need feed back from Iowan members about steel business

[Vic Switzer]

Hi! My name i s Vic switzer. I am brand new to
the forum. I've been playing steel guitar since
1974. My wife and I host the Central Iowa steel
Guitar show, the first Sunday of the month in May.
I'm 61 and I would like to work on steel guitars
during my retirement years. I love the instrument
and working on them. I would like feedback on a
projected need of this service.

Thanks!
Vic

[chris ivey]

vic, i don't know anything about steel players in iowa, but i bet if you just put the word out you'll find people who need your services. pass out fliers at your steel show and keep yourself listed here on the forum.

[Paul Wade]

P.M sent

[Dan Chambers]

Since DeVere Adamson retired there hasn't been anyone in the state that I'm aware of. DeVere always did a stellar job on my Emmons D10 Push Pull and even though it sits in the case now since I mostly play my Justice single neck, it would be nice to have somebody within a day's drive if I want to get maintenance on it or the Justice for that matter (although taking the Justice back to Fred gives me a great excuse to go south).

[Dennis Detweiler]

Hi Vic,
I've done a few setups and repairs on a few guitars over the years. I don't advertise it as a sideline,just inquires from a few in the area needing help. Since steel players are slowly becoming few in Iowa, you'd probably have to advertise on the Forum and steel shows and maybe conjure up a sideline retirement business?
I hope you're band is still intact and staying busy. Not much going on in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area anymore, unlike the 1970's & 80's. Live music in general is very slow.
Dennis

[Frank Freniere]

Hi! My name i s Vic switzer. I am brand new to
the forum. I've been playing steel guitar since
1974.

Glad you're here, Vic, but... what took you so long???

[Vic Switzer]

First I want to say thanks alot for taking time
to reply! I would like everyone to keep giving the
feedback. I would like to be up front with everyone.
I have worked on guitars for a long time and have
changed tunings, taken them apart and cleaned and
oiled, changed strings, made setups, buffed and
polished on all pulls and push pulls. I can handle
many tasks but I feel the need for some more tech.
training is warranted. Rest assured that I plan on
doing this, and will update frequent postings.

thanks! Vic