The ReSound'65® Sacred is packed with features that make this series unique, bringing the full Emmons experience into reach without compromise. It’s built for players who are looking for more than just a pedal steel guitar, they want simplicity, unique character, and deep connection.
The E7th tuning was birthed by pioneers of Sacred Steel in gospel music music and has spanned into blues, gospel, country, rock and funk genres. The tuning is ideal for lead fills, strumming and framing expressions, played from the soul and spirit of the artist.
SACRED STEEL
AMBASSADORS
Sacred Steel is a gospel music tradition featuring electric steel guitar, originating in the 1930s within African American Pentecostal churches, particularly the House of God and Church of the Living God. Pioneered by musicians like Willie Eason and Lorenzo Harrison, the instrument replaced organs to lead lively worship services, becoming an integral part of church life. Emmons was part of this tradition through players like Glenn Lee and others. The tradition has extended beyond the walls of the church and has spanned into other contexts. Emmons Guitar Company honors the enduring legacy of Sacred Steel, and is proud to contribute to the rich and powerful heritage of this tradition. We have joined forces with Roosevelt Collier in developing the ReSound'65 platform especially for Sacred Steel and the E7th tuning. Emmons is proud to partner with players of the Sacred Steel community, and welcome those seeking this incredible experience. This is a dedicated series of guitars that focus on the tuning, configuration, hardware, and tone of our Sacred Steel instrument with unique features that set it apart from the rest.
We have the privilege of working with some of the most exceptional people in the business! Two artist that helped on our Sacred Steel journey are Roosevelt Collier, and DaShawn Hickman. Our journey began with Roosevelt Collier back in 2022 at Bridgestone Arena when he needed emergency service work on another steel guitar. Shortly after that we joined forces around concepts, prototype ideation, road testing, and configuration for the Emmons ReSound'65 Sacred Series. The 5X Grammy Nominated Steel Guitarist was born into a family with rich pioneering heritage in Sacred Steel and is continuing the legacy today. He is a transcendent talent on the ReSound'65 Sacred, as well as the lap steel, all while doing a stellar job as the Music Director and Band Leader for JellyRoll. DaShawn Hickman joined the effort by road testing a typical ReSound'65 that we converted into a Sacred Steel. His strategic collaboration and feedback has been a tremendous asset throughout the process, and we appreciate his statesmanship as a brand ambassador. Dashawn is one of the foremost contemporary practitioners of Sacred Steel and was inducted into the Sacred Steel Hall of Fame in 2023. DaShawn picked up the instrument at the age of five, and in his teens, formed a group with three of his cousins that found fame as The Allen Boys, North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band. He played the ReSound'65 Sacred while performing with Cirque du Soleil, and Steve Ray Ladson, a AGT finalist.
FEATURES
The The ReSound'65® Sacred exhibits aggressive features that set this Emmons guitar apart from the rest. We wanted to create something special, elegant, bold, and legendary to celebrate nearly 100 years of Sacred Steel, and we believe the results speak for themselves! From the matte black Formica, to the crisp lines of the anodized pedal rack, the The ReSound'65® Sacred is one of a kind in its class. This guitar is designed for hard work, and will hold a stabilized tuning better than any other pedal steel available.
Each pedal steel guitar in the Sacred series is meticulously built by skilled craftsmen with unwavering attention to detail, with only the finest materials used, each selected for its unique aesthetics and superior tone quality.
● Hard Maple Body With Matte Black Laminate
● Cast Aluminum Nickel Plated Endplates
● Cast Aluminum Neck
● Black Anodized or Nickel Aluminum Knee Levers
● Black Anodized Aluminum Changer Mounts
● Black Anodized Aluminum Pedal Rack
● Cast Aluminum Pedals
● Steel Legs With Non-Reflective Ebony Epoxy Finish
● First Surface Applied High-Performance Vinyl Logos
● 15K Emmons Elite Single Coil Pickup
● Carpet Case and Embroidered Leg Bag
The base price for our S10 is determined by the amount of hardware used on each build.
The number of knee levers and pedals built into to these guitars impact the value and functionality.
The base setup for Emmons Sacred Steel includes 4 pedals and 3 knee levers. with upgrades up to the maximum of 7 pedals and 5 levers on the S10 model.
S10 PRICING
OPTIONS
The ReSound'65® Sacred is also available in our standard polished aluminum finishes and varying mica color options.
If Formica isn't your preference, we offer the Sacred Steel in the ReSound'65® Custom series of lacquer body options.
We also offer the ReSound'65® Sacred in other configurations such as the SD10 and D10.
Please contact us for those options and we will gladly estimate the project for you.
