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Topic: Buddy Charleton's last Emmons |
Billy Knowles
From:
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Posted 8 Jan 2015 6:45 pm |
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Just purchased Buddy Charleton's last Emmons from his widow Kay Lee Charleton, it is a bolt on and does not have a serial number, Buddy always said it was a 66 but I really don't know, anyway happy to now own it. Now to see if Buddy left any licks in it.
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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David Higginbotham
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2015 6:54 pm
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WOW! How fortunate you are to get that piece of history and who better to get it than you, Billy! I can only imagine the tone of that Emmons...
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 3:46 am
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steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 4:05 am All good
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Yeah, David is right, the guitar goes from one good guy to another.
I never acquired one of Buddy's guitars but I was fortunate to have had lessons from him over a five day period. Really nice person and a great teacher. Obviously he was no slouch at playing either. stevet |
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Roger Kelly
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Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 4:25 am
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Billy I am wondering if you would be so kind as to post a few more pictures of the underside and changer end?
That Emmons guitar would be very desirable to a lot of people on here IMO. Thanks. |
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Ken Campbell
From:
Ferndale, Montana
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 4:51 am
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| Most impressive. Yes. More pics would be awesome. |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 6:39 am photos
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 7:39 am
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Can I come over and play Waltz Across Texas on it?
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 8:01 am play
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Clyde, you sure can and then it will be played by 2 greats.
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com
Last edited by Billy Knowles on 9 Jan 2015 11:38 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Dave Diehl
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Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 8:01 am
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| Unfortunately Billy they take all those impressive licks with them. I can speak with experience on that. I’ve look long and hard for some on mine and concluded, they left nothing. Buddy tried a lot of guitars but he always came back to that one. To honor Buddy, make it look real pretty now. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 8:12 am decision
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Jim,
Been thinking, not decided, as you said, not an easy decision.
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 8:15 am
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I think it looks great just the way it is!  |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 9:03 am
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
| I think it looks great just the way it is! |
Totally agree! There are very few instruments in existence that are finer than that one.
Wow! |
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George Seymour
From:
Notown, Vermont, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 10:26 am
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| Whoa!!! These Bolt On guitars are incredible tone machines! Love to hear this one! |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2015 8:38 pm
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Wow Billy, that's nice. I believe I've heard him play that guitar, enjoy.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 12 Jan 2015 7:13 am tone
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Just got the chance Saturday to plug it in: naturally it sounds like an Emmons bolt on, GREAT!!
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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Paul Awalt
From:
Greenwich, Ct.
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Posted 12 Jan 2015 3:33 pm Buddy Steel
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| It must of been hard for Kaylee to let go of it. I wouldn't change a thing to it, such a original piece of history belongs in Country Music Hall of Fame! I got to see him play it from taking lessons. That the real deal! I know its temping for Billy with all his talents but like any original piece of history it should remain unchanged for future appreciation of generations to come. There's only one like it. |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 14 Jan 2015 4:07 pm Buddy
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I have to agree with you all. I am going to clean it but make no changes and not restoring it, leave as is all but cleaning. I too think it should stay as is.
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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Paul Awalt
From:
Greenwich, Ct.
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Posted 14 Jan 2015 6:04 pm Buddy's Emmons
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| Clean it, but don't clean Buddy's DNA off it! I admire you for your choice. If it every becomes a financial burden contact me. |
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Ray Uhl
From:
Riverside, Missouri, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2015 8:24 pm Bolt-on
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I have two (well known) all pulls and an Emmons fatback. My Bolton is black and approximate year as yours. IMHO the old Emmons Bolton's still have the best sound. Every time I play the others I always go back to it. Wish I could find another one, but couldn't afford it. 
I'm glad to see you got it!! |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 14 Jan 2015 10:01 pm Re: Buddy's Emmons
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| Clean it, but don't clean Buddy's DNA off it! I admire you for your choice. If it every becomes a financial burden contact me. |
I agree......... but if you do clean it up, please send me the rag you used. Maybe just little bit of Buddy rubbed off on it, and I could sure use any any great steel playing help I can get. |
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Walter Bowden
From:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2015 2:41 pm
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Nice score Billy! Just curious but given the history and significance of this Emmons, are you a little concerned about gigging with it?
Best wishes and I am happy for you. Walter
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 15 Jan 2015 8:25 pm gig
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Walter, haven't decided yet.
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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