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Posted: 4 Dec 2008 11:49 am
by Jerry Roller
Lonnie, thank you for getting this opportunity started, it looks like all we need is for you to coordinate the project and tell us what to do. We should be able to provide everything he needs in the way of guitar, amp and chords, picks, and bar if needed. Paul offers an amp, Cliff and/or Al willing to donate a guitar, Jerry offering a new guitar at cost, Dwight, a bargain in a guitar offer and cash offered by several others!! :) I too, can use PayPal.
Jerry

Posted: 5 Dec 2008 3:04 pm
by Jim Ives
I have a really nice blonde Little Roy Wiggins 8 string lap steel. If you are still interested, shoot me an email.
Jim

misterjimmy1@sbcglobal.net

Posted: 9 Dec 2008 10:26 am
by Lonnie Bennett
Guys I don’t have enough words that can express my gratitude for your generosity. I’ve decided to take Jerry Knapper’s offer on the guitar and Paul Foster’s offer on the practice amp. I had no Idea that so many would be willing to help. He‘s a young soldier and loves Steel. It kind of got to me and in my weird way of thinking thought that if I could get him a lap steel to play gospel songs on, He’ll make it back home safe. Anyone wishing to make a donation toward the guitar Jerry is making send it to Jerry or e-mail him for contact info. When he gets the equipment, I will post pictures and if I can figure it out, a sample video of his playing. Again my soul is very happy about this. Thank you all so very much.

Posted: 9 Dec 2008 10:49 am
by Jerry Roller
Lonnie, Jerry, please let me know what my part is.
Jerry

Info on Jerry Knapper

Posted: 9 Dec 2008 10:43 pm
by Jerry Knapper
I am trying to figure out how to best handle this. Some of you have requested my address and are sending a money order. I will hold all monies that come in and then as we approach the cost of the material I will announce we have sufficient. Please be sure to send me your email addresses.

Jerry knapper
201 Davis Lane
Roland, Ok 74954
918-520-1048

jerico47@sbcglobal.net

We basically need 10 guys to give $25 plus what ever it costs to ship it. So far we have three committments. 12-09-08

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Posted: 10 Dec 2008 12:03 pm
by Tamara James
Jerry Knapper wrote: We basically need 10 guys to give $25 plus what ever it costs to ship it. So far we have three committments. 12-09-08


My pledge will be in the mail Friday. :D

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 1:00 pm
by Cliff Kane
Hi Jerry,
I'm good for $25. I can send you a check if a check's okay. I'm happy to see this happen.

Thank you,
Cliff

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Posted: 10 Dec 2008 2:41 pm
by Richard Parks
Hello Jerry,

I can kick in $25. I will have it in the mail to you tomorrow. If it were a little warmer I would jump on the old iron horse and hand deliver it to you as you're only 190 miles away. That would be a good little day ride but it's a little chilly for that.

Regards,

Richard Parks

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 3:22 pm
by ray qualls
Jerry, my $25 will be in the mail tomorrow(Thursday). Appreciate what you're doing. Long time no see also! Ray

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 4:56 pm
by Chris LeDrew
As per our email, mine's on the way as well.

Hello guys and gals

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 5:15 pm
by Jerry Knapper
We are at 6 of the basic 10 needed at $25 as of Tuesday eve. Nothing has arrived at my home yet, but these are the committments.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 8:54 pm
by Jerry Roller
Jerry, since I am 10 miles from you I can bring mine by or mail it. At any rate, you know I am good for it, besides, you know where I live. :) It looks like 3 or 4 more helpers would complete the project.
Jerry

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 10:36 pm
by Al Michalczak
Jerry, I too will put a check in the mail as soon as I get back home to my checkbook.
Al

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 11:29 pm
by Bob Hoffnar
Jerry,
I"ll send you a check or paypal you if possible.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 6:12 am
by Lonnie Bennett
Jerry,
I Sent a postal money order today. Thank you and Thank everyone for your support. I had no idea the outcome would end up like this. Again, A BIG TAHNK YOU TO ALL.

I think we are about there

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 6:47 am
by Jerry Knapper
Hey guys. I have not seen anything in the mail yet, but I think we have the guitar about covered in pledges. Lonnie, did you want it in a hard case? I would prefer that, but as I said earlier the cases are quite a bit larger for shipping. Not that this is a concern for shipping, but I was thinking about him carrying it to Iraq. Whichever way is best. I should have the guitar ready soon and will post a picture.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 8:30 am
by ray qualls
Jerry, my check is in the mail. Should be there about monday! Ray

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 9:45 am
by Lonnie Bennett
Jerry, The hard case would be great.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 10:01 am
by Jerry Roller
Lonnie, I just thought of a concern. Paul has made a generous offer of a small practice amp but it just occurred to me that the electrical service in Iraq might not be right for a USA amp. Can we somehow find out about that? We might need to get a battery operated amp of some sort. We need to know that whatever we give him will work in Iraq.
Jerry

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 11:14 am
by Ron !
Take a look here.You might find it interesting.

http://www.iraq-up-close-and-personal.c ... niraq.html

That's good information Ron.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 7:03 pm
by Jerry Knapper
I am sure adaptions will be made for the amp. We could chase up a battery operated amp, but it would still need to be re-charged at some time and an adaptable adaptor would then be needed.

Guitar is finished

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 8:35 pm
by Jerry Knapper
I have it finished. The guitar has been tested and in the case. (Made by Gene Fields) I will get it shipped off the first of next week to Lonnie.
Since this picture was taken I changed the volume pot to a better quality one from Fender. It sounds and operates very nicely. Considering it will be in Iraq, I also put 4 tiny screws in the fretboard to hold it in place. I usually glue them, but with the heat there I thought the screws along with the gluing would help. It is tuned to an E6th and I included an extra set of E13th strings. Image

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 9:40 pm
by Jerry Roller
Jerry, I will mail my $25.00 to you tomorrow.
Thanks, it looks very nice.
Jerry

Posted: 14 Dec 2008 7:32 pm
by Chris LeDrew
My donation might take a week or more to get there from here, but it is in the mail.

Lap Steel Sent

Posted: 15 Dec 2008 5:40 pm
by Jerry Knapper
To all those who have helped in this consideration, the lap steel and case were shipped today on 12-15-08 to Lonnie Bennett. Thanks to each of you who participated. I will attempt to send a personal thank you to each of who has contributed and let you know how things came out.
Merry Christmas to all and may God bless and protect our new soldier friend and fellow steel guitar player.