The Steel Guitar Forum

Very good olde Country song by Eddy "A" !! I still think that was "Little Roy" on steel , maybe a different style that he had picked up !!?? He went from an "A" to "E" to (I think) C# Min7th tuning over the years . olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

I really enjoyed that performance !! Jeff plays soooo good !! I could hear the "OLDE Hawaii Calls" with David Kelii and some sounds of Dick McIntire and maybe Jerry Byrds tone !! So very enjoyable !! olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

I have 3 C D.s that include all of Hanks records that I keep in my car and keep changing them !! All great music that includes some of Jerrys and Dons best steel sounds !! Love to ride around listening to olde Hank !! Olde geeze AKA Eddie "C"

I believe Alvino Rey had Gibson build him a custom pedal steel early in the 30s . I always thought his was the first pedal job ?? Who knows and who really cares !!! olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

Hawaiian music was so popular in the twentys & thirtys that the original "Country" musicians had to learn Hawaiian songs to make a living. Pete Kirby =>"Bashful Brother Oswald " , in his life story book , tells how he had to learn Hawaiian music to be able to play in the join...

I am no expert but I recall hearing that flat wound strings went dead !! I've always used regular round wound steel strings ,any decent brand , from the early days and I think they work as good as any !! Get a set from b0b on the Forum , he won't steer you wrong !! Good luck with that olde steel !! ...

I understand your theory but can't quite figure out why things still sound in tune even if they are not !! I used to work with "reedy" accordions and some good guitar players in the 40s & 50s and we always sounded right in tune , my ears were pretty good back then !! I don't have a pia...

Hi Rose , Congrats to scoring such a great gig !! All your New England friends are wishing you the best !!! olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

I enjoyed her very much !! She has that Dolly Parton /Rose Maddox cut thru in her voice !! She could be heard over any Bluegrass banjo etc !! She sounded sincere !! Loved her performance !! - olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

With all the problems everyone has with a pedal steel staying in tune on pedal changes with adjustments and compensators how in Heavens name do they ever get a "piano" in tune to play in every key ??? And those concert musicians have very sharp ears !!! ??? -olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C&...

In my humble opinion the best steel break ever was Jerry Byrds solo on Hank Williams "I'm so lonesome I could cry " done back in the late 40s !! - olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

My Grandmother on my Mothers side was a MicMac Indian from North of Quebec , Canada !! Does that count ?? olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

Alan , You have far too much time on your hands !! Go get a parttime job at McDonalds or Walmart and you will lead a happier life !! ?? Maybe ?? I still enjoy your posts , no matter what !! olde geeze AKA Eddie "C"

Roger , That was amazing !! How do you ever keep on the correct string , so many and so close !! And the thumb bar !!! That was perfect playing with so many notes and chords !!! Do you have a computer chip plugged into your brain ??? Simply amazing !!! olde 7 string geezer - AKA Eddie "C"

Hi John , I've got one just like yours !! It came in the case with an old National Duolian resonator guitar I picked up that was made in 1931 !! It has "ELTON" stamped on the end .I didn't care too much for it , I like the round tip style !! olde geeze - AKA - Eddie "C"

Hi Joe , I think you will find that the Hawaiian steel guitar is getting more popular in Hawaii !! There seems to be an upswing in steel music and players and there are many real good Hawaiian steel players active in Hawaii !! Hopefully this will continue to build !! olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C&q...

Good luck , Len !!! I know you will have a ball and will knock em dead !! I am excited for you and wish someone would call me for a "GIG" somewhere !!! olde geeze !! - AKA Eddie "C"

In Jerrys book he states that he loved Dicks playing and sound and if there hadn't been a "Dick McIntire" there wouldn't have been a "Jerry Byrd" !!! olde geeze - AKA - Eddie "C"

I love Dick Mc's steel on this song !! And Dorothy is just SOO BEAUTIFUL !! This is what "HAWAIIAN" music should sound like !! One of my all time favorite songs !! - olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

Ray , I know your feelings !! Almost all the singers and guitar players I worked with over the years are all passed on !! I still would love to play out on a "gig" but there isn't anyone left to give me a call !! I am lucky that I have connected with an 80 year old friend and we still do F...

Merle , Glad to hear you made it home O.K. !! You better send Manny a couple of those one inch by seven & a half foot bolts !! He will need them to hold that 42 ?? string multi "Mannyharp" peddle steel together !! Good luck and hopefully see you at another Jam Steel Show !! olde geeze ...

Wuz a great time yesteday ! Really good pickin , singing and lots of grinnin !! Manny strummed the heck out his multi , multi ?? string Mannyharp ,lots of good food and everybody had fun !! I hope Merle made it back to Maine O.K., a four hour trip !! What a guy to come that far and could he pick !! ...

I hope all the steel players from the area will drop down this Sat. nite to support the RISGA steel show in Fall River !! This is probably the best chance to hear all types of steel played by many of the top local pickers . Lets prove that steel guitar is not dying around this part of the Country !!...

Thanks for the info Marcia !! Sound like a great lineup !! I can't wait to see all the gang !! I've got a new Reverb/Delay pedal I can't wait to use !! Makes me sound almost in tune , which may be a first !! See you all on Sat.,Sept. 6th !! Don't miss this show !!! olde geeze - AKA Eddie "C"

Very nice !! That girl knows her way around on her pedals also !! How many pedals on that Harp she plays ??? Eddie "C"