus shipping. PayPal (Please use the eCheck option, otherwise add 3%) or cashier's check accepted.

Please email me with any questions.

Johnny Howington · Post by **Johnny Howington** » 16 May 2012 1:09 pm

What a pretty guitar Lynn. Man you know how to pick'em.

Good luck with the sale. Gonna make someone a proud owner. A beauty for sure!!!

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 16 May 2012 2:44 pm

Lynn.......You oughta bring that baby to the Beaverton steel jam this weekend.

BTW, Is that the one that came up from northern California through Roseburg?

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 16 May 2012 3:07 pm

Tony,

I am planning on bringing it to the jam. That's another guitar you're talking about. It's red if you remember and I plan to keep it that way, if at all possible. In fact, I may choose not to completely refinish the cabinet and perhaps just try to touch it up. It's not nearly in the rough condition that this teal one was in. I had no choice but to refinish it.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 16 May 2012 4:06 pm

Do you use nitrocellulose?

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 16 May 2012 5:35 pm

Beautiful, Lynn! Let me know when you run into a single neck like that!

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 16 May 2012 6:37 pm

Lynn....you do some beautiful work!!!

I just love that color.

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 17 May 2012 6:50 pm

Tony, yes, I'm pretty sure Bob uses nitrocellulose lacquer products from Stewart-MacDonald.

Thanks Mark, I'm glad you're enjoying the rosewood S-10 Emmons PP I sold you a few months ago. I'll let you know if I come across a lacquer S-10 PP.

Thanks Mike, I enjoyed finally meeting you in Dallas last March. I'm glad you're still enjoying the very first Emmons D-10 PP reissue #001DR Ron Lashley Jr. built in 2004. I think I sold it to you around 2006 or 2007, correct? Here is a photo of what it looked like when I sold it to you. It's also a fat back with the same inlay as my teal one! The cabinet must have been from the same era.

Billy Knowles · Post by **Billy Knowles** » 17 May 2012 6:58 pm

Lynn does great work, doesn't get any better!!!!!!

Adam Goodale · Post by **Adam Goodale** » 17 May 2012 8:56 pm

I recently bought a '66 push pull from Lynn, and I urge anyone who is interested in this guitar to pull the trigger. Lynn is absolutely top notch in every aspect. His quality of work and knowledge of these instruments are exceptional, and this guitar is a perfect example of that. I hope this beautiful steel sells soon, so I can stop staring at pictures of it and resume practicing.

Joel Cangiolosi · Post by **Joel Cangiolosi** » 18 May 2012 12:35 am

Great looking guitar. You should try using a urethane topcoat vs. the nitro. It is way more durable and has way more longevity. Not to mention it will improve the tone of the instrument. I do custom paint for a living. And I've painted many guitars and drums sets for customers that have told me that urethane has made a significant difference. I know there are purist out there will be pro nitro since that is what many of the old factory finishes were. But many companies have switched over to a urethane topcoat. Just a little food for thought... My website is www.fullblownpaint.com

Lastly, your steel really looks superb. I'm not knocking the finish or craftsmanship of it at all. Just trying to share some of my personal paint experiences. Good luck selling your steel it is a work of art!!!!

Joel Cangiolosi · Post by **Joel Cangiolosi** » 18 May 2012 12:35 am

Great looking guitar. You should try using a urethane topcoat vs. the nitro. It is way more durable and has way more longevity. Not to mention it will improve the tone of the instrument. I do custom paint for a living. And I've painted many guitars and drums sets for customers that have told me that urethane has made a significant difference. I know there are purist out there will be pro nitro since that is what many of the old factory finishes were. But many companies have switched over to a urethane topcoat. Just a little food for thought... My website is www.fullblownpaint.com

Lastly, your steel really looks superb. I'm not knocking the finish or craftsmanship of it at all. Just trying to share some of my personal paint experiences. Good luck selling your steel it is a work of art!!!!

