THANK YOU from Deluxe34

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 21 Dec 2021 7:30 am

A big THANK YOU to all the many supporters of Deluxe34. 15 years of fun talking to some of the greatest steel players to ever pick up a bar. It’s been a pleasure and an honor. Thanks to Gerald Ross for buying the first one and giving it a rave review when I posted them on the forum. Thank you to all who have been so supportive, that made it so much fun. I feel like I did my best to make a quality product and a contribution to the steel guitar community. Thank you, thank you.
Here is an update to my retirement. Since I sold my manufacturing business I gave up the building I had my shop to make lap steel stands while running my business. The next 3 months I’ll be clearing out, cleaning, selling odds and ends (prototypes and parts) and moving. If someone needs an odd bracket made I will have my equipment for a few months, I just won’t be there on a regular basis.
The stand inventory I have left has been shipped to Asher Guitar and Lap Steels. The Asher’s are taking over the manufacturing and selling of the stands. It will take some time to ship the equipment and to get it up and going but they will have inventory to sell while they get set up. Best of luck to them.
A heart felt thank you to all of you
Mark

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 21 Dec 2021 7:39 am

Thanks for all you've done for the community, Mark! I wish you well in retirement.

Having Asher take over the business is a great resolution. I know they'll keep up the quality you've provided.

Does this mean more time to play now?

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 21 Dec 2021 7:50 am

Yes, more playing time and traveling

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 21 Dec 2021 8:01 am

Congratulations, Mark. You’ve earned it. You are a talented artist and musician in addition to being a great guy, so many thanks for your great products and here’s hoping that you enjoy life to the max.

Jim Newberry · Post by **Jim Newberry** » 21 Dec 2021 9:00 am

All the best on your journey, Mark. Thanks for all you’ve provided to me and to the community.

A favorite memory of mine from HSGA after I nervously fumbled a performance was you saying: “I like what you were trying to do there…”. That still cracks me up!

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 21 Dec 2021 9:01 am

Major respect, Mark.
Thanks for filling in the blanks and answering the questions. That's great news about Asher.
My best to you.

Eric Dahlhoff · Post by **Eric Dahlhoff** » 21 Dec 2021 9:19 am

Thank You Mark! And enjoy more time playing music!!!
One question... what does "Deluxe34" mean?

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 21 Dec 2021 10:17 am

One question... what does "Deluxe34" mean?

It was originally a 3 or 4 leg in one design

Stephen Cowell · Post by **Stephen Cowell** » 21 Dec 2021 10:36 am

Mark Roeder wrote:
One question... what does "Deluxe34" mean?

It was originally a 3 or 4 leg in one design

Got me one o' them... love it. Thanks for what you've done, Mark... looking forward to seeing you at a steel show soon. Merry Christmas and Happy Retirement!

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 21 Dec 2021 11:59 am

Thank you for the wonderful stands you built me

Paolo Conti · Post by **Paolo Conti** » 21 Dec 2021 12:47 pm

Mark, thanks a lot for the help you have provided to steel guitar players with your great stands.
When I had my first one stolen, I measured how much it was important for my gigs, and I was glad when I received the second one

I wish you a good retirement, lots of good time with travels and music.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 21 Dec 2021 11:59 pm

Congratulations Mark. I hope you have a super retirement. I am glad that Asher will continue your designs. I love my stand.

I am a retired aerospace mechanical engineer and I recognize quality engineering when I see it. That’s what your stand designs are to me.

Now that I am retired, I can just keep playing gigs until the money runs out.

Ronald Lee White · Post by **Ronald Lee White** » 22 Dec 2021 9:13 am

Thank you, Mark. You have made my Christmas this year much merrier. I'm glad to hear that your legacy is being furthered by Asher. Have a great retirement!

Joe Elk · Post by **Joe Elk** » 22 Dec 2021 9:43 am

I always chatting with you at various steel guitar conventions!
Joe Elk Central Ohio

Brooks Montgomery · Post by **Brooks Montgomery** » 22 Dec 2021 12:32 pm

Happy retirement! I love my double deluxe.
Asher is a great choice to run with the baton,
Best,
Brooks

Larry Chung · Post by **Larry Chung** » 25 Dec 2021 4:10 pm

Thanks so much, Mark, for the great stand and for the "steeling support" for all of us who play standing up. (: I've been using and enjoying your stand for many years onstage, on the road, and at home, too. I'm delighted to hear that you're going to have more time to be playing music in your retirement and making the most of the next many years. Congratulations. LC

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 26 Dec 2021 5:34 am

I love my stands and saddened to hear of your retirement. But you deserve it. Thanks Mark for everything you do.

Jean-Sebastien Gauthier · Post by **Jean-Sebastien Gauthier** » 26 Dec 2021 6:01 am

Thanks a lot Mark for the great service and for having made the best stands ever!

Enjoy you retirement!

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 26 Dec 2021 7:52 am

Thanks Mark for all you have done. I will value my stands & put them to good use. You enjoy life man, you have earned it.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 7 Jan 2022 7:24 pm

Hey Mark........you had a damn good run with both your original business and Deluxe 34.......I know that it's not easy to give up something that you spend a large amount of your life doing.....but life goes on and change is inevitable...I'm glad that you were able to...."take a stand"...you're going to love retirement........

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 7 Jan 2022 9:00 pm

Congratulations Mark! Thanks so much for your great stands.

Ian McLatchie · Post by **Ian McLatchie** » 8 Jan 2022 1:46 pm

I just did a quick count. I currently have two Deluxe 34 stands, three full sets of brackets and an additional four body brackets. I've also had a couple more sets of brackets that I've included with instruments I've sold. I'm so grateful for your wonderful work, Mark. Thanks, and enjoy your retirement.

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