Hey Everyone,I have myResound 65 set up and this is my 2nd day in a row to set at it. First of all ,it's the nicest most powerful and articulate steel guitar I have ever sat down to.I am playing it through a Fender Tone Master black twin, and a slide rig for compression on ballads. Got the vol on 3.5, Treble around5.5,Mid around 3,Bass on 4, verb around 4.5 . It does everything I try to do, long slides, intervals, articulate in the 16th notes, and in TUNE!!!!!!! My HEART! Just gonna have some fun with it for a week, no outdoor stuff, only in the climate controlled venues. The pro II will work for outdoor stuff for a while longer. I am particularly drawn to the pick up on the Emmons. Not shrill, sweet, not mid filled, just forward feeling, not woofy on the bass, but punchy. Every note is heard man! That's
all..for now!
Well, you guys have inspired me...what can I say(!) I'm grateful. I was speaking with Lucky Oceans from Asleep at the Wheel the other day. Australia has been his home now for over 40 years. I told him about my Resound 65 and he was excited to hear all about the companies resurgence. I'm going to send him a link and have him draw his own conclusions. He's been a friend of my oldest brother Wayne since grade school. A great guy.
Kurt at the mic with a Shobud pro III, Lucky Oceans on his Sho-bud with the Johnston Bros. from Pa.@ Phila.Folk Fest 1979. We weren't folky enough so they gave us the crappy stage. Still, a blast was had by all!
Wow...what a beautifully articulated posting! So inspiring - and true! I sincerely believe that this instrument (when played with excellence) brings you much joy, and that is what this is all about. Gosh we are blessed with some great EGC Forum members...! Thanks for writing with such transparency and passion.
Just beautiful Kurt, thanks for sharing.
Day 4 with the Resound 65.
Howdy, so ....at 65 years old, in my 50th year of playing, and trying and (failing) to wrangle the wild bronco that is the music business, my mind and heart and spirit have reached a place of peace with what I do with my music. That is, to keep doing what I originally set out to do. Play traditional country music! Just better, as best as I can. What is traditional Country music? For me, it involves specific instrumentation, certain subject matter in the songs lyric, a choice of meter and tempo involving 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 or 2/4 timing. Bass and drums are laid back in the mix, vocals are front and center, always! (Country fans want to receive the message ,because country fans attend church, and this is like church for them, so keep the singing up front!) Lace the singing with a fiddle, not violin, pedalsteel guitar, piano, and a Telecaster, or a big old Gibson ES of some sort. Harmonies with vocals!...wow if you have access to singers you are really set up for some wonderful moments in your future. I encourage new players of the steel and seasoned old timers like myself ,to please be patient with yourself while you are on this journey with your pedal steel. Your mind, fingers, arms and legs are all doing a choreographed dance together to produce a musical thought. And you are asking your back to never cry out in pain while reaching for this goal! Celebrate the little advancements and give thanks for the big ones. We chose an instrument that was not usually front and center, but dang, you can always tell when we're around right?! Emmons guitar co. has more than recognized the effort it takes to play this axe to get music from it by making products of exceptional quality to enhance your playing and give you confidence to go to the next step in your head full of,( I wanna learn that lick!) I am getting ready to post some of my playing to give you an example of what I'm speaking of. Until then , be blessed!
Thanks Kurt for the information. I have a Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb which sounded awesome with my LeGrande. When I receive my ReSound, I will set the amp up to these specifications. Thank you for posting.
Billy. 😊
Kurt,
We had a blast with you and Suzanne!
It was our pleasure to have you on site for the completion of the build, an we had some really good food to boot!
WOW - Look at these 3 geniuses!! So proud of Kelcey and Leah!!
Kurt - this post thrills my soul brother. Nothing means more to us than to hear a testimonial of such an instrument. I know the music you will play on the ReSound'65 will be among the best our ears can here. You are one gifted man, and I we are honored to know you brother. Thank you for supporting Emmons Guitar Co. with your purchase, by joining the forum, and contributing the Emmons legacy!!