Greeting from SE Michigan
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- Mark Mansueto
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Greeting from SE Michigan
Hey everyone,
I've been enjoying this forum for a while so I figured it was time to join so that I could post.
I'm Mark and I've been a guitar player for 40 years and during that time I've dabbled in many different genres but concentrated mostly on Rock, Blues and Jazz. For a long time I've had to work around left hand ailments that has caused me to take occasional time off from playing in order to recover. During one of my off times a friend of mine GAVE me a Gibson BR9. He bought it from a bum outside a bar where he was playing for 5 bucks in 1980, gave it to me around a year later. Back 26 years ago I was aware that there was such a thing as a lap guitar but had never acually seen one. Well, I messed with it over the years but never got serious about it until about a year and a half ago when I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel. On top of my other hand problems I realized that it was time to switch gears so I got out the old BR9 and went to work.
What a great time I've been having with his jewel. I really wish that I had taken this instrument more serious in the past because I love it so much and is now my #1 interest (besides my wife of course).
Well, that's my story and I'm glad to finally be here. Please feel free to say hi because I'd like to get to know as many of you as possible.
Did I mention that I am in absolute awe of the collection of talent that resides here? Most of the clips I've listened to are amazing.
Mark
I've been enjoying this forum for a while so I figured it was time to join so that I could post.
I'm Mark and I've been a guitar player for 40 years and during that time I've dabbled in many different genres but concentrated mostly on Rock, Blues and Jazz. For a long time I've had to work around left hand ailments that has caused me to take occasional time off from playing in order to recover. During one of my off times a friend of mine GAVE me a Gibson BR9. He bought it from a bum outside a bar where he was playing for 5 bucks in 1980, gave it to me around a year later. Back 26 years ago I was aware that there was such a thing as a lap guitar but had never acually seen one. Well, I messed with it over the years but never got serious about it until about a year and a half ago when I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel. On top of my other hand problems I realized that it was time to switch gears so I got out the old BR9 and went to work.
What a great time I've been having with his jewel. I really wish that I had taken this instrument more serious in the past because I love it so much and is now my #1 interest (besides my wife of course).
Well, that's my story and I'm glad to finally be here. Please feel free to say hi because I'd like to get to know as many of you as possible.
Did I mention that I am in absolute awe of the collection of talent that resides here? Most of the clips I've listened to are amazing.
Mark
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I'm in Ann Arbor.
Welcome aboard!
Welcome aboard!
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'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
A UkeTone Recording Artist
CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Hawaiian Steel Guitar/Ukulele Website
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Hi Mark and Welcome to SGF.
I was a former Michigander from Grand Rapids, but now live in Vancouver, Washington where I view Mt. Hood and Mt St. Helens daily. Just thought that I would make you jealous.
I hope that you will give Hawaiian music a go. Jazz is also a part of Hawaiian music.
You might consider coming to the HSGA convention in Joliet. A convention is held every year by HSGA in Joliet and every other year in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is always a great time of comraderie.
Aloha,
Don
I was a former Michigander from Grand Rapids, but now live in Vancouver, Washington where I view Mt. Hood and Mt St. Helens daily. Just thought that I would make you jealous.
I hope that you will give Hawaiian music a go. Jazz is also a part of Hawaiian music.
You might consider coming to the HSGA convention in Joliet. A convention is held every year by HSGA in Joliet and every other year in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is always a great time of comraderie.
Aloha,
Don
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
Bill,
I checked out your site, very cool. I can defenitely relate to the comments you made about learning steel guitar. It's an easy instrument to get started on but difficult to master. That's sort of where I'm at now... the difficult part so advancement comes slowly now.
Shari,
I'm in Utica.
Papa Joe,
Dude, did anyone ever tell you that you look a lot like Hendrix? What type of music do you play?
Tom,
Thanks for the welcome. Your guitars building skills are astounding, I came close to buying that guitar you had on ebay.
Dean,
I checked out your myspace and listened to some of your songs... really nice man, I'm jealous. Nice reso too. I'm trying to create a myspace page, how do you get the music player on the page?
Gerald,
Thanks for all the new song updates, I've enjoyed them all.
Don Kona,
You Hawaiian players just kill me... the level of skill is truly amazing, such a smooth and fluid technique must take years to master. I honestly never heard quality Hawaiian music until I discoverd this site. I hiked on St Helen before the eruption, very beautiful area. I have family there.
