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by Neil Rogerson
20 Apr 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Jobs
Topic: Portland OR band needs permanent steel player
Replies: 6
Views: 4626

Steel Jam at Jubitz truck stop in North Portland

The steel jam in Portland first Sunday in May would be a good place to spread the word. They usually have a large turn out and Larry Behm is the moderator. Tell him Neil sent ya'!! God bless!
by Neil Rogerson
13 Sep 2013 11:23 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Cal Worthington, LA country icon
Replies: 32
Views: 13914

Go See Cal in Anchorage,AK

I remember Cal being on TV commercials in Anchorage,AK in the mid 70's standing on the wing of a biplane or playing with that tiger......truly a great promoter...
by Neil Rogerson
30 Aug 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Red Rhodes - 17 years ago today
Replies: 20
Views: 13501

Red Rhodes

When I worked with Chuck Wright at Sierra Guitars in Portland Oregon Red came up to look at a guitar we were building for him.......I later went to LA to show the guitar around....Red invited me to stay with him and his family and provided me with a jillion leads.....I loved to hear him messing with...
by Neil Rogerson
14 Jul 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Dub Chandler
Replies: 3
Views: 2481

Dub was a fun guy

Tho I did not get the opportunity to work with Dub...he did sit in on many of the late night jam sessions here in Portland.....good singer and fun to be around.......we're praying for his family....God Bless!!
by Neil Rogerson
8 Jul 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Greatest steel builder
Replies: 11
Views: 6480

Greatest steel builder

David, I had not heard of Chucks passing......I just want you to know that one of the most exciting and rewarding times of my life was the time I shared with Chuck at Sierra and hunting in eastern Oregon and the other things that friends do with friends.... I'm still wrestling that double twelve Sie...
by Neil Rogerson
15 May 2012 11:59 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Peavey Nashville 1000 For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2140

Peavey Nashville 1000 For Sale

MY NASHVILLE 1000 IS GETTING TOO HEAVY FOR AN OLD MAN TO TOTE AROUND. IT HAS SAT IN CHURCH WITHOUT MY HAVING TO LUG IT....BUT NOW IS NO LONGER NEEDED THERE AND I FOUND A LIGHTER EVANS THAT PACKS ENOUGH PUNCH TO DO WHAT I NEED......I HOPE IT'S WORTH $350.00 PLUS SHIPPING..STILL LOOKS AND PLAYS GREAT!...
by Neil Rogerson
4 Apr 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: Carl Ray Johnson R.I.P.
Replies: 6
Views: 2251

Our condolences Ron

We have a daughter born with spinal bifuda that is 45 years old....so I know how you feel and the love you have for these beautiful children though they cannot speak of walk they show they reflect the love of Jesus Christ......
by Neil Rogerson
25 Mar 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Sold Sierra S-12
Replies: 0
Views: 989

Sold Sierra S-12

Thanks to all who sent emails....I listed it on ebay and sold this weekend......
by Neil Rogerson
8 Mar 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Sierra S-12 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2010

Sierra S-12 for sale

Got a Sierra single 12.....3P 5K set up E9th. Black anodizes body, gold legs and rosewood formica. modular (removable) pickup. I do not have a case for this guitar but have acustom built box that was made to ship the guitar in. It is in fair shape with some light scratches on a couple of the legs an...
by Neil Rogerson
7 Sep 2011 7:12 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: ERIC WEST'S FUNERAL Sept 10th, 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 7842

Eric was indeed very intelligent and had an oppinion on everything....I really enjoyed talking to him. I worked at Freightliner at the time and because I was involved in trucks and he was driving for gravel haulers we had some great conversations about the lack of integrity some of his employers pos...
by Neil Rogerson
14 Jul 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Steel on Starland Vocal Band hit from 1976
Replies: 4
Views: 3136

Danny Pendleton

I delivered a 14 string Sierra to Danny in the mid 70's when we were showing Sierra's at the NAMM show held in DC that year. He was playing with the Starland band and they were opening for John Denver. I was with Chuck Wright when Sierra's were being built in Gresham,Oregon. The sound was from a pha...
by Neil Rogerson
13 Jul 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Gone Home
Topic: RIP Bill O'Connor (Washington state steeler)
Replies: 15
Views: 7131

Bill's memorial

Bill's life was celebrated Saturday July 9th at the New Horizens church in Kelso Washington.....the room was filled to standing room only....many of Bill's musician friends as well as neighbors and friends that loved his wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. I enjoyed playing with Bill in our Cowb...
by Neil Rogerson
22 Jun 2011 10:34 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: MSA D-10 Classic
Replies: 5
Views: 3386

Sold!!!

Haven't got the check yet....but it should be here anyday....Thanks Darrell, the lady that owns this guitar really needs the money....hope it's everything you want.........
by Neil Rogerson
13 Jun 2011 8:40 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: MSA D-10 Classic
Replies: 5
Views: 3386

MSA D-10 Classic

I had listed this a few months ago without much info as I did not have the guitar in my possession. It needs some TLC. The owner never played it on a gig and it was left in the case for about 15 years. It needs to be restrung of course and only has two knee levers. The guitar is in good shape. I che...
by Neil Rogerson
2 Feb 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Msa D-10 For Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 5369

Hi Daniel, I wish I still had that ax....along with the two blondes it took to carry it around.......it was a Wright custom built by Chuck with a bradsrack..heavy to carry but sweet to play..... I don't think the MSA has 10 houra of playing on it....Wendell McKenzie was the owner and a good guitar p...
by Neil Rogerson
29 Jan 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Msa D-10 For Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 5369

Up for a Great ol Guitar Hi Neil!!! long time .... :D :D Just spent a day and night with Danny Sneed, ))) Hi David......I haven't talked to either one of you in a hundred years.......are you both as ugly but talented as ever or did someone finally run over your hands in the parking lot?????Sure wou...
by Neil Rogerson
27 Jan 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Msa D-10 For Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 5369

Msa D-10 For Sale

FOR SALE, AN MSA D-10 8 PEDALS & 2 KNEES. CLASSIC MODEL 24" SCALE SERIAL NUMBER 2C3732. A FRIEND PASSED AND HIS WIDOW IS TRYING TO PAY FOR THE ASHES... CAN WE GET A SERIOUS OFFER ON THIS GUITAR?
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by Neil Rogerson
17 Jun 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Peavey Nashville 400 for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Sorry I didn't make that clear, it's a 400.
by Neil Rogerson
16 Jun 2005 9:31 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Peavey Nashville 400 for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Peavey Nashville 400 for sale.

Got one good amp too many....had the 1000 about a year and just got an evans...asking $350 for this and it's only been played a short while.