New Member (Long Intro)

Mike Lucas · Post by **Mike Lucas** » 28 Dec 2002 5:37 am

Hello Everyone,
I've been reading everything I can on this forum for the past several weeks and I feel as if I already know many of you. I would like to take this time to introduce myself.
It was in the late '70s that I became hooked on the group POCO and especially Rusty Young. At the time I had no idea what a PSG was, much less what it looked like but I was mesmerized by his sound.
Having never played a musical instrament,on May 19, 1979 I had my first lesson with my brand new Sho-Bud Maverick-10.
I took 6 lessons from a teacher the music store recommended and I never really understood a thing he was trying to teach me. Even today I can look at the lesson material and I scratch my head.
My Sho-Bud followed me around for the next 23 years,still in its case,unused.
I work in a casino where there is a lounge and live music at night. The groups play Popular music.
But this year during the NFR a C&W band played and the steel player caught my attention. I got to meet him and what a nice guy. His name is Wayland Brumley. He told me to look on the Internet as there were several good video instructions now.
I ordered Jeff Newmans "Up from the top".
Well,that's where I am now. At the Ripe Old Age of 52 I know I'll never play with a band but I just want to learn for my on self-satisfaction. My Maverick S-10 is again set up and I think I just might learn this dang guitar at last.
Any and all comments and/or help will be greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to getting to know ya'll better.
BTW I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 28 Dec 2002 5:49 am

Mike, welcome to this wonderful refuge of knowledge and entertainmant.

Never say "never" because it's never too late to be what you might have been.

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Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 28 Dec 2002 6:41 am

Hey Mike welcome aboard..Sounds like you followed your Steel around rather than it following you. Sorry your teacher wasn't able to get you jump started . I am certain you can get way beyond jump started up here.

ASk away...

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Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 28 Dec 2002 7:27 am

We're all here to help Mike. Like Tony says, ask away.

I suggest you buy Winnie Winston's book. Many of us (including me) started with it. There are a lot of good books and courses out there. I think Winnie's is particulaly well suited to beginners.

RON PRESTON · Post by **RON PRESTON** » 28 Dec 2002 7:59 am

Welcome, Mike...
My 1st steel was a "Mavrick" also, and I read Winnies' Book like the bible. It really IS "The" SG Bible if you think about it. Winnie was Way ahead as far as getting the info that he collected back in the 70's. People told me that you could NOT lower the 4th string, (E) to an E flat, (D sharp) on a Sho-Bud Maveric...Ha, I did, (with the help and know how from a picker in Louisville, Ky)
I had 5 knees on that pup....Wish I still had it. Anyway....stick around, Today, it is SO MUCH easier to learn because of this Forum that BoB started way back when. Good Luck, Mike.....Let us know of your progress as time goes by.

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 28 Dec 2002 8:28 am

Get the Winnie Winston book, for sure! Email me if I can help. Welcome!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 28 Dec 2002 10:15 am

Welcome to this Great Forum Mike
i too, started on a Maverick and it followed me around for 15 years. i never had somebody help me along, but i did learn thanx to Winnie Winstons Book.
Well, having invested in a D10 Really got me goin for good and i just love that C6 neck !!!
that was 3 years ago and i'm 51.
Whenever you run into Steelers playin, Get Up Close and Soak up as much as you can !
All the best to ya'

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Steel what?

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 28 Dec 2002 4:36 pm

Hey Mike,
Welcome to the Forum for sure. If you see Wayland Brumley please tell him hi for me. I've known him since the 60's when he was playing Ralph Mooney licks on a Fender 400 single eight string steel. He was a pretty good player in his own right. I'm glad to see he's still playing. I probably haven't seen him for at least 20 years as I've been in Virginia for the last 17. Keep at that steel and good luck to you.......Jerry Hayes

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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.

Mike Lucas · Post by **Mike Lucas** » 29 Dec 2002 3:57 am

A big "Thank You" to you all for the well received advice and encouragement. This is going to be fun, both learning my steel and this forum.