New Member in South Jersey

Joe Calabrese · Post by **Joe Calabrese** » 13 May 2007 7:28 am

Hello All,
Although I've enjoyed this site and all the information and characters it has to offer for about 3 months now, I've finally decided to ante up the five bucks and join. A small price to pay for the information and real sense of community I've found here. I purchased my first PS guitar about 4 months ago. An early 70's Fender 800 S-10 with 3 foot and 1 knee. By no means a "pro" guitar but I believe it should be enough to get me started. I'm fortunate that I have a great teacher in my area (Jimmy Heffernan) and I've had 2 lessons so far. What a great guy and excellent instructor.

Chuck Thompson · Post by **Chuck Thompson** » 13 May 2007 1:30 pm

hiya joe - congrats and welcome to this place!

Dennis Schell · Post by **Dennis Schell** » 13 May 2007 1:58 pm

Welcome Joe!

How 'bout a photo of that Fender? You can get started alright, but will very soon want a couple of additional levers I'll bet...I imagine your one lever lowers the Es?

Do you have/use "The Bible", Winnie Winston's book? I'm curious as to what kinda stuff your early lessons entail.....

Again, welcome and enjoy!

Dennis

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 13 May 2007 2:05 pm

Welcome aboard!!! Where you from? Metuchen here.

Ron

Joe Calabrese · Post by **Joe Calabrese** » 13 May 2007 3:57 pm

Dennis Schell wrote:Welcome Joe!

How 'bout a photo of that Fender? You can get started alright, but will very soon want a couple of additional levers I'll bet...I imagine your one lever lowers the Es?

Do you have/use "The Bible", Winnie Winston's book? I'm curious as to what kinda stuff your early lessons entail.....

Again, welcome and enjoy!

Dennis

Dennis,
First lesson very basic: Grips, Some major chords, Walk-ups, A+B pedal, Mashing the A.
Second lesson, Minor chord patterns, 3 minor, 6 minor
B=C pedal, Minor licks.
Here ya go Dennis:

Joe Calabrese · Post by **Joe Calabrese** » 13 May 2007 3:58 pm

Ron Victoria wrote:Welcome aboard!!! Where you from? Metuchen here.

Ron

Hiya Ron,
South Jersey here. Mays Landing to be exact. About 20 minutes from Atlantic city.

Keep in touch
JC

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 13 May 2007 6:08 pm

Welcome to the Forum, Joe.. You're going to enjoy it here very much; a most friendly place and a great bunch of people to converse with; Mention you are having a problem with your guitar, these folks will have it fixed for you in no time flat. Don't be bashful and ask any questions; some -one will come to your rescue.. Enjoy our Little Club, Joe..Warm Regards, Bernie

Ron Brennan · Post by **Ron Brennan** » 14 May 2007 5:17 am

Hey Joe,

All of the above and welcome to a great bunch of Steeler players and fans from all over the world.

Your Fender sure is a beauty!!

You are "hooked"!! Take my word for it, you will enjoy this fantastic instrument!!

Looking forward to when your ready to take it out to your first gig!! TX

Rgds,

Ron

Dennis Schell · Post by **Dennis Schell** » 14 May 2007 7:26 am

Thanks Joe, that's a cool old Fender! Keep us up to speed with your progress OK?

Best wishes,

Dennis

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 16 May 2007 9:03 am

Welcome Joe from Alabama.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 16 May 2007 9:54 am

Welcome to this Great Forum Joe

yep, hook, line & sinker

Louis Cecere · Post by **Louis Cecere** » 17 May 2007 6:10 am

hi joe, this is a good place to be if you play steel guitar i live near millville , we have to get togeter some time, see yah . lou

Joe Calabrese · Post by **Joe Calabrese** » 18 May 2007 1:47 am

Louis Cecere wrote:hi joe, this is a good place to be if you play steel guitar i live near millville , we have to get togeter some time, see yah . lou

Absolutely !!!!

Joe

Ted Russell · Post by **Ted Russell** » 18 May 2007 8:34 am

Joe,

I'll be playing pedal steel with "4 Wheel Drive" at the Country Palace on Fri May 25 and Sat May 26. The Palace is located on Rte 54 in Buena, just north of Vineland. If you stop in say hello.

Ted

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 18 May 2007 11:11 am

Hey Joe! I'm from Jersey . you from Jersey? Welcome.. tell Heff I said Hi..
It's a guarantee you will like Ted's picking.. and the Palace is close to you .

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