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I saw an advance copy of Andy Volk's new Steel Guitar (non-pedal) book, and it is absolutely top shelf- beautifully laid out (Andy is a graphics professional, and it shows!), tons of interviews and photographs, just a beautiful package all around. It'll be published by Centerstream, who did the Jerry Byrd book as well.

Andy is a great guy as well, we had a blast listening to various things in his collection.

I'd imagine it'll be available before too long, so everyone get your holiday wish lists ready!

Elderly lists it on its web site now!

Kewl! This guitar http://www.ellieguitars.com/content/links/images/maricopa_koa_weiss.jpg is in it. I'll be famous! (and better yet, RICH!) <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Mike D on 23 October 2003 at 04:52 PM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Mike D on 23 October 2003 at 05:24 PM.]</p></FONT>

Elderly's Andy

As long as you don't make it "elderly Andy" , Rick

John, thanks for the kind plug. Fellow forumites, John is a wonderful musician. I heard first hand what he can do with a steel and standard guitar and he has tone and taste to burn. Buy his records - you'll be glad you did.

Yes, the book is finally here and I'm very proud of how well it came out. I've often thought that many books devoted to guitars needed to up the graphic design ante. I put much effort into that department and I sincerely hope people enjoy the book.

I'll shortly be offering signed copies at a discount off the list price via my website: www.volkmedia.com. Stay tuned!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 23 October 2003 at 05:56 PM.]</p></FONT>

Andy started his book long before I did mine.

Iam half way through and Andy's is out there.

I am waiting for casters to put on my book because its very heavy and cannot be handled
by one person. It takes a "lift team" to carry it. Good Luck Andy, I hope you sell a bunch.

I'm in your debt Jody, for that spectacular shot of Joaquin. By the way, I put you under the category of American Roots Music, but your music with Johnny could easily be its own category: New York- ethinic- pop-lounge-country-swing or some such moniker.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 23 October 2003 at 08:05 PM.]</p></FONT>

Looks really great, Andy. My heart picked up a little bit as I read the description (like holding a newly-acquired steel on your lap for the first time). I think it's perfect you included Greg Sardinha. I tried to copy everything he did when I converted from pedal to lap a number of years ago. I'll be getting a copy from your website when available. Keep us posted -- and congratulations.

Al

Andy, I can't wait for a copy- let us know when we can get one from you!

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Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com

Congratulations Andy
can't wait for an autographed copy

Ditto!

I'll be dropping subtle hints to my wife (such as the web link) for Christmas. Any chance this would be available through the Forum?

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Tim Whitlock
'58 Fender 1000, '56 Fender Stringmaster, '65 Twin Reissue

Tim
Can you send me a jpeg of your 1000 ? I would appreciate it.

Tim - could be. Gotta find the time to chat with b0b.

In answer to several requests to post the table of contents, here it is:

Dedication & Acknowledgements
Introduction
Terminology & Scope of this Book
Steel Guitar Tunings
A Brief History of Lap-Style Guitar

PART ONE: THE PLAYERS

HAWAIIAN MUSIC

Sol Hoopii P12
Ralph Kolsiana P14
Dick McIntire P19
Andy Iona P21
David “Feet” Rogers P22
Barney Isaacs P23
Billy Hew Len P24
Jerry Byrd P27
Greg Sardinha P36
John Ely P42
Bruce Clark P49

COUNTRY MUSIC

Don Helms P57
Billy Robinson P64
Marian Hall P71
Kayton Roberts P78
Jeremy Wakefield P82
Junior Brown P87

WESTERN SWING

Bob Dunn P89
Leon McAuliffe P94
Joaquin Murphey P102
Cindy Cashdollar P108
Herb Remington P114
Tom Morrell P123

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC

Ed Gerhard P130
Pete Grant P135
Greg Leisz P141
Freddie Roulette P148
Lee Jeffriess P154
Jody Carver P160

