The Steel Guitar Forum

Has anyone heard how Mike is doing? I understand he has/had some health issues. Been watching a lot of Country Family Reunion and Country Road TV videos. Can't get any better than Mike. His playing is always awesome!
Bruce Deamude
Georgetown, ON

It is so sad to hear of ED's passing. Thanks, Ollie for posting it on the forum. After meeting you and seeing/hearing your guitar, I knew I had to have a FULAWKA. Subsequent to a few calls and e-mails Judy & I made the trip up to Penetang to meet ED. What an afternoon. It was like he had known u...

Hello Jim,
We visited with Ed last November (took my S10 up for a once over) He was good then. Just a little slow on his feet after getting one knee fixed. Still selling spices and building steels.
Bruce Deamude
Georgetown, ON

We had the pleasure of attending the Vince Gill concert at Casino Rama last Saturday night. There are no words to adequately describe what an entertainer is Vince. No flashy theatrical smoke or pyrotechnics - just non-stop good country music. The entire band, including Vince's daughter Jenny was top...

I recall this issue on the forum some time ago and one solution offered was to run a cord from the Pre EQ Patch to the Post EQ Patch or something along those lines. Could someone confirm this and tell me exactly where to run the cord? I really want to avoid blowing up the amp.
Thanks,
Bruce Deamude

Yes, Ed is still building Fulawka Steels. In fact I took delivery of a new S10 last September and it is certainly living up to its reputation. Love it. He had a few more on the go too including a beautiful green D10. Ed seems to be in good health but as mentioned his knees are giving him trouble. We...

Hello Mickey, Great info there. Something you might consider for future videos is steel back-up for a singer instruction. This an area that I and I imagine others would be interested in. Always enjoy and learn from your videos - keep 'em coming. Thanks, Bruce Carter S10, NV1000. MU2, DC3, C441, C550...

Hi Mickey,
This is one great lesson. I'm using grips that I had not used before. It opens up a whole new part of the E9 neck. Thanks, man you are a national treasure. Can't wait for the next one!
Bruce Deamude
Carter S10 N1000
DC3 MU2 CE441 A100 CE550 (Retired)

Hi Erv,
Please send me a copy if you would.
Thanks,
Bruce.

Hi Ed, That was beautiful. Our son, his wife and our brand new grandson lives just north of Chicago so we have more than the usual affiliation with our USA neighbours. I look forward to all your posts here on the form as your playing is always excellent and provides great inspiration to a beginner. ...

I'd appreciate the E-9th.
Thanks,
Bruce

I couldn't stand to watch the whole show. WORST EVER!

Hi Erv,
If you would be so kind, please send that one to me.
Thanks,

I'm listening to Bobbe's 24-7 audio streaming - some awesome steel there. Sure makes painting ceilings go a lot better. Incidentally, Bobbe if you see this, I'd come pretty close to turning in my mother-in law for the tab of "Release Me".
Bruce.

Hi Erv,
Please send me that one! Thank you Sir.
Bruce.

I've known Al for five years now and over that time purchased two amps, a new Carter and other steel related odds & sods. He will never steer you wrong, I can vouch for that and as Shawn said, we are sure fortunate to have such a resource here in Ontario.
Bruce Deamude
Georgetown, ON

Years back when I was a corporate pilot, we had a layover in Nashville and was quite surprised to find I couldn't get TNN on the hotel TV.
Bruce.

Hi Erv,
Count me in on that one.
I always enjoy and learn a lot from your tabs.
Thank you,
Bruce

Hi Erv,
If you could send my this one, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Bruce.

At what point do you think mainstream country music started to drift away from the real thing? In any case it's a real shame.
Bruce.

Hey Jonathon,
That was just awesome. I play some at my church but I,m just getting started at 67 years old. It is so great to see a young fellow like you up there on that steel. Keep doing it for ever.
God Bless,
Bruce
Georgetown, ON

Hi Erv,
I believe I would like to have that one.
Thanks,
Bruce

A perfect example of back-up steel by a master. The singer is not too shabby either. Thanks Jamie for posting this. I had it in my bookmarks for a long time & then it went missing. It's going back in right now!
Bruce.

Hi Joe, Thanks for all your videos. They are a real learning tool. By the way, my wife & I and another couple will be passing through your fine State at the end of June on our motorcycles on the way to Front Royal, VA to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway. Some beautiful country down your way. Keep the...

Hi Erv,
Yes, I'll have to have that one. Looking forward to those big chords.
Thank you sir,
Bruce.