The Steel Guitar Forum

Well I thought I was the only one laughing at all this , You guys seem like a great bunch. Just wish I could get to know some of you

jonesgtrmn

Howard R. , I saw your post, couldnt help wondering what type or brand guitar you play . Do you play in a band , maybe , you hire out to any one. Jus wonderlng , I know you dont know me . problem is I dont know anybody. I`m a new computer man I stumble, trip ,stagger and fall. Been playing ,since th...

Well said; I happen to be one of those old timers, I learned to play a Hawiian steel guitar as a teenager, played all through WW2. Kinda got away from it when I came home, I think we were all a little crazy for awhile, til we got settled in and comfortable with our selves. It me a long time to get b...

If that person can sing, Then I`m a fan

If someone needs it bad enough ,I can only make tapes ,But I would try help .

jonesgtrmn@juno.com

Why dont we all just play accoustic steel guitars , Dobro, Sheerhorn, Beard, Benoit , Rudy Q. jones? Who needs to be plugged in?
jus` kidden"
jones

Thanks Jody and Reggie, I`m headed that direction pronto,. I`ve seen these guys at the Louisiana Hayride, and here at the college auditorium. They fronted a show for Hank Wikkiams one nite here, boy what a show . Thanks again

jonesgtrmn3@ juno

That was awesome, You guys are making an oid man happy , just to be one of you . How many of you remember Bob Mathew, ? He use to play with Ray Price, T Texas Tyler , and others . Hes from around Buna Texas, He will be playing at Tuffy`s in Mauriceville, Texas Saturday night. He is very good. He pla...

That was awesome, You guys are making an oid man happy , just to be one of you . How many of you remember Bob Mathew, ? He use to play with Ray Price, T Texas Tyler , and others . Hes from around Buna Texas, He will be playing at Tuffy`s in Mauriceville, Texas Saturday night. He is very good. He pla...

Does anyone know where to find music, CDs or tapes ,of Johnny Bailes , with all the brothers . Theres an album they made that had alot of dobro in it . I thought i`d found a phone number to call , ROOT~S 66, but it didnt work.

jonesgtrmn@juno.com thanks

Hi Leroy Just drifted upon your reply about the Tater, I have long been a fan of jimmie Dickens. That guy can sing a ballad . I`m going to see if i can get that CD. Say I have a son who lives in Loveland, Co. North Franklin . Im going to see him the 14th of Aug. Do you play any where around there ? ...

Thanks Carl for the response, I`m with you all the way. I just wish I weren`t. These old Hawaiin Steel Guitars, come in many brands Guernsey, Beard, Sheerhorn; I looked at buying a Sheerhorn, checked on Dobro, and Beard, Couldnt find an RQ Jones. Then I found a rare and little known Luthier named Be...

Here We go again refering to the brand name rather than the object. The word "Dobro" is not a style but a "quote" BRAND name ,
Sorry aboutthat

jonesgtrmn3

Hey we all have those, I call "senior moments". I have a SP liked it. swap ends, It has a few grooves now . I found one that wont wear, in my life tine, It`s Stainless steel made by Lebeda

jonesgtrmn3

You can buy a stevens ,bars made for 8 strings or 10 strings, They are too long for dobro, but you can cut it to length you like.
I think. Check Elderly catalogue

What say mikey, from the big Island, lets pay tribute where tribute belongs , start calling all these acoustic steel`s what they are, "HAWIIAN STEEL GUITARS" dobros, Beards Sheerhorns, Benoits ,Rudy Q. Jones etc ShoBuds, electrics pedals lap s I think he`s said enough on this subject jones

Rickey, I could live with that. that is what i`ve called them all my life. Memories escape me so bad any more "SENIOR MOMENTS", I bought my 1st Hawiian steel guitar .in 40 or 41, a round hole,for $5.00. Took lessons for awhile. My music teacher wanted to move to north La., open a music sto...

Sounds like congratulations are in order, Tom, wish you well.

jonesgtrmn

I dont mean to be unknowing, but, How do these bars work on the "dobro, acoustic steel guitar ? Any body ,

thanks jonesgtrmn

Rick; is there any truth to it? My mom in law is gone ,god bless her, She may have thought it at tines, but never said it

Billy , I`m sure that by now we have totally confused you, and frustrated. I`m sorry , that was not the real intention, but to let you know the pitfalls we`ve encountered, trying to get to the sound and satisfaction we are all looking for. There`s a guy that comes to my home every Thursday night to ...

Hey Mike, from hawiia, Do they still play a lot of the old style Hawiian steel guitars there, or have they gonr Electric, for the most part

Hey i have used on old spice bottle to play with.

Jeff, about the Benoit guitars, he only buys the best exotic woods, the best tuners, he showed me the invoice for the tunerson my guitar, $300. He uses only Quarterman, Cones, the cover costs $100, . the depth ofthe guitars is over 4 inches, it really gives out with the sound. I`m really pleased. Oh...

Believe it or not, the best thing is the product you use on a car when you paint it, to smooth the paint. The grit in it is so fine it will put a nice soft glow to your instrument. "COMPOUND" . I know a guitar builder that uses for the final coat. Try a small spot on the back. wipe iy clea...