Visit to Emmons in Sevierville

[Charlie Powell]

I visited Emmons in Sevierville yesterday. Man what a fun trip. Met both Darin and Kelcey. I was upfront about not really interested in purchasing a new guitar this trip and we went on from there with a terrific 2 hours visit. These are two of the nicest AND knowledgeable guys you will ever meet. Darin showed me some of the innovations they use like 1/2 tone tuning under the keyhead instead of having to hunt underneath and find it. I'm a big guy and couldn't really get under the demo guitars without detuning the Es. My leg works both raise and lower unless you widen them out! If I had been in the market, I am positive they would have taken the time to make the necessary adjustments for a better fit for me. Darin played a bit, man good tone. Underneath the guitar (which I know is not everyone's realm) is an absolute prime example of craftsmanship.

I needed a 1/2 tone tuner for my 78 Original and while digging me one out, Kelcey showed me the back of the shop where he was working on a 1978 not too many serial numbers from mine. He showed me the new Kluson tuners that have 19:1 ratio. I had previously changed mine with Gotoh, but these are much much smoother, so he fixed me up with a set of those too. I had a terrific day and want to thank both these gentlemen for the courtesy and hospitality they extended.

[Jim Pitman]

Thanks for the review. It's great to know Emmon's legacy continues.
Excuse my naivete, but can you still buy a push-pull?

[Charlie Powell]

That's their speciality! Their ReSound 65 is a brand new push-pull! https://www.emmonsguitar.co