Chad Udeen's tone

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 17 Jun 2002 6:57 am

Anyone know what kind of system Chad was playing thru on the Opry Sat night ?
Really sounding good with that new Green Fessy.

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Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 17 Jun 2002 8:51 am

Dunno. Man, Chad sounded GREAT!! That Fessy was easy on the eye too, when the danged director finally flipped the camera on over Chad. Glad U caught that, Kenny!

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John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 17 Jun 2002 9:08 am

Been long enough overdue to see a Fessenden on the Opry...

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 17 Jun 2002 4:26 pm

Great Tone - Fessenden/Chad!

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Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 17 Jun 2002 6:45 pm

Steel on the Opry goes through Tommy's Webb set-up. Kinda' like the Peavey that Weldon had in there. You might have time to throw down a stomp-box or two, but if you have a blowout.....forget about it. You get all of a few seconds to get set and ready for your slot. That's it....a monitor? If you ain't got a tech on your side lookin' out for you......you can forget that too. In that commercial break before you play, it's balls to the wall and everybody tryin' to find inputs and adjust amps that they're not used to. When someone you see on that show plays and sounds as good as Chad, that speaks volumes for his talent and professionalism.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 17 Jun 2002 7:31 pm

I thought Chad sounded great too! I'll have to admit, I felt a flutter when I saw that Fessenden on the Grand Ole Opry. Congrats to Jerry, all his hard work and perseverance is finally paying off!

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Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 17 Jun 2002 9:45 pm

Chad Udeen? The greatest in all respects!
The newest Doug Jernigan.

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 18 Jun 2002 8:06 am

Thanks Jeff, I kinda thought all the visiting steel players had to use a Central Rig ,due to set-up time, but didn't know it was TW's.
I've played venues simular to the Opry, and certianly do understand how tight set-up time can get.
Bobbe, I really don't know who Chad has been influenced by,but I hope he doesn't ever change anything about the style he has,
he's a killer.
I'm paying closer attention to the Fessenden from now on.
Can't wait for the convention to test drive one.

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jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 18 Jun 2002 4:04 pm

hey don't I get credit for Chad's tone as well, I shared the driving with jerry to get the guitar there, 23 hours staight, anybody out there spent 23 hours straight with jerry in a minivan? nashville was great, met the great bobbe seymour (I've been to the mountain top), Dan Dowd put us up in Kentucky, wouldn't let us spend a dime, great guy, I have to believe jerry will get quite a few orders, these guitars play, sound, look, great, with jerry's service behind every one

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 18 Jun 2002 4:58 pm

Well hmm... maybe I should rethink what steel #2 would be. Ok Rusty, ok!! Steel #3. Goodness. Kidding aside, I sure see nothing wrong with having two different, great steels from two great builders.

Colin Keyworth · Post by **Colin Keyworth** » 22 Jun 2002 12:16 pm

After reading this i am proud to say that i own chads old sho-bud ldg(signed underneath) nice claim to fame to have

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Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 24 Jun 2002 6:24 pm

Pretty easy to know who influenced Chad, Al, his Father, is a great steel player in his own right. I had the pleasure of meeting Chad a few years back in Branson. Al called me up and I went over to their motel and talked with them in Branson. Two really great people who truely love pedal steel guitar! Jerry is another good person in our business, a guy who has worked really hard and earned everyone's respect. Yes, Jerry builds a great guitar!

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 24 Jun 2002 8:39 pm

Met Al in Minneapolis in the mid '70's while I worked gigs there. I played Sho-Buds at the time & I believe he was a dealer rep for Sho-Bud then. (Am I close, Al?) A PEACH of a man!!

Al Udeen · Post by **Al Udeen** » 25 Jun 2002 5:55 am

Ya Rex! I did the Sho-Bud thing as you say! but the Peach thing, is a bit of a stretch, & thanks Keith for the kind words! au<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Al Udeen on 25 June 2002 at 06:57 AM.]</p></FONT>

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 25 Jun 2002 8:52 am

Well, you were always kind to me!