The Steel Guitar Forum

I liked Bobbe very much and my wife did too. I was saddened when he and another friend fell out big time. He and Maurice Anderson were one time close friends, but the friendship got very rancorous. Those of us who were members on this site at that time will remember this episode well. I pleaded with...

I always try to get to see 45 RPM for live traditional country when I'm in Nashville. Great musicians and singers, particularly the incredible Michael Johnson on steel. Primarily they tend to play occasionally at the Station Inn, but I'm not sure if they play elsewhere in Nashville. https://bb.steel...

Michael is a true gentleman, and his work is exemplary. Winding up his metal work business will leave a very large hole, but he does need to get his priorities right. I just feel richer for having met with and dealt with Michael in the past. Hope you achieve all that you want in life my friend.

kevin ryan wrote:Worth checkin out.

I second that. Some great 'squirrely' runs included by Kevin.

Superb instrument.

Bill Sutton. I would very much appreciate it if you could send me the Danny Boy BT please. Many thanks.
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Looks great! Where did you get that big wheel tuning wrench? Are they even made anymore? There was a fellow who used to sell them here on the forum....I haven't seen them here in years......I imagine if you did a search you could find that information.....I bought one years ago and yes, they're gre...

Just now, it feels as though I've been given a #10 Meccano Set only to make that tiny wheelbarrow. :) Our American cousins will be thrown by that one Roger. :lol: Sorry you don't get on with the Alumitone pickup. I've had virtually every available steel guitar pickup over the years. I do like the W...

.....It's a bit like returning to playing after an illness and having to relearn it all! The Emmons is sitting there tempting me to retreat to familiar ground, but I dare not or I'll never slay the beast. :) I know how you feel Roger. I went the whole hog and bought a D12 guitar years ago, with the...

Very nice job Greg.

That's the most beautiful Pro 111 Custom guitar I've ever seen Damir, and I say that as a Pro 111 owner. Bobbe Seymore once told me that the Pro 111 was his favourite Sho~Bud model of all. Or was it the Permanent?

............Buddy was, well, lets put it this way , there are a few really great players out there , we know who they are, but they are still chasing Buddy's approach . Buddy had a unique sense of phrasing ,timing and note selection , comparable to a world class horn player. He didn't just play , h...

1. Emmons ReSound '65 D10 9 + 9 - (pref blue, if not - red)

2. Gretsch G6136T-1959 White Falcon Vintage with Select
Bigsby, and thumbnail fret markers.

3. Gibson RB-7 5-String Banjo.

That's a looker Roger. I love Royal Blue as a colour for a pedal steel cabinet.

Randy - you need to add the relevant photos to your post.

Thanks Jeff - great job Sir!

You've always been a fine player Doug, and to get that number of views just confirms that fact. Well done mate.

As an MSA Legend Signature owner, I have to say that your guitar is stunning Greg.

Kevin made me split tweed cases for my Emmons push pull. It was a perfect fit for my guitar body plus the legs and pedal bar assembly. I made it clear what cases I wanted when I got my quote from Kevin, and our communication to and from each other was clear, unambiguous and professional. I would use...

Here is a slow gospel song featuring Mike's wife Teriney on vocals and she has a very special voice as indicated by Bruce Z above. Mike is one of those rare multi talented people who can play lots of various instruments, and very well I might add.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ShFvfxuLbU

Here's a cracking piece from Mike called Creek Walk. Blisteringly fast in places, yet as smooth as it gets. Great skill and technique with both hands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX7qxoPlZsI

Mike Smith is, in my opinion, one of the true greats of our instrument.................. I agree 100% Roger. I had a live vinyl recording of Larry Gatlin & Brothers with Mike in the backing band. They played a really, really fast number, and Mike played an incredibly scorching hot solo. I can't...

Maurice sent me a signed copy of his book when it was first published. I loved the book, although it hardly scratched the surface of of his lifetime achievements. The CD has some previous recordings on it plus some newer ones that I hadn't heard before. He really was a fabulous player. I brought him...

John Macy wrote:I own them all, but the built in simulator in the Telonics amp is my favorite...

Me too John!

I'm resurrecting this thread in the hope that somebody can retrieve the video! The link says 'unavailable'. Is it anywhere else in some archive? I searched "George H IV, Billie Joe Spears and Lloyd Green" to no avail. I want to have another look at Lloyd's right-hand in this exemplary dem...