message for Buddy Emmons

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 21 Nov 2002 7:08 pm

Hey, Buddy, this is Brett. I'm practicing very hard on my steel guitar. I wonder which neck you use when you play because I've seen different players stay on the C6th neck if they play doubleneck steels. I've finally gotten used to my A & B pedals. I use my pedals a lot more now than I did when I first started playing steel. I won't stop playing steel. Brett Day, Emmons S-10

Perry Hansen · Post by **Perry Hansen** » 21 Nov 2002 7:14 pm

Brett, you have asked the Master. If you have ever watched him play, you will see that he jumps from one neck to the other without missing a note. I have been trying to do that for 50 years and sometimes I am succesfull. but just as often I am not. It does take concentration. Lots of luck. Buddy, you're on now, get me out of this.
Perry

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 22 Nov 2002 6:00 am

Brett,
Congratulations on the A and B pedals. Attitude and will overcomes all obstacles and each accomplishment builds the confidence it takes to carry on to the next level. Continue practicing hard and love what you're doing and it will reflect in your playing.

As with most D-10 players, the neck you use is determined by the style of music you're playing. The C6 tuning is generally used for styles other than country, though it was the heart of the country sound before pedals. Perry is correct regarding my switching of necks during a song, but I acquired most of that skill while playing a Fender non-pedal steel, as did many other players of that period.

Perry: I've been playing approximately 54 years, so if my math is correct, you should be getting the hang of it some time in the next four years.

Gary Morrison · Post by **Gary Morrison** » 22 Nov 2002 6:08 am

Darn! I still have about twenty years to go!

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 22 Nov 2002 6:36 am

I wish I could say that.

Perry Hansen · Post by **Perry Hansen** » 22 Nov 2002 6:51 am

Buddy. I said this once before, but I'll say it again. If I practice hard, I hope to become as good as your were 50 years ago. I probably should have broken your fingers that night at the Bostonia Ballroom after the way you played Little Coquet(sp). You were with the Tater then. But then I wouldn't have any inspiration except Jerry Bird.

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 22 Nov 2002 7:02 am

Buddy, your email bounces back since a few weeks,
please, send me an update

Thanks, Johan

Wayne Cox · Post by **Wayne Cox** » 22 Nov 2002 9:53 am

Re: BUDDY, it appears that you started playing about the time that I was born.
I'm really glad I inspired you so much!
Ha! Ha!
~~W.C.~~

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 22 Nov 2002 10:16 am

...me too....

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Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 22 Nov 2002 2:11 pm

Buddy;
There's no reason you can't be playing for at least another 20 years. You don't play any less than you did when I first heard you pick. You're still in there gettin' it. Don't sell yourself short!
Still one of your biggest fans, (in more ways that one...)

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My best,
Ernie

The Official Buddy Emmons Website
www.buddyemmons.com

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 22 Nov 2002 2:26 pm

Oh come on now Buddy, 50 more years ain't nuthin'....you could do another 50 with the same picks ! ....but you may have to change the 3rd string a few times...

You just gave us Blue Jade 2002, Me, I'm anticipating a few more versions of Blue Jade..how about Blue Jade 2052...?

tp

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 22 Nov 2002 6:42 pm

AS long as we are asking questions, did you ever work any road dates with Haggard? A friend up here swears he saw you and Phil Baugh with Merle on a show here in Wis I told him "No Way", he says it's so. So?

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Session 500, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Steve Hellerich · Post by **Steve Hellerich** » 22 Nov 2002 7:45 pm

Buddy:
Last night I was driving back from Charlie Stepps and listening to your wonderful CDs,
and thought back when I first heard you play,It was in Omaha Ne.(1964) I knew nothing about the Steel Guitar, But was totally in awe of the beautiful sounds That YOU!! were creating. I am sure God has a long term plan for you and your talent and I among millons of others have been able to experience through your creativity that wonderful talent.
Best Wishes
Steve

Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 22 Nov 2002 8:01 pm

Buddy, I saw you,for the first time, with Johnny Bush when you were at the Midnite Jamboree about a month ago.And you were just incredible. Didn't see it raining but anyways your hat shrunk. Anyways after listening and watchin you I wanted to go home and start a fire under my steel. Thanks for the memory.

Carl West · Post by **Carl West** » 23 Nov 2002 11:09 am

Hi Buddy, You really have to record that "Noname Shuffle" you did on that video with Hal. I've about worn out that part of the tape. What a great tune, simple but great changes and feeling.

Carl West
Emmons LeGrande lll

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 23 Nov 2002 4:55 pm

Aw,,whats the big deal,,so Buddy plays good
so what? gimmicks thats what it's all about,he uses "gimmicks". I know. I saw Buddy a few years ago in NY and stood behind him as he played "linus and lucy" no big deal,,I came up closer and closer as he played,,I saw the
gimmicks.

They were attached to his right arm..5 of them..same deal with the left arm,,so what?
So those were his hands with all that talent, and he wears that Derby to look cool.

Gimmicks all Gimmicks often reffered to as fingers and hands and a bar

..he bites his nails too,,,Shhhhh and besides that he wears that Rolex watch, that slows him down.

Dont tell anyone I told ya'll this little secret ya hear?? Hell Man,,if I had his fingers and hands I could play just as well

and maybe better too. You got that??
and I saw him miss a note once too.Well maybe
it was half a note,,,I forget,,Im getting old
expect me to remember all this.????? did I mis spell referred,??? OH well. cant be the best all the time.You guys think Im NUTS?? your NUTS for reading it

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George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 23 Nov 2002 10:17 pm

Years ago I saw Buddy perform at our Public Library Auditorium. He didn't impress me until he used that chin lever!

Man...he sure got some fantastic sounds after that! It was a memorable evening Buddy...you probably won't recall our brief meeting after the show, however I'm fairly positive I was the only NON-pedal steeler in the crowd of wide-eyed pedal enthusiasts who were in total awe of you as was I. Hope you keep playing for at least another 30 years!

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 24 Nov 2002 7:47 am

Geesh: no wonder Buddy's so good he's been playing since he was 2 years old. Must have used a potty as his first packa-seat? do that means he was playing good before he was potty trained? I didn't know he was younger than Smiley til now.Smileys been playing (well he's been accused of it)for some 50 years and he isn't potty trained yet?

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CJC

Ralph H. Moorehead · Post by **Ralph H. Moorehead** » 4 Dec 2002 3:30 pm

Buddy Now that Tommy Hill died who has Johnny bush taken up with now

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 5 Dec 2002 6:30 am

Ralph,
The last session I worked with Johnny, Pete Wade set the studio time and I called the musicians, so I'm assuming Johnny is producing his current recordings.