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Walt here,
I just had a blip and lost my Post,
So long story short. I know Technique of Tommy is nothing short of Wizardry to me, But how does He get that sound often that sounds almost like whistle in His playing. Sounds so good me.

do you mean when he plays 'chimes'?

Hey Dave, Good to know you Brother. No it’s of on chimes, on The girl that wait s on tables near the center of the 1st verse he gets a unique sound. I can’t crack it. I have enjoyed figuring out some of his work but this sound he comes. Up with is unreal I have. Never heard it before Even playing for 30 years. listen to everything u can’t get a n find of Tommy . You will pick up on it. Fascinating!! You will hear it let me know

Man I'd hate to follow Tommy in a jam. After he play's, there's just nothing left to play.

Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo

I'm guessing he is talking about the very bright picking as the first verse section is entering the chorus section. Crisp and treble, great picking!

Perhaps. But he wrote

The girl that wait s on tables near the center of the 1st verse he gets a unique sound.

I think Tommy's tone,as well as all the greats...comes from the whole package....not really keying in on certian things to get it, but the sum of all parts = one.He is fantastic..

For those looking for more insights into Tommy's sound, Tommy covers his picking and blocking technique and talks about tone with Paul Franklin in their new course:

"Contemporary Pedal Steel Guitar Vol. 1"

INSIGHTS & INSTRUCTION

12 videos, over 90 minutes of exclusive instruction.

• PICKING
  
  PALM BLOCKING
  
  PICK & FINGERTIP BLOCKING
  
  3-ELEMENT BLOCKING
  
  THE PF4 PEDAL
  
  THE TOMMY WHITE SPLIT
  
  SPEED LICKS
  
  HAMMER ONS
  
  C6 & E9 CHORD EXAMPLES
  
  IMPROVING TONE

Here's a link to a sample video: Contemporary Pedal Steel Guitar Highlights

Paul's interview with Tommy:

Part 1
Part 2

If you are like patting your foot to the music, around beat 42 in that area

He is such a massive player!!!! I hear a little bit of Lloyd in his playing.

What is Tommy's current instrument of choice?

Acoustic guitar is my guess. But he still dabbles with pedal steel guitar. Or so I've heard.

b.

Hah! What brand? did he settle on the Mullen?

Bobby Boggs wrote:
Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo

In minutes and seconds please ! Thanks.

Bobby Boggs wrote:
Here's a link to the song. Tell us from what time count to time count in the song that intrigues you the most. I'm just curious what you're trying to convey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBRmonoalo

In minute and seconds please ! Thanks.

He may be referring to the 5th string whole tone lower?

The girl that waits on tables: from the first
Note..second 23 and again on second 57..Walk through this world with me.
From the first note..second 8 and again on second 30
Let know what you figure Gents

Hey Bobby, as far as following Tommy. Like like you. Me..I would run out in traffic

Want to play Tommy? Better bring a cot and meal plan! I bought Tommy's black Carter in early 2000. He graciously invited me over to play the guitar. He played first. Patented Tommy. I watched and listened intently. Then it was my turn. His rig his sound. I did not sound like him. His body and mind are unique to him. GOOD LUCK!

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