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Once again, Harrison, Arkansas will host the annual steel guitar show on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, from 11:00 AM until 6:PM at the Boone County Rock Springs Senior Center, located 1 block west of Shoneys on Rock Springs road. Admission is free and food will be available at nominal cost. This show features...

Hi, Rob.
I can understand that you are busy. I have heard you at many steel shows and you are always a real asset to each of them. Your talent is a great addition to any show. Good luck in your show next week-end and thanks for replying. Hope to see and hear you soon.
Jack Kondora

Hi, Everyone. Directions to Joe Jones' steel guitar show in Harrison, Arkansas, starting at 11 o'clock on Saturday, Nov. 4th are as follows: Take highway 62/65 N. thru town until you come to Shoney's. Shoney's is on the corner of Highway 65 and Rock Springs road, Turn left on Rock Springs road, go o...

For all steel guitar fans,Joe Jones is sponsoring his 11th annual steel guitar show in Harrison, Arkansas, on Saturday,November 4th, at the Rock Springs Road Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. NO CHARGE! Time is from 11AM until ? Many great steel players will be participating from Arkansas and the ...

I use National originals(pre war), along with Dunlops and Zookies and I don't see any difference in wear(or tone). Just feel!!! Jack Kondora 71 Emmons D10, 9 and 5 Fender SK, Profex2, Evans FET 500 lv,Peavey DPC 1000, two 15" Black Widow cabs, Hilton pedal, and a ShoBud D10, 8 and 4. and more! ...

I've played Emmons since 1966 and I've never had a problem with tuning, indoors or out! I have always used stainless strings(GHS) and I let the guitar reach ambient temp before checking my tuning. Once tuned, I never touch my guitar to keep it in tune! I currently play a "71" p/p D10, 9 am...

Keith,I know you will do a great job! This band puts on a fantastic show and really features the steel guitar. All the musicians are top-notch, as are the vocalists. Folks, this is a show worth seeing and hearing. Keith, of course, is the manufacturer of the famous "Hilton Volume Pedal", t...

The Steel King is in a class by itself! I play an Emmons D10 P/P and this amp gives me the full spectrum sound I've been looking for. I have a Peavey DPC 1000 Amp that I use to drive two 15" Black Widow speakers and an Evans FET 500 lv. I do use a Peavey Profex 2 for certain effects, but the St...

I worked a week with Hank Thompson in October in Mountain View, Arkansas.He played a beautiful Heritage guitar built for him. He sings as good as ever and remembers every detail of the good old days! His only concession to the years and his health is a stool he uses instead of standing all thru the ...

I have a JBL speaker, model E130, that needs to be reconed.Does anyone have a recommended
repair source?

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Does anybody have bellcranks for early 70's
Wright Custom Steel Guitar, double raise,
double lower all pull model?

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I am the one owner that had a slight warp problem with my Elite Seat. Dan went into his factory and hand-built me a replacement while I waited.No charge, no discussion, no argument. The seat is , and has been,perfect. Dan is very quality conscious and honest. his products are top of the line! He is ...

I just got back from playing a 4 day musical tribute to Bob Wills in Mt. View, Arkansas. This was the first of an annual show. There were many Texas Playboy musicians in attendance on the stage. This annual event will be held at Fiddler's Valley RV Park.The show was well attended and was well receiv...

I use sewing machine oil. Go to any near-by Farm Supply store and get the empty hypodermic needle that they all sell for about 39 cents. they won't leak and they have a needle cover as well as a full syringe cover. They will reach any place on your steel.
71 Emmons D10 9 and 5

Jody, for sure save a copy for me. This is history being recorded.
Jack Kondora

Hi, Larry.
thanks so much for your reply to my request for any information to help locate old friend and fellow steeler, Billy Wayne Hamilton.
Jack Kondora

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Billy Wayne, sometimes using the name Billy Wayne Hamilton? He was from Indiana and played out of Nashville in the 50's. Last known location was California. He was a friend and a good steel player. Contact me thru the Forum or E mail: kondora@ritternet.com Jack Ko...

I quit playing from the late 70's until late 2003. During my time away from music, there were many changes in style and and equipment. I had the tube amp sound in my mind and couldn't get my "old" sound back with my newer solid state amp. As a result, I added a Profex 2 to give me just a l...

I think the Road Show plan for the radio show is an excellent idea1

I am now a member of my favorite instrument forum and am glad to be in such great company.I played the "Opry road shows in the50's, 60's and part of the 70's. I worked for the artists that didn't carry a full-time band. I got acqquainted with Nashville thru Little Jimmy Dickens and Cowboy Copas...

While reading Bobby Bowman's snow tale, I was reminded of the time I played Crater Lake in Oregon. We were in Diamond Lake Lodge. It had been snowing when we started the night.When we finished we were told we would have to stay over atthe lodge. There was 16 feet of snow on the ground and it was dee...