The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi Gang,

On a lark, I picked up a cd of his and I really like his style and tone. Does anyone know what make guitar he plays on? Here is a link:
http://marcrecords.tripod.com/

Thx

Bob

I believe that Bud plays a 6 string lap steel, that was built by his father many years ago.

Roger

He plays a guitar which he designed and made for himself. He uses the C#m tuning. Bud suffered a heart attack and stroke at the same time a couple of years ago and has not played steel since that occurance. I spoke with him last February and he was in very good spirits, can do many things now, but was still unable to play the steel. If you have the album, "TO YOU, SWEETHEART. ALOHA", (as shown), I was involved. I played many of the bass tracs on that album which was recorded in a Waikiki studio and overdubbed in Seattle. It's a beautiful album and features Hawai'i's beautiful song bird, Nina Kealiiwahamana, (formerly of "Hawai'i Calls).
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Yes, George!

That's the one I got. Beautiful album

Thx

Bob

I spoke to Bud Tutmarc on the phone today and he told me he is going to do a gig this friday night. Yes! He said his thumb and first two fingers on both hands are numb but he can hold the bar and play slow stuff. He is in great spirits and he ain't done yet.
"To You, Sweetheart, Aloha" is so beautiful. I love his sound.

I'm so glad to hear Bud Tutmarc is playing again.I keep finding his great old lp's in the used record shops.Is it possible to see him play live in Seattle?Where is his gig on Friday night?

I am very happy for Bud in that he is gradually conquering the debilitations brought on by a combination of a heart attack and stroke. It's great news! All of us can only wish him renewed health and a joyous return to his beloved steel guitar.