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So sad to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was a really nice guy and great steel player. I pray that the Lord will comfort, bless, and keep Mike's family until that great reunion day.
RIP Mike,

Benton

I am deeply saddened to hear about Billy's passing. Billy was one of the nicest people I have ever known. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word! He was always very nice to me. The world was a much better place while Billy Robinson was with us. RIP old friend. My prayers and condolences ...

I've owned this D12 BMI since 1984. It is serial number 758 and was built January 15, 1981 for Jerry Boyanton. It's held up really well, and has never been restored. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/4243_BMI_D12_Serial_number_758_Built_January_15_1981_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum....

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Franklin's passing. She was a peach. May the Lord bless and keep the Franklin family during this stressful period.

Another great asset and friend of the steel guitar community gone home to be with our Savior. We will all miss him. RIP my brother in Christ.

Beautiful Ron!

So sorry to learn of your great loss, Randy.
Love and Prayers to you and your family.

Boy, this really hurts. Sonny always treated me with the utmost kindness when we were together. He and I would hang out together at different Steel Guitar shows around the country, and he always made me feel like a dear old friend. He was always willing shared his knowledge and experiences with me. ...

WOW!
Was it ever out of the case?
Beautiful!

Dan is correct. I asked David Jackson this very question in St. Louis a few years back. David said his design originally intended for the Rack edges to face the barrel in order to give the spring "Tit" an edge to catch on. At some point someone at the factory rodded a guitar backwards by m...

Bob,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will keep you in my prayers hoping our Lord and Savior will help you through this terrible time in your life.
God Bless.

Benton

Jon,

I have a BMI D12 that measures 12.75 inches wide at the end plates, and as Lynn stated, it has no offset.

Cheers!
Benton

WOW !!!

12 Sep 1931 to 26 Apr 2013

Has it really been five years since The Possum left us?

I really do miss him.

Benton

Zane,

Donna did a fantastic job on that tune! She definitely has what it takes.
Keep practicing and maybe you'll get there too! LOL LOL!!!

Very nice video, guys!
Your great friend,

Benton

I sent you an email, Bill

Benton

Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear of your illness, but very happy to hear that you are now on the mend with excellent prospects for full recovery.
I will be praying for continued blessings upon you and Joanie.
Here's Hoping and praying the best for you!

Benton

I sent you a Private Message.

Thanks Mike Wheeler for the Schematics, and thank you
Willie Sims for the phone number!

Between the two I'm sure I'll get the old girl going again.

This forum has always been a great resource.

Close it up Joey! We're done here!!

Thanks again!

Could someone please send me a copy of the schematic diagrams for the Evans FET-500 LV?

I have a 1983 Darrel Stevens built unit that has developed a problem, and needs some attention.

Thanks!

Benton
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I thought he was one of the best.
I'm going to really miss his singing.
God bless the Singletary family.

Benton

I'll remember you in my prayers, Gary. i hope all goes well with you, and you're back in the saddle soon!
Benton

Matthew, I agree with Jerry. I'll pay $35.00 for the lot, if that works for you.

Cheers!

Benton

Great job on this classic tune, Bishop Ron!!

Sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a nice guy, and a real steel guitar enthusiast.
So sorry for his family's loss.

It's only money, Damir!