The Opry, Emmons, and Gene Watson

On August 16th, Emmons Guitar Co. met an amazing talent, Opry Member Gene Watson, and his Farewell Party Band at the Opry House in Nashville Tennessee for an amazing night! We had been to the Opry in March, thanks to Mike Bourque and his efforts in connecting us to Gene and the band, and the Emmons ReSound'65 made its Opry debut that night to a sold-out crowd.
We fell in love with Gene, and his amazing team that night!
Many do not know this, but Gene is an avid Emmons fan, and possibly the greatest pedal steel guitar advocate on the road. His ear is incredibly tuned, and he knows good tone when he hears it. His musical style and artistry continue to include the ageless tones of the pedal steel guitar, and he has an uncanny awareness of how it supposed to sound, the chordal phrasings and a lot of technical aspects that very few people know, unless they are a player - which he is not. What a talent!
Emmons Guitar Co. is proud to be partnering with Gene Watson, his band, and the wonderful Al "Boo" Miller as they make incredible music all over the country. You'll see an Emmons ReSound'65 when you see Gene from now on, and we're so thankful for him, his support, and friendship! We are doing amazing things together!
Here is a just a short glimpse into our most recent night at the Opry!
We hope you enjoy it! 🙂

[@elizabethfranklin6820]

Gene Watson Loved Song you are Amazing Singer loved very Much ❤🎶

[@katherinebuchanan3793]

Never get enough of Gene Watson, The Best❤❤❤

[@johncoffman2703]

Getting to live in the Houston area I have been blessed with meeting and attending many of his shows. Gene is one of a kind!

[@lindacook7664]

Beautiful

[@elizabethfranklin6820]

All Gene Watsons Are all Great and him as a intertainer is so Great and Special ❤ Thanks Gene Loved

[@brettday1278]

Boo Miller plays one of the greatest pedal steel guitars, the Emmons ReSound '65! I had an opportunity to play one the last time I was at the Emmons Guitar Company, and it is a beautiful looking and beautiful sounding pedal steel guitar!

[@beckymac7150]

Great guitars but production is very slow. People have been waiting 18 months and still no guitar after putting a down payment.

[@mrdaleowen1]

that folks is real country music

[@patricklorraine9951]

Awesome steel

[@shirleynahhas1694]

Love seeing this at the Opry,Gene Watson melts my Heart 😢💜🧡

[@KevinCostner1]

It is always a pleasure to sing with everyone at the Opry festival which happens to be my favorite festival ever, thanks for taking time out to listen to my music #genewatsonssongs

[@tacogillespie4561]

Ladies and gentlemen the Grand Ole Opry presents the "VOICE", Mr Gene Watson.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

"The Voice" is Vern Gosdin... Gene Watson is just Gene Watson & he's incomparable....

[@DebbieWhite-ie3lr]

So Much Love l Have For You ❤️ You're The Best In The Business

[@peterhannam855]

Icon of country music .

[@KevinCostner1]

It’s always a good time singing at the OPry concert I love it out there every time I see the faces of the audience, thank you Peter Hannam #genewatsonsongs

[@kayfan7972]

Awesome Gene! Can't wait for the new cd--see you Sept 9th in Iowa

[@cathylyons3732]

Please come to Boston

[@KevinCostner1]

@@cathylyons3732thanks Cathy see you soon!

[@KevinCostner1]

@kayfan7972 thank you for taking time out to listen and show your support for my music I really appreciate you #genewatsonsongs

[@latinsteelguitar339]

I"ve got to hit the loto and get me one of these Emmons guitars.

[@pandapaws2000]

All that work making such a fantastic pedal steel guitar, I bet the C6th neck wasn't touched!

[@KevinCostner1]

It’s seems you know so much about guitars my friend!!! I look forward to hearing from you soon #genewatsonsongs

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Pandapaw, if they cranked up a Texas Swing or Bob Wills tune I bet he could show us some great work on that C6 bread board.

[@KevinCostner1]

@@sandburgmartin7947 just a final reminder Gene Watson is not on any social media Network but i have a private signal app that was encrypted by my cyber security and management that i can only text and do some video chat with my fans but not on regular basis and that’s if I choose to #genewatsonsongs

[@lindalovesal]

🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@ptele53]

😊❤

[@barbaramiller5730]

❤😂 🎉🎉😮😅😊

[@Gracebeliever077]

OK... the bass player... such an eccentric manner.

[@littlechicago7482]

His instrument and rock star moves look out of place here

[@carolynrizzo2601]

If Gene Watson likes him, that's good enough for me.......

[@jenningsjennings2051]

Son........😵‍💫

[@Sluggo01]

Emmons is a sound never ever reproduced.. sound of its own, effectively mid neck… of course the big E was the best

[@jackieaallison]

I’ll always love you 💕💕💋💋🫂🫂 but I won’t be glad 😢

[@Docsjeff]

What’s wrong with the bass player?

[@user-gw7bs9up3l]

The first thing you have to master on the pedal steel guitar is the 3 toed sloth stance.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

The Guitar doesn't make the Music, the Guitar Player does. If I played that guitar, nobody would buy it.... & I don't play that bad...

[@MrPatdeeee]

"The Opry, Emmons, and Gene Watson" The late Ron Lashley Sr (a dear friend) and Buddy Emmons (same) invented that type pedal Steel guitar, in 1964. It had a "Push/Pull" mechanism; instead of most, of the others. Which had an "All/Pull" mechanism. And Yes, the PP has the "best" sound! That NO one has ever had. However, The Emmons All/Pull, is VERY close. But believe it or not; on the "Opry" stage; it makes the P/P even better. And that might be why this SG Player got the Emmons' P/P. And not the Emmons' "LeGrande" which is A/P. Plus, most Pedal SG players want the A/P. Because the P/P has mechanical problems (that can not be fixed). And those players don't want that. I'm one of 'em. So I started with a P/P (in '69). But I did NOT like those problems. And when the Lashley "Legrand" A/P came out; I bought it quick. And I love it. Praise Jesus Holy Name. And may He rests Ron Lashley and Buddy Emmons Souls. I will never forget them.

[@mdhsabh]

Biggest distraction: the bass player's antics, like a 5-year-old. STOP already!

[@rustyjames4962]

You need Rusty Rhoads to demo the 65

[@joanndoty6495]

Hey, good Even I g Oki