SACRED MUSIC

Darick Campbell P163
Aubrey Ghent P169

CAJUN MUSIC

Papa Cairo P174
Shirley Bergeron P175
Clarence “Junior” Martin P176

ROCK & ROLL
Santo & Johnny P182
David Lindley P183
Gary Brandin P194
Steve Howe P199
WORLD MUSIC

Harry Manx P206
Bob Brozman P212
Debashish Bhattacacharya P220

PART TWO: THE INSTRUMENTS

VINTAGE STEEL GUITARS

Martin P229
Weissenborn P232
Oahu P234
Rickenbacher P236
Gibson P240
Bigsby P244
Fender P246
National-Supro-Valco P250

CONTEMPORARY
STEEL GUITARS

Asher P252
Bear Creek P253
Blattenberger P254
Bojorquez P255
Celtic Cross P256
Chandler P257
GeorgeBoards P258
Gold Tone P259
Harmos P260
Lapdancer P261
Melobar P262
Mermer P263
Remington Steel P264
SS Hawaiian P265
Sheerhorn P265
Sea To Sky P266
Sierra P267
Superior P268
Tradewinds P269
Weissonator PP70
Yanuziello P271
Tone Bar Makers P272

PART THREE: RESOURCES

Steel Guitar Dealers P274
Steel Guitar Pickups P275
Tone Bars P276
Bridges, Volume Pedals & Cables P277
Amplifiers P278
Instructional Materials P279
Websites P280
Selected Discography P281
Bibliography P286
Photo & Illustration Credits P289
Index P292

<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 28 October 2003 at 03:12 AM.]</p></FONT>

Andy - Can't wait to see your book! It will be featured prominantly on my coffe table.

Jody - Check you e-mail. I'll try to get a picture for you. I do have a nice full page ad from a 1957 C&W magazine for the Fender 1000 which has a good picture. If you would like it for your book I'll be happy to donate it. Let me know.

Tim

I couldn't wait for Christmas. Ordered mine via PayPal last night. Now I am anxious to get it and enjoy!!!

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Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Southwestern Steel Guitar Association

Tim Check your e mail..I would appreciate it

Jody - Check you e-mail. I'll try to get a picture for you. I do have a nice full page ad from a 1957 C&W magazine for the Fender 1000 which has a good picture. If you would like it for your book I'll be happy to donate it. Let me know.

Well I got a copy of Andy's book and I am just knocked out! My but is numb from sitting on the toilet (where else?) for hours just reading all the great interviews and drooling over the cool pictures. I'm stoked to be a part of it too. You know Andy could actually make a living doing this. Xmas is comming and I think if you add this book to your wish list, you will be in for a real treat.

<SMALL> My but is numb from sitting on the toilet (where else?) for hours just drooling over the pictures. I'm stoked</SMALL>

Hmmmmmmm, you sure it was Andy's book?.........

I't's gonna take lots of expensive psychotherapy to erase THAT image, Loni. But (no pun intended) thanks for the plug!

NOTE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ORDERED A BOOK:

The publisher has sent me a big order of books that I'm awaiting to receive. Media Mail is somewhat slow but the only economical solution. Please rest assured that I will sign and send out your books just as soon as I possibly can. I know how it is to feel like Ralphie in the movie "A Christmas Story" .... anxiously checking the mailbox every day for his Little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 31 October 2003 at 07:05 AM.]</p></FONT>

Andy, will it be available from Scotty's?

Scotty told me he planned to carry the book, Tony. Or you can order from me. Due to requests, I caved on not shipping internationally and will now ship anywhere.

Andy got my copy from Loni last night,great layout to much good stuff ,I love it. Nice job. I got up at 5 am to go threw it .Thanks KP.

Andy--

I knew your book would be really good, but it still exceeded my highest expectations. Great job! Your graphic design really makes this one sing.

Your passionate interest in diverse music and affinity for the instrument come shining through. Kudos for a job excellently done.

What's next?

Best regards,

Bob