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Tyler Hall
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My name is Tyler Hall. I am 18 years old, and have been playing steel for about 4 years. I have played music all of my life, but when I heard a steel I was hooked.

I play a D-10 Fessenden, but also have 2 custom built SD-10's, built by Mr. Lucky Carter. Maybe, one of these days I'll be able to play like Emmons, Hughey, Hicks or even Max Williamson! Image

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Post by Mike Ester »

Hi, Tyler.

Welcome aboard, from Texas.

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Post by Brian Curtis »

Welcome to the forum Tyler. It's nice to see the younger generation interested in the Steel Guitar. You are part of it's future!

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Post by Geir Arne Boska »

Hi Tyler,
Big welcome from Norway :-)
Start young... and become great!
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Post by Fred Shannon »

Hey Tyler, great to see a young man playing a super instrument. Tell us something about your playing, are you in a band, etc. Glad to have you aboard
Phred
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Post by Terry Wood »

Tyler,

You have joined the right place for steel guitar. Goodluck and GOD bless ya!

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Tyler Hall
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Thanks guys. I play about every-other week. I used to play every weekend, but I started college this Fall, and I quit my regular job. I played piano in a gospel group since I was about seven, but we quit playing.

I'm not in a band, but there are some jobs around that don't have steel players, so if I want to set in with them, they let me. But I don't get paid, so I just play when I want to.

I miss plaing regular, but the sooner I get out of school, the sooner I get to Nashville. Image

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 31 October 2005 at 01:33 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Post by Bryan Knox »

Welcome Tyler!

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Post by Larry Strawn »

Tyler,,

Welcome aboard,, great attitude..

Remember though school first, then Nashville!! LOL..

Larry

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Post by Tyler Hall »

I tried to post my setup, but it didn't work.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 31 October 2005 at 02:37 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Post by Les Pierce »

Welcome, Tyler.

My, my, how different, and much smarter, is this younger generation. Who would of thought of getting a decent education before running off to play music.

Next, you'll be telling us that you plan to be married before you have children!

Seriously, it sounds like you're doing life the right way. Keep up the good work, and great success to you in the future.

Les
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Right-most musicians take a shot at going pro, starve throughout their 20's-then they go back to school.

We are trying to make sure that this won't be the scenario with out 18 year old son.


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Post by Charles Davidson »

Welcome Tyler,Young guys like you make old Alabama native proud.You will learn a lot from great pickers around the globe.Some of us are a little nutty[like myself]but we have a good time because the one thing we have in common,WE all love the steel guitar.Again welcome,and have a good time.
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Post by Tyler Hall »

I apprieciate all the resopnse. If my steel pickin' career works like I plan, I may not even get married. I don't know a lot of women that love, like, or even tolerate the steel. I've lost girlfriends to music, but I would rather play music. Charles, there's nothing wrong with being nutty, as I've been called a lot worse! Image Usually after I finish a turnaround, I get called several names. None of which I will repeat. Image

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 01 November 2005 at 09:35 AM.]</p></FONT>
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Post by Tyler Hall »

Here's my E9 setup:
<font face="monospace" size="3"><pre>
P1 P2 P3 LKL LKV LKR RKL RKR
F# G#
D E
G# A
E F# F D#
B C# C# A A#
G# A F#
F# G#
E F D#
D
B C# A#
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My C6 is pretty standard.

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Hi Tyler,
Great to welcome someone from a younger generation to this forum. Now let us have those new ideas!
Regards,
Nic

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Post by Howard Tate »

Hello Tyler. I like where your E lowers are. I had it on my universal, sometimes I miss it on my d-10. Good luck with the schooling first, smart move. Wish I had been that smart.

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Post by Max Williamson »

Tyler,welcome aboard,this is the place every steel picker needs to be.Tons of information.Everbody take notice this kid is going to be a super picker.

Max
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I wish I had some of those new idea's you guys talk about. Anyhow, don't pay any attention to Max, I give him $20 to say that. I'm not much of a picker, much less a super-picker. It's all I can do to pick my nose! Image

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Post by Bill Cook »

Tyler,
Welcome!! You are in the right place!! You must be from the Selma area!! Stay close to Max, He has a lot to offer. Also welcome to our new forming Association. Looking forward to meeting you.
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Post by Mike Hoover »

Tyler,
try this link and join us in the chat room, we need some young blood in there with all us old folks

Mike
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Post by Russ Little »

Tyler ,
Welcome aboard.
I guess by now you have got the feel of
this wonderful forum.
I would like to invite you to another
great steel treet.
Check out www.sweetsouthersounds.com
and click on the steel room.
You'll love it and fit right in.
They have some great stuff there and you'll
meet lots of the super pickers, as well as
a lot of old codgers like me Lol that
that just muddle along.
looking forward to seeing you there
Russ
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Post by Tyler Hall »

Thanks for all the nice words. I'm from Montevallo, just south of Birmingham, but I have known Max for a while. Between Max, Jack Williams, and Ted Crabtree, I'm surrounded by great steel pickers!

I appreciate all of the hospitality, and I feel right at home. Thanks again.

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 03 November 2005 at 07:32 AM.]</p></FONT>
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