The Steel Guitar Forum

Thanks Joe. Working with nitro lacquer is a learning process for sure. The key word is patience--never rush any stage of the process. I highly recommend using primer under the color coats. In my experience, primer is the best way to show what minor defects or pore fills still exist after a sealer co...

If you are interested in finishing a steel or a fretted guitar in nitro lacquer vintage Fender or Gibson colors, I highly recommend Oxford Guitar Supply: https://oxfordguitarsupply.com/ I have been using their aerosol products to finish several Telecaster-style (aka partscaster) guitars. Oxford lacq...

Marty, please check your email. You and I have some significant connections not only in steel guitar but your family's cattle history.

Best,

Bob

At 12.75 inches wide, this bag should fit a Fender Dual Pro. It's available through Amazon for $66.95. It's a little long, but some high density foam will fix that. https://on-stage.com/products/view/13988/588883 https://www.amazon.com/On-Stage-KBA4049-49-Key-Keyboard-Bag/dp/B07N4CQ96J/ref=psdc_4910...

Yes, the early Fender method involved using a lazy susan turntable, with the guitar body elevated by nails in the pickup cavities. You can see a quick shot at about 10:07 in the video below. To be period correct you really should take your shirt off. :lol: Having the body surface horizontal allows t...

Thanks Donna.

It's very rewarding work, and a labor of love. We are fortunate to have such a rich diversity of cultures in this country.

Onward!

Indeed, we are so fortunate to have Ed Littlefield supporting so many aspects of the music we love.

Thanks Ed!

Where can I get a coat like that one?

My pleasure. It should be a great program.

Steel guitarists Bobby Black, Chuck Campbell and Ed Littlefield will be honored with Arhoolie Awards via livestream Saturday March 26 at 6 pm Pacific Time. From Arhoolie Foundation Managing Director John Leopold: For the last year I have been working at the Arhoolie Foundation, helping curate and sh...

Sweet! Thanks for posting!

Here's a link to the Backus Museum page for the exhibit:

https://backusmuseum.org/view

Thanks Andy. I'm really excited and it is such a privilege to continue working with Arhoolie.

Here's a link to the Backus Museum:

https://backusmuseum.org/view

We're on a roll!

Thanks everyone. It is a labor of love. I am very grateful to the Arhoolie Foundation for its support of this project. At the moment, we are focusing on bookings in Florida, but soon will be concentrating more on potential venues in other states. Our goal is to travel the exhibition nationwide throu...

Hello, Thanks for your kind words folks. I am very excited about the exhibition and ever so grateful for the support of the Arhoolie Foundation that has made this possible. At this time, we are focusing on bookings in Florida, but plan to market the exhibit nationwide in the near future. Again, I wo...

Thanks for your kind words. Every photo posted is in my book: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Nobody-Like-Jesus-Photographs/dp/1496831500/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LTOY13I7F6O&keywords=cant+nobody+do+me+like+jesus&qid=1646751842&s=books&sprefix=cant+nobody+do+me+like+jesus%2Cstripbooks%2C1985&...

Please see my post under Event Announcements.

I am very excited about this!

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/138_21Hampton_1.jpg Tuned to the Spirit Photo Exhibit The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery will present Tuned to the Spirit: Photographs from the Sacred Steel Community March 11 - May 8, 2022. The Museum is honored to be debuting the traveling exhibition...

Thanks Jim!

Please buy a set ASAP and road test them for me.

Has anyone had experience with electronic ear plugs?

The Etymotic brand looks interesting, but I'd have to be pretty sure before spending $300.

Thanks for whatever insights you share.

Mike,

Good luck with your new musical adventures. You have been, and I am sure will continue to be, an inspiration to so many of us--and a great teacher. Thanks so much.

Please do check in from time to time.

Onward!

Wishing you all the best,

Bob

Very interesting!

Thanks for posting this John. Great stuff. I'm a fan of Joe Talbot.

By the way, the fiddler was Robert "Chubby" Wise, born in Lake City, Florida. He was a great musician.

Thanks for posting Tommy. Blues harp was my first instrument. I've been a fan of Little Walter since the 1960s. I have recently been working on Little Walter's "My Babe" using a wah pedal with a little overdrive as a tone control--very little pedal movement--on my Fender Dual Pro. You can ...

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments.