Emmons SD 10 buyers Be Aware

Burt Johnson · Post by **Burt Johnson** » 28 Oct 2015 5:00 am

I came across this while searching for SD 10, I did not check out the ad but it appears to be made in china. Below is the link.

b0b notes: I'VE DISABLED THE LINK - the site appears to be dangerous.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Emmons-S ... 2406163810 .html

Bill Moore (RIP) · Post by **Bill Moore (RIP)** » 28 Oct 2015 5:24 am

No need to rush into buying this one, it looks like he has 999 of them to sell.

I see this guy has 999 T-8 Bigsbys to sell:

b0b notes: I'VE DISABLED THE LINK - the site appears to be dangerous.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bigsby-3 ... 2406594819 .html

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 28 Oct 2015 5:50 am

Looks like regular Emmons to me but something is rotten in Denmark. $14 shipping???

Bobby Branton · Post by **Bobby Branton** » 28 Oct 2015 6:16 am

Ali Express is the Chinese E Bay. They sell knock offs of everything. If it sounds too good to be true.............

William Polka · Post by **William Polka** » 28 Oct 2015 7:22 am

The "0 Satisfied" rating speaks volumes.

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 28 Oct 2015 7:24 am

Something tells me you could wind up with the "Wong" Emmons....

Abe Levy · Post by **Abe Levy** » 28 Oct 2015 7:45 am

That Emmons just sold on the forum and the Bigsby sold on EBay earlier this year. They're obviously just stealing pics off the web. Hope nobody falls for it.

Robert Lashier · Post by **Robert Lashier** » 28 Oct 2015 9:48 am

This could explain the cheap shipping :

Packaging Details
Unit Type:piecePackage Weight:1.000kg (2.20lb.)Package Size:1cm x 1cm x 1cm (0.39in x 0.39in x 0.39in)

I didn't know Emmons made pocket steels

PS, good one Jeff

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 28 Oct 2015 9:49 am

But, hey...it's got a rosewood fingerboard and a custom string winder!

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 28 Oct 2015 10:47 am

$14 shipping would be about right with nothing in a box...

mike nolan · Post by **mike nolan** » 28 Oct 2015 11:13 am

But I really want a 2 pound Push Pull.....

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 28 Oct 2015 11:33 am

I have seen counterfeit Gibsons & Fenders, but steel has such an extremely limited market, I don't think it would pay to manufacture bogus steels. Kinda like counterfeiting Confederate money. Looks good to me, but I don't trust anyone & would never buy anything online, unless it was from a member here, or one of the other forums I'm on.

Abe Levy · Post by **Abe Levy** » 28 Oct 2015 12:43 pm

My mistake, that's not the same Emmons that sold here. But the Bigsby is definitely the one that sold on eBay...

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 28 Oct 2015 1:26 pm

It says on down further that will take 38 to 43 days to complete the order and color may not be the same, LOL

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 28 Oct 2015 2:18 pm

2 LBs

You will get a 10 inch replica or worse

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 28 Oct 2015 2:29 pm

Maybe you only get the photo, Ken!

Burt Johnson · Post by **Burt Johnson** » 28 Oct 2015 3:53 pm

The original post:Emmons SD 10 buyers "Be Aware". Apparently The text for the subject does not allow quotation marks so I edited and took out quotation. I posted this to warn potential buyers that there could be some counterfeit SD 10 Emmons on the market. I was not advocating the purchase of the guitar by no means.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 28 Oct 2015 3:58 pm

Do y'all really think, if you ordered one, that they would build an Emmons copy? Even if they did, don't see how anyone could make a profit.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 28 Oct 2015 4:39 pm

I want that Chinese Webb in the background. Kinda makes ya think he stole a photo that someone had posted somewhere.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 28 Oct 2015 5:00 pm

I'm sure he did Richard. That picture looks 100% American with the Webb amp and other stuff.

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 28 Oct 2015 5:02 pm

Have you guys seen the www.lionseek.com site? Check it out and select "guitars" and then search for "pedal steel". It's really current for many Steel Guitar Forum items for sale. From their FAQ's it looks like they search various forums for sale items and post them on lionseek for "informational purposes". It would be really easy for someone to use this site to "steal" photos and info from someone's SGF ad and present it as their own for a fraudulent "deal" on a steel they don't own. I realize non-members have access to view the SGF but I would imagine this site increases the viewing audience by a large number and also increases the opportunity for bad things to happen. Bottom line...as always, buyer and seller beware.

Bob Poole · Post by **Bob Poole** » 28 Oct 2015 7:13 pm

I like that fir was used in the building...that probably helps cut down some on weight,but ya still got some maple in there.I've read descriptions of some of their other guitars: "guitar are most toneful for the enjoyment of entertainment offered by playing"

Robert Lashier · Post by **Robert Lashier** » 28 Oct 2015 10:33 pm

Do not use that site. (I know, you guys already had that part figured out.) Many sellers on this site not only do not send promised goods, they also highjack your credit card info (Paypal not accepted.)

Robert Lashier · Post by **Robert Lashier** » 28 Oct 2015 10:44 pm

Robert Lashier wrote:Do not use that site. (I know, you guys already had that part figured out.) Many sellers on this site not only do not send promised goods, they also highjack your credit card info (Paypal not accepted.)

For those who tuned in late, I hope it's clear I'm talking about AliExpress, not the forum.

Stephen Williams · Post by **Stephen Williams** » 28 Oct 2015 10:45 pm

The chinese make Martin D28 knockoffs with proper wood, abalone , nice inlay all for around $300 or less

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFbBpbJIFhc