1971 Emmons Resto - "James Blonde"

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 24 Apr 2019 10:49 am

Do you leave the right hand endplate off when you re-rod Mike?

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 24 Apr 2019 10:49 am

Ken Byng wrote:Do you leave the right hand endplate off when you re-rod Mike?

I do not have to do that Ken and no problems so far

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 27 Apr 2019 2:54 am

"James Blonde" is all done now. I'll spend a little more time fine tuning before handing him over to the new owner. Been a fun but long project.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 27 Apr 2019 8:03 am

I really love all the shiny stuff except for the reflective fretboards. Kind of a paradox next to the matte finish necks...

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 27 Apr 2019 8:20 am

I really like the fret boards - I assume that they are the stainless ones. Clean and clear.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 27 Apr 2019 8:26 am

So you're saying you like shiny things, Ken....

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 27 Apr 2019 9:00 am

A fully paid up member of the shiny club.

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 27 Apr 2019 6:43 pm

Barry Blackwood wrote:I really love all the shiny stuff except for the reflective fretboards. Kind of a paradox next to the matte finish necks...

Those are stock Emmons chrome fret - fret boards. They used on many early guitars.

Aaron Johnson · Post by **Aaron Johnson** » 28 Apr 2019 10:09 am

Simply beautiful!

David LeBlanc · Post by **David LeBlanc** » 30 Apr 2019 7:20 am

Hi Mike. That Emmons looks great!!! Good job. I was wondering about the Silver flocking underneath . Is it a paint ? I`m redoing a MSA and took of the black felt, and was looking at other options. I love the way your Emmons looks. Again, great job and I love looking at your projects for inspiration. Thanks, Dave.

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 30 Apr 2019 8:15 am

David LeBlanc wrote:Hi Mike. That Emmons looks great!!! Good job. I was wondering about the Silver flocking underneath . Is it a paint ? I`m redoing a MSA and took of the black felt, and was looking at other options. I love the way your Emmons looks. Again, great job and I love looking at your projects for inspiration. Thanks, Dave.

The flocking is a two part process. Take a look on www.flockit.com for instructions and materials. I would practice on some scraps first. Some colors will require two coats I have found. Also, always strain the flocking material through a screen first to remove any clumps they may have developed.

Good Luck

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 30 Apr 2019 11:52 am

Now that is one cooool horn..!! Beautiful work Mike.

David LeBlanc · Post by **David LeBlanc** » 30 Apr 2019 4:24 pm

Thanks Mike. Will look in to that. Great job on yours. Dave

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 30 Apr 2019 4:54 pm

WOW ... Mike, thanks to you and few other guys, these old Emmons guitars are coming back to life even more beautiful then when they were new... awesome job...

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 1 May 2019 7:06 am

Hey Mike, are you going to let Randy Beavers have a go at that guitar? Love to hear how it sounds.

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 1 May 2019 7:36 pm

John Lacey wrote:Hey Mike, are you going to let Randy Beavers have a go at that guitar? Love to hear how it sounds.

I would love Randy to come by and play her but Randy's cruisin around in his RV and this guitar is going home Saturday to Texas...

Daymon LaPoint · Post by **Daymon LaPoint** » 26 Jul 2019 9:22 am

Mike, James Blonde arrived and Holy WOW!! Excellent work my friend. You are a MASTER!! Thank you so much for yet another Top Shelf Skagged Emmons! Looking like James Blonde and Brownie will get along just fine!

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 26 Jul 2019 9:23 am

Daymon LaPoint wrote:Mike, James Blonde arrived and Holy WOW!! Excellent work my friend. You are a MASTER!! Thank you so much for yet another Top Shelf Skagged Emmons! Looking like James Blonde and Brownie will get along just fine!

Daymon, I am so happy and thrilled you love James Blonde. That is a very special guitar and I know you will give it a good home. Many hours went into that resto and my hope are you will make beautiful music on him.

Mike

john widgren · Post by **john widgren** » 26 Jul 2019 5:09 pm

Awesome awesome awesome!

JW

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