Bill Hankey RIP
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Bill Hankey RIP
Long-time forumite Bill Hankey passed away about a month ago. He was a hard one to figure out, but he clearly knew a lot about music and loved the steel guitar; he deserves to be remembered here.
Here's a link to a hometown obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berks ... &fhid=4866
Here's a link to a hometown obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berks ... &fhid=4866
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Many of us will miss his quirky way with words! RIP, Mr. Hankey.
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Godspeed Bill.
He was in the Chris Ivey league of iconoclasts:
He was in the Chris Ivey league of iconoclasts:
Bill's quote "The pedal steel guitar demands a constant uninterrupted
prolonged study spanning many years of concentration. Those who choose to think otherwise,
eventually fall into the category of players who progress so little to notice."
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Sad to read. Bill could be obscure, obtuse, and a walking thesaurus. But a beloved character for many of us old timers here. Rest In Peace
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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Too sad. I enjoyed reading his posts ... as irritating as some of them were.
I always liked his "Lucky 7" device he fabricated for his 3rd string. Years later I purchased my Williams guitar that has a similar design on all strings. I believe the new Sierra guitars do, also.
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I always liked his "Lucky 7" device he fabricated for his 3rd string. Years later I purchased my Williams guitar that has a similar design on all strings. I believe the new Sierra guitars do, also.
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Rest in peace, Bill. He was the Forum's answer to Professor Irwin Corey How could you not smile at this sort of Bill Hankey wisdom:
"Not to be thwarted by insignificant hangups associated with mechanical blunders found lurking beneath the pedal steel guitar, the player who remains unruffled goes on to much better musical expressions. In his grasp, any melody can be become awakened by a steady and attentive effort that always leads to listenable qualities."
"Not to be thwarted by insignificant hangups associated with mechanical blunders found lurking beneath the pedal steel guitar, the player who remains unruffled goes on to much better musical expressions. In his grasp, any melody can be become awakened by a steady and attentive effort that always leads to listenable qualities."
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The Late Great Bill Hankey.
Been missing him for a long while. He definitely was “One of a Kind†Rest in Peace Friend.
I disagreed with everything he said, but I really enjoyed reading his posts. Maybe now he can converse with all those 19th century writers he emulated.
Rest in peace, Mr. Bill Hankey.
Rest in peace, Mr. Bill Hankey.
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I was very sad to hear of Bill Hankey's passing.
The last time I traveled to Bill's Mass Bash was a very enjoyable day. After the steel show, Bill taked
steel guitar with me for more than an hour.
He then showed me his upright fret marker board...and then he asked me to try it out. I payed his steel
for 40 minutes and had a nice day. Bill was always trying to improve the sound...and he was a pretty good steeler.
I'm really gonna miss him.
RIP old friend.
The last time I traveled to Bill's Mass Bash was a very enjoyable day. After the steel show, Bill taked
steel guitar with me for more than an hour.
He then showed me his upright fret marker board...and then he asked me to try it out. I payed his steel
for 40 minutes and had a nice day. Bill was always trying to improve the sound...and he was a pretty good steeler.
I'm really gonna miss him.
RIP old friend.
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They laughed when I sat down to play, cause' somebody pulled my chair away...
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They laughed when I sat down to play, cause' somebody pulled my chair away...
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Sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
I hadn't seen him post in a long time.
His idea about the Vertical Fretboard was a good one!
I happened to have spare fretboards around, and was able to try it out by mounting one to the front of the neck.
It was pretty cool and a fun experiment.
Of course I remember the Lucky-7, too.
...And his great way with words!
I too hope he is playing Steel to his hearts content in Heaven.
RIP Bill!
In Bill's words:
I hadn't seen him post in a long time.
His idea about the Vertical Fretboard was a good one!
I happened to have spare fretboards around, and was able to try it out by mounting one to the front of the neck.
It was pretty cool and a fun experiment.
Of course I remember the Lucky-7, too.
...And his great way with words!
I too hope he is playing Steel to his hearts content in Heaven.
RIP Bill!
In Bill's words:
Bill's Steel with Verticle Fretboard and Lucky 7:Bill Hankey wrote: It's adaptability is quite suitable for the single-neck steel, such as the instrument that I use. The project would be less difficult than most changes made beneath the steel guitar. For those who have a spare fretboard that measures the same as the one used, slice it down the approximate middle to reduce the height as much as possible. Match it to the designated positioning to achieve proper harmonics. Locate the narrowed feature out and away from the 1st string, tipped at reading angle. It required very little time to realize that I was "on" to something once the experimental fretboard was properly positioned. The ideal would be similar to a raised brow built into the manufactured instrument above first string level, with all the attractiveness of positions accurately presented as a finished and improved project, instantly readable guide much superior to the standard horizontal fretboard. A strip of white cardboard with fret markings is a quick trial to demonstrate visibility. I had pointed out previously that the player's face is raised enough to make a considerable difference in how fans observe the art of playing the steel guitar. Dozens of pertinent factors are created by adapting the clear view concept.
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For those who knew hm outside the forum, did he talk that way in person?
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