Steel Guitars of Nashville: We are still open!!!

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 18 Jan 2017 8:58 am

So many people have told us they thought we were closed. We have been open all along, and are still open. We are in Hendersonville Tn. Just outside Nashville. Come by and see us at 123 Midtown Court, or call us at 615-822-5555. Check out our inventory at: steelguitarsofnashville.com

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 18 Jan 2017 9:18 am

bob,
this what i get "We're sorry, this site is frozen."

p.w

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 18 Jan 2017 11:22 am

Paul, I just copy and paste and it works fine, btw I use Firefox browser...Stormy...oh and Bob, nice lookin site.

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 18 Jan 2017 12:07 pm

Here is a link to their web page.
http://www.steelguitarsofnashville.com/

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 18 Jan 2017 12:23 pm

For clarification, is this the continuation of Bobbe Seymour's business, Steel Guitar Nashville?

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 18 Jan 2017 1:44 pm

Jim, I grabbed this from their homepage so I'm gonna guess that it is.."The Original Cobra Coil Steel Guitar Strings
In stock and ready to ship (Bobbe Seymour)Steel Guitars of Nashville has the Rights to carry this product. Contact us to be become a dealer or just place your order online."....Stormy

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 18 Jan 2017 2:04 pm

I didn't know Bob Hempker had joined Vic.

Jeffery Self · Post by **Jeffery Self** » 18 Jan 2017 8:29 pm

Jim Cohen wrote:For clarification, is this the continuation of Bobbe Seymour's business, Steel Guitar Nashville?

Inquiring minds wanna know

Jeff Harbour · Post by **Jeff Harbour** » 19 Jan 2017 5:46 am

By piecing together older forum threads, I believe I can confirm that this IS Bobbe's former store... Vic Lawson (who had been running the store for Bobbe when I was last there in 2013) revived the business under a slightly different name shortly after Bobbe's passing. Then at some point recently, Vic left to take on more playing jobs and handed the store over to Bob Hempker. Last I read Tyler Hall also works there selling and servicing steels. Anybody know any other details or corrections to this information?

Daniel McKee · Post by **Daniel McKee** » 19 Jan 2017 11:15 am

123 Midtown Court was the address for Bobbe Seymours store. I believe as several have stated this does refer to that location. I think the name did slightly change but someone earlier posted a web link and from there it should take you to their website which has a listed inventory.

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 19 Jan 2017 11:22 am

I've got to be honest: the website doesn't invite me to shop. In the used guitar section, just 1 or 2 very small pictures of the guitars, details aren't visible. No undercarriage pictures. In the new guitar section no pictures or descriptions at all.

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 19 Jan 2017 12:53 pm

Storm Rosson wrote:Jim, I grabbed this from their homepage so I'm gonna guess that it is.."The Original Cobra Coil Steel Guitar Strings
In stock and ready to ship (Bobbe Seymour)Steel Guitars of Nashville has the Rights to carry this product. Contact us to be become a dealer or just place your order online."....Stormy

guess I'm just illiterate but it pretty much says on the home page as I pasted above that it is (Bobbe Seymour)Steel Guitars of Nashville........

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 19 Jan 2017 1:09 pm

Storm, yes I saw that too. I just thought it seemed a little odd that the only place Bobbe's name was mentioned was in regard to Cobra Coil strings. It is not mentioned anywhere in the section called "Our Story" but, who knows, maybe there are some kinds of legal reasons for that, along with the very slight change of name of the company...

Anyway, it was not my intention to stir anything up. I was just curious, that's all.

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 19 Jan 2017 2:10 pm

Nothin stirrin here Jim, I thoght peeps mayn have thought that was a personal quote from me instead of a pasty from the web site.Have a Bueno dio Jimbo....Stormy

Richard Ingley · Post by **Richard Ingley** » 19 Jan 2017 5:17 pm

The store had a display at the Dallas show last year. I asked the lady there about the store and she told me that she and the gentleman were co-owners of the store. That was almost a year ago.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 19 Jan 2017 10:35 pm

They are still open and Tyler Hall is still there repairing steels...

Very helpful folks!Bob and Michelle can sell you or help you find anything you
need as far as steels,amps,or accessories!

Give'em a try...you'll be glad you did.

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 20 Jan 2017 5:47 am

Marco said:

I've got to be honest: the website doesn't invite me to shop. In the used guitar section, just 1 or 2 very small pictures of the guitars, details aren't visible. No undercarriage pictures. In the new guitar section no pictures or descriptions at all.

I've noticed the same things. Lack of good photos and descriptions. That, along with the prices being asked for used gear in particular, give me the impression that they have very little interest in attracting online business.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 23 Jan 2017 9:41 am

Yes, we are in Bobbe's old location.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 24 Jan 2017 8:23 am

We are working on the website. We will have a new, revamped website up and running soon.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 24 Jan 2017 9:50 am

I've been very pleased with the service I've had there, first from Vic and, more recently, from Bob and Tyler.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 25 Jan 2017 9:04 am

It is not a continuation of Bobbe's store. Same address, some of the same people and some additions. That's the way I understood it when I was there last.

Stuart Legg · Post by **Stuart Legg** » 26 Jan 2017 3:35 pm

It's their business and evidently none of ours.
However in business it's always best to present history otherwise there is nothing but speculation and mystery and that makes everyone more than a little nervous.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 27 Jan 2017 6:24 pm

We worked for Bobbe when he was the owner. I was a friend of Bobbe's since 1969. We all miss him, and we loved him. I don't know what else to say. We are trying to keep this things going. We handle almost all of the same products he had, including the Cobra Coil brand strings. We have our own brand of steel guitar seats. Tyler is an excellent guitar tech, as well as a fine player. We have a good selection of new and used instruments, amps, and other gear. We appreciate any business, and try to service our customers the way we would want to be treated. We are working on a new website, as we are aware of the flaws in the current one. Call us or drop by. Our phone number is: 615-822-5555, the same as Bobbe's number. Our website is: steelguitarsofnashville.com. Our email is: nashvillesteelguitar@gmail.com. Call us, email us, or stop by and visit with us. I don't know how the rumor started and got around that we had closed, but we are NOT closed and are still open. Our hours are Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 27 Jan 2017 6:34 pm

Good deal Bob. You have a nice inventory of accessories there. Some interesting items and a good selection. Wishing you all well and lots of business.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 28 Jan 2017 1:54 pm

Thanks, Jerry!

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