PSGs the pros played

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 31 Aug 2014 12:18 pm

This was my first time at the ISGC. Two surprises for me--- a lot of players usng the C6 neck. Second--The most popular PSGs played on the main stage were Zumsteel,Mullen, and Emmons. I did not see anyone play a GFI. I believe Mike Sigler plays GFI, but he could not attend.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 31 Aug 2014 2:53 pm

Norman Hamlett was on the Marty Stuart show last night, playing a GFI.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 31 Aug 2014 2:56 pm

I believe three Excels were played. Not sure if I saw any Sho~Buds this year, did I? Oh, and a Russler, and a Franklin...

Dean Holman · Post by **Dean Holman** » 31 Aug 2014 3:04 pm

Speaking of Norm Hamlet, the Emmons I was playing playing, I just recently bought, was Norm's natural birdseye maple mica guitar. It's a great guitar and still looks new for it's age.

Larry Petree · Post by **Larry Petree** » 31 Aug 2014 3:51 pm

Dean, glad you were playing Norm's Emmons on the Convention show. Wish I could have heard it, great guitar.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 31 Aug 2014 3:57 pm

YES - lets have more C6th !!!

Dean Holman · Post by **Dean Holman** » 31 Aug 2014 4:50 pm

If they have me back next year, I will try and incorporate more C6. I still have some changes to incorporate on that guitar and add to on the E9 and C6. I love the guitar and it just needs to be played.

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 31 Aug 2014 5:47 pm

What Paddy Long Said!!

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 31 Aug 2014 9:09 pm

I noticed two Franklins, a Fender Stringmaster and a Deluxe, one Infinity, three Derbies, an Epiphone Electar and a couple custom made non-pedal guitars on the bandstand. Also a Gibson Dobro.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 31 Aug 2014 9:11 pm

Oh, yes, Alan Akaka played a D8 Rickenbacher...

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 1 Sep 2014 2:38 am

There is much more to the steel guitar than just E9th tuning.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 1 Sep 2014 6:01 am

... and two Rickenbacker Frypans.

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 1 Sep 2014 6:16 am

And a Fender

John Brabant · Post by **John Brabant** » 1 Sep 2014 7:36 am

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 1 Sep 2014 11:04 am

Jim Cohen wrote:I believe three Excels were played. Not sure if I saw any Sho~Buds this year, did I? Oh, and a Russler, and a Franklin...

WHAT !!! No Sho Buds ?? Thats it, I'm not going...

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 1 Sep 2014 4:15 pm

I think that my next pedal steel,will be a justice.

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 1 Sep 2014 4:45 pm

I believe there was a justice in one of the rooms. One guitar I was looking forward to seeing/test driving was a sho-pro--did not see one. I have played 6 string for 40+ years, i chose Gretsch when Chet played them, then Chets Gibsons when he left Gretsch. After Chets death in 2001 his estate has gone back to Gretsch. That said, i am new to PSG. I wonder if PSG players choose their guitars because of who plays them. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and opinions on this forum you have been very helpful.

John Haspert · Post by **John Haspert** » 1 Sep 2014 6:41 pm

Don't forget Joe Wright's Sierra. Man, he gets such pretty music from that beast!!!!

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 3 Sep 2014 9:47 am

Thanks Gary for spotting that one Justice in one of the rooms.

Chris Robbins · Post by **Chris Robbins** » 3 Sep 2014 1:45 pm

Its to bad David Hartly wasn't there,he plays one.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 3 Sep 2014 2:09 pm

What a gathering of so many pedal steel,players!

Chris Robbins · Post by **Chris Robbins** » 3 Sep 2014 2:23 pm

Sure do,proud owner to.Check Fred,s webpage under the herd and you can take a look.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 3 Sep 2014 2:52 pm

Steve Pawlak · Post by **Steve Pawlak** » 3 Sep 2014 5:43 pm

Hey Brian
I must have missed YOUR set at the convention
What guitar did you play?

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Sep 2014 8:28 pm

Oh, yes, there was definitely one Bethel played too!

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