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by Roger Pietz
8 Dec 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: fair selling price
Replies: 10
Views: 1315

fair selling price

I was hoping some of you could help me out there. I bought this new Williams S-10 made for me by Bill Rudolph I have a Hilton Volume pedal and a Nashville 112 amp all new condition had it made back in april of this year recieved it in May I am asking $2500.00 for everything case drummers throne extr...
by Roger Pietz
6 Dec 2006 3:06 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Crate Tube amp
Replies: 0
Views: 570

Crate Tube amp

Have a nice Crate 50 5112 with one real nice mesa Boogie Speaker paid $650.00 also a nice fender stagemaster guitar with seymour Duncan pickups $1,000.00 for both case included.
by Roger Pietz
31 Oct 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: Upcoming Event Announcements
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 5
Views: 796

Joe Wright

Can any of you folks tell me if Joe Wright will make it to the Texas Jamboree in March I hope I get to meet him there? Sorry for my post about Joe I never new their would be so many positive replys on his behalf.
by Roger Pietz
29 Oct 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 124
Views: 15790

Well folks I sure learned one thing you better think real hard about things before you put any kind of negative opinion in here. Rock and roll lives thru my viens and I will take the steel to a new level. I love some of the country Amen but its time to move on. Give Jim a break I am sorry I opened u...
by Roger Pietz
27 Oct 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 124
Views: 15790

Hello, everyone hope to meet some of you at the Texas Jamboree in March, If I am lucky I might get to meet Joe Wright, I was gonna say Mr. Wright but I know where you guys would take that one. Ha Ha have a good ev ening I rerally do enjoy this forum you guys are all awesome opinions and all. That's ...
by Roger Pietz
27 Oct 2006 8:11 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 124
Views: 15790

Wow talk about replys I sure got them Sorry Jim you have a right to your input I was a classic rock and roll front man on the west coast for years. My love for coutry made me come back to it. The steel even though I am new is awesome and I want to play Hotel California on it one of these days and si...
by Roger Pietz
26 Oct 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 124
Views: 15790

Jim Sliff Man what are you doing on this site. I'm a begginner and people like you can really spoil a good thing. Glad I've worked around negative people all my life in prison as a guard. Maybe you were in prison at one time to have such a bitter attitude about this awesome man. Sorry you even had a...
by Roger Pietz
26 Oct 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Thought You Knew Someone Well!
Replies: 47
Views: 5597

Hi Gene, I am always screening people when I meet them. I am a retired Deputy sheriff and Prison Guard. I get this sense that this person is hiding something and sure as heck they are. It's terrible to have gone thru with what you had to put up with . Some people are just B'sers and you can't trust ...
by Roger Pietz
26 Oct 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Joe Wright
Replies: 124
Views: 15790

Joe Wright

My Teacher turned me onto this video my Joe Wright comedian and player What can you folks tell me about him. He don't even look when he plays sweet jesus are you other guys like that too. That good that you can be a comedian and joke with folks while playing so darn fast . I am a begginner but man t...
by Roger Pietz
11 Oct 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: My Apoligy
Replies: 6
Views: 772

My Apoligy

Sorry to all Carter players I found out from the person who thought this was funny about what I posted. I no longer associate with this person I found out he likes to cause problems. God knows as new as I am to the forum I need all the friends I can get so again I will not make anymore negative comm...
by Roger Pietz
11 Oct 2006 9:15 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Thank God for this forum
Replies: 4
Views: 673

Thank God for this forum

I had been struggling with lessons from my teacher and found out he was trying to teach me too much too soon. I found an outstanding person on this forum who out of the goodness of her heart helped me get started on the right direction. Easy simple finger charts and exercises that give me hope and t...
by Roger Pietz
7 Oct 2006 6:55 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: finger picks
Replies: 6
Views: 1193

finger picks

Can anyone tell me where you get the Newman fingerpicks I was told they cost about $5.00 each but are really great. If anyone knows where I can get some please let me know.
by Roger Pietz
7 Oct 2006 6:51 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Carter Starter
Replies: 6
Views: 849

Carter Starter

Yes I went back to the person who told me this and he asked me if I referred to the Carter Starter. Sorry folks I guess I should learn a little more before I make comments. The Carter Starter I was told does not stay in tune and is a cheap piece of junk as far as other steel guitars go. I hope this ...
by Roger Pietz
7 Oct 2006 6:51 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Carter Starter
Replies: 11
Views: 1190

