The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi Jon Its been 2 maybe 3 years since I did this so I'm trying to remember just how it worked,,,I lowered the 2nd string D to C# ,,backed off the pedal stop which allowed the string to over tune so the string went back up from the C# ..from there it was a matter of how far the pedal went.. can't rec...

Hi Mike re the Fulawka,the serial # will be the date it was made..good luck and stay healthy..Ollie

Hi Jon I just found your post .. I tune my second string to 'D' and pedal it up E flat and down to C# {two knee pedals]..I tried to do the Up and Down on one pedal..It would do it except it would go down ,then up, so you couldn't get a smooth change into the E flat..What I was doing was lowering the...

John Thanks for the help getting these pictures out there..I may be able to play a tune or two But there's no pedals on my computer,,, more to learn and so little time.. Planning on at least 20 years. Tim, anyone who came to Eddies home probably played this gem. Jack, Eddie used the date the guitar ...

I'm trying to put this in "Steel Players" and having trouble putting the pictures in.
This is NOT for sale. Just want to show the beautiful instrument that it is.

Pictures of Eddie Fulawkas personal double 10 that I recently acquired. As far as I know it was only played at his home and Scotties convention in St. Louis. It was built in 1990 and he made adjustments as required I am honored to have such a beautiful instrument made by such a Dear friend. Can't se...

I'll get some pictures and post them.

got to 84 yesterday and obtained Eddie Fulawka"s personal double 10 which has been in the case for 2 years ..What an honour

thanks Ricky and Paul ,,,Its great to hear your tributes to Eddie

My very special friend Eddie passed on today about 2PM. Eddie has been in hospital for about 9 weeks and finally,very peacefully passed. At Eddie's request there will be no funeral service.Thankful thoughts regarding Eddie's many accomplishments would be appreciated.. He was one of a kind and will b...

Lou was the first steel player I worked with. We (my X and I) did the northern Ontario circuit as well as southern Ontario for about 2 1/2 years back in 1964 to 1967. Had many great times. Great steel player amd a good friend. Did not know Anne had passed away as well. They will both be missed. Rae ...

pictures coming

A friend of mine has a Fender, 8 string steel that Shot Jackson put one pedal on ,I think about 1955.I bought it from Shot in 1955 when he was playing with Johnny and Jack and a young girl called Kitty,,It was the first time I had heard the Pedal sound ,so I bought it... I sold it to my friend "...

I would like to talk with Jerry re the setup of his guitars ... My number in florida is 813 715 2747,,untill March 26,,,,,then April 1 , my canadian number is 705 533 4386 ..My email will remain the same .... Thank you. OLLIE STRONG

I would like to talk with Jerry re the setup of his guitars .. I can be reached at 813 715 2747 [my florida number,,untill march 26],,then april 1 at 705 533 4386 [my canadian number]... My email will remain the same..Thank you Ollie Strong

Doug was a longtime friend and peer. He was an excellent player. Before hearing Vince Gills "Look at us", Doug asked me if I had heard the break in it. I replied "no" and he proceeded to play it for me and he had it down pat. Although we haven't been in touch over these past year...

Eddie just received a letter from the Elmvale branch of the Lion's Club.. He was impressed that we had raised the money for the guitar, And the Lion's Club will "set aside" ,donate $ 600.00 A YEAR to EDHS [Elmvale District High School],to be used to supply the school with teaching supplies...

Just a half hour down the road from here is a little town called Elmvale. They have a fabulous music teacher in their High school, Louis Lefaive. He has done wonders with his students and is also a lover of the steel guitar. On November 21st. there was a fundraiser for the school to incorporate the ...

Hi Bruce,Has your guitar sold?? Ollie... My phone # is 705 533 4386

Thank you all for your kind words and condolences.

My Mothers body died Tuesday January 26th. 3 days shy of her 99th. Birthday. She was not ill at all, just frail and worn down.She had a wonderful life,was widowed from my Dad when she was 42,married my step-Dad at the age of 71, widowed aagain in 1996 at the age of 85. She was greatly admired and De...

I'm coming up to 74 in july,,I have 10 gigs on the books and another 5 by Sept.,duos,3,4,6 piece, plus jams whenever,,I also do some recording at my home studio...most gigs are pre 80 country but still enjoy the odd 'other stuff'...Still learnin

I've known Don for many years,and spent time with him a couple of years ago in Florida..It will be great to see and hear him this sunday,,,,I know it will be a great show...Ollie

Jack, just talked to Eddie and he suggested I let you know that I am playing at the Orillia Legion on Friday and Saturday with Rod Snow and SteelRail. You might want to drop down.
Please confirm that you know about it.
Thanks Ollie

Just heard about Joe and Steve doing their thing..What an oppertunity to learn from the best...I understand that only the choosen few will reap the rewards so get your name in P.D.Q. and enjoy