The Steel Guitar Forum

Mickey, You're too much. I hear he plays an EMM-BUD, His own pull-pull design. Bob

Well this Viet Nam veteran was born November 11,1944. With this year's date being 11/11/11,it had special meaning. veterans day and birthday all in one. Bob

Congrats Russ, Very well deserved. I met Russ at a Jim Thompson show in Washington Pa.8 years ago,and was blown away by His playing, and being one of the nicest, down to earth guys around. We just talked breifly that night after the show. Two years later at another show,I walked in and Russ saw me a...

Kayton is simply the best non-peddler showman period. He is also the friendlyest human being on the planet. One of a kind. Bob

I believe things happen for a reason,(the larger plan,if you will). The real moon was closest to the earth in the past 18yrs.I believe GOD sent it here to take Mr.Moon home. God bless ralph's wife and family and friends. Bob

As a 14yr.old boy,I went to Syria Mosque Temple in 1956 in Pittsburgh Pa. Three acts on the bill, Ferlin Husky,Faron Young,Patsy Cline. I feel blessed. R.I.P. to all three stars in heaven. Bob

Aaaawwwwhhhh!!!!!!fudge

Hi Jamie, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Georgette and the ole Possum also Bob

Rusty,My 33 year old Zumsteel D10 has Sperzels on it. Never had a problem, stays in tune. Bought the guitar 5 years ago from Scotty's,I assume they are originals Bob

Len, Good to see your post. Seeing your name brings back memories when I was stationed at Schofield Barracks in hawaii. I used to see you at the New Frontier,singing and playing a triple neck Sho-Bud. Man, that was many moons ago. Hope your doing well. Thanks for the memories. Bob

David,It just doesen't get any better than that. Just amazing. Bob

Terry was at Rick Troyer's show in april at Atwood Lodge in Ohio. He was smokin', playin' a gray burl Fessy D10. Best tone of the show. When Terry picks it,it has been picked. Bob

I'll just stay with good ole George L's Bob

Jim Hartly,Yep, that was the show. Alan Coldiron on bass, none better. I'd sure like a return appearence by Mr. Auldridge on Jim's next show, and Carco Clave also. Maybe you and I can meet and greet. Bob

Met Mike at a steel show, that Jim Thompson put on, in Washington Pa. a few years ago. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. totaly blew my mind with his playing. His autograph is on my resonator guitar, along with Josh Graves,and Josh's nephew Tim Graves. I'll never part with that old Regal,as i...

Recieved my shiny new black z-bar thursday,it also matches sn. with my white one. I love these bars, well worth the price, and very nice folks to deal with.Plays smooth as butter and a great tone.IMHO it don't get any better. I have a BJS Hughey 12 string bar that I also love as much. The z-bars are...

jim, So glad to hear the good news that you're working again. And doing something that you love. If you love your job,it aint work God bless,Bob

I got it one piece at a time, And it cost me quite a few dimes. You'll know it's me when I play in your town. I'm gonna pick this thing in style,I'm gonna drive everybody wild,'cause it's the most famous EMMONS in this town. Good luck Ivano,Bob

Mike, I ordered two,got them both. I think it is a great dvd. Bob

Ben, I remember Her very well. Growing up in the Turtle Creek (WESTINGHOUSE) valley I used to watch Her show on black and white tv. I remember She was in a car wreck and they put a Speedy West type panel in front of Her steel so you couldn't see her legs. She was a good showman,and steeler.Don't kno...

Just recieved sn-0114 today. This is the second bar from Ed. I already have number 0025 and love it a lot. 0114 is a gift to a good buddy that is a fellow steeler and forum member. He liked mine so much, I bought him one of his own, so mine will stay home. :lol: :lol: :lol: Thanks again Ed, for such...

Double 10 Zum, Double 8 Fender dual pro. Double necks always for me. My dobro is single neck,but if they made double necked dobro's I'd be first in line. Did I mention I like double neck guitars? Bob

Austin,I'm a locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern R.R. in southwestern Pa. I haul coal from the mines around northern West va. and south west pa.,to just south of Pittsburgh Pa.

Mitch, No Bruce did not elaborate much on why, just that he was trying out all sorts of stuff to see what worked best in the begining. Bob

Henry,I probobly have one of the oldest zums around.It has the old round crosshafts in it. I called Bruce Zumsted and asked about not ftnding a serial number on it and He told me He buried the numbers on the early ones.He asked about the crosshafts and told me it is one of the first 50 made late '77...