Goodmorning America, Jimmy Buffett, GFI Steels

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 25 Jun 2004 7:59 am

Doyle Grissom woke me up this morning on TV playing his very beautiful GFI, Blue and silver D-10. The Jimmy Buffett band looked and sounded wonderful, singers needed tuning, but knew how to dress. Many great shots of Doyle and one of his two new GFI steels he got from me last month. Guess I should have given him a better deal!
Doyle, a friend of 40 plus years came into my store a little while back and said, I need a strong, light, dependable steel that works great, what do you have? I pointed and said, there's a room with 60 steel guitars in it, try them all and take what you want. After two days, he said, "the GFI wins", he paid me and has since bought another one and is telling the world over how he feels about this great guitar. It sure looked and sounded great on "Good Morning America" this morning. Jimmy Buffett got to perform eight songs, never saw that before! A great job by all the band and I'm very proud of Doyle, great player, and person.
How many of you got up this early and saw him?
bobbe

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 25 Jun 2004 8:08 am

Yes, Doyle Grisham is a very good player with an excellent gig. He deserves it -- he's been with JB off and on since the 70s. I remember him before that with Roy Drusky, the Glasers, and maybe David Houston(?) I'd like to see Buffett feature him a bit more prominently, but what else is new?

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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 25 Jun 2004 8:16 am

I'm only a casual Buffet fan-- one vinyl-- but I became aware of Doyle on the old Randy Travis albums. There is some fantastic steel on "Storms of Life" and "Forever and Always". I think he also did the dobro on those albums.

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Randy Cook · Post by **Randy Cook** » 25 Jun 2004 8:48 am

I saw the show this am. Like Doyle, I am thrilled with my new GFI D-10. It has very smooth action and it is much lighter than most other guitars. I purchased the guitar in December and opted for the keyless tuning system. I can tune very easily and quickly and the instrument holds the tuning very well. Check'em out.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 25 Jun 2004 9:51 am

"singers needed tuning"

LOL!

I wish there was some advance notice of this. I just figured out how to program my VCR.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 25 Jun 2004 11:04 am

Yea,Joey, Doyle and the GFI were on about every camera shot. Very colorful band, the blue steel really stood out. This troop knows how to dress. A great show band that really has the folks rocking and singing on every number. Just goes to show, the amount of singing talent the "star" has isn't everything. But I am a fan of this particular act.
It's really the total unit as a whole that's important. Come to think of it, some of my favorite groupes over a lifetime of musical appreciation were fronted by average or below average singers. Not to mention any though, because we wouldn't all agree.

bobbe
(an Ernest Tubb fan also) [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 25 June 2004 at 12:10 PM.]

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 25 Jun 2004 11:40 am

I saw it Bobbe.....good show too, I thought. Jimmy Buffet sings a mean Hank Williams tune too! The GFI Steel did look good, and got in nearly every shot. Looked like Buffet had a 10 Piece Band, as close as I could count?

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 25 Jun 2004 12:41 pm

Darn! I wish I would have had a little advance notice. I usually don't get up that early.LOL......al

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Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 25 Jun 2004 3:12 pm

I saw it too,really enjoyed Doyle and the Blue GFI. Wonder what happens when the gal singing with the nose ring sneezes.

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 25 Jun 2004 3:27 pm

Bobbe,

Stopped by the ED lounge at the hospital for a coffee and caught the tail end. I have always liked Doyles playing. And yes, that GFI is a smoking horn!

Didn't know you were an E.T. fan.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH Bobbe!

John Drury
NTSGA #3

Post by **Joey Ace** » 25 Jun 2004 3:36 pm

Doyle playing a Push Pull, Vegas 2002

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 25 Jun 2004 6:19 pm

I LOVE MY NEW GFI I GOT FROM BOBBIE SEYMOUR. BEST PLAYING GUITAR I 'VE EVER HAD. STAYS IN TUNE & GREAT SOUND. SONNY.

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Don Ricketson · Post by **Don Ricketson** » 25 Jun 2004 7:13 pm

I also saw Doyle on GMA. That GFI sounded great and so did Doyle. I knew Doyle before he ever started playing steel. I still play with his brother "Shorty Grisham" sometimes. He's a super bass player and a hell of a guitar picker. Blesed is Shorty to have a brother that's as talented as Doyle is and visa-versa...Don.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 26 Jun 2004 2:22 am

Sorry I missed Doyle with Jimmy.
Ron,
Doyle played steel on Randy's "Forever & Ever Amen" smash hit! However, Paul debuted the Ped-a-bro on that song.

Congratulations Doyle on your new GFI.
Gene makes a super fine guitar!
Thanks for getting our friend in the Buffet concert. Next time it's my turn!

Theresa[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 26 June 2004 at 03:26 AM.]

Jacki Montgomery · Post by **Jacki Montgomery** » 6 Jul 2004 12:51 pm

Well heavenly days, I just received my new GFI S-12 with keyless tuning and it is absolutely gorgeous!! A big thanks to Bobbe Seymour for all of his help. This was bought sight unseen and based upon Bobbe's outstanding reputation. I didn't go wrong. Did I tell you I'm excited? Best steel I've ever owned. Thanks again Bobbe.

Your pilot buddy, Jacki

Daryl Stogner · Post by **Daryl Stogner** » 6 Jul 2004 1:59 pm

Bobbe,

Ya got any GFI Ultra's for fat boys? I'm gonna come and see you in Sept, Darned levers hug my legs, so I can't even shuffle around on the seat to let my cheeks smile!

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 9 Jul 2004 6:05 am

GFI's for "fat boys"? Sure, I play one!
What more could I say?
Seriously, I will be glad to make you a happy GFI owner. It will take less $$ than you think also! And everytime you hear it and lift it, you'll thank me.
bobbe

Daryl Stogner · Post by **Daryl Stogner** » 9 Jul 2004 6:11 am

Well I will be there and with your help, hope to find exactly what works best for me. I've got tons to learn and want something that doesn't hug me and lift up everytime I push a pedal. I'm betting you can help get me setup.

Daryl

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 9 Jul 2004 3:59 pm

Tommy and I watched it - and enjoyed it very much. He looked and sounded very natural in a new crisp sort-of way, I thought. Doyle was EXCELLENT!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 11 Jul 2004 8:06 am

like I always said.GFI`s are great guitars.I think about GFI and 112 everytime I have to take my Session 500 and Promat push pull down stairs to the car.

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