Charles,
Merry Chrismas to you as well!
Bill,
I checked out your site, very cool. I can defenitely relate to the comments you made about learning steel guitar. It's an easy instrument to get started on but difficult to master. That's sort of where I'm at now... the difficult part so advancement comes slowly now.
Shari,
I'm in Utica.
Papa Joe,
Dude, did anyone ever tell you that you look a lot like Hendrix? What type of music do you play?
Tom,
Thanks for the welcome. Your guitars building skills are astounding, I came close to buying that guitar you had on ebay.
Dean,
I checked out your myspace and listened to some of your songs... really nice man, I'm jealous. Nice reso too. I'm trying to create a myspace page, how do you get the music player on the page?
Gerald,
Thanks for all the new song updates, I've enjoyed them all.
Don Kona,
You Hawaiian players just kill me... the level of skill is truly amazing, such a smooth and fluid technique must take years to master. I honestly never heard quality Hawaiian music until I discoverd this site. I hiked on St Helen before the eruption, very beautiful area. I have family there.
Charles,
Merry Chrismas to you as well!
Welcome Mark,
Colorado here - but born in Ann Arbor!
Your story sounds similar to mine - I've played guitar many years, didn't get any hand injuries - but my friend Bruce Cohen gave me a gag gift - an old Supro lap steel. It was laying around for about 15 years before I started playing it - now I don't play guitar much at all!
I used to have a wife, so now the steel IS my most favorite thing. (message in there somewhere!)
cheers,
Chris
Colorado here - but born in Ann Arbor!
Your story sounds similar to mine - I've played guitar many years, didn't get any hand injuries - but my friend Bruce Cohen gave me a gag gift - an old Supro lap steel. It was laying around for about 15 years before I started playing it - now I don't play guitar much at all!
I used to have a wife, so now the steel IS my most favorite thing. (message in there somewhere!)
cheers,
Chris
Chris Kennison
Rhythm Cats - steel, guitar, banjo, dobro
Gold Canyon, AZ
www.rhythmcatsshow.com
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Rhythm Cats - steel, guitar, banjo, dobro
Gold Canyon, AZ
www.rhythmcatsshow.com
www.seldomfed.com
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Seldomfed,
Yeah, I've heard the same story many times... long time guitar player turns lap player. I'm not sure why that is exactly... is it because lap guitar is making a comback and guys are bored with regular guitar? I have always loved listening to slide but I was dedicated to standard guitar so I focused all of my attention on that. I'm really happy that there is another instrument that I can play so now my focus is on lap steel.
Bill,
Thanks for the welcome, nice to here that there are so many other Michigan players around.
Yeah, I've heard the same story many times... long time guitar player turns lap player. I'm not sure why that is exactly... is it because lap guitar is making a comback and guys are bored with regular guitar? I have always loved listening to slide but I was dedicated to standard guitar so I focused all of my attention on that. I'm really happy that there is another instrument that I can play so now my focus is on lap steel.
Bill,
Thanks for the welcome, nice to here that there are so many other Michigan players around.
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Mark,
Speaking of long-time pickers turned steelers, this was my case and is Shari Kane's. Shari is as good as they get for fingerstyle blues. Have fun with your Gibson!
John Lang, my triple would like to meet yours sometime!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zEC0RM14B4E
cheers,
Drew
Speaking of long-time pickers turned steelers, this was my case and is Shari Kane's. Shari is as good as they get for fingerstyle blues. Have fun with your Gibson!
John Lang, my triple would like to meet yours sometime!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zEC0RM14B4E
cheers,
Drew
- Mark Mansueto
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George,
thanks for the welcome!
Drew,
Yes, the little BR9 is fun to play and I also have an Epi 12-string turned 6-string steel (the one in my avitar). I'm at the point now where I'd like to expand my steel family.
Shari,
So Drew says you're a great figerstyle blues player? Do you have any music out there that I can listen to?
thanks for the welcome!
Drew,
Yes, the little BR9 is fun to play and I also have an Epi 12-string turned 6-string steel (the one in my avitar). I'm at the point now where I'd like to expand my steel family.
Shari,
So Drew says you're a great figerstyle blues player? Do you have any music out there that I can listen to?
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