Carter Starter

Yes I went back to the person who told me this and he asked me if I referred to the Carter Starter. Sorry folks I guess I should learn a little more before I make comments. The Carter Starter I was told does not stay in tune and is a cheap piece of junk as far as other steel guitars go. I hope this ...
by Roger Pietz
6 Oct 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: Tablature
Topic: Hotel California
Replies: 1
Views: 901

Hotel California

Has anyone out there taken on the Tabs for Hotel California by the Eagles ? I really want to get that down on the Pedal Steel I think it would be awesome.
by Roger Pietz
2 Oct 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: The Student
Replies: 43
Views: 2696

I think in my case as a beginner is learning patience. I picked the guitar up in one month and was playing in a band in 6 months. I think if you have never played an instrument before perhaps the steel might be easier to learn No Bad Habits. Like you folks who learned from years of practice this day...
by Roger Pietz
2 Oct 2006 7:12 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Thanks for the input
Replies: 2
Views: 540

Thanks for the input

I thought I wothrow that out there and see what kind of action I would get. It is good to see that people are willing to take change and adapt to the surroundings. Like I said before I am so ew at this that I think maybe I can play Helpless by Neil Young kind of the way I feel right now. I've been a...
by Roger Pietz
29 Sep 2006 11:27 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: oregon steel guitar association?
Replies: 2
Views: 579

oregon steel guitar association?

Can anyone help me find the Oregon Steel guitar Association? I hope they have one. Are perhaps the northwest steel guitar Association. I'm looking forward to meeting a few of you forum members at the Texas Jamboree in March. Who know you might even like me .
by Roger Pietz
29 Sep 2006 11:02 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: new styles of music vs old country
Replies: 18
Views: 1918

new styles of music vs old country

I know for a fact where the steel was first used On a Island one of our 50 states then some blues and country. Do enough of you out there realize the times are changing and that this remarkable instrument can play some really nice mixed styles of music. I am 56 so the old country really don't do tha...
by Roger Pietz
29 Sep 2006 6:56 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Carter Steel Guitars
Replies: 27
Views: 2294

Carter Steel Guitars

Sorry I did not mean to slam a Carter Steel. I am new so please forgive my ignorant comment. Someone told me to stay away from Carter Steel Guitars so I was just saying what he told me. Thanks for all your input on my Williams I will stay with it. If I offended anybody who owns a Carter I apoligize.
by Roger Pietz
29 Sep 2006 6:56 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Carter Steel Guitars
Replies: 31
Views: 3164

Carter Steel Guitars

Sorry I did not mean to slam a Carter Steel. I am new so please forgive my ignorant comment. Someone told me to stay away from Carter Steel Guitars so I was just saying what he told me. Thanks for all your input on my Williams I will stay with it. If I offended anybody who owns a Carter I apoligize.
by Roger Pietz
28 Sep 2006 7:45 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: best guitar for a beginner
Replies: 14
Views: 1678

best guitar for a beginner

I have a question on the advice of a friend I had this Williams S-10 made for me by Bill Rudolph. I am a beginner as many of you have gathered from my previous posts. The question is Did I make a good choice in gettin g this make of guitar. Any suggestions on what is good for a beginner that will pr...
by Roger Pietz
28 Sep 2006 7:45 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: best guitar for a beginner
Replies: 18
Views: 2217

best guitar for a beginner

I have a question on the advice of a friend I had this Williams S-10 made for me by Bill Rudolph. I am a beginner as many of you have gathered from my previous posts. The question is Did I make a good choice in gettin g this make of guitar. Any suggestions on what is good for a beginner that will pr...
by Roger Pietz
25 Sep 2006 8:37 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 912

Welcome Bobby This forum these guys are really helpful with a great amount of wisdom. I have only been a member for a couple months but I can tell you this is where its going on. Alittle bit of everything you need are want to learn can be found on here. These people are awesome they really know thei...
by Roger Pietz
25 Sep 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: No Country Allowed !!
Replies: 84
Views: 7629

I'm new to the whole thing on steel guitar has anyone been so overwhelmed you don't know which way is up. You play what you feel no matter what style are type of music, If you can play the melody the Steel will fit into any kind of music. Told to me by my Mentor. Hawaii is where the whole thing star...