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Here are 2 Video Clips of Billy Phelps playing rock and country rock on the Carter-Starter in our Summer NAMM 2001 booth.

<FONT SIZE=-2>Ann Fabian
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<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 04 August 2001 at 08:53 AM.]</p></FONT>

The intro on the rock clip is great! I thought it was part of the rhythm track at first. Billy is awesome!

Ann, Billy Phelps is the greates unknow? player at the various shows. A lot of people at the shows say they spend more time listening to Billy than they do in the main hall. Visiting your group at the Carter Booth is always a highlight of the conventions. www.billchaviers.com

Ann: Any chance someone could tell us what amp and effects Billy was using on the Rock clip ?? I saved both of those clips for future reference just to show my friends what can be done on Pedal Steel Guitar and especially a Carter. Now if I could only get my D-12 to sound like that I'd blow this so called Southern Rock Band I play in to you now where and back.......

Regards, Paul <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Paul Graupp on 06 August 2001 at 06:18 PM.]</p></FONT>

Thanks for posting the clips Ann. I always enjoy Billy's playing, but those two clips are especially cool. Great pickin' Billy.

I'm no expert on Billy's setup, but he had been using a Line 6 POD, probably feeding the Nashville 1000 in the video's background. I have not had the success with the POD that he has, but it certainly can give you more voicings in the blues / rock genre than your typical "steel" amp will provide.

Wow! I am totally impressed by both Billy's fine and versatile playing and the sound of that Carter Starter.

If that demonstration doesn't lead a bunch of younger folks to the steel guitar than I think we might's well give up.

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Rick Richtmyer
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Billy Phelps inspired me the few times I heard and saw him play at the Carter booth. Not only is he a great pedal steel player but he sings and jokes while playing. Talk about multi talented...Whew!

Lenny, I second that! I am really looking forward to hearing him on the main stage at ISGC St. Louis (Sunday morning according to the posted schedule).
Great rock style playing on that video, Billy!

Thanks, Ann, I never heard of Billy before but now I'm impressed - he's a great player.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 11 August 2001 at 04:27 PM.]</p></FONT>