The Steel Guitar Forum

Thanks so much for posting this Barry, I appreciate the very kind words. I hope to see you once again! Ben, I sure miss seeing you at the jams. I hope you are doing well in sunshine land! Tiny, I remember playing a showcase show when you were with Gene and I was with Stampley. What a great player yo...

I am very sorry to hear of Shoji's passing. I picked with him while he still was working with David Houston and went bass fishing with him in Louisiana a few times. He loved to fish! A great violinist and great guy to boot. I also got to play Danny Boy with him on the Opry and it is a great memory I...

Boy, that is about 7 miles from me ( as the crow flies) LOL! I wish I could make it Jimbo, but I have a gig about 75 miles away and won't be able to make it. Have a great time!

What is the length? I am interested. And weight? Is it a John Hughey bar?

Thanks for the response, Ricky. I was curious about the all-pull differences vs. the pull release guitars. Just in case I would have work on one!

The bushings I have for the crossrods are 5/16" diameter. I had 3 Marlen/Speedy West models over the years, and they all had the 5/16" crossrods. I never had an all-pull Marlen. What size of crossrods did they have Ricky? I just wondered......

Tommy, I have some swivels (10 or so), delrin bushings (for crossrods), lower stop screws, and a tuning wrench that fits the lower screws. Let me know, and I'll get them to you. They were all from a Speedy West model.

I have known Tommy since he started with Moe Bandy. He is a great picker, heck of a nice guy, and a great friend. And a man of many other talents, too I might add!

Tommy, that was a great picture book! I really enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading the history of your Emmons progression! Your friend in steel guitar, Roy Peterman

So very sad to see this. I pray for comfort for his family. RIP Bob

Sorry to hear this Tommy. I was lucky enough to play on some sessions years ago that he played on. I didn't know he was a fellow Virginian, Tommy. Great people for sure.
RIP, Ray.

I am looking for a Sarno Freeloader in good condition for a fellow steel picker. Thanks

Nice, Rick! One of my all time favorite gospel songs. I really enjoyed that. Wonderful picking.

Great price on that steel, Burnell. I wish you luck selling it. I hope you are doing fine!

Great job on that, Joe. Boy that song brings back a lot of memories. I played that song quite a few times when I worked for Joe Stampley back in the 80's. I sure enjoyed your rendition! Great tone, too.

Mike, a beautiful job on those cabinets. Those are one of a kind for sure. Could I ask what jig did you use to cut the joints? You are quite the craftsman and tech!

Boy Steve, that is sad to hear. It has been months since I corresponded with Woody. He was a great guy, and very knowledgeable about many things. I learned how to build cases when I worked for him down at Hooper Trunk years ago, and his love of the old jazz guitarists got me listening to them when I...

Sperzel does sell replacement tuners, but not a specific set for pedal steel. I have purchased individual tuners from them before to replace them on SKH Emmons guitars I had. (I have 2 SKH guitars right now). I specified right and left (bass and treble strings) for orientation. Anyway, the tradition...

Found one to buy from David Nugent. Thanks David! And thank you Gary for your reply. Please close, Bob.

I would like to buy an empty cabinet for an LTD, or Nashville 400 in good shape. I have an LTD chassis and need a cabinet. I think a Nashville 400 cabinet is the same size (I may be wrong) and could be used. Thanks.

Beautiful cabinet, Billy. A one of a kind guitar!

Of course your "Texas Tone" is certainly a lot better than mine, Tommy. You are a great picker my friend! I do have two of the "Long John" bars, though. Great bars! One for each of my Emmons guitars. I need all the help I can get!

Tommy, I got a John Pearse "Long John" bar from here on the Forum. It is a great bar, and I really like it. It is 15/16" diameter and 3 1/2" long. I get a great "Texas Tone" with it, too. LOL!

Robbie, Michael Yahl (PSG Parts) has them in different lengths for Emmons guitars. Already drilled and tapped, black or aluminum finish. A good guy to deal with.

Tiny, I have a pair if you would still need them. I hope you are doing well my friend.