Do you still play slide guitar?

Bottleneck slide guitars, B-benders, etc.

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Lefty
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Post by Lefty »

For me there is just something about having that 6 string plank on my knees and a Shubb or Stevens bar that brings out a different style. Maybe working harder, or not working as hard. My Gibsons with the P-90 and a small amp give a pretty good blues. Or the Chandler tuned C-6th gives an authentic "Honky Tonkin" sound I love.
I started playing slide guitar Allman Brothers covers and Stones and so forth back in the late 60's. I still like to play some slide on a strat in the bridge out of phase position.
The Pedal Steel is still my first love always. I use to try and carry a bunch of different instruments out to a gig, but over the years I whittled down the luggage, and added some around the waist line.
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Jon Zimmerman
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Post by Jon Zimmerman »

This is another Great topic..I am all ears and grins. Lets not leave out Al Perkins, he did well both ways ..still can(IMHO)..Sonny L. is a master of dynamics to die for...with taste and restraint as well.
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