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 Sacred Steel is a simplistic "open string" expression for musicians creating atmospheres and cool vibes in music genres spanning blues, gospel, country, rock or funk. The tuning is ideal for easy lead fills, strumming and framing methods that connect the soul and spirit to fresh, dynamic experiences.
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 expanded beyond the walls of the church and has expanded into other contexts. Emmons Guitar Company honors the enduring legacy of Sacred Steel, and is proud to partner with the rich and powerful heritage of this tradition. We have partnered with Roosevelt Collier, and DaShawn Hickman to develop and format the ReSound'65 platform especially for Sacred Steel and the E7th tuning. Emmons is proud to partner with the gifted players of Sacred Steel by way of this unique line of pedal steel guitar that we've designated, the ReSound'65 Sacred. This is a dedicated series of guitars that focus on the tuning, configuration, hardware, and tone of Sacred Steel, with unique features that set it aside from the rest.
We have the privilege of working with some of the most exceptional people in the business, and two artist who helped us with prototyping the Sacred Steel is Roosevelt Collier, and DaShawn Hickman. Development spanned more than a year on the ReSound'65 model leading us to the "Sacred" series of pedal steels we now offer. We appreciate and honor these two amazing ambassadors. Roosevelt is a transcendent talent on the ReSound'65 Sacred Steel, as well as the lap steel, and doing a stellar job as the Music Director and Band Leader for JellyRoll. Our journey began with Roosevelt back in 2022 at Bridgestone Arena when he needed emergency service work on his other sacred steel guitar, and we never looked back! DaShawn Hickman is one of the foremost contemporary practitioners of Sacred Steel, a blues-gospel tradition dating back to the Pentecostal-Holiness churches of the 1930. He was inducted into the Sacred Steel Hall of Fame and played the ReSound'65 Sacred while performing with Cirque du Soleil, and Steve Ray Ladson, a AGT finalist. Our journey with DaShawn began with an article in which he was featured in the New York Times, and the rest is history.
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.
