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Could one of you guys that cover The Great Pretender please email me the lyrics. Can't find them on line. Sure would appreciate it.

Jim

Long before I started playing pedal steel I saw Pudgy with Ernest Tubb in Concord. Fun stage presents. Later frequented the store for years. Inspirational kind of personality. Condolences to his family.

About the only thing going in North Idaho is the Slab in Coeur d'Alene and some Eagles halls. Old Town and maby Sandpoint

These kind of stories can be fun. I think that warehouse was shared with Leo Fender. Piles of 52 Tele's in there. I had lunch with Jimmy at his favorite rib spot shortly before he passed. His "warehouse" was the store. He did have lots and lots of instruments. All that was left of the Amp ...

Sad news. I played several jobs with Lee Roy and knew Willie and his brother Bill. All are gone now. I have wondered often about Lee Roy. Thanks for posting this tribute. Great guys and good musicians.

Perhaps hydraulic cylinders would over come the problems with electric servos. Should handle the pull pressures and would be proportional. Could use a remote pump/resevoir. Joy stick control gate.

Bad news but thank you for posting this Richard. Too easy to forget people that had positive influences in your life. I played with Tom many times along with Bobby Thompson. Bobby is facing his own struggles right now. Tom did a nice job and always gave people their money's worth. A gentleman and go...

still looking for a little help and advice on this one.

Jim

Brad: Thanks for the reply. I screwed up though. The track she wants lap on is "Give a Little Love" by the Judds. I am old, what can I say. If you wouldn't mind give that one a listen and tell me what you think.

Thank you Brad,

Jim

Can someone tell me what tuning is used on the lap steel for this tune by the Judd's. I have been asked to do some tracks for a gal doing a CD project. Mostly standard but need a little lap on this puppy. Sounded like a G dobro tuning to me but wasn't sure.

Thanks for the help.

Jim

Mikey my friend. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that great loving memories will slowly replace the terrible sorrow you feel today. Grieve for your Mom. I am sure she is smiling down on you.

I love you Mikey.

Jim

Take it easy on bOb???? This is the man who forced his grand daughter to play the banjo!! There are laws in this country against such behavior. Give me a break..

Jim
ps: luv you bOb

Take it easy on bOb???? This is the man who forced his grand daughter to play the banjo!! There are laws in this country against such behavior. Give me a break..

Jim
ps: luv you bOb

My favorite. 52 avri

A.J. I have to tell you that I was very surprised how good the output and tone of the stock pickup is in this rig. It has to be over 50 yrs old. The Supro is in pretty good shape. Has some scratches on the stenciled finger board that appear to be from picks. Other than that she is pretty nice (once ...

Just came into possession of an old 6 string Supro lap. I am first and foremost a standard player. About 52 years. I have some experience with Dobro using a G tuning and of course E9 & C6th pedal. What is my preferred tuning for this little lap steel? My preference is traditional country. Along ...

It's a tie for me.........

Lonesome Fugitive

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Diana "just another breath or two and I'll be home"

Chuck, I have the same problem. You need a larger bulge in you Levi's. I suggest an Idaho Russet Potato. Place it in your right rear pocket for maximum benefit.

"Moon" did the original recording with Bobby Austin.

You guys are making me feel stupid. "Moon" had an early self fashioned instrument that featured lawn mower parts and bellcranks from a carburator. Tom's early ZB's were not perfect examples of engineering principles. Our instruments are created to give voice to our talents. If they do that...

This is a very interesting thread which has obviously generated a broad and varied response. I am not a "professional" musician in that I have never supported myself solely by performing. I have gigged for about 50 years from high school socials to bars on Tudo street in Saigon, clubs and ...

Which ever brand and model Lloyd, Buddy, Ralph, David, and ............ are playing today.

nice looking rig. Custom made by whom? What does it weigh? Neck radius?

I suggest you seek out the advice of our Forum brother Ken Fox. He has been working on many of the different brands for years and also builds his own. If that doesn't appeal to you get a Webb.

Here we go!!!!!