| If you had only three choices, which version of a new Buddy Emmons book would you buy? |
| Hardback (cloth) - $110.00 |
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13% |
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| Paperback - (soft cover) - $21.95 |
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71% |
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| Ebook - $14.95 |
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15% |
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Topic: Upcoming Emmons Book Survey |
Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 9 May 2021 7:14 am |
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I opted out of bookshelves and boxes etc. years ago and I only do e-books and unfortunately I locked myself into Kindle format -- a devil's deal, but it's where I'm at.
However, if this book is not available as such, I will definitely make the exception and buy the paperback. And a mai tai for Steve. |
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 9 May 2021 8:26 am
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no audio book? 
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JCH D10, 71 D10 P/p fat back, Telonics TCA 500C--12-,Fender JBL Twin, Josh Swift signature. |
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Terry Wood
From:
Marshfield, MO
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Posted 9 May 2021 9:19 am
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Jon Zimmerman
From:
California, USA
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Posted 9 May 2021 2:21 pm
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| Same for me- paperback. Though I may have to read thru strong magnification lenses as time passes. A daunting task for you, Fish, yet we folks here on b0b’s site know very well Buddy would welcome the results. In truth, it is both his, as well as your, personal legacy...and of great significance to members of this Forum. Whatever form it takes, I hope it’s a tight and tidy, enduring tribute to a massive, musical genius we all still admire. |
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Ernie Renn
From:
Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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Posted 10 May 2021 9:48 am
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I can't wait, Steve!
Whatever format it comes out in, is fine with me. I imagine I'll have to have multiple copies anyway...
I do have a different coffee table book that was a limited edition that was $110.00, so that price wouldn't be surprising.
If you need anything, you know where to find me...
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My best,
Ernie
www.BuddyEmmons.com |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 10 May 2021 5:59 pm
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Will probably read it in one sitting...lol
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Per Berner
From:
Skövde, Sweden
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Posted 10 May 2021 9:04 pm
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Being a true book fan, I will go for the hardback version. But even in a tiny print run, the price difference compared to a quality paperback version seems way off.
At the same size, with the same contents colorwise, the hardback shouldn't have to be more than twice the price of a paperback, even in a very limited print run. (I know this, having published a couple of high quality books for corporate clients recently). Perhaps time to ask a few more printers for a quote?
On the other hand, the paperback price seems unnecessarily low; 29,95 would be more than OK, especially if it's a good size book – as the subject deserves.
Whatever happens, Fish has done the steel guitar community a great service by writing this book, and it will be well worth whatever it costs.
Now, what about a book about Lloyd? |
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Mike Holder
From:
Alabama! Home of the great “Don Helms” & his singer “Hank Williams”!
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Posted 10 May 2021 10:57 pm Survey Says!!
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I believe Lloyd keeps a journal so perhaps this one is already written!..lol!
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David Hodan
From:
Denton, Texas; USA
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Posted 11 May 2021 4:01 am Multiple choice
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| As with a lot of multiple choice questions, there should be an "All of the Above". That's my vote |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 11 May 2021 8:50 am
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I'm going to add that I, too, won't mind whatever format Steve decides upon.
I must say, though, that I've never been comfortable with digital publishing. I love books - having them, holding them, and knowing that they're sitting on a shelf where I can just pick them up on a whim.
And Fish - on that personal note: I think our tour was thirty-seven years ago, not forty-something. Whatever, it's still a very long time....Remember the tee-shirts? 'The 1987 Hurry-Up-and-Wait Tour'? I have a picture somewhere. 
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10s, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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William Tench
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 11 May 2021 2:49 pm Re: Upcoming Emmons Book Survey
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I chose hardback, but I'll take paperback if that's how it shakes out.
Whatever the format, I intend to purchase the book as soon as it's available.
Many thanks for your work on this important project. |
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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Posted 13 May 2021 8:58 am
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I'll buy a paperback first for sure and then maybe a hardcover.
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- The secret sauce: polyester sweatpants to buff your picks, cheapo Presonus channel strip for preamp/EQ/compress/limiter, Diet Mountain Dew |
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Gordon Hartin
From:
Durham, NC
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Posted 13 May 2021 9:50 am
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| paperback |
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Eric Reeves
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 13 May 2021 10:35 am
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I as well ticked the paperback box, but would likely buy the hardcopy if it were available.
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scott murray
From:
Asheville, NC
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Posted 13 May 2021 12:14 pm
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what is the minimum Fish would need to order in either hardback or paperback?
seems he might do well offering all 3 options.
very exciting to know how close we are to having this book... THANK YOU STEVE!
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1965 Emmons S-10, 3x5 • Emmons LLIII D-10, 10x12 • JCH D-10, 10x12 • Beard MA-8 • Oahu Tonemaster |
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Jonathan Shacklock
From:
London, UK
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Posted 15 May 2021 1:54 am
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I do treasure my books and if a subject is close to my heart I’ll spring for a handsomely bound edition. I’m hoping the cover will be black. With a debossed Emmons logo. And for that price it had better have one of those nice ribbon bookmarks! 
Seriously, an Emmons biography by a distinguished steel player? Pride of place on the shelf. It’s got to be hardback for me. |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 15 May 2021 7:26 am
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| Hardback! |
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Bruce Bouton
From:
Nash. Tn USA
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Posted 23 May 2021 7:46 am
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hardback if it's filled with tons of pics:)
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Roy Carroll
From:
North of a Round Rock
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Posted 24 May 2021 4:20 am
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I'm in for a paperback, just let me know how to pay you.
Thanks for going to all the trouble.
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Just north of the Weird place, south of Georgetown |
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John Haspert
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 24 May 2021 9:26 am Big E book
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Hardback for me
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Pedal Steel Guitar is "Music from Heaven" |
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joe long
From:
San Antonio, Texas
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Posted 24 May 2021 9:55 am
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| Hardback for me. |
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William Davis
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 May 2021 6:16 am
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| Prefer hardback, but will take whatever. With the limited, niche market, I don't think any of the options are overpriced. Thank you, Mr. Fishell! |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 4 Jun 2021 11:13 am
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put me down for a paperback and a hard cover for sure!
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sho-bud super pro II, blue darlin' VI |
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Duane Brown
From:
Reno,Nevada USA
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Posted 4 Jun 2021 4:03 pm
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| Paperback and I will probably wind up getting a hardback also. |
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Ben Elder
From:
La Crescenta, California, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2021 12:19 pm
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Either hardback or paperback. I second the black cover suggestion (but I have to rethink my vote if for some unholy reason it's done in the lamentable basketweave pattern).
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