Fred Justice
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Fred
Aside from the fact Fred was one of the greatest steel guitar talents ever he was a genuine wonderful person and a man who lived his faith. Always enjoyed our visits with Fred and Brenda in Mesa, and at the shows. He will be sorely missed.
Love 'ya buddy!
Marlin
Love 'ya buddy!
Marlin
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Fred Justice
My heart is broken to lose such a dear friend ,Fred called or Skyped almost every day and I knew his health had failed ,but Im being selfish because I know the love he had for his lord a savior and he was looking forward to the day he would meet him but im still sad for losing such a dear friend.
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Sorry to hear this sad news! Fred Justice was a Great Guy, builder, player and loved The Steel Guitar! He was like family to so many of us. He built custom cases for my 14 stringer Steel, when I couldn't find anyone else to build what I wanted. Prayers for his Family and many Friends! RIP Fred Justice we love You!
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Fred Justy
My condolences to the family. I met Fred in 2007 in St Louis and shortly bought a rack case and some speaker cabs. Very nice, personable guy, talented (Great sets there). A true steel guitar ambassador. He will be missed.
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Sad Day in our steel guitar family
I have known Fred over 20 years and from the first Phoenix Steel Guitar Show on we have been friends. He introduced me to steel guitar players. From the time I bought steelseats and he had started his pedal steel guitar company we road up and down the road together a lot. Ten years ago or so we start riding to Baxter Springs and to Branson shows in addition to the Dallas Show. Too many experience to list on here.
I watched him change his life.
R I P my friend I will see you again one day.
I watched him change his life.
R I P my friend I will see you again one day.
Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP
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It’s a strange and sad feeling when you loose a fellow steel player. It leaves a hole in the heart.
When Fred played he had a Jerry Byrd touch/vibrato. Always a nice guy and wasn’t afraid to proclaim his Christ.
This one is for Fred and played on a JUSTICE.
https://clyp.it/2fdkjfy2
When Fred played he had a Jerry Byrd touch/vibrato. Always a nice guy and wasn’t afraid to proclaim his Christ.
This one is for Fred and played on a JUSTICE.
https://clyp.it/2fdkjfy2
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Oh no, so sorry to hear this. Fred was a great guy, great player and a friend. My thoughts out to his family for this great loss.
Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes.
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes.
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I am deeply shocked but not surprised. Fred has for some time had to battle health issue and is now in a place where there is no pain or suffering.
I first met Fred in St Lois steel show in 2007 where he was a rep for MSA. He was partly responsible for me ordering my SD10 Legend and before I received it in April 2008 in Mesa he announced to me that he would be building his own Justice steels which immediately became very popular.
Fred loved people, music and food and above all, loved God and not shy to share his faith with all he came in contact with. I was blessed to call Fred and Brenda close friends and be able to have many great times together. Myself and Marilyn’s prayers go out to Brenda and family.
I first met Fred in St Lois steel show in 2007 where he was a rep for MSA. He was partly responsible for me ordering my SD10 Legend and before I received it in April 2008 in Mesa he announced to me that he would be building his own Justice steels which immediately became very popular.
Fred loved people, music and food and above all, loved God and not shy to share his faith with all he came in contact with. I was blessed to call Fred and Brenda close friends and be able to have many great times together. Myself and Marilyn’s prayers go out to Brenda and family.
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I'm sorry to hear about Fred passing away. I talked to him a few times at the St. Louis Steel convention and he was always really friendly. He had a deep love for the steel guitar and will be dearly missed by the steel guitar community and everyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with him. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
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Sad to read of this.
RIP Fred. My condolences to his friends and family.
RIP Fred. My condolences to his friends and family.
"Tone is in the hands. Unless your wife will let you buy a new amp. Then it's definitely in that amp."
We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them.
We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them.