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by Ray Shurance
19 May 2006 6:36 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Thumbs-up for Cindy Cashdollar DVDs for newbies
Replies: 7
Views: 1006

Roman: Where can I purchase Cindy's DVD for newbies? ty
by Ray Shurance
3 Apr 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Moon Of Wintertime..First Nation Music
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Haunting and refreshing....lovely sound and more than lovely thought...JESUS...A King is Born! Thank you soooo much for that. I'm gonna go to sleep with that melody in my mind, gratefully, ray
by Ray Shurance
31 Mar 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Gretch Sparkle Lap Steel
Replies: 16
Views: 1451

Doug! I'm with you and I'm 74 years old. Retro...Loved it..
by Ray Shurance
26 Mar 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Video of some Tricone playing
Replies: 17
Views: 2242

Hi: I'm a new player and watching this I can only say W O W ! That guitar seems to be just an extension of YOU. Incredible. How do you have such control of your pickin' fingers? I'm a pilot and when I take hold of my controls that plane becomes an extension of me....that's what I see in you and your...
by Ray Shurance
30 Jan 2006 9:54 am
Forum: Tablature
Topic: NP C6: Flamingo
Replies: 4
Views: 833

Once again, Craig. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. You are deeply appreciated for your work. ray
by Ray Shurance
20 Jan 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: NP C6: Waikiki
Replies: 6
Views: 1283

What can I say that would show you how I feel about all your hard work and giving. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you very, very much. Our whole SGF community that are aware of your work are grateful, I'm sure. You are unselfish and generous. God bless you and yours. ray
by Ray Shurance
19 Jan 2006 12:38 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: NP C6: Bluesette
Replies: 2
Views: 717

Craig: This is soooo cool. I'm new to the forum and watching what you are doing for us all is just super. I have a hard time seeing the tabs so I have taken them to my office, trimmed two sides and increased the size to 124%. It is working super. THANK YOU SOO VERY MUCH. ray
by Ray Shurance
9 Jan 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Artisan Lap steel
Replies: 3
Views: 577

Willis: I bought TWO of them. The EA-1 for $49.00 and the EA-2 for $79.00. As you know the Ea-2 has legs. Free Shipping. They are exceptonal values and I can tune them to different tunings and reach down and pick the one I want up and away I go. Playing as badly on that one as on the others. Nevermi...
by Ray Shurance
23 Dec 2005 5:56 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: My recording of "Silent Night"
Replies: 7
Views: 873

That was neat. I hope next time you will make your Ukes alot more quiet. It was hard hearing ALL of your playing. Thanks for your post. ray
by Ray Shurance
12 Dec 2005 2:32 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Lessons from Jerry
Replies: 8
Views: 1180

I was 54 years old and had been given for my birthday a beautiful Jerry Byrd Fry Pan. Arlene also bought his complete instruction program. A few days later I called Jerry leaving a message about my desire for personal lessons. I hadn't a clue at the time that he was the greatest steel guitar player ...
by Ray Shurance
28 Nov 2005 10:48 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: What Child Is This C6th Lap Steel Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 1853

Roy: Would it be alright to describe this lovely melody and your playing it as 'gentle, tender and beautiful'? We who have heard it here in California think so. And indeed I would love to have the tabs. Thank you so very much, Roy
by Ray Shurance
16 Oct 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Fingerpicking...
Replies: 25
Views: 2461

Bill: I sent YOU a thank you for your prompt reply, however, it came back undeliverable. Problably me. THANKS SO MUCH.. I'm gonna look into those when I get a chance.
by Ray Shurance
14 Oct 2005 6:18 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Fingerpicking...
Replies: 25
Views: 2461

Bill: Where do you get ALASKA picks? And would you describe them again to me. I'm having a hard time 'seeing' something that goes under and over your finger nail. TY ray
by Ray Shurance
26 Sep 2005 6:38 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Help with a new student
Replies: 27
Views: 2413

Oh no! OH NO !!!!! Paul....now I am disillusioned! (slaps forhead with palm of hand) I can't believe that ANY of our guys and gals on the SQF even GO to bars much less get thrown OUT of them. Geeeze
by Ray Shurance
23 Sep 2005 6:28 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Advice for New & Old Students of Steel Guitar
Replies: 13
Views: 1519

Don, I'm doin' ONE out of the twelve. I'm getting good advice from YOU. Do you think I have any chance of becoming an acceptable player of the lap steel?
by Ray Shurance
19 Sep 2005 6:37 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Fort Street Boys -true 'old school' Hawaiian
Replies: 7
Views: 691

Yep! We know right were these great guys are there on the Fort Street Mall, don't we Don? May those true Hawaiian Melodies fill the air to remind all the young'ens of their heritage. Thanks, Don, for the input. You've been good about doing that here on the forum. ray
by Ray Shurance
24 Aug 2005 6:07 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Just a reminder from Mr. Clean...
Replies: 16
Views: 1732

GOOD GRIEF! Honest guys, as a Newbie,I think this is a whole lot more information about my LAP STEEL GUITAR than I need. Do you really play it while sitting THERE?
by Ray Shurance
12 Aug 2005 8:12 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: A Newbie on the block
Replies: 24
Views: 2017

THANK YOU...THANK YOU..TO ALL YOU GUYS AN GALS THAT HAVE WRITEN TO ENCOURAGE ME. What a great bunch of people on this Forum. I'm glad my dear friend from 'way back in my Hawaii days, Don Kona Woods recommended this forum to me. Yep, he and I go way back to Kailua days in the early 70's. I am gratefu...
by Ray Shurance
10 Aug 2005 10:29 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: A Newbie on the block
Replies: 24
Views: 2017

Brad: Slow Hawaiian music is my joy. Love it and the sound of this instrument. Thanks ray
by Ray Shurance
10 Aug 2005 6:42 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: A Newbie on the block
Replies: 24
Views: 2017

A Newbie on the block

So please tell me what I should do to get the proper lessons, C.D.'s, videos, books to do some learning. Although my instrument 'feels' good in my lap, when I touch it...well, I think that sound is a complaint. Who can suggest the best way to soothe its soul. Thanks, guys and gals. ray
by Ray Shurance
9 Aug 2005 2:47 pm
Forum: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc.
Topic: Bruce Bouton Video - $22 delivered
Replies: 5
Views: 1126

Since I am a 'newbe' at the forum and to LAP STEEL I need to ask if that is what this video you are offering would be what I am needing. I already sent you an e-mail outside of this forum. thanks, ray shurance
by Ray Shurance
8 Aug 2005 11:38 am
Forum: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc.
Topic: --> Christmas tabs w/ backup tracks CD
Replies: 175
Views: 48851

Erv: I forgot to tell you, all I'm trying to play is a lap sq. Thank you for the Christmas CD that you will be sending.

ray
by Ray Shurance
8 Aug 2005 11:34 am
Forum: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc.
Topic: ------> Gospel tabs for E9th <------
Replies: 257
Views: 221865

Irv: I'm new to the Forum although I did e-mail once and received gospel tabs...(at the time I didn't know the difference between pedal and lap guitars} Anyhow, I would love to be able to have your CHRISTMAS CD and maybe, just maybe, I too can make a joyful sound to our Lord. Ray Shurance one ridgeg...