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by Allen Hutchison
31 Aug 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Ray Montee’s Rick Bakelites 4 sale on eBay this week
Replies: 69
Views: 12582

I got a relisted notice on the 7 string starting at $600 OR it may be another one :?:
by Allen Hutchison
29 Aug 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: What is the attraction of the Rick Bakelites?
Replies: 20
Views: 4563

Well, first of all, it's very foolish to list all of them at the same time. That makes them look less rare and it dilutes the potential bidding. It's smarter to sell them one or maybe two at a time, a few weeks apart. And the the prices (the bids) will go up quite a bit on the last day or the last ...
by Allen Hutchison
27 Aug 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Ray Montee’s Rick Bakelites 4 sale on eBay this week
Replies: 69
Views: 12582

Seller states US shipping only - so have fun bidding people! :mrgreen:
by Allen Hutchison
25 Aug 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Ray Montee’s Rick Bakelites 4 sale on eBay this week
Replies: 69
Views: 12582

George Rout wrote:Here's a picture of the late, great Ray Montee's collection of B6's at one time!!!! I loved this pic, only Ray would have this!!!!!!
Geo
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Thanks George, what a magic collection Ray had. :eek:
by Allen Hutchison
25 Aug 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Ray Montee’s Rick Bakelites 4 sale on eBay this week
Replies: 69
Views: 12582

...perhaps Ray should have done so when he still had some control. I also thought there would have been plenty of expressions of interest in them from this place. I guess that fell through. That's what I was thinking too. He advertised them here but he didn't provide pictures and he didn't respond ...
by Allen Hutchison
25 Aug 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Ray Montee’s Rick Bakelites 4 sale on eBay this week
Replies: 69
Views: 12582

Very sad to see them end up like this.
Very hard to let go, but, perhaps Ray should have done so when he still had some control.
I also thought there would have been plenty of expressions of interest in them from this place.
I guess that fell through. :(
by Allen Hutchison
25 Aug 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 TAB Lapsteel Silver Threads among the Gold
Replies: 6
Views: 3069

Cheers Bert!

Very nice oldie again there Bert - thanks for sharing.
Hope you have a great summer holiday.
Thanks again from down under! :mrgreen:
by Allen Hutchison
15 Aug 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 TAB Lapsteel I Will - Paul McCartney
Replies: 12
Views: 3854

Cheers!

Very nice job again Bert, you nailed it. 8)
Cheers from Oz, Allen & thanks again. :D
by Allen Hutchison
15 Aug 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Hi from Australia
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

G'day!

Cheers from Qld Barry, just in case you don't know - check out brissteelguitar (dot) com to see what's happening here on the east coast.
Maybe you could make a trip sometime to one of our annual steel festivals.
All the best, Allen. :D
by Allen Hutchison
13 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Some people think Richie Valens played Sleep Walk!
Replies: 47
Views: 18580

I'm with you Doug - I correct people at every opportunity. But I'm afraid, I think it's a losing battle. :(
by Allen Hutchison
10 Aug 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Clinesmith 8 string Frypan (video added)
Replies: 22
Views: 11061

Cheers from Oz

G'day Todd, just thought I'd ask - can you do a lefty version :?:
Thanks, Allen.
by Allen Hutchison
7 Aug 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: The Insanely Great Bob Schaefer: Eharp Player Part 1
Replies: 4
Views: 1051

Bill - both links are the same!
by Allen Hutchison
4 Aug 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 TAB Lapsteel JUNK - Paul McCartney
Replies: 4
Views: 2333

Cheers!

Very nice job again Bert. Must say I've never heard that before.
G'day from Oz, Allen. 8)
by Allen Hutchison
3 Aug 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: A Taste of Honey - D minor tuning - for Weiss or Dobro
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Cheers!

Thanks Andy, sounds great. Look forward to giving this a go. Cheers from Oz, Allen. 8)
by Allen Hutchison
30 Jul 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Clinesmith 8 string Frypan ( soundclip added... and another)
Replies: 117
Views: 31045

Absolutely fabulous!

Lord help me - I want one. (& a 6 string) :mrgreen:
by Allen Hutchison
17 Jul 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: 1935 Ricky B6 mint with grooves filed....Don't cry!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2333

G'day George, if it's a model with the removable screw-on nut, then George Piburn of Georgeboards fame can make you a 3D printed blank replacement, & you file your own new grooves. 8)
by Allen Hutchison
15 Jul 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 TAB Lapsteel If I Fell Beatles
Replies: 16
Views: 10957

Oh Yes! - Great tune!

G'day Bert, nice one there! Well done again.
Cheers from Oz, Allen.
by Allen Hutchison
8 Jul 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: C6 TAB Lapsteel From the Time You Say Goodbye
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

Very nice!

Hi Bert, good to see you back & glad you had a good break. 8)
Nice job on a sad Vera Lynn number!
Cheers from Oz, Allen.
by Allen Hutchison
2 Jul 2018 3:34 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Terry Bethel headlining Brisbane Aus as our feature artist.
Replies: 13
Views: 4474

Top Show Guys!

Well the show is over for another year, & I'm sure Jeff will come along with a more detailed report later BUT I just wanted to say a big thanks & congrats to all our players on a top show! 8) What a privilege it was to see Terry Bethel & Milt Q work together, like they did in the old Mel...
by Allen Hutchison
28 Jun 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Joe Wright live at Indy Steel Show - June 24, 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 2859

G'day Joe

Many thanks for posting those! 8)
Joe's a great player AND entertainer.
Best steel show I've ever seen down here had Sarah Jory & Joe Wright topping the bill.
It was a brilliant night. :mrgreen:
Great to see Joe out & about playing again.
Big G'day from "down under" Joe. :D
by Allen Hutchison
27 Jun 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: A unique new pair of instruments....
Replies: 13
Views: 2857

Congrats!

Very beautiful & big congrats Steve.
Would love to hear them sometime. :mrgreen:
by Allen Hutchison
22 Jun 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Terry Bethel headlining Brisbane Aus as our feature artist.
Replies: 13
Views: 4474

Brisbane Weather

Lookin' forward to a top show, & welcome to all our visitors. 8) New strings on Big Red - you'd have a roadie to do that, right Paddy? BRISBANE weather - Beautiful one day, perfect the next! From low teens to low 20's C Bit cool ATM for us Paddy - so don't forget to bring a wooly jumper mate! :l...
by Allen Hutchison
15 Jun 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Tennessee whiskey, Dutch girl
Replies: 9
Views: 2658

Top stuff

Very tasteful job there Johan, love it.
Such a beautiful voice for someone so young.
Congrats to all concerned. 8)
by Allen Hutchison
14 Jun 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: SOLD! Please close bOb
Replies: 1
Views: 1652

G'day Jim

PM sent :mrgreen:
by Allen Hutchison
12 Jun 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Galveston D6 Lap Steel
Replies: 4
Views: 2521

Email sent. :mrgreen: