The Encore and Stage One are excellent guitars. I have owned an Encore and played many shows with it. It is lightweight yet solid. Playability is as good as any guitar on the market. Tuning is very stable as well and tone is superb. I highly recommend it.
The Stage One sounds and plays as good as any pro level instrument. I used one for about a year on a Conway Twitty tribute show in Branson, Missouri and it performed well. The tone was amazing.
You will not find a better guitar or a nicer man than Doug Earnest to deal with.
Johnny Cox
Nashville Pro player for over 50 years
Stage One Gallery
Photos: Jacob Hamm, resonantphotographyco.com
Revised Leg & Pedal Rack Design
Since June 2023, the legs are locally manufactured of heavy wall aluminum tube fitted with industrial quality screws to engage the guitar end-plates. The rear legs have a range of adjustment. The front legs have a positive lock design engaging the pedal rack, which is fitted with a slide plate to hold it firmly in place.
