Emmons logo? Where did V come from?

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 14 Jun 2005 2:49 am

I've always really liked the "Emmons" logo on there guitars, etc. Just curious, where did the idea for the V under the Emmons name come from? It was a great idea!

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 14 Jun 2005 3:13 am

I have always like the Emmons logo as well. I am not sure but with the mind that Buddy Emmons has for playing and designing I would think he designed the logo.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 14 Jun 2005 3:52 am

In days past, the "V" under the name on a automobile meant that it had a big V8 motor in it. The "V" under names started to show up on everything from refridgerators to console stereos. I would guess it is just a nice accent under the name.

Of course there may be some deeper hidden meaning.

Thomas Bancroft · Post by **Thomas Bancroft** » 14 Jun 2005 6:12 am

The V shape you refer to is a "chevron" which is meant to "herald".

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 14 Jun 2005 6:18 am

http://steelguitarforum.com/Archives/Archive-000005/HTML/20041212-5-003503.html

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 14 Jun 2005 3:02 pm

Thanks Bill, I read the articles f/98' I believe it was. Guess it just goes to show us all that you never know where an idea (Viceroy) will lead to. Here it is 2005 and it's(idea) still working on every Emmons guitar.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 14 Jun 2005 7:07 pm

I heard it was because Buddy smoked VICEROY cigarettes when the company started. NR

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 14 Jun 2005 7:54 pm

I had also heard it came from the front fender of a '64 Mustang V8,

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 15 Jun 2005 6:15 am

Nick Reed wins the grand prize. It started with a pencil and napkin in a place now known as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.[This message was edited by Buddy Emmons on 15 June 2005 at 07:15 AM.]

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 15 Jun 2005 7:15 am

A very interesting piece of steel guitar history!
Thanks for sharing that with us Buddy.
Lee

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 15 Jun 2005 8:00 am

you know, the longer I live here the more I think that we'd all be working other jobs if it weren't for the proximity of the Opry stage door to Tootsie's. Obviously,a haven
for the creative minds of the day

But only one fellow still has his picture,excuse me,
portrait encased in its original plastic sheath,prominently placed by Miss Tootsie herself to oversee the proceedings. If you dont know who it is,it might be worth a trip and the $2.50 for a brew to check it out. Damm sorry tho, that they pulled the one of BE & Jimmy Day jamming upstairs around 1956-7(?)
Viceroy's and Pall Mall's rolled up in their t-shirt sleeves....a classic

[This message was edited by Mike Cass on 15 June 2005 at 09:04 AM.]

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Jun 2005 1:57 pm

The guy that owns Merchants also has a long history with pickers.

I was in Roberts about 4 years ago, telling "road" stories and he came in. The first thing he said was "I know you" and it was the first time he saw me in 30 years!

Working across the street at Little Roy's, Tootsies was a frequent stop.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 17 Jun 2005 9:52 am

Mr Hall,
hmmmm,$3.50 huh? jeez,a 6'er is only 2 bucks more @ Quik Sak,but I guess the atmosphere must account for the price hike. The only time I go to Mecca is to pick,so maybe they have a band discount there on beverages(good sales strategy). Speaking of which,I do remember those pictures,now that you bring it up. But as is the case with the many other bits of memorabilia hanging in Tootsies,sadly;large ammounts of graffitti,
nicotine,age and "atmosphere" may have taken their toll,thus leaving some pix somewhat less recognizable than they once were.
Or perhaps its just the big frame and deliberate plastic covering,not to mention the classy suit and worlds foremost grin conspiring to make Buddy's pic appear more prominent than others in the area

Also now missing is a great one of a young Jimmy Day dressed in a shiny tux,sitting behind Blue Darlin'#? I remember that Phil Baugh and myself would always look at it and remark about how much it reminded us of Terry Crisp

[This message was edited by Mike Cass on 17 June 2005 at 12:51 PM.]