Steel Guitar Emmons

Alvie Joe Baker · Post by **Alvie Joe Baker** » 30 Nov 2014 1:18 pm

I am Joe Baker's widow and I have his purple steel guitar Emmons that Buddy Emmons sent to him I believe back in the 60's. Can anyone tell me how much it would be worth?

Please email me @ sharonbaker49@hotmail.com

Thank you

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 1 Dec 2014 1:33 pm

Alvie: Sorry for the loss of your husband.

We need to have more information to give an opinion on value. A few pictures would answer most questions, but if you don't have that capability then:

How many necks?

How many strings per neck?

How many floor pedals and knee levers?

What's the general condition of the guitar and case?

Does it say LeGrande on the front of the guitar on the right side as you look at the guitar from the audience side? (If the guitar is from the 60s then it will not have the LeGrande logo, but just checking.)

Hope this helps.

Tom Gorr · Post by **Tom Gorr** » 1 Dec 2014 3:19 pm

Don't get anxious to accept offers until you've provided the information.

There are some serial numbers/model years, particularly in the 60's that are worth a considerable amount more than others.

Range is likely 3000 to 12000 depending...

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 1 Dec 2014 9:21 pm

Oops!! I see that Alvie was your husband's name. Or did he go by Alvie Joe? Sorry to mix that up Sharon.

Where did your husband play? Can you post any pictures showing Alvie playing the Emmons? That would help.