Ordered The "Encore"

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 26 Mar 2016 9:13 am

A couple weeks ago I got a hold of Doug and ordered a new Encore.
I asked Doug to make it with Blue front and back, and Black top.
I will post pics when I get it.
These Stage Ones and Encores are amazing guitars, especially for the price.
JB

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 26 Mar 2016 9:21 am

You're gonna love it. I got a new one about a month ago and it is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever had (and I've had a bunch). Great pedal action and my poor old tired back really appreciates the light weight.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 26 Mar 2016 9:24 am

Y'all know I've been thru a bunch of guitars, then on a whim I picked up a Stage One and was blown away.

Then I tried an Encore and wow, it is so comfortable to play and very light (which matters more than it used to)

Jim Fogarty · Post by **Jim Fogarty** » 26 Mar 2016 1:55 pm

I just got a (barely) used Stage One, as my first steel (after 30+ years on the guitar). I really, really love it. I'm seriously considering ordering an Encore though, mostly for the knee lever adjustability. I'm kind of a big guy, with mighty thighs, and I find I'm triggering the levers inadvertently a LOT. What's the wait time on an Encore these days? Considering the demand for used Stage One's, it seems I couldn't really lose if I wanted to step up.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 26 Mar 2016 2:16 pm

The wait is around 3 months at this time.
You could ask Doug if you need to be more specific Brother.
Yeah, I have a Stage One too and tho it's a great little guitar,
I think the Encore can be adjusted to fit anyone a little better.
Plus, if you like adding or moving stuff around the Encore will let you do that easily.
JB

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 26 Mar 2016 2:20 pm

I wish Doug would make a 12 string. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

I love my 2 Millenniums, but I want a 3rd steel, one I can take to the beach and play with my Pignose.

Dustin Rigsby · Post by **Dustin Rigsby** » 26 Mar 2016 9:11 pm

John, you are guitar poor ! I sure liked that Emmons Legrande you had.

Robert Dominick · Post by **Robert Dominick** » 27 Mar 2016 4:03 am

Received my BLUE "Encore" two weeks ago! It's one of the best sounding steels I've ever owned!

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 27 Mar 2016 5:09 am

Robert Dominick wrote:Received my BLUE "Encore" two weeks ago! It's one of the best sounding steels I've ever owned!

Robert,
SWEET ! Mine will be the same blue as yours on the aprons and Black on the top.
I don't know what Doug feeds these things but they are amazing little guitars for sure.
Is that a Franklin pedal? If so, is it in pos 1 or 4?

Dustin,
I have had 4 Legrands to date. I liked them all.
My favorite of the Legrands was one I bought from Lashley Sr new in 1989.
He could really build them.
I think I may have a screw loose or something

Robert Dominick · Post by **Robert Dominick** » 27 Mar 2016 6:50 am

John,

Yes, the fourth pedal is the "Franklin" change and I have in the 1st position, left of the A pedal.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 27 Mar 2016 6:59 am

Do you have any trouble getting use to having pedal A in second position Buddy? I'm thinking of having Doug add the 4th pedal on mine but when I had it in pos 4 on previous guitars I didn't seen to find/use it very often.

JB

Robert Dominick · Post by **Robert Dominick** » 27 Mar 2016 7:58 am

John,

I had no problem adjusting to my "A" pedal in the 2nd position. I find it very easy to use the "Franklin" change in that position rather than having to reach over to use it if it was in the 4th position. i think that most players with a typical Emmons setup have it in the first position. Players having a "Day" setup usually would have it in the 4th position.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 27 Mar 2016 8:09 am

When I moved my A pedal over a slot to add a zero pedal, it didn't bother me a bit. I planted my heel 2.5" to the right and away I went. Never looked back.

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 27 Mar 2016 9:24 am

When I ordered my Encore two years ago with four pedals, Doug recommended putting the "Franklin pedal" far left in the zero position as he called it. I don't use it much but a simple twist of your ankle and there it is.

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 28 Mar 2016 9:59 pm

Hi JB,

That's a beauty! Thou shalt not covet. Is it ok to be envious? The Encore is on my bucket list. Hoping to pull the trigger on one if I can sell some toys from another "nice little hobby" (toys predate the high capacity 15-pedal limit). Ha!

Never had a zero pedal, nor a vertical lever. Doug builds a lot of guitar into the Encore.

What pickup did you get?

Chris Grigsby · Post by **Chris Grigsby** » 29 Mar 2016 7:36 am

What are the key differences between the Stage One and the Encore? If I just run a standard Emmons 4 knee 3 pedal setup, is there a reason to pay more for the Encore?

Thanks,
Chris

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 29 Mar 2016 8:09 am

The Encore,being an all-pull,can simultaneously raise and lower a string, while the pull-release Stage One will have raises overpowering lowers.
The Encore is reconfigurable, while the Stage One is fixed. For some people,this is a problem.
The Stage One will have better tone, because the bigger fingers do that.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 29 Mar 2016 11:16 am

just out of curiosity, what's wrong with the zum in your avatar?

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 29 Mar 2016 12:05 pm

Nothin at all Chris, Cept' I sold it.
JB

Pat Chong · Post by **Pat Chong** » 29 Mar 2016 3:31 pm

Hey John,

Happy for you ordering the Encore. I wanted to know if one can add other pedals/knees to the Encore. What is the max?

Anyway, as far as the Franklin pedal location, for what it's worth, I have one on my steel, after the ABC pedals (position 4). AT first I have not used it much, but am using it more now. By the way, mine is split: the Franklin pedal lowers both B strings, but the #6 (G# to F#) lower is on a knee. I use the pedal in licks (with my right foot), that I suppose would not be as easy if the pedal were right next to the "A" pedal.

for what it's worth.
Pat.

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 29 Mar 2016 7:01 pm

Pat Chong, Maximum Encore harvest is 4x5.

Finishing out the day here about 10pm and wanted to say thank you all for chiming in about about the products we hack out here in the Ozark Mountains.

Back to the workbench in the a.m.,
Doug

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 3 Apr 2016 2:08 pm

Lane, Interesting that bigger fingers produce better tone. My problem must then be I have little chubby fingers.

However, I still love my Encore and have had it for a few years now. It is a great machine and gives much pleasure and is a wee gem.

Thanks for all you advice in the past Lane. You have been a great help. JAMES TAYLOR-- BACK WOODS NORTHERN SCOTLAND-----SLANGE

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 3 Apr 2016 2:10 pm

I should add I do know you are not talking about human fingers. JAMES TAYLOR

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 8 Apr 2016 2:38 am

I went ahead and told Doug to put the Franklin pedal in the "0" position. Also getting the detachable pad.

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 8 Apr 2016 10:03 am

JB,
What pickup did you order?

Doug,
I'm curious what pickup do you get the most orders for?

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