☆☆ Emmons Guitar Co. Mock-Up and Testing Update ☆☆

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 2 Oct 2021 4:49 pm

For behind the scenes photos and an update on what we have been doing over at Emmons Guitar, Co., click here: https://www.facebook.com/EmmonsGuitarCo ... 3967629018

Thank you for all your support and encouragement!!

Kelcey and I have been working hard and will continue to do so!!

Head over to www.emmonsguitar.co and be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on our social channels to stay up to speed on updates and news!!

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 3 Oct 2021 7:23 am

Darin,
Will yo be putting the aluminum trim strips on the finished model?
Jack

Andy Vance · Post by **Andy Vance** » 3 Oct 2021 8:44 am

Oh man! That video that Mike Bourque took of Johnny Cox says it all. What a great sounding guitar!

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 3 Oct 2021 9:37 am

Hey Andy,
Where,’s the video of Johnny playing posted…Thanks, Carl

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 3 Oct 2021 10:25 am

https://youtu.be/aNMwD9tAMgE

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 3 Oct 2021 10:54 am

Appreciate that Scott….Johnny sounding great as always! He seems to be having a ball with that new Emmons…

John Larson · Post by **John Larson** » 3 Oct 2021 12:09 pm

Any plans for an S-10?

George Seymour · Post by **George Seymour** » 3 Oct 2021 2:43 pm

Darin Shiflett wrote:For behind the scenes photos and an update on what we have been doing over at Emmons Guitar, Co., click here: https://www.facebook.com/EmmonsGuitarCo ... 3967629018

Thank you for all your support and encouragement!!

Kelcey and I have been working hard and will continue to do so!!

Head over to www.emmonsguitar.co and be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on our social channels to stay up to speed on updates and news!!

When can I actually buy one?

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 3 Oct 2021 8:29 pm

Carl Williams wrote:Hey Andy,
Where,’s the video of Johnny playing posted…Thanks, Carl

Here ya go
https://youtu.be/aNMwD9tAMgE

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 4 Oct 2021 1:59 am

Thanks Johnny…great job as always on that new Emmons…Appreciate it…Carl

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 4 Oct 2021 6:53 am

Congratulations too the Owners of the New Emmons steel guitar company an all the steel players who got too attend this Emmons 1965 wrap around event in San Antonio
Steel Guitar History reborn.

San Antonio the 1965 Wrap Around Emmons Capital of the world .

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 4 Oct 2021 9:18 pm

Jack Stanton wrote:Darin,
Will yo be putting the aluminum trim strips on the finished model?
Jack

Yes, the ReSound'65 mock-up (Serial# MU01) didn't get trim as planned due to a complication at the last minute, and we didn't have time to resolve it before we tested in Nashville. It didn't compromise the tone, fitment and geometry so we just decided to leave it off. We nick-named it "Dark Horse"

The ReSound'65 will come standard with polished trim just like the original 1965...unless people ask for it without. Some have already said they kinda like it without trim and might get theirs just like Dark Horse. Who knew...lol

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 4 Oct 2021 9:31 pm

John Larson wrote:Any plans for an S-10?

Great question!

We'll be formally releasing information regarding S10s, SD10s, D10s, pricing, availability and delivery projections soon.

The best way to stay informed is by signing up to our newsletter at www.emmonsguitar.co.
We also mirror those newsletter updates on our social channels, so be sure to follow us there.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 4 Oct 2021 11:13 pm

The guitar sounded beautiful on the Johnny Cox demo.

Could you post some undercarriage pixâ€¦â€¦particularly showing how the splits (3rd row of changer holes) function?

Liam Sullins · Post by **Liam Sullins** » 5 Oct 2021 4:13 am

Darin, how about the kind of mica on the guitar? Will it be glossy like the original or like the new one shown here? Thanks!

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 5 Oct 2021 5:34 am

Tony Glassman wrote:The guitar sounded beautiful on the Johnny Cox demo.

Could you post some undercarriage pixâ€¦â€¦particularly showing how the splits (3rd row of changer holes) function?

We are actually working on a demonstration of that feature and will post it once we're done editing. This will help educate that feature and add even more value to the ReSound'65. We are super excited about it and I've had a ball playing it so far! Kelcey and I are stoked at how far this will go because most people are not very familiar with splits and their full potential, but when it "clicks" in your mind, you start to imagine new arrangements and moves/combos that you've never seen or heard before! Super cool stuff!!

