The Steel Guitar Forum

Richard, Have not had a chance lately to get to the Forum,but did today. So very glad you are still shareing your pedal steel with us all. You have a good touch and I still say you play a lot like Jimmy Day. Keep up the great work Richard,your playing is very much appreciated --and hang on to that Z...

Hey Fred,
Delighted to hear that you will have your MSA very soon. As you know, Patty and I have relocated to Oregon, but still think of you and Brenda often.
Knock them dead in Branson old Friend --- we will catch up with you some day.
Best wishes always, Patty and the old gringo, Phil.

Fred,
We are so happy for you and M.S.A. !!
The cream will always rise to the top, and this
wonderful event is proof of that.

Phil and Patty ( the old gringos )

PURE, and HONEST talent the likes of which Fred Justice possess, will always trump politics. What a shame this type of bull s--- is still going on in the Steel Guitar world. Fred, forget going for the " brass ring you were working for", and go for the real GOLD RING of M.S.A. Good luck old...

Ken,, Many thanks for a great post -- yes Hank was a great one on Steel. Chris, Curly Chalker also had his E-9th neck on the back neck. And Richard Bass : Richard, was it Hank who did the beautiful steel work on Paycheck's " This Old Violin " about this same era I think. I would love to ge...

To Bill -- I'll always jump in on these posts of THANK YOU BILL, for your generosity and hard work to give us the wonderful Steel songs and players in your great vidieos. I can't play much anymore, and money is tight for traveling, so your videos " take me there ". At times, your videos ar...

Richard,
By all means, keep these posts coming -- you are really
spreading a lot of " very well done bluesy Steel sounds"
here. I enjoy each and every one -- yes, "keep them coming "

the old gringo, Phillip.

Micky !! Good to read your post -- I had a feeling that there was much more to Richard than he was letting on to. Evidently, he is a Steel maker as well as a good Steel player. It's been a joy to follow this young mans efforts on the forum, and what a testimony to him, from a great player like you. ...

Hey Fred, Just to let you know: Patty and I tried to get a booth next to yours in the Dallas show for Pattys home made peach, apple, and cherry pies, and her black berrie cobblers :):):):) But wouldn't you know it, that space was taken !!! :twisted: :twisted: Oh well, mabey next year :lol: :lol: :lo...

Richard, Another good post young man, but just curious: Where do you get all these different Pedal Steels from ?? So far with your work posts on the forum, the push/pull sound is my favorite, but you do a good job on all of them. the old gringo, Phillip.

David, Please forgive my old failing brain -- by all means, the man who "crossed over the Grand Canyon" of styles to support Elton John, to Garth Brooks , B.J.Cole !!! This man could rattle a room, or, lull you to sleep with his remarkable Pedal Steel work. the old gringo, Phillip.

Good job Richard, You handle a universal 12 very well -- keep up the practicing and the posting's. I have lost track of all the great Steel players that have come out of the U.K. over the years -- Dave Nash, Spencer Scott , Peter R. Jones, Micky Byrne, Bashil, Ken Byng,Sara Jory, and way back a few ...

Hey Richard,
I also enjoy your posts -- keep up the hard work, and thanks for sharing.


Really enjoy hearing the Denley Steel -- I am told that they are very well built. the old gringo, Phillip.

Hey Fred,
Will Bob Rains be there at the Dallas show?? A couple of the boys from around here were wondering ---
the old gringo.

Hey Bill (or anyone) ---
Does Donna pick Steel at all anymore?? Sure did enjoy her
playing on that Franklin Steel with "Ole Whispering Bill".
Thanks Bill for this wonderful post --- Phillip.
the old gringo.

Folks, This show starts in THREE WEEKS (slightly less) -- bring your dreams and ANY P.S.G. equipment needs to Dallas, and shop with, and listen to Fred Justice, ( sell ) and play Steel. In the business world, I believe this hook up is called a " Win - Win ") situation. Go our Friend!!!!!!!...

Hey Fred, Just noticed that the Dallas show is LESS than a month away, you had better get to packing Ole Friend. Patty and I hope you make enough money to get going on that Gospel C.D. soon. We have just about "wore out" our copy of " Mixing It Up " !!! Take good care, Phillip.

Bill, I have said "thank you" many times to you for your hard work and kindness to post these beautiful trips down Memory Lane for us folks that love the steel, but can no longer play. ( I am an old vet that has things I've been trying to out run, but are catching up with me). Oh well, I c...

Hey Fred,
You have it my Friend --- there will be "ice scream" on your
apple pie !!!!!!!

Ray, Thank you for the "Life Time Membership Cards" that Patty and I recieved recently from you. Even though we are planning a move back to Oregon this year,we will always cherish the fun and memories of the " Carport Pickers Jam " !!!! We will still be around in April,So,count o...

b0b,just a quick answer here if it's o.k. --- Loren, Give an email to Bobbe Seymour in Nashville Tenn. Bobbe is the only person I know of off hand that really knows and handles the Standel's. Bobbe's email is --- sales@steelguitar.net Hope this helps -- also,be aware,Standels are the Rolls R, of amp...

Folks,
Fred said he would pay me $---,---,---.-- for this bump!!
How could I say No ???
the old gringo, Phillip.

Hey Folks, Let me dare to ware my Heart on my sleeve here : I would buy a " Blank dvd from Bud,"if it would keep him on the road to a life style that at the very least,he earned the hard way. This is the early master of the Pedal Steel Guitar. Please support his efforts,as,well we know,tha...

Bill,
For the first time on one of your YouTube offers,I'm getting a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with Tommy,or anything else remotly Country. Phillip.

O.K. Gang,
Please give ole Fred an elevator ride up for 2007 !!! :):)
the old gringo, Phillip.