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Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 28 Apr 2008 7:57 pm

My name is Steve and just wanted to say hello from a new forum member and steel guitar learner. I have an old Sho-Bud Crossover and a GFI Ultra. This site has been an awesome resource. I live in New Mexico and the steelers are few and far between but rest assured I'll have questions for yall.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 28 Apr 2008 8:02 pm

welcome steve! seen any flying saucers around lately??

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 28 Apr 2008 8:04 pm

Hold on let me check.....Naaaa

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 28 Apr 2008 9:08 pm

Welcome Steve. Hang in there with us. Jody.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 29 Apr 2008 12:18 am

Welcome to this great forum Steve
if you find steelers rare in NM, you oughta check out my neck of the woods

Mercy !

Micky Byrne · Post by **Micky Byrne** » 29 Apr 2008 1:23 am

Hi Steve, welcome to the best website ever!!! you will find help on any steel subject possible. Your address book will also soon be filled tenfold with new friends both in the States and across the pond

Micky Byrne United Kingdon www.micky-byrne.co.uk

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 29 Apr 2008 7:40 pm

Thanks all for the warm welcome to the forum. From all the searching I've done so far, this is THE SITE when it comes to the steel.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 29 Apr 2008 10:13 pm

Welcome Steve,from Alabama,If I can ever help you let me know,happy picking,DYKBC.

Brian Tong · Post by **Brian Tong** » 30 Apr 2008 8:03 am

I just joined the board over a month or so ago and I'm am amazed at the kind of brotherhood (sorry..haven't met a sister yet) this forum has. I belong to many other guitar/bass/mando/dobro forums and there is NOTHING like this board.

I've gotten so much unsolicited help and a ton of issues. I've bought everything from forum mates and have made some friends. Usually, if you are a beginner, no one wants anything to do with you. Just the opposite here.

It's very heartening to know that in this typically callous world there's a place to go and hear people talk to each other with respect, reverence and joy.

Enjoy, Steve. Enjoy

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 30 Apr 2008 8:21 am

Welcome Steve (and Brian)! Never been to New Mexico so I can't compare it to PA.. Isn't Frenchy's Steel store in New Mexico? Bought a lot of good stuff from him.

Greg

Dave Diehl · Post by **Dave Diehl** » 30 Apr 2008 9:49 am

A welcome to you two also Brian and Steve. In regards to Brians "It's very heartening to know that in this typically callous world there's a place to go and hear people talk to each other with respect, reverence and joy." Never thought of it this way but, do you thing that the folks who play steel guitar have more in common than the love of the instrument?

Robbie Crabtree · Post by **Robbie Crabtree** » 30 Apr 2008 11:19 am

Hi Steve, where do you live in New Mexico ? I am in Rio Rancho right outside of Albuquerque.

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 30 Apr 2008 1:57 pm

Thanks again to all. Greg,thank you for all your great tabs ect. it's been great help. I live in the northeast corner of NM, Raton, to be exact. Hey isn't there a steel show in Albuquerque? From what I understand, Frenchys is no longer. I was told he passed away. Not sure though.

Robbie Crabtree · Post by **Robbie Crabtree** » 30 Apr 2008 2:27 pm

I do not know of a steel show in Albuquerque, It would be nice, If you hear of anything please let me know. I have not heard that about Frenchy I bought some stuff from him not to long ago about 4 months or so. His web site is Frenchyspedalsteel.com His phone is listed there also. This forum is a great place, Have Fun.

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 30 Apr 2008 3:14 pm

How long have you been playin steel Robbie? My dad played an old Fender steel in a band years ago and I decided me and my 14 year old son would try and take it up.

Robbie Crabtree · Post by **Robbie Crabtree** » 30 Apr 2008 8:50 pm

I played about 13 years around the Houston area I moved to Albuquerque and did not play for about 7 years. I have just drug out my MSA SD10 and I am trying to get my chops back, it is so funny for me my mind and ear knows what to do but my hands do not ,at times my hands know what to do and my mind does not. If you ever get to Albuquerque let me know we can get together and talk some STEEL GUITAR, how long have you been playing ? There is so much learning material now than when i started it is amazing I hope your son is having fun it is good to here a 14 year old is interested in STEEL GUITAR , good to talk to ya have fun and keep picking.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 1 May 2008 5:28 am

Steve, you might want to attend the big jam in Albuquerque NM. on Saturday Aug. 2nd.
Hosted by Mike Castleberry. Here is Mike's website giving all the info needed to attend the jam.
www.mikessteelguitar.com I'll be doing a Question & Answer session for beginners on that day, hope you can make it.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 1 May 2008 11:28 am

Steve, if you can get down to Fred's Q & A in August, I highly recommend attending as Fred is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to steel guitar! Welcome to the Forum. Ray

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 1 May 2008 5:14 pm

Steve - Frenchy is still in business, in Belen. I received an email from him just this morning. He said he has not "assumed room temperature" yet and has no plans to do so for quite some time. You need to contact him and get one of his catalogs. It's huge and full of all kinds of great steel guitar related stuff.

Lee

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 1 May 2008 6:03 pm

Boy was I missinformed and my apologies to Frenchys. I will most positively,absolutely be there in August for the Jam and the Q&A, Can't wait. Robbie, I haven't been playing long at all, very new at it, and would love to be able to meet with you some day.

John Richmond · Post by **John Richmond** » 6 May 2008 12:13 am

Steve, welcome to the best place for anyone who loves steel guitar. I live in Portales, to the south and east of Raton. Many moons ago the band I was with played at Pistol & Annie's night club around there. I believe that it was called Annie Get Your Gun or something close to that. Does that venue still exist? We had some fun times around there, and that's some beautiful country that you live in. Best wishes, John

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 6 May 2008 1:23 pm

Welcome !

Steve Ross · Post by **Steve Ross** » 6 May 2008 3:49 pm

Hey John, thanks for the reply. I seem to remember a place by a name like that. Not here any longer by that name though. It is a great place to live though, not far from the mountains. If I ever get down your way I'll have to look you up.