Is it mechanically sound?

[Trumplestiltskin]

Hi all. New member's first post. How you all doing?

I am looking to purchase this little beauty. I'm sure most of you are familiar with Emmons D10

All I have to go on are pictures. The seller is pretty vague on details, but I was wondering if someone could take a look and see if they notice any missing parts in the guitar's innards.

I'm new to lap steel. Been plugging away on an old Guyatone and Tiesco 6-string number for 6 months or so, but this popped up for sale and i might just be tempted if the price is right and everything is therefor it.

The pics aren't great of the mechanics, and these instruments are new to me, so I don't really know what I'm looking at.

Anyhow, if someone could wee have a gander and give me their expert opinion on what they see.

P.S. The pedal rods will come with it.

Regards, Stevie.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

hard to tell from that underside pic, it looks all there and its Black so will sound better (according to legend) the only thing I can spot is a different finger screw on string 5 , may not mean much but not enough meat on fingers for a larger screw.
I think its a thing of great beauty and would buy it! Even if its in bits!

[Zumbilly(Murdoch)]

Hi Stevie,
I would have several questions before considering buying. Why is the seller being vague ? what is the location of the instrument ? can anyone inspect and play it before buying ?
An Emmons in good condition will not be cheap and will also be quite heavy.
If I were in the market for a guitar I would not buy unseen or having had a recommendation from a trusted player.
Keep us posted
Billy