My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

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My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby JohnDavisStringsHere » Thu Sep 17, 2026 4:43 pm

tis on starting blocks but will take some time
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby bob adams » Thu Sep 17, 2026 10:00 pm

That should keep you going for a bit!! :guitar:
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby JohnDavisStringsHere » Fri Sep 18, 2026 5:32 am

It might, if you come up with the legs for it ???????
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby JohnDavisStringsHere » Fri Sep 18, 2026 1:44 pm

Todays progress,mech fitted (hope its in the right place) end plates fitted.

Still no legs.......
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby bob adams » Fri Sep 18, 2026 9:53 pm

Approx 10 days, they will be worth waiting for!
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby bob adams » Fri Sep 18, 2026 10:38 pm

Good luck with it John.

I just stumbled on this pic. Mrs 'A' calls it 'The Summer of 25' (I guess it took a bit of time, mostly on the body) but worth it in the end. My endplates, flame maple body, fretboard and 90% of the undercarriage hardware.
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby Uncle Roy » Sat Sep 19, 2026 7:52 am

Lovely looking axe Mr A, how about a sound check?
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby JohnDavisStringsHere » Sat Sep 19, 2026 4:16 pm

mine looks like rubbish compared to that Bob you wanna huh ...swap?
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Re: My new build 70 % Emmons split tail lookalike

Postby bob adams » Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:26 pm

Your build looks good there John, it is early days and I am sure you will make a fine job of it!
Tis a labour of love for sure!
The future might be mica, inlay, colour and lacquer is squeaky bum and potential divorce time!! ;) :D
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