I'm the newest member of the Forum

[Jim Gillyard]

I'm the newest member of the Forum. I have been a steel guitar fan since I was a little boy.
And still have my first steel, a Carvin Console D6 new in 1975. I paid about $175.00 with case.

My uncle, "Smokey" (Al Gillyard), was my biggest influence. He played some for Hank Lockin, and wife Dixie sang and played guitar. He showed me a lot

I am a nonpedal fan but like, and have a lot friends playing, pedal steel.
I like trying different tunings and like the A6th and E7th the best.

A good friend said it was time for me to join the Forum and here I am. He was right of course.
This Forum is great. So far every question I have had, I found most of the answers here
The information here is fantastic and I thank all of you for sharing your knowledge us.
2007 was my 1st trip to ISGC. WOW!

You Friend
Jim

[Danny Hammers]

Well it's about time you got on the Forum
Welcome Jim
Looks like we are going to need some pictures of that Carvin. It is a good looking Steel Guitar.

I am sure your going to meet a lot of great people here on the Forum

Have fun my friend
Danny

[Laurie Ayres]

Jim: What a wonderful thing that you have finally joined the forum! We are all like family here and questions and answers as you said are readily available! I'm sure glad to hear you say you also like steel guitars with pedals since Roy & I are your friends and he plays a pedal steel! LOL Just kidding you Jim. You are a great friend and fan and we love seeing you at our shows. Welcome from us! Laurie

[Roy Ayres]

Welcome aboard, Jim.

Ditto what Laurie said. It's always nice visiting with you at the Manasota Steel Guitar jams. We have to miss some of the jams due to baby-sitting commitments, but we will probably see you again before too long.

Email me a picture of you and I'll put it on my web site.

[Bill Cook]

Welcome aboard Jim!!! You will find a lot of nice folks on the Forum You will always be welcome by the ALABAMA GANG, ASGA.
Bill

[Richard Douthitt]

Jim, welcome to the family! Hope you make it to St. Louis again this year.

[Bill Stroud]

Jim, welcome aboard there's a lot of nice guys on this forum, they are the best.
They keep me straight anyways...

I bet you would have a lot of fun playing my triple neck National from back in the 50's got a sound to be proud of.
Bill

[Clyde Wiggins]

Welcome Jim!

I read much more than I post and suspect you will also. We all have much to learn and this is a good place to start. Hope to see you at the next Manasota Steel Guitar Club meeting.

Clyde

[Rob Parker]

Welcome to the forum Mr Jim.
You will find this to be a close knit brotherhood of " string pickers ", who will exchange ideas, information, opinions, and share ideas and information on a myriad of topics.
Your experience, and knowlege will be welcomed by these forumites.
Hope you enjoy this forum, and again, welcome to the "club".
RP...'come on in'...

[Danny Hammers]

That Roy is fast!
Hi Roy
I sent you one of Jim's favorite pictures and I checked back just a little bit later and it was already there. I really like your Photo Album, the whole web site is real nice, good job.
We are missing you all at Manasota Steel Guitar Club and Jam

Danny

[Jim Gillyard]

Well first thanks everyone for the nice welcome. I'm having a ball
Thanks, Roy and Laurie, and Clyde, hope to see you all at the MSGC Jam soon. And Laurie I see what you mean.
Thanks Bill Cook, hope to see you at the Hank Williams Fan Club House in June.
Wichita, I remember you in the Derby Room, I enjoyed your playing and singing. Thanks
Thanks Rob I remember you at ISGC and the Great singing you did,
Rob, I rode up to St Louis with Danny Hammers and Don Helms. I like being a name dropper when it's names like that.

Thanks Bill S. I think your the man that makes Bars, hope I'm not wrong.

Thanks so much for putting my two most favorite pictures on your web site Roy. www.RoysFootprints.com
And Danny for getting them to him.

Danny, what can I say, you where right. And what a great bunch of people. Thank you so much.

I had man call that seen this on the Forum, He worked with uncle Smokey and aunt Dixie

Your Friend
Jim

[LJ Eiffert]

Hello Jim,Welcome in the family of Steel Guitar Musicians and Fans. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.