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 5 Oct 2021 5:43 am

Liam Sullins wrote:Darin, how about the kind of mica on the guitar? Will it be glossy like the original or like the new one shown here? Thanks!

Thanks for asking about that. We are working closely with Formica (and others) on this product and will have all the finish options available once development is complete. This type of thing is what takes a lot of time to fully investigate, resolve, and test) before we start full blown production. Sourcing hundreds of parts and getting the original 1965 elements that Buddy designed into this instrument was a huge challenge and the mica was a big part of it. We are working on that glossy finish as well as some other cool options so stay tuned

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 5 Oct 2021 9:04 am

Johnny Cox sounds completely awesome on any and every steel guitar he plays> PERIOD!!
And so great to hear two wonderful country singers in Bobby Flores(and Fiddle) and Justin Trevino(and Bass).
Ricky

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 6 Oct 2021 5:18 pm

this is all so exciting!

I'm wondering what the max amount of pedals and knees will be on these gorgeous guitars? I absolutely can't wait to sit behind this supersonic time machine

congratulations and big thanks to Kelcey and Darin on this most worthy endeavor!

Darin Shiflett · Post by **Darin Shiflett** » 6 Oct 2021 7:10 pm

scott murray wrote:this is all so exciting!

I'm wondering what the max amount of pedals and knees will be on these gorgeous guitars? I absolutely can't wait to sit behind this supersonic time machine

congratulations and big thanks to Kelcey and Darin on this most worthy endeavor!

Scott, we appreciate the support buddy! We are excited too. This is a blast as we enjoy this instrument so much!
The rack will accommodate 9 pedals for those who want that many and as for knee levers, well that depends on how many people really want. It can get pretty tight under there, but where there's a will, there's a way

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 6 Oct 2021 7:13 pm

Johnie King wrote:
San Antonio the 1965 Wrap Around Emmons Capital of the world .

Johnie, I believe there are actually more wraparounds in the Austin area than in San Antonio. I count 7 in the greater Austin area and 3 in a similar radius around San Antonio. I know of 4 in the extended Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.

It was a hell of a gathering, though. Fifteen 1964-65 Emmonses in one room. One attendee allowed as how there have never been that many assembled in one place ever, including the Emmons showroom back in the day.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 13 Oct 2021 2:06 pm

I had the great fortune of spending last evening in Kelcey's workshop and finally getting to meet Kelcey and Darin in person. yes I also got to play the prototype wraparound and it's beyond words.

what I will try and put into words is just how impressed and pleased I am to find the beloved Emmons brand in the hands of these two fine gentlemen. the amount of passion, time, dedication, planning and research these fellows have put into this endeavor is truly amazing and inspiring.

Kelcey's mechanical brilliance and intimate knowledge of the push-pull design and history is staggering. Darin's skill at design and production, not to mention his grand vision for the Emmons brand and pedal steel in general, is also a marvel to behold... and their excitement is contagious!

I just had to bear witness to the remarkable job these two are doing against all the odds. I couldn't feel better about the future of Emmons Guitar Company and it's all because of Kelcey and Darin. I want to wish them the very best and encourage anyone who might be on the fence to do the same. congratulations to my new friends and best wishes on a very bright future!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Oct 2021 2:20 am

If you are planning to use the "ReSound" name, there is an international hearing aid company with that brand name.

Kelcey ONeil · Post by **Kelcey ONeil** » 14 Oct 2021 2:33 pm

scott murray wrote:I had the great fortune of spending last evening in Kelcey's workshop and finally getting to meet Kelcey and Darin in person. yes I also got to play the prototype wraparound and it's beyond words.

what I will try and put into words is just how impressed and pleased I am to find the beloved Emmons brand in the hands of these two fine gentlemen. the amount of passion, time, dedication, planning and research these fellows have put into this endeavor is truly amazing and inspiring.

Kelcey's mechanical brilliance and intimate knowledge of the push-pull design and history is staggering. Darin's skill at design and production, not to mention his grand vision for the Emmons brand and pedal steel in general, is also a marvel to behold... and their excitement is contagious!

I just had to bear witness to the remarkable job these two are doing against all the odds. I couldn't feel better about the future of Emmons Guitar Company and it's all because of Kelcey and Darin. I want to wish them the very best and encourage anyone who might be on the fence to do the same. congratulations to my new friends and best wishes on a very bright future!

Scott,

It was great meeting you as well! I had a blast listening your playing and commentary, and was very excited to check out your new Excel! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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☆☆ Emmons Guitar Co. Mock-Up and Testing Update ☆☆

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