Don Howe, Streator Illinois

Susan Alcorn (deceased) · From: Baltimore, MD, USA

I bought my first and second real pedal steels (an old ZB and then a new MSA Classic (first of several MSA's) from Don Howe at Don's music in the mid-70s. It was always nice to see him. As a beginner, he helped me with everything from how to carry a steel (upside down), how long the strings should be before you cut them (next tuner key except for the 3rd string), and why he would never play a D12 ("It takes a lifetime just to learn one neck").

I was wondering if anyone else remembers him or has stories about him. He was a nice man.
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Dyke Corson · From: Fairmount, IL USA

I never met Don, but spoke with him on the phone several times back in the 70s. A very nice guy. I was working in a little music store in Urbana, IL and the owner (Marvin Lee) would buy/sell/trade inventory with Don. I believe we ended up with a Peavey franchise thanks to Don. Those were great times for brick and mortar music stores!

Chuck Stowe · From: Sycamore, Illinois, USA

Hi Susan, I don’t have much to add about Don since you were the one to take me there to buy my first Emmons. Don was very helpful, as were you. My thanks to both of you!
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1980 Emmons PP D10, Hilton Pedal, Peavey Session 500 & Nashville 112

Scott Rexroad · From: Streator Illinois, USA

Hi Susan, I live in Streator Il and know Don very well. He sold me my first steel in 1980. It was a Showbud Maverick. I bought all my gear there till 1999 when he closed. He helped me a lot. Around 2001 I bought a Emmons SD Lashley Lagrande direct from Emmons. Don was great to everyone and had so many connections to musicians all over the country.

Thanks for sharing your story about Don.

Scott
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Emmons Lashley LeGrande II S10
Peavey Nashville 112, Peavey Nashville 112, Peavey Session 2000
1985 G&L Broadcaster

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