The Steel Guitar Forum

I just read "Bobbe's Tips" in my email.
I really appreciate what you said, Bobbe. I qualify for the bedroom pickers club. I do pick in a small country church some, but most of my picking is for my own pleasure at home.
The few times I've been to your store you've treated me as if I was a real pro and I do sincerely appreciate it.
Thanks again, James

Bobbe's Tips make Thursday my favorite day of the week. The fact that a player of Bobbe's caliper will take the time to compose them each week says a lot. OK now Bobbe do I get my free stuff???
Clyde Lane

Yep, you get "Free Tips",Ha! Thank you guys,
Bobbe

I know I'm missing sumpin here!!How do you get on this "free stuff" list?

Bill

Bill To Get Your Free Stuff Buy A New GFI From Bobbie. Ha. SONNY.

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Bobbe:When U gonna write that book??

Another great newsletter from Bobbe. If I was gonna take a guess I would say the vast marjority of steelguitars and related merchandise is purchased by the "bedroom/musice" room players.

If I was gonna take another guess I believe there are a lot of "bedroom/music" players who would love to play in a band on a real job but don't get the chance because of the job availability in thier area. There a lot of outstanding musicians today. Many times a bandleader has his pick of the top musicians. It is not uncommon today to see the same players playing in 2 or more bands over and over again. This is great in one sence, you get to see some great players. On the other hand there are some good players, who could become better players, but never get the opportunity.

There some "bedroom/music" room players who would rather be out playing a job rather than staying home. When I played out a lot I found myself practising more at home. Now that I do not play out anymore I have found my interest lacking and playing less and less at home.

There is something about the interaction between musicians and what it brings out of each individual. Those who play in band with the same musicians are very lucky. I'm sure there are many musicians who would love to be in your shoes.

I along with others was heartened by Bobbe's comments concerning "home players". I quit playing in the early 60's and only resumed playing a few years ago. What has been a pleasant surprise is the info and help you can get from those in the know. I could find a steel guitar to purchase in many places back in the 50's. But there were no easily accessible places such as the forum to get info on strings tunings and just about anything to do with the steel. Bobbe is the one I have turned to for cd's of his playing as well as other things. I carefully read his newsletter and know he has experience as well as tremendous ability to play. Hope he is as good a pilot as he is a player Jack

It's one thing to go to a Nascar race and watch the action. It'd be quite another if some of us fans had our own Nascar car back in the garage.

Well, IMHO, that's the state of affairs for us "bedroom" pickers. Drivin' your own rig makes you aware of just how darn good the professional pickers really are.
It's just a shame that the average music listener is so unaware of what they are listening to or how it is done.

Yep, it's the "Bedroom" pickers that I really love, and some of them can scare a pro to death.
All "bedroom" players have something to offer. I listen to every player that comes into my store,( I enjoy some longer than others though, Ha!) and really enjoy everybody's playing. I enjoy hearing what and who influences them, I want to know what everyone else likes. I spend a lot of time talking to "Bedroom" pickers, it is time well spent on my part.
Bottom line is, Everyone is equal, everyone has something musical to say.
I want to hear it!

Bobbe Seymour

What I love most is hearing how much these non-pro players love what they are doing with steel guitar. I love hearing them talk about how much they love it. It's astounding how much time so many of you spend on steel and have no intentions of ever playing for money. This has to be the truest of steel lovers.
This is what makes me a big fan of you great guys.

Bobbe

Just a curiosity, but I wonder just how many steel players Bobbe has influenced over the years and wait 30 years to tell him so. He is one awesome player! From a new "bedroom" player.

I want to tell some of you newcomers about Mr Seymour. Over the last maybe fifteen years I have either traded or bought maybe eight guitars from him.What impressed me was the first time I traded with him.I told him I wanted to trade up to a better guitar.I told him what I had to trade,and he said he had what I may want.[This is what impressed me big time]I asked him if I could keep my guitar untill his arrived because I was playing and could'nt be with out an instrument. He didnt know me from Adam,just our phone conversation,.I didnt give him a credit card no.or anything to insure him being paid for his guitar.With in three days I had my new guitar,then I sent him the trade in and a money order for what I owed him.[I'm sure he does'nt remember this trade,but I never forgot it].I allways look foreward to paying him a visit when I'm in the area.If you are just a hard working road player hope'in you will make GAS money,or a superstar,Bobbe will treat you the same with a big smile and a hug. If you're a novice or a pro,he will treat you the same.Everone needs to wish him well with health problems.