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Pete Macomber
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Post by Pete Macomber »

Hi all. I qualify for the newbie club...
After many years on guitar, I'm a humble
beginner staring at a MSA s10.

Pete
Ben Lawson
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Post by Ben Lawson »

I've been playing for 35 years but I've heard some "newbies" that could clean my clock.
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Chris LeDrew
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Post by Chris LeDrew »

Dave,

After posting, go up to the top and click "refresh". Your post should show up right away.
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james sluder
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Post by james sluder »

Hi everyone..i joined the forum around the first of jan, 2006..I
have been lurking around on here for about 2 years i guess.
verynice people on here.i have played lead guitar with local groups for around 30 years off & on..i have a fender 400 ?? i guess, setting in a back room all covered up..but i decided to drag it out , put new strings on it.& give it a go at age 65+..lol
old dog ,, new tricks..guess i'll find out.
8 strings & 4 floor pedals..guess that will do for a start..Thanks for all your pickers for all you do for the forum and helping others..keep up the good work..
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Tim Jones of Kansas
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Post by Tim Jones of Kansas »

I just joined. On the 18th of January to be exact.

I play a Fender D-8 pedal steel guitar. (2 pedals. I disconnected the other 6 because they are useless.)

I know all of you seasoned professionals will ask me why I chose to waste my time with such an instrument.

To put it bluntly: It's all that is needed. It's got the perfect sound. If I can't do it with 8 strings, why do it at all?

Right?
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Jim Walker
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Post by Jim Walker »

I'm not exactly new, I have been a forum member for 6 years. I took up steel the first time in 2001 but had to sell out after 6 months. Just bought a Carter Starter with the money I made at my New Years Eve gig, and here I go again. By Summer I'll have a pro model steel again and this time there will be no selling out!

I guess I'm RE-NEW. LOL. Image

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Terry Srader
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Post by Terry Srader »

I've been at this cheese slicer for about 2 yrs now. Not where I want to be but getting closer every day.

Great info on this forum too.
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Mike Hoover
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Location: Franklin, TN, USA

Post by Mike Hoover »

Don, got me beat 5 years, I am 65 trying since april 05. Bass player since 1957.


Mike
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Ron Frederiksen
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Post by Ron Frederiksen »

I've been here sence Nov.04 and loved it. I have learned a lot of good stuff on the forum, and had lots of help from time to time. I have played out a few times but still have a long way to go. Thanks to all you helpers !!!!! Ron


"steelin is music to my ear"
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Ron Frederiksen
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Post by Ron Frederiksen »

I've been here sence Nov.04 and loved it. I have learned a lot of good stuff on the forum, and had lots of help from time to time. I have played out a few times but still have a long way to go. Thanks to all you helpers !!!!! Ron


"steelin is music to my ear"
Billy Gilbert
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Post by Billy Gilbert »

Under two years. I've just figured out where that pointy looking cord plugs in. Image Billy
Richard Roach jr
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joined this month Image
Harvey Reams
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Post by Harvey Reams »

Just joined Dec.05....great bunch of guys and gals
Harvey
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Paul Arntson
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Post by Paul Arntson »

Hi,
I've been a member for a couple years. Mostly on the non pedal side. Started getting fired up about pedals about 6 months ago. Still haven't got the right tone, but as I learn more, the less important that seems compared to getting the right pitch.
-Paul Arntson
55 stringmaster, 76 Excel D10 8/5, numerous lap steels and other guitars.
Pat Kelly
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Post by Pat Kelly »

Well Mike. What did you find out?

Pat Kelly 18months
Mark Metdker
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Post by Mark Metdker »

Been on the forum since June 2004. Met lots of nice folks here. I have been playing guitar and/or steel around Texas since the late '70's.

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Garry Procter
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Post by Garry Procter »

Been lurking for about 2 years, joined last week. I have played guitar (acoustic mainly) for a long time - started when I was 12/13, now I'm 52. Loved psg since hearing it the early 70's (Sneeky Pete, Lloyd Green, Pete Drake, Jay Dee Maness, Ben Keith, etc.). Finally got around to buying my Carter Starter about 18 months ago and love playing around with it. So I'm very much a beginner, and have learned much from this site. Putting it into practice... ..well I try Image
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