Since I have owned an Emmons push-pull and a Sho-Bud Pro II for years I can say the tone and character of this guitar is not like either. It has the clear tone of the Emmons and the harmonics are easy to play and come out crystal clear. Plenty of warmth in the tone but not as much as the Sho-Bud. I am extremely happy with the tone as it is pleasing to my ears, no harshness, with a lot of clarity. Combined with the excellent mechanics of this guitar, it is a joy to play. After a few days of playing I no longer regret getting rid of my old, faithful axe of many years. See my setup under About Me on the main page to see my equipment configuration.