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Topic: Jody Carver's Fender Stringmaster Club |
HowardR
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 7:59 pm |
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One flu over the cuckoo's nest.....  |
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 4:48 pm
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This is just tooooooo cool ! It's from our fearless leader's archives of tweedness. The year was 1956 . .
All together now - say, "Thank You Jody!"
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Drew Howard
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 5:02 pm
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I don't have a Stringmaster. Somebody sell me one.
wah,
Drew
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Gazornktron T-16 w/ FranistatSUX2000 mod
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Jeff Strouse
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 5:14 pm
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Does one have to own a Fender to be "in the club"? I don't have one..  ...atleast, not yet!! Guess I could always start a "Stringmaster Club for Wannabees"...for those of us who haven't been lucky enough to run across one. |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 5:27 pm
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I have the Flu.
That ad was taken in 1954
I have the Flu.
Thanks for the plug,,but I I need some hot tea and lemon and what else Rick?? edited maybe Rick is correct I forget Im older than your Pewter Custom  [This message was edited by Jody Carver on 13 January 2005 at 05:28 PM.] |
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 6:29 pm
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hot water (with or without tea), lemon, a spoonful of honey and a little dash of cayenne pepper to kick the s#!t out of the flu bug! Just a teeny little dash . .
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| That ad was taken in 1954 |
Man, those were the days . . .
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| Does one have to own a Fender to be "in the club"? |
Absolutely not (right, fellas?) You just have to love Fender Steels to be welcome in this club - that's the only qualification necessary! And if you do, you'll probably get one sooner or later anyway . . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 13 January 2005 at 06:38 PM.] |
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Gary Boyett
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Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 6:49 pm
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You are right Rick. You only have to promise to own one in your lifetime. Fenders are habit forming though, watch out or you will end up like this...
http://rickalexander.com/BigSteel
Long live the TWEED!!!
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50'sFender Dual-Pro, 56 Fender Double Stringmaster, Melobar "Red Rat" 63' Gretsch Country Gentleman, Fender TV Front & my lil Roland Micro Cube!!!
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 10:57 pm
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Well, besides this high priced T8 -
Item # 3774737524
There are these 2 single neckers -
Item # 3775721210
and
Item # 3775941631
Hmmm - Tempting . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rick Alexander
From:
Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Jan 2005 2:02 am
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and Jody sez . .
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| You dont need brains to play a Four neck guitar,,,a strong back will do. |
But then how do you remember which neck is which???
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Fred Layman
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Springfield, Missouri USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2005 12:20 pm
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What about "Hail to the Chief" as our theme song?
Count me in: Fender Triple Custom. I traded Bobby Black a Fender Dual Custom for it. Evidently he didn't leave any of his talent in it; at least I haven't been able to get it out  |
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 12:33 am
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This article that ran in the L.A. Times is about the first time a Fender was heard coast to coast - played by none other than our fearless leader! I'm guessing the year was about 1954, maybe '55 . . ?
A "git" strummer no less! Man, I love that kind of lingo!
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Gary Boyett
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Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 8:16 am
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The first newsletter went out to all members today. If you are not signed up yet send me an email an I will add you to the list. All I need is your Name, City, State and email address.
To: George Keoke Lake- I need your email address to send yours to you.
Joey Ace- I got yours back. Send me an email to verify your address.
I hope everyone likes the first edition. There is much more to come.
Thanks,
Gary
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50'sFender Dual-Pro, 56 Fender Double Stringmaster, Melobar "Red Rat" 63' Gretsch Country Gentleman, Fender TV Front & my lil Roland Micro Cube!!!
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 9:16 am
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Gary - Great job on the first newsletter!
Rick |
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Bob Hickish
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Port Ludlow, Washington, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 9:33 am
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Just thinking out loud here Guys !!!
There is a couple thing that should be done before this gets to big .
#1 is this OK with Jody Carver ?
#2 should there be some kind of disclaimer so nothing reflects on J. C
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#3 Should this be OK with all !
Jodys plak (SGHF) would be a nice letter head [This message was edited by Bob Hickish on 16 January 2005 at 09:36 AM.] |
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 2:08 pm
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Yes, the newsletter look great. Wonderful job.
My D8 even made what would be the centerfold......if it were more than 1 page. 
Great idea.
Do we need a club house? I have some old marine grade plywood lying around somewhere. |
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 2:09 pm
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I guess I need to clarify some things...
This club is "dedicated" to Jody Carver. Jody's input will be as much as he wants. This man is a wealth of information relating to Fender and non-pedal steel guitars. The actual name is Jody Carver's "Fender Stringmaster Club."
I hope Jody and everyone else participates. I think you may have noticed that there are no dues to pay.
I will put on record that Jody Carver is in no way responsible for this club. If he does not want his name associated with this club I am sure we will honor his request.
Now that the legal "stuff" is over, can we have some fun?
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 2:24 pm
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I think you may have noticed that there are no dues to pay.
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Dang! Now you tell me! I already sent it in.
Thank you, the implants came out great!
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Rick Alexander
From:
Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 2:37 pm
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 4:40 pm
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Welcome new members:
Paul Ostby: Seattle, WA
Dan Heend: Newark, NJ
Basil Henriques: West Midlands, UK
You should have received the newsletter.
And yes, in a message from the "Prince of Tweed"
A-ok in his book.
Thank you.[This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 16 January 2005 at 06:48 PM.] |
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Jody Carver
From:
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 6:21 pm
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Howard asks...Guitar Boogie" Smith is it?
Yes Howard and at that time Smith also owned his own music store..Ralph Hanzel was a well known guitarist in the Michigan area,,his wife and he did a duo, They called themselves
Hanzel and Gretel. Jim Kelly was a bass player and owned his own business which was Kelly's Bar and Grill. I dont recall Al Meyers,,,I beleive he was Meyer Cohens half brother.I dont know what half,,maybe "half and half". |
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 16 Jan 2005 6:37 pm
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I met this gal last weekend.....she said that she was looking for her other half. I told her she'd find it if she looked behind her.... |
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basilh
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United Kingdom
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Rick Alexander
From:
Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Jan 2005 3:26 am
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Jody, you can sew this on your Levis . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 17 January 2005 at 03:34 AM.] |
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado/ Lives in Arizona
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Posted 17 Jan 2005 5:25 am
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Basil,
I want to thank you for posting the newsletter on your site. This should get some people off the fence.
Basil has offered to host the Fender Stringmaster Club web-site. I think it would be a great idea!
To all Members:
What do you want to see on this site!
I know we need a humor section for Howard R.
Give Basil some ideas and I'm sure he can go from there.
Keep the membership coming. Email me with the request and I will get you on the list.
NO, I will never do anything with your email address except send you club stuff.
I still need some people to write an article on several different issues.
Tunings- discuss variations, etc.
Tablature- One song per issue?
History- Fender and other steels
Tips & Tricks- How did he do that?
If you want to participate, please let me know.
For now, GO PRACTICE!
Gary
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