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Save the date!! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sam in AZ

REMINDER - THIS SATURDAY!!! The 2023 Southwestern Steel Guitar Association’s Fall Jam is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. This event is being held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Mesa at 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ in the Palo Verde room from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The jam starts at 9:00am, so arriv...

The 2023 Southwestern Steel Guitar Association’s Fall Jam is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. This event is being held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Mesa at 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ in the Palo Verde room from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Frank Carter will be providing the tracks for the jam. Lots of...

Here is the first poster for our event in January.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sam

A block of rooms has been reserved for January 18, 2024 - January 21, 2024 for the Southwestern Steel Guitar Association Show at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Mesa AZ. A special room rates will be available until December 30th or until the reserved block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Be advis...

Hi Scott, Have you contacted Fender's Service folks yet? I think you are supposed to contact a service center first. (I'd suggest that you try to call someone). https://www.fender.com/en-US/service-centers https://support.fender.com/en-US/contact-general/ Here is a phone number - CALL 1-844-202-0924...

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Sam

Wow! What a find!

Thanks,
Sam

Thanks, Jon!

Best Regards,
Sam

Heard this on the way home today. Sweet Sadie by the Stylistics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXFY6pe-oXo I remember playing this song in the USAF Band about 40 years ago. With fresh ears today, I noticed the steel guitar with a flanger. Any idea who would be playing steel? According to Wikipedi...

Upon showing him this video, I had a knowledgeable guitar player argue with me a few years ago that Otis Rush ripped off Led Zeppelin - HA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy2tEP3I3DM Truly one of my favorite blues guitarist. I believe this recording was from German television in the '60's. Best Reg...

I recall that these type of guitars sound a lot better amplified than acoustic.

Best Regards,
Sam

I have a CD of this somewhere.

I seem to recall it was Gene Crownover on steel.

Sam

I thought you were talking about Jeff Bridges character in Crazy Heart - Bad Blake.

https://youtu.be/RX4-U2r4lS0

Sam

Let’s Take a Vacation- featuring Charlie McCoy on vibes:

https://youtu.be/pOCGH4sxmW4

Best Regards,
Sam

I heard an interview on Sirius XM's Outlaw Country with Joshua Hedley. This song really impressed me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M77BUXVIMBw

Sam

Definitely Buddy Emmons.

A vinyl record purchase in the mid-1980's of "Buddy Emmons Sings Bob Wills" from ZIA Records in Tempe, AZ inspired me to take up the pedal steel.

Sam in AZ

Sorry to learn of your father’s passing. I met him in April 2016 when I purchased a Emmons PP D10 from him. I picked it up at his home at Happy Trails in NW metro Phoenix. I recall he also had an Excel guitar there. I believe it was an 8 string configured in an A6 tuning. I also think Bud mentione...

I agree! I have Herb’ s C6 Vol. 1 & 2 plus Rancho Roundup. My C6th playing has improved considerably with these courses.

Great work , Herb!

Best Regards,
Sam

Sorry to learn of Dennis' passing. I bought my black Mullen U12 from him in 1992. I saw him several times over the years. He liked for me to play an archtop guitar of his when I was by the shop back in the 90's. I also remember he was involved in bringing a few Jeff Newman Seminars to Casa Grande, A...

Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear this.

I met & heard Gary several times and was always impressed with his exceptional work with traditional jazz groups here in the Phoenix area.

Sam in AZ

A transformer change is necessary unless you can find a good 230V to 120V step down transformer. I recalled using such transformers when touring Europe in the USAF band with US wired equipment.

These should be commonly found around US military bases.

Sam in AZ

The Blues Jr has never been manufactured in China. The new version IV is made in Mexico like its predecessor. Upgrades on this version include added head room which should be welcome for some here on this forum. https://shop.fender.com/en-US/guitar-amplifiers/vintage-pro-tube/blues-junior-iv/2231500...

I am using the UA-610-B pre & Teletronix LA-2A limiter plug ins (included) with my 78 PP.

For guitar, I am using the 55 Tweed Deluxe and the Plexi plug-ins (purchased).

I have been thinking about getting the Eden WT plug in. Anyone try this?

Best Regards,
Sam

In wrong section.... (I pray)

Sam