Would you support a steel guitar/player magazine?

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 13 Nov 2002 4:52 pm

I am discussing publishing a steel guitar magazine and wonder what the interest/support level is among the players and readers of this forum. If you would support a magazine like this please reply! Thank you in advance for your thoughts, suggestions, and ideals.

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Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 13 Nov 2002 5:17 pm

I would definitely support it. I was very disappointed when Steel Guitar World Magazine folded.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 13 Nov 2002 5:20 pm

I think it would be tough to stay current when you're competing with the Internet. In the old days, I would immediately devour any steel related magazine I could find. Now I don't subscribe to any. Email and this Forum is enough for me.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 13 Nov 2002 5:26 pm

Terry...
I would most definitely support such an endeavor, but for your own sanity, please keep in mind the fate of Steel Guitar World and Steel Guitarist Magazine. I wish you luck in anything you come up with. God Bless You and yours.

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Post by **Joey Ace** » 13 Nov 2002 5:31 pm

I would.

Be careful not to overextend yourself.
History has not been kind to Steel Mags.

Maybe a quarterly or twice yearly?

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 13 Nov 2002 5:43 pm

Joey,

It would likely be every other month. Possibly a first issue being Dec. 15th or Jan. 15th.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 13 Nov 2002 5:52 pm

Terry, I would not mind a bi-monthly or quarterly publication. Just try to remember that if you get into trouble with it and can't do it anymore, at least let your subscribers know. Most of us would understand. It's a tough thing to run. Maybe you could get some famous player to do a Qand A column. Maybe a different one each time. Just a thought. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 13 Nov 2002 6:12 pm

Hey Terry,

Count me in for support.

Mike

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 13 Nov 2002 6:17 pm

Craig,

Thanks for the idea and comments. The up-front costs are already available. It's just a matter of whether or not there is a substantial interest between advertisers and readers to support the work effort necessary to do it and recoup each issue... and of course... a few more good ideas like yours!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 13 Nov 2002 6:20 pm

I think we do need another steel guitar magazine since Steel Guitar World Magazine is gone. I wish there were more magazines about the beautiful steel guitar! There needs to be another steel guitar magazine! Brett Day, Emmons S-10

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 13 Nov 2002 6:20 pm

Thanks Mike,

How about an interview with you for an issue? Perhaps you would consider writing a column too?

Charlie Vaughn · Post by **Charlie Vaughn** » 13 Nov 2002 6:50 pm

I always enjoyed the Steel Guitarist Magazine and Steel Guitar World. I would support this project. I think we need it[This message was edited by Charlie Vaughn on 13 November 2002 at 06:52 PM.]

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 13 Nov 2002 6:53 pm

Magazine,___no; but I sure would like to see a Steel Guitar Annual. I'm talking about a hard cover book that would sell for around $35 to $50.

It should tell about all the steel shows that took place during the year, have lots of color pictures and lots of colorful ads.

I believe lots of players would buy one of these and it would be more successful (which it must be to survive) to the publisher than a magazine.

Rick

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 13 Nov 2002 7:17 pm

7 YES - vs. - 2 NO

Is that everyone?

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 13 Nov 2002 7:27 pm

Yes, count me in

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 13 Nov 2002 7:28 pm

count me in too, I'm getting ready to renew one now. I like the Q&A ideal too. Good luck.
Tony,P.S. now make it "9 yes--2 no"[This message was edited by Tony Dingus on 13 November 2002 at 07:30 PM.][This message was edited by Tony Dingus on 13 November 2002 at 07:31 PM.]

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 13 Nov 2002 7:34 pm

Count me in.

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Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 13 Nov 2002 7:47 pm

YES!!!

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Roger Rettig

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 13 Nov 2002 7:50 pm

Count me in, too. I hope this can be a success...Pat

Joe Miraglia · Post by **Joe Miraglia** » 13 Nov 2002 8:05 pm

YES! But with a money back guarantee

Joe

RichardMcKinney · Post by **RichardMcKinney** » 13 Nov 2002 8:12 pm

Terry,
I would definatly support you. Make it happen.

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Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 13 Nov 2002 8:17 pm

Count me in!

Mark

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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 13 Nov 2002 8:49 pm

I'm there! Put me down for two years, to start!

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 13 Nov 2002 9:12 pm

Yes

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John Vaughan · Post by **John Vaughan** » 13 Nov 2002 9:23 pm

I'm in, dude. What do you estimate the cost would be? Ain't that many steel players out there but I could deal with $5 or so a copy for a monthly.

JV