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by Gary Watson
13 Apr 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Con Hunley - Mike Johnson steel
Replies: 19
Views: 12460

Mike Johnson

There's only one word to discribe Mike....A-W-S-O-M-E!!
by Gary Watson
18 Nov 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Anybody have a way to memorize OPEN STRING NOTES?
Replies: 39
Views: 13474

Memory

I think I got lost about 3 "Fifi's" and 5 "Eddies" back! :lol:
by Gary Watson
11 Aug 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Vince and Paul - Together Again Live At The Opry!
Replies: 27
Views: 8081

So many "Musical Gifts" the Great Buck Owens left us!! Thanks to Vince and Paul for remembering those "gifts" and sharing them with us in such a professional way!! I truly do miss Buck and Don!
by Gary Watson
15 May 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Telonics VP
Replies: 7
Views: 2211

Telonics VP

Makes me want to buy a new Telonics VP! Polished even!! :D
by Gary Watson
27 Mar 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Is PSG an "old guy's" instrument?
Replies: 61
Views: 14619

Old Guy's instrument

Hi David,.......it just depends....if the PSG, is one that belongs to me...Yeppers.....IT'S AN OLD GUY'S INSTRUMENT! :D
by Gary Watson
27 Mar 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: MIKE JOHNSON - ACM Steel Guitar Player of the Year
Replies: 25
Views: 10327

Acm Steel Player Of The Year

Mike.......why shouldn't you win this Award twice?? You may not be the best.......but...THERE AIN'T NONE NO BETTER!!! :lol: Congradulations, Mike!! Gary
by Gary Watson
14 Feb 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Faron Young
Replies: 4
Views: 1626

Faron Young

I wonder how many can guess the very young Steeler taking the break in this vid?

Faron Young - Dreams - YouTube
by Gary Watson
14 Feb 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Dallas - Mike Johnson Seminar Info
Replies: 15
Views: 5163

Seminar

Mike....Well, I have been doing it all wrong for 37 years. Hope you can correct all that in one Seminar!....lol.... :lol:
by Gary Watson
24 Jan 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: We should be able to play like a pro - in one week !
Replies: 35
Views: 7651

....Just wondering...if he does all his tunes in the key of "L"?? G W.
by Gary Watson
22 Jan 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Foam for Pac-O-Seat
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

I had the same problem, and I just replaced the original foam with thick memory foam. Very Comfortable, now. Gary
by Gary Watson
20 Jan 2013 2:18 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Lloyd Green, Dicky Overbey, Jim Loessberg & Amber Digby
Replies: 60
Views: 26089

Amber Digby and Randy Lindley

I have played and listened to Traditional Country music all my life, and it takes something to impress this old coot. Very seldom, has someone released an album, with what I consider great songs from beginning to end. In fact, the only one I have, that is this way is Ray Price's "Touch My Heart...
by Gary Watson
14 Jan 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Kudos to Jeff Surratt at Sho-Pro
Replies: 17
Views: 5984

Mike...all I can say is "That's Jeff in a nutshell". Great guy, and Gloria is super also! They have been so nice to me. Thanks Jeff, for my Show Pro! I love it! Gary
by Gary Watson
27 May 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Session Ace Mike Johnson now uses Live Steel Strings!
Replies: 24
Views: 9386

Nickel strings.......

....Just for the record.....I checked with Sid, and he sez those strings I got were "Nickel"...... :lol:
by Gary Watson
27 May 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Session Ace Mike Johnson now uses Live Steel Strings!
Replies: 24
Views: 9386

Live Steel Strings........

Mike.....I have live steel strings on my Show Pro also, but weed eater line on my Emmons.... :lol: No, seriously.....I got two sets from Sid, one stainless, and one nickle......and I just love the Nickle wound.......haven't tried the stainless yet.
by Gary Watson
19 May 2012 11:03 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Peavey Nashville 112
Replies: 3
Views: 2065

Nashville 112

Mike.......is this amp still for Sale? ...And do you have any idea of shipping cost to N.C.??
by Gary Watson
21 Nov 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Hee Haw Steelers This Week
Replies: 29
Views: 11532

HeHaw Steelers

The first album I ever purchased by Buck Owens was an album titled..."On the Bandstand"....the cover pictured Jay McDonald on steel, playing a double neck Fender. Yes......Jay McDonald was before Tom, and he had a great style of playing.....the Album features Jay on an instrumental of &quo...
by Gary Watson
2 Nov 2011 3:10 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Show Pro Steels
Replies: 20
Views: 14890

Show Pro

That's what I love about my Show Pro. The bottom side is just as beautiful, as the top! Thanks, Jeff!
by Gary Watson
3 Oct 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Tommy White..what an amazing player...listen..
Replies: 23
Views: 8453

Tommy White

We have lost so many of our Steel Guitar Greats, what a blessing it is to still have people like Tommy White. Playing like this is such an "inspiration" go us all!
by Gary Watson
22 Sep 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Mickey Adams, Right or Wrong Intro, Faux C6, Youtube
Replies: 21
Views: 5588

Sneakers

Well, ....where is it written that they have to match, anyway?? :lol:
by Gary Watson
23 Aug 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Headphone Jack for Peavey Nashville 400
Replies: 4
Views: 3309

Headphones

Thanks for all the input guys! Ron..lol.....yes Peavey is great to work with...I bought the Opp amps from peavey parts when I did the modification on the Nashville 400... Peavey "support" is great, with people like Mike always there to help. Gordon.....that is a great idea..I like the Box....
by Gary Watson
19 Aug 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Headphone Jack for Peavey Nashville 400
Replies: 4
Views: 3309

Headphone Jack for Peavey Nashville 400

Has anyone tried to add a headphone jack to their Nashville 400? If so.......is it a big task? Wonder why Peavey never incorporated it into the amp at the factory?
by Gary Watson
1 Aug 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: New Show Pro
Replies: 38
Views: 11715

Show Pro

Congratulations, Andy......Beautiful Guitar! Wish you all the best!
by Gary Watson
27 Jul 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Paul Franklin
Replies: 41
Views: 19582

blooper

...I don't want to see "perfection"....I want to see an ordinary talented human, like Paul, that can "inspire" me to realize the fact that I can attain unbelievable sounds with this great instrument! :)
by Gary Watson
21 Jul 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Precarious Energy Levels Related To Faltering Practice
Replies: 80
Views: 13714

Spelling

I UZE TEH DAN "Potatoe" QUAYLE SPEL CHEKER.....TAHT WEIGH I DUN'T HALF TA WURRY ABUOT MIS-SPELT WURDS... :lol:
by Gary Watson
10 Jul 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: E9 G Lever Poll
Replies: 31
Views: 11572

G-Lever

...Thanks guys! Now I know where my G lever is! Now, can anyone tell me what happened to my "G-String"?? :D