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Jerry Warner
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Charleston, West Virginia, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2004 10:50 pm |
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| mr buddy emmons what all do you use on your guitar or amp or if you anything at all to get the guitar to sound the way you have it set or is it in the mix when you record, i would just like to know or is it in the picks and the bar hand and blocking to get the sound that you get, i have been trying to get the afftects some what but getting to old now at sixty three to know better but will not quit at trying to hit some of your big slides w/ the picks and the bar, just give us guys some inside info, and many thanks to the great BUDDY EMMONS and thats all folks.---AGAIN THANKS: |
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Craig A Davidson
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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 5:09 am
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| On Buddy's website there is a page of his gear and settings. the address is : www.buddyemmons.com. |
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 7:58 am
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| Jerry, this subjest has been covered a few times in the past on the forum. One of the great things about the forum is being able to use the"search" option to research the data base. In there you will find Buddy answering questions about his equipment and sound. Just enter "Buddy Emmons" under the "steel players" or "pedal steel" subject and hit enter. It will access all of the Buddy Emmons discussions. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Buddy Emmons
From:
Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 8:29 am
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Jerry,
There is no definitive answer to that question. Over the fifty years I’ve been playing I’ve managed to maintain a reasonably consistent sound in spite of the many different brands and combination of equipment I’ve used. Because of that I believe developing “your” sound is the first step, followed by equipment that best compliments that sound or technique. I, along with other players I know, developed the personal or signature sound through the hands. I arrive at the equipment sound through the feeling it gives me while playing. That feeling is when the notes respond to the touch in such a way that you don’t have to force anything or overplay to get the sound that pleases you best.
I’m down to an Emmons push/pull, a Legrande lll, and a JCH, but I don’t favor one over the other until I decide how I want to use them. If I want a good sound plus the ultimate in pedal and knee capabilities and new changes, I’ll choose the JCH. For a good combination of tone and mechanics without the new stuff, it’s the Legrande. And for the ultimate sound sprinkled with a little nuisance value, I’d play the push/pull as a reminder that you can get the job done without the bells and whistles.
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Dyke Corson
From:
Fairmount, IL USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 9:46 am
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 10:14 am
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| Is Mr. Emmons "da man" or what? |
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Ernie Renn
From:
Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 10:28 am
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As they say, "Priceless!"
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My best,
Ernie
www.buddyemmons.com
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Buddy Blackmon
From:
Athens, Georgia, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 10:39 am
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Way cool!!
It's the hands, folks. |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 10:56 am
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| The man comes through again! Buddy, I literally hang on your every word; it would be the ultimate for me (and I'm sure others) if you would write a book. May I suggest consider an outline of what you would like to put in print about the psg, your history with the design and mechanics and maybe what you consider the necessary basics of music theory in regard to the psg. And things that you feel good about writing, that feeling that evokes that musical genius. I have been a fan of yours since I first heard you with ET. I used to frequent a bar in Fussa, Japan (way back) and as soon as I would sit at the bar, the bartender would put on an ET record. Ah, the good old days....... |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 7:39 pm
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“Without the Bells and Whistles”! That's my favorite listening-pleasure. The slightest-delay and a bit of reverb will do me fine! (And of course, Buddy's ‘fine-touch’.)
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“Big John” Bechtel
’49/’50 Fender T–8 Custom
’65 Re-issue Fender Twin-Reverb Custom™ 15”
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Jimmie Brown
From:
Fayetteville, NC, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 7:47 pm
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well said, mr, emmons
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Ray Uhl
From:
Riverside, Missouri, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 12:15 am
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Stop and ponder for a moment the pure musical genius of Buddy Emmons, and his ongoing accomplishments, ie., experimenting with different tunings, guitars, amps, etc., and the biggie, taking his time to answer our questions.
To me this says it all about his character and love and devotion for our beloved instrument. I've had musicians answer my questions with insinuations, "Learn it like I did", and not give you any direction, whatsoever. Again, thanks, to Buddy, Paul, Bobbe, and all the "pros" who take their time to enhance our devotion to steel guitar by making our learning a little easier and enjoyable.
Thanks, guys. |
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 4:46 am
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Thank you BUDDY,for all you have done for us'i've played around for 40yrs.not pro,just played around!!i have bought everthing that i could thru the years.trying to get the sound.and i will agree 100%,it's not the equipment,as much as the hands,tech.delivery.I'm cutting back to one guitar,and one amp.and get serious with my playing.JEFF NEWMAN,told me one time,about my recording,it was me that made it sound trashy,i said no!!it's my equipment,well when he put it up there and played it!what can i say!!don't buy everything in the world.it takes practice!and real sincere gotta git it right!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL farris |
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Rick McDuffie
From:
Benson, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 5:39 am
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| It's good to hear some common sense w/ regard to gear for a change. I have observed that, the better the player, the less he's obsessed with his "stuff". Brand names aren't important- in the end, these instruments are just tools of the trade, and you match your tool to the task at hand. Thanks, Buddy, for the workingman's perspective. |
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Rich Mounce
From:
Dunfermline, Il
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 6:27 am
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Buddy...Thanks for taking the time to respond...It means a lot to many of us...
Rich Mounce http://takeoff.to/steeljam |
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Joe Fortune
From:
2900 Ontario Dr Springfield, Il 62707
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 7:28 am
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Merry Christmas to us !!!!!
Thanks Buddy. |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 7:36 am
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Buddy,
Merry Christmas to you and Miss Peggy. BTW, I'll be playing your entire Christmas album this Saturday on my Radio Show.
Nick
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 11:11 am
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TOO COOL!!! Buddy's an equipment junkie, just like us regular guys, and he's pared his rig down, just like I'd like to do.
Buddy, what kind of amp are you playing through these days? |
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Buddy Blackmon
From:
Athens, Georgia, USA
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Greg Derksen
From:
Alberta, Canada
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Posted 21 Dec 2004 11:28 am
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Buddy I remember you saying that you find it more difficult to get a great tone from the E9 neck,
I can't help but ask,would your best E9 tone
come from your PP and Standel?
Thanx for your great responses, by the way,
Greg |
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Buddy Emmons
From:
Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Dec 2004 4:03 am
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Greg,
The P/P and Standel were a good marriage but my favorite tone on a steel guitar is not the tone I’m normally associated with. I have two sets of ears, so as a listener, the steel/amp combination I remember being most satisfied with was the Bigsby and Standel. Another good combo for me was the early 25 inch scale Sho~Bud permanent model with the early Peavey Session 400 amps.
Stephen…
Today I have two Peavey amps, a Standel, and a Fender Steel King. I favor the Steel King because it has a sweet spot in the mid range similar to the Standel but is less prone to distortion.
And thanks, Nick. I wish you and everyone on the Forum the very best during the holidays and beyond.
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ebb
From:
nj
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Posted 22 Dec 2004 5:35 am
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Buddy Emmons
From:
Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Dec 2004 6:21 am
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ebb,
Of the three guitars I mentioned above, the JCH has a ten string E9 and 12 string C6 neck, so the experimentation continues. |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 22 Dec 2004 6:41 am
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Hi Buddy and Compliments of the Season to
you and yours.
I would like to know if you record your
experimentations at home and/or tab your
ideas? If not, how do you remember and not
forget the good stuff?
I am happy to see you check in here once in
a while and hope you continue.
Roy |
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