New guy

Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 18 Feb 2003 6:08 pm

Hi everybody,
My name is Kenny, I'm from Alabama, and my "Carter Starter" is being shipped to me as I write.

I've enjoyed the sound of the steel guitar all my life and I finally made the decision to get a steel and get started.

I've been "lurking" for a while and I'm very impressed with what everyone has to say and offer on here.

If anyone has any suggestions to point me in the right direction, please, feel welcome to comment anytime as any and all input is greatly appreciated.

I'm looking forward to talking/asking questions with yall.

Kenny

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Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 18 Feb 2003 6:27 pm

Hi Kenny, were are glad to have you here!
Jerry

Post by **Joey Ace** » 18 Feb 2003 6:29 pm

Welcome aboard Kenny!

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 18 Feb 2003 6:32 pm

Hi Kenny, Hope you have a blast with that new guitar.

autry andress · Post by **autry andress** » 18 Feb 2003 6:41 pm

Kenny Welcome to the Forum.
Your Carter will serve you well. Remember you can't learn to play overnight. So hang
in there & don't give up. Good Luck

autry andress · Post by **autry andress** » 18 Feb 2003 6:42 pm

Kenny Welcome to the Forum.
Your Carter will serve you well. Remember you can't learn to play overnight. So hang
in there & don't give up. Good Luck

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 18 Feb 2003 7:28 pm

Welcome to the forum.Glad to have you.

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 18 Feb 2003 8:36 pm

Hi Kenny,
Welcome to the steel guitar forum , and the steel guitar learning of "hard knocks".
I know you will enjoy all the info you get here on the forum from all the Pro's that lend thier knowledge to us.
So,Just join in and ask questions and enjoy as you learn.you gonna like it here.
Kenny

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Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 18 Feb 2003 8:50 pm

Thanks to everyone for the welcome comments.

Right now I'm still reading a lot of the posts trying to become familiar with terminology and issues that have been posted.

I'm very pleased to find out in the research I've done that some of the steel guitar sounds I've heard over the years are well recognized right here on the forum. People like: Buddy Emmons, Hal Rugg, Ralph Mooney, Ricky Davis, and Gary Morse.

Again thanks so much for the welcome.

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Gene H. Brown · Post by **Gene H. Brown** » 18 Feb 2003 9:18 pm

Kenny, you are in the company of some great pickers and some very great people on this forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gene H. Brown

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CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 19 Feb 2003 12:02 am

Welcome to this great Fo'rum Kenny

i'm sure you'll be askin' a few questions once you start messin' w: your Carter
and you'll be gettin'a lot of good answers too
so jump in there Son and All the Best to ya'

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 19 Feb 2003 9:50 am

Howdy!

Good to see another 'Bama steeler here!

I'm a little north of you, but perhaps we'll cross paths some day.

I know it will be a good ways to drive, but on the 2nd Sunday of every month our club, the Jugtown Steel Guitar Club, meets in Gardendale at the Masonic lodge from 2 till 5pm. Ya'll come see us!

Give us a little more biographical info:
Age?
musical interests & Instruments played?
what made you decide to tke the plunge and learn this wonderful instrument?

this is a great group of folks from all over the world. Welcome and enjoy!

Bryan

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Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 19 Feb 2003 5:49 pm

Hey Bryan, that get together is EXACTLY the kind of thing I was hoping to run across. I have no problems driving up to Gardendale--so glad you suggested it.

A little something about me:
I'm 28, I've played acoustic guitar since I was 14(but I just know chords and am able to play most songs I want to), I played drums in high school band and in garage bands, but in the past 8 years I've mainly played guitar. (I don't have my drums anymore, my ex-wife sold them when I was married to the...anyway).

The past six months I've re-evaluated what I want to do musically and of all the instruments I like, I like the way a steel guitar sounds, and I want to make that sound.

So that's how I got here!

I'll be back in touch with you about the gatherings yall have in Gardendale

Thanks!
Kenny

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Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 19 Feb 2003 6:11 pm

Kenny,
What took you so long? Welcome to the Forum,
and to the great world of steel guitar.

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 20 Feb 2003 7:17 am

Kenny,
I hope you didn't think I was being "nosey"

asking your age, but I was hoping that you were young, and I'm glad to find out that you are.

I'm a little concerned that more "young" folks don't take up this wonderful instrument (at least in our area) and at 33, I was the youngest steeler that I knew of in our state. I hope there are some more that I perhaps don't know about yet.

I've been learning for about 13 months now and I have loved every minute of it. You have embarked on a wonderful journey!

God bless,
Bryan

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Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 20 Feb 2003 8:06 am

Bryan, that didn't bother me at all--good questions to ask.

It's too bad that such a great instrument is overlooked, especially by the big time record companies pumping out "pop-country" that involves little to no steel.

I can't wait to get started--I'm supposed to have my steel on Tuesday says the UPS person.

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Brandon Roper · Post by **Brandon Roper** » 21 Feb 2003 12:18 pm

Hi Kenny,
Just wanted to say hello. I am a youn-un' on the forum too. (26 yrs. old). I am also waiting for my first Carter Starter to arrive hopefully on Tues. or Wed. Is the waiting killing you as bad as it is me? I am originally from Georgia and have spent many weekends in your great little town w/ college buddies. I have been a member of the forum for over a year now and everyone has been great! You'll love it.

Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 21 Feb 2003 1:31 pm

Hi Brandon, do you mean can't wait as in, "my guitar left Memphis, TN at 12:51pm this afternoon"? I've been tracking it on UPS.com since it left yesterday. I think I may very well have it before Tuesday.

Yeah my town is a good little party town, but it's too bad they don't have any honky-tonks or any bands that play some good country music.

Thanks for the welcome and enjoy your steel when you get it!

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David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 25 Feb 2003 2:15 pm

Hey Kenny Glad you got a started this young on this instrument, you got plenty of time... of course you will need it

LOL. But don't fear you will be making music with some band before you know it. I also agree this forum is one of the most helpful and family like of any technical or artistic forum I have ever been on. Bon chance mec![This message was edited by David L. Donald on 25 February 2003 at 02:16 PM.]