Hello all, I'm new here.

John Titsworth Jr · Post by **John Titsworth Jr** » 9 Jan 2003 7:40 pm

Just thought I would introduce myself on the board here. I'm still learning to play pedal steel. I have a MCI D10, think its whats being called an 8+7 (that being 8 pedals and 7 knee levers, correct me if I'm wrong). I usually play thru a Peavy Profex II and a Music Man tube amp.

I got this guitar from Ronnie Neighbors about 7 years ago before he moved over to his new location. He was my teacher while I lived in Arkadelphia attending college. I have been to about 3 of Ronnies conventions. I was stupid enough to turn down a Herbie Wallace clinic a few years ago in Hot Springs. I know, I know.

Anyway, I live in Mena, Arkansas (about 75 miles from Hot Springs). I have been playing with Jerry Long and Whatta Band for the last 5 years. I am sure I will be asking a lot of stupid questions in here so bear with me.

Thanks and have a great day!

John Jr
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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 9 Jan 2003 7:54 pm

It`s ok John,you`ll probably get some stupid answers too

,welcome to the club.

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 9 Jan 2003 8:01 pm

Welcome to the Forum, John, from another newbie.

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 9 Jan 2003 8:23 pm

Welcome, neighbor!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 9 Jan 2003 8:49 pm

Welcome to our great forum. Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride....hey Damir, that was dang funny!!

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 10 Jan 2003 1:07 pm

John,
Welcome to the club....Jim

Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 10 Jan 2003 5:55 pm

Welcome to the forum. I'm a learner also.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 10 Jan 2003 6:24 pm

Welcome John. If you like steel guitar; you're going to love it here.

Rick

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 11 Jan 2003 1:10 am

Welcome to this Great Forum John

Warning: is Habit Forming
Enjoy and don't be shy

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Steel what?

George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 11 Jan 2003 12:28 pm

Hi John, Welcome to the forum. I tried to send you an email but the server rejected your email address. Is it correct? I wanted to ask you about a friend that used to live in your area. Good luck with your steel playing. It is a life long adventure and learning experience.

Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) · Post by **Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)** » 4 Nov 2009 12:08 pm

John Titsworth Jr wrote:Anyway, I live in Mena, Arkansas (about 75 miles from Hot Springs). I have been playing with Jerry Long and Whatta Band for the last 5 years. I am sure I will be asking a lot of stupid questions in here so bear with me.

Thanks and have a great day!

John Jr

Hi, John ... this is kind of resurrecting an old thread from years ago, but I saw your reference to Whatta Band and couldn't help saying a quick hello here to you ... from one old Whatta Band veteran to another!

I was with Jerry Long and Whatta Band from early-mid 1986 until March of 1990 ... and even to this day, my most fond memories of any band I've ever worked with are my memories of Whatta Band.

I posted a few of our videos on YouTube if you'd like to hear what we sounded like in that particular "Whatta Band Era" and here's a link to one of them (from 1988) ...

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Exc ... YXJrZrrAGY

Anyway, please feel free to contact me ... it's always a pleasure to meet and talk with a fellow "Whatta Band" veteran.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 4 Nov 2009 12:47 pm

John,welcome from Alabama. YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Scott Poley · Post by **Scott Poley** » 4 Nov 2009 5:12 pm

Welcome to the forum John. Best Wishes from Liverpool

Scott

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 4 Nov 2009 6:27 pm

Welcome

K.J. Tucker · Post by **K.J. Tucker** » 5 Nov 2009 8:27 pm

Damir Besic wrote:It`s ok John,you`ll probably get some stupid answers too ,welcome to the club.

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First John Welcome to our corner of the world ,thanks to b0b our ??????

Damir That just cracks me up , but so true .

Later

Tuck in Southeast Texas

8~)

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 5 Nov 2009 9:17 pm

Welcome John! I lived in Arkadelphia in the early 70's while I was a VISTA Volunteer and ate at the Ouachita Baptist University Cafeteria for $2.00/night as well as being given a pass to use the gym at Henderson State on a daily basis. Between time at the Spillway and Lake DeGray (which was still filling at the time) I had the time of my life! Anything I can help you with please don't hesitate to ask. You'll find that the folks on the forum are a really great support group for those of us that share this affliction

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Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 6 Nov 2009 7:19 am

Hey John, I'm glad to have another Arkie join us. I don't know if we ever met at Ronnie's shows or not but anyway, I would like to welcome you here.
Jerry

Eddie Lane · Post by **Eddie Lane** » 6 Nov 2009 7:33 am

Hey John,

Welcome. I am originally from Conway but moved to Branson in 1979. You will enjoy the forum.

Eddie

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 7 Nov 2009 3:59 pm

Welcome John from a Columbus, Ga Steeler, Shorty

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 7 Nov 2009 4:26 pm

Welcome aboard John, you will meet some great people on here.
ALways a helping hand on this site.
Bill

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 7 Nov 2009 5:44 pm

Welcome John. The best brother-in-law in the world is from Mena, Ark. He and my sister have been married 59 years. Jody.

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 7 Nov 2009 8:17 pm

8 & 7 huh... You sure know how to pick 'em

Welcome to the forum, a really neat corner of the world.

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 8 Nov 2009 5:28 pm

John,
If your bunch ever gets down to Texarkana, give me a heads up. I will come listen.

Keith Junot · Post by **Keith Junot** » 10 Nov 2009 9:20 pm

welcome to the SGF John ..... & good luck ! Keith

Joe Rouse · Post by **Joe Rouse** » 11 Nov 2009 2:35 am

Welcome John. You will meet some great people here that are more than willing to help for the asking.
I knew a John Titsworth in Texas that was a train dispatcher for the Southern Pacific Railroad and later the Union Pacific Railroad. Any kin?...jr

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