Billy Knowles Pedal Steel Restoration

Billy Knowles does great pedal steel restoration work. In February of 2014, I purchased this 1998 Emmons LeGrande II from Billy Knowles. He restored it excellently, to the point where it looked brand new.

Playing a Black Emmons LeGrande II pedal steel guitar at Billy Knowles' shop — (Playing the beautiful LeGrande II for the first time in Billy’s shop)

Hanging out in his shop, with Billy kindly answering my steel questions, was such a great time. Here are some more pics of this guitar…

Thanks Billy!

Casey James and Billy Knowles at shop in Kenansville, NC - with restored Emmons LeGrande II (black)

For more information about restored and used pedal steel guitars, check out the page below…

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About The Site...

This site is a resource for learning and discovering more about pedal steel guitar. One of the most expressive, yet elusive instruments, it continues to captivate ears around the world on a daily basis. Pedal steel guitar is steeped in history, and simmers with potential.

Professional artists and musicians continue to seek its alluring, evocative sound for their records. However the instrument is hardly known by anyone, even though millions of people hear it daily on albums, radio, or in concert. Why is that? If the secret ingredient to a musical recipe is the pedal steel, it seems that most people enjoy the meal but don’t know exactly what makes it taste so good… It’s the pedal steel.

Sincerely,

Casey James

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