Cheap 8 string to take to Iraq

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 4 Dec 2008 11:49 am

Lonnie, thank you for getting this opportunity started, it looks like all we need is for you to coordinate the project and tell us what to do. We should be able to provide everything he needs in the way of guitar, amp and chords, picks, and bar if needed. Paul offers an amp, Cliff and/or Al willing to donate a guitar, Jerry offering a new guitar at cost, Dwight, a bargain in a guitar offer and cash offered by several others!!

I too, can use PayPal.
Jerry

Jim Ives · Post by **Jim Ives** » 5 Dec 2008 3:04 pm

I have a really nice blonde Little Roy Wiggins 8 string lap steel. If you are still interested, shoot me an email.
Jim

misterjimmy1@sbcglobal.net

Lonnie Bennett · Post by **Lonnie Bennett** » 9 Dec 2008 10:26 am

Guys I don’t have enough words that can express my gratitude for your generosity. I’ve decided to take Jerry Knapper’s offer on the guitar and Paul Foster’s offer on the practice amp. I had no Idea that so many would be willing to help. He‘s a young soldier and loves Steel. It kind of got to me and in my weird way of thinking thought that if I could get him a lap steel to play gospel songs on, He’ll make it back home safe. Anyone wishing to make a donation toward the guitar Jerry is making send it to Jerry or e-mail him for contact info. When he gets the equipment, I will post pictures and if I can figure it out, a sample video of his playing. Again my soul is very happy about this. Thank you all so very much.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 9 Dec 2008 10:49 am

Lonnie, Jerry, please let me know what my part is.
Jerry

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 9 Dec 2008 10:43 pm

I am trying to figure out how to best handle this. Some of you have requested my address and are sending a money order. I will hold all monies that come in and then as we approach the cost of the material I will announce we have sufficient. Please be sure to send me your email addresses.

Jerry knapper
201 Davis Lane
Roland, Ok 74954
918-520-1048

jerico47@sbcglobal.net

We basically need 10 guys to give $25 plus what ever it costs to ship it. So far we have three committments. 12-09-08

Tamara James · Post by **Tamara James** » 10 Dec 2008 12:03 pm

Jerry Knapper wrote: We basically need 10 guys to give $25 plus what ever it costs to ship it. So far we have three committments. 12-09-08

My pledge will be in the mail Friday.

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 10 Dec 2008 1:00 pm

Hi Jerry,
I'm good for $25. I can send you a check if a check's okay. I'm happy to see this happen.

Thank you,
Cliff

Richard Parks · Post by **Richard Parks** » 10 Dec 2008 2:41 pm

Hello Jerry,

I can kick in $25. I will have it in the mail to you tomorrow. If it were a little warmer I would jump on the old iron horse and hand deliver it to you as you're only 190 miles away. That would be a good little day ride but it's a little chilly for that.

Regards,

Richard Parks

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 10 Dec 2008 3:22 pm

Jerry, my $25 will be in the mail tomorrow(Thursday). Appreciate what you're doing. Long time no see also! Ray

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 10 Dec 2008 4:56 pm

As per our email, mine's on the way as well.

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 10 Dec 2008 5:15 pm

We are at 6 of the basic 10 needed at $25 as of Tuesday eve. Nothing has arrived at my home yet, but these are the committments.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 10 Dec 2008 8:54 pm

Jerry, since I am 10 miles from you I can bring mine by or mail it. At any rate, you know I am good for it, besides, you know where I live.

It looks like 3 or 4 more helpers would complete the project.
Jerry

Al Michalczak · Post by **Al Michalczak** » 10 Dec 2008 10:36 pm

Jerry, I too will put a check in the mail as soon as I get back home to my checkbook.
Al

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 10 Dec 2008 11:29 pm

Jerry,
I"ll send you a check or paypal you if possible.

Lonnie Bennett · Post by **Lonnie Bennett** » 11 Dec 2008 6:12 am

Jerry,
I Sent a postal money order today. Thank you and Thank everyone for your support. I had no idea the outcome would end up like this. Again, A BIG TAHNK YOU TO ALL.

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 11 Dec 2008 6:47 am

Hey guys. I have not seen anything in the mail yet, but I think we have the guitar about covered in pledges. Lonnie, did you want it in a hard case? I would prefer that, but as I said earlier the cases are quite a bit larger for shipping. Not that this is a concern for shipping, but I was thinking about him carrying it to Iraq. Whichever way is best. I should have the guitar ready soon and will post a picture.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 11 Dec 2008 8:30 am

Jerry, my check is in the mail. Should be there about monday! Ray

Lonnie Bennett · Post by **Lonnie Bennett** » 11 Dec 2008 9:45 am

Jerry, The hard case would be great.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 11 Dec 2008 10:01 am

Lonnie, I just thought of a concern. Paul has made a generous offer of a small practice amp but it just occurred to me that the electrical service in Iraq might not be right for a USA amp. Can we somehow find out about that? We might need to get a battery operated amp of some sort. We need to know that whatever we give him will work in Iraq.
Jerry

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 11 Dec 2008 11:14 am

Take a look here.You might find it interesting.

http://www.iraq-up-close-and-personal.c ... niraq.html

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 11 Dec 2008 7:03 pm

I am sure adaptions will be made for the amp. We could chase up a battery operated amp, but it would still need to be re-charged at some time and an adaptable adaptor would then be needed.

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 12 Dec 2008 8:35 pm

I have it finished. The guitar has been tested and in the case. (Made by Gene Fields) I will get it shipped off the first of next week to Lonnie.
Since this picture was taken I changed the volume pot to a better quality one from Fender. It sounds and operates very nicely. Considering it will be in Iraq, I also put 4 tiny screws in the fretboard to hold it in place. I usually glue them, but with the heat there I thought the screws along with the gluing would help. It is tuned to an E6th and I included an extra set of E13th strings.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 12 Dec 2008 9:40 pm

Jerry, I will mail my $25.00 to you tomorrow.
Thanks, it looks very nice.
Jerry

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 14 Dec 2008 7:32 pm

My donation might take a week or more to get there from here, but it is in the mail.

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 15 Dec 2008 5:40 pm

To all those who have helped in this consideration, the lap steel and case were shipped today on 12-15-08 to Lonnie Bennett. Thanks to each of you who participated. I will attempt to send a personal thank you to each of who has contributed and let you know how things came out.
Merry Christmas to all and may God bless and protect our new soldier friend and fellow steel guitar player.

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Hello guys and gals

I think we are about there

That's good information Ron.

Guitar is finished

Lap Steel Sent