Joel Cangiolosi · Post by **Joel Cangiolosi** » 18 May 2012 12:36 am

Great looking guitar. You should try using a urethane topcoat vs. the nitro. It is way more durable and has way more longevity. Not to mention it will improve the tone of the instrument. I do custom paint for a living. And I've painted many guitars and drums sets for customers that have told me that urethane has made a significant difference. I know there are purist out there will be pro nitro since that is what many of the old factory finishes were. But many companies have switched over to a urethane topcoat. Just a little food for thought... My website is www.fullblownpaint.com

Lastly, your steel really looks superb. I'm not knocking the finish or craftsmanship of it at all. Just trying to share some of my personal paint experiences. Good luck selling your steel it is a work of art!!!!

Joel Cangiolosi · Post by **Joel Cangiolosi** » 18 May 2012 12:37 am

Great looking guitar. You should try using a urethane topcoat vs. the nitro. It is way more durable and has way more longevity. Not to mention it will improve the tone of the instrument. I do custom paint for a living. And I've painted many guitars and drums sets for customers that have told me that urethane has made a significant difference. I know there are purist out there will be pro nitro since that is what many of the old factory finishes were. But many companies have switched over to a urethane topcoat. Just a little food for thought... My website is www.fullblownpaint.com

Lastly, your steel really looks superb. I'm not knocking the finish or craftsmanship of it at all. Just trying to share some of my personal paint experiences. Good luck selling your steel it is a work of art!!!!

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 18 May 2012 5:51 am

Joel,

Thanks for the information about the urethane finish. Looks like you might have had some trouble getting your comment posted

Thanks, Joel for your kind words!

Thanks, Adam! You've really got a keeper, with that '66 Emmons bolt-on! Glad you're enjoying it but I wish I still owned it

Billy, those kind words mean a lot, coming from somone as talented as you! Thank you my friend!

Somone just asked me about the condition of the case, so here are a few photos of it. It's not the one the guitar came with, as that one was in bad condition. I would not sell a guitar like this with such a case! I purchased this used Thomas case from the folks at Emmons Guitar when I was there for a week, working at the factory a couple of years ago. Please note the new D2F leg bag that is also included with the guitar.

I actually chose to use this one because of the blue lining, since it kind of goes with this guitar!

Joel Cangiolosi · Post by **Joel Cangiolosi** » 18 May 2012 6:23 am

Yes, sorry it posted 4 times. I posted it from my cell phone. Cheers!

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 18 May 2012 6:53 am

I am lucky enough to live about 3 miles from Lynn, I can almost hear him when he plugs these babies in. The PP's sound must carry much farther than even I thought as there are a boat load of them here in the NW, 3 more just last month.

I get a chance to see and play these great guitars when Lynn finishes them. They look even better in person, and oh how good they sound.

Larry Behm

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 18 May 2012 5:44 pm

Great work Lynn!

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 19 May 2012 2:54 pm

I can't believe this guitar is still for sale.It's worth every dollar of the asking price.....Lynn is an honest man and does high quality work.

Lynn....we'll meet again in Dallas next year as my wife and I booked a room for TSGA 2013 before we left this year's show.

Also tonight is a drawing for the Texas Lottery and I have my numbers...if I hit you'll be shipping another push-pull to my house!!

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 20 May 2012 3:33 am

No luck last night with the lottery....this guitar is still in need of a good home.

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 20 May 2012 6:18 pm

I heard Lynn play this guitar today at the Portland Jam. It is the real deal.

Larry Behm

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 20 May 2012 8:35 pm

Got a chance to see and play this guitar at the jam today. It plays as sweet as it looks! A true jaw-dropper...someone is going to get the Rolls-Royce of steels

Great job, Lynn and Bob!

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 20 May 2012 10:27 pm

Lynn, your photos with the blending of colors is phenominal, I love the shade of teal you have on that Emmons, what a doll of a guitar, reminds me of my Pro III I miss so much.

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 20 May 2012 10:31 pm

Larry,
Didn't you, Tony and I start the first official Portland Jam back in 1977??? Sure miss you two.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 20 May 2012 10:51 pm

Bill Bailey wrote: Lynn, your photos with the blending of colors is phenominal, I love the shade of teal you have on that Emmons, what a doll of a guitar, reminds me of my Pro III I miss so much.

Bill, The color of this guitar is right up your alley. You need to come home to "TEAL"

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