The Steel Guitar Forum

I'd just like to extend my appreciation to Mickey Adams for the wealth of instruction he has posted on Youtube. I realize it's been around for awhile but it's just lately, since aquiring a notebook PC which I can use while at my steel, that I've been really been using the video lessons. It's a wonderful resource and I know a lot of effort and time goes into it. Keep up the good work Mickey!

I'd like to add my thanks, as well. Great stuff!!

Im so humbled every time I read a post like this guys. I have learned SO much material, and made numerous new friends since I started this...So Im the one coming out ahead, I promise you...thanks for taking the time to post and tune into my videos. Im always open to suggestions...peace!...Mickey

MIckey,
I think you are a great player and teacher. Sorry to change the subject but I noticed you have both Sarno and Avalon pre amps . In your opinion how do they compare to each other? Just curious. Keep the you tubes coming

Im really enamored with both these units. I put the Sarno in my home rack, alongside a Mesa Boogie Pre-Amp as well. Im experimenting with switching systems because the Boogies overdrive is just so creamy. Currently the Avalon is in my main rack. Ive used it on several of the larger gigs. Im still getting used to the sweep settings. The Avalon is very powerful, and I will play it tonight at Gilleys here in Dallas. I am also having great success with my Ken Fox modded NV400, and Vegas. Im fortunate to have a veritable arsenal of sound components from which to draw from.
They are all great components, making it very hard to choose which rig is BEST overall.. Ive got 2 new steels coming this month also. Del is building me a new G2 S12, and my Jackson Blackjack is getting upgraded to an S12 as well...If you get down this way give me a shout...Im at Gilleys with the Chris Rivers band every weekend now....Yeehah...Mick

House gig huh Mickey? SWEEEEET!

JW

Jimmy!...Yep looks that way...house band steeler at Gilley's looks good on the resume, dont'cha think?...Having a great time too..
Now tonight I wound up playing my 81 Mesa Boogie 1-15 combo on the second set. The tone was to die for!. The guitar player was SOOOOO green with envy...LOL...Jim, look forward to seeing you in Dallas my friend....Mickey

Yeah, Mickey does a really good job that's a great help for lots of us and a great inspiration well.
Thanks a lot, Mickey! Don't stop!

Hey Mickey,

I discovered you on YouTube recently as well, and as a beginning steeler your videos have been a HUGE help for me. I am STILL trying to get "White Christmas" under my belt in time for my 11/29 gig! Between your videos and Jeff Newman cracking his whip on me for the ABC's of the Right Hand Alpha, I might just get this thing figured out in my lifetime...

I can obviously chime in here with everyone else and say that your willingness to share your music and knowledge does NOT go unappreciated.

Congrats on the Gilley's gig!

Mark, thanks for chiming in...im happy to hear you're making progress...Write anytime...Mickey

I'll add another big 'Thanks!' to the pile... Those videos have really helped me out a lot. And they're especially easy to follow as a lefty, since it's like following a mirror image.

So.... Thanks!

I want to extend my appreciation to Singpilot for all the Youtube time he puts in. I have learned so much the right way and hope he continues all of his efforts. Thank you again Mickey. Frank Harris in San Ddiego

shades of urban cowboy and that cute little cowgirl!!

Another thanks to Mickey for his work on Youtube. I have watched several of the videos. Great to have access to something like this.

I just recently discovered these very useful videos. If only they were there in 1974 when I first started!
I used to travel hundreads of miles to get instruction like this. I'm very appreciative!

[wound up playing my 81 Mesa Boogie 1-15 combo

What model would that be Mickey? I'm using an F-50 (12) which has a great clean tone but I'd probably like a 15

I would also like to add that I have learned a great deal with your YouTubes. I am becoming familiar with many aspects that my lessons have not got to yet. When we do get to that lesson, I look good because I already learned the basic from the Youtube. Life is good.

On my "bucket list" is to be able to take a real live lesson from you one day.

Thank you so very much for all you do!!

mickey there are many people enjoying your you tube vids. great job and you are great and honest person and a blessing to the steel guitar family. keep up the good work my friend. keep those vids a coming.

I just starting with a few of your Youtube video, Mickey, and I'm really grateful! There are no steel teachers in this part of the world, and while I've been doing pretty good on my own, your lessons are a big help. So, thanks!

Yes, thanks a ton Mickey. I joined the SGF just today and haven’t done anything else but sit here and read. Your You Tube project has definitely kept me going. Country music is not what it used to be here in Ventura, CA. and there are few if any places to pick. Thanks to you and You Tube I keep going.
Michael Robertson
Ventura, CA.

Thanks, all of you...Im just getting started!....You guys are an inspiration to me...Happy Holidays to you all. I look forward to seeing a lot of you when the Dallas show comes around.....Mick in Texas!

Mickey Keep the Videos Coming I Have Learned a Lot From You, Thanks Brother You Da Man Your Pal Randy Gilliam.

Yes, it's gonna be great fun to see you in person in Dallas, Mickey. As it happens I am attending a conference in Houston the days just before the TSGA Jamboree, so just today I have arranged an extension of my Transatlantic trip to US. I'll be attending the Dallas show.

Though I am just a beginner, still mainly a 6-stringer, I have decided to see what's it all about ...

Tom, glad to hear you'll be here...I look forward to meeting you...Mickey