My New Derby

[Rick Hulett]

Well, it ain't new, but it's new to me. Going from a Carter Starter to this is quite a jump. I love it. I just ordered the Buddy Emmons Basic C6 course from Bob. Anybody have suggestions for good beginner level C6 stuff? I'm solid on theory, just need the mechanics. Thanks.

Rick

[Roger Crawford]

Rick, you'll love the Derby, fine guitars. Jeff Newnam had some beginner C6 stuff. Check with Fran, it may still be available.

[bob Ousby]

Hey Rick...She's a beaut! Love that color. Where did you find her? Did the fellow in Portland ever sell his Wheeler on C-list?

[Rick Hulett]

Bob,

I got the steel from Danny Cormier at Cajun Steel Guitar. He said it was only played by his grandmother at church. I don't know if the Wheeler sold, but I don't see it on the list anymore.

Rick

[Billy Carr]

Music To Get C6th By, helped me years and years ago. That was basically the course that got me to playing a lot of C6th. Don't if it's available or not.

[Rick Hulett]

Found it on Jeff Newman's site. Thanks.

[Jim Taylor]

Same story for me - not new, but new to me.

[Ernest Cawby]

You cannot go wrong with Derby one of the good ones. Just because I love my williams ,it is not the only dog in the race. There are so many great steels being made , it is just what fits you best. I would not like to have to name the top 5, it would be hard to place they in the right oeder.


ernie

[Danny Bates]

I've always loved the way the Derby's look and sound. Very classy!

For Basic C6 learning material, You're gonna love that Buddy Emmons course. Jeff Neuman takes a different approach and he gets you up and running in no time. He starts simple and goes real deep quick. Herb Steiner has a monster C6 chord book for C6 that is great and reasonably priced. I haven't tried his other stuff but I will soon. And don't forget Herby Wallace, he's got some (tried and proven) great C6 stuff too. In fact, I think he wrote the Emmons courses as a young man.

This is the only stuff that I'm familiar with... It's all good!

[Rick Hulett]

I'm sure loving mine. I can't stop playing it. Looks like there's a ton of C6 stuff around. Somebody tell my wife hello if you see her, I'm not sure I'm gonna have time.

[Steve Norman]

Cindy Cashdollars western swing videos from homespun are pretty good starters for C6 tuning WITHOUT using the pedals. Get that older sound in addition to the C6 jazz feel with the pedals

[Rick Hulett]

I just did my first actual gig on any steel guitar, much less this Derby. I've been playing with this band awhile so I know the songs, but it was still an adventure at times. Went pretty well though. Got a $100 tip so I'm thinking that's a pretty good night. So far, I'd only played the Derby at home at pretty low volumes. When I got to the joint we were playing and was able to turn it up a bit the sustain just blew my mind. Notes just went on and on and on. It was completely wonderful. I'm a happy guy.

[CrowBear Schmitt]

that's a real nice jump Rick
i'm sure you'll have a blast w: yer baby
Buddy's basic C6 is an excellent way of getting to know C6
you can try his other " swingin' series" courses too
that's what got me hip to C6
b0b has them as well
jeff Newman also has some very good courses

[Brett Day]

A lot of Nashville's steel players are playin' Derby guitars-guys like Terry Crisp, Robbie Flint-Alan Jackson's steeler, Connie Smith's steel player Gary Carter(formerly with Faith Hill's band), Troy Klontz-former steel player for Brooks & Dunn-currently with Ray Scott, and Lynn Owsley. Tommy White played a blue Derby in the Opry Staff Band. Wayne Addleman plays his black Derby D-10 with Trace Adkins. Also, Shannon Farmer played his Derby for the group Ricochet.

Brett

[Rick Hulett]

Wow, good company I guess. I don't have much to compare it too, but it's hard for me to imagine anything being much better.

[Tommy R. Butler]

VERY WELL PUT Rick !!!

Tommy

[Stu Schulman]

My old friend Wayne Addleman was just up here with Trace Adkins and I finally got a look at a Derby...I haven't seen anything better.

[Wayne Wallett]

Hello Rick..... if your Derby is anything like mine you will love it. I traded to get a used one in great shape that was one of Terry Crisp's guitars. Came loaded with 10 floors+9 knees. Has Geo-L Tommy White p-ups and sounds great. I have an Emmons Short keyhead LeGrande and a Sho-Bud Super Pro and the Derby hangs right there with both of those fine sounding guitars. All a bit different sounding but all great sounding. Enjoy!!!!!!
Wayne

[Rick Hulett]

Sounds like a real sweet guitar. I can't keep my hands off mine.

Rick

[chris ivey]

there are quite a few brands now that you don't need to upgrade from, and that derby is one of them. love the blue...my old blue zum is another one!

[Rick Hulett]

That's the only thing that worries me Chris. I know I'll never need another steel, but I had so much fun shopping, I might not be able to quit. I guess I'm already flirting with PSGAS.

[chris ivey]

at least you're honest....hang on to the derby though!

[Brett Crisp]

Same here. Mine aint new, but it sure plays like it. I found this one at the house for Christmas when i was 10 years old. This axe was Terry's that he used on the 1997 Reba McEntire tour. It was so nice of him to give me such a nice guitar. He's really done alot for me. I still play it, and will continue to play it for many years to come. Im never gonna part with this guitar!! Im playing it at the theatre in Florida.