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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 04:52 PM
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I am discussing publishing a steel guitar magazine and wonder what the interest/support level is among the players and readers of this forum. If you would support a magazine like this please reply! Thank you in advance for your thoughts, suggestions, and ideals. ------------------ Site construction/updating daily! ------------------ [This message was edited by Terry Wendt on 18 December 2002 at 07:46 PM.] |
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Bob Tuttle Member From: San Angelo, Tx, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 05:17 PM
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I would definitely support it. I was very disappointed when Steel Guitar World Magazine folded. |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 05:20 PM
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I think it would be tough to stay current when you're competing with the Internet. In the old days, I would immediately devour any steel related magazine I could find. Now I don't subscribe to any. Email and this Forum is enough for me.  |
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Billy Easton Member From: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 05:26 PM
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Terry... I would most definitely support such an endeavor, but for your own sanity, please keep in mind the fate of Steel Guitar World and Steel Guitarist Magazine. I wish you luck in anything you come up with. God Bless You and yours. ------------------ |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 13 November 2002 05:31 PM
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I would. Be careful not to overextend yourself. Maybe a quarterly or twice yearly? |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 05:43 PM
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Joey, It would likely be every other month. Possibly a first issue being Dec. 15th or Jan. 15th. |
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Craig A Davidson Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA |
posted 13 November 2002 05:52 PM
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Terry, I would not mind a bi-monthly or quarterly publication. Just try to remember that if you get into trouble with it and can't do it anymore, at least let your subscribers know. Most of us would understand. It's a tough thing to run. Maybe you could get some famous player to do a Qand A column. Maybe a different one each time. Just a thought. Good luck and keep us posted. ------------------ |
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Miguel e Smith Member From: Phoenix, AZ |
posted 13 November 2002 06:12 PM
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Hey Terry, Count me in for support. Mike |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 06:17 PM
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Craig, Thanks for the idea and comments. The up-front costs are already available. It's just a matter of whether or not there is a substantial interest between advertisers and readers to support the work effort necessary to do it and recoup each issue... and of course... a few more good ideas like yours! |
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Brett Day Member From: Greer, SC, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 06:20 PM
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I think we do need another steel guitar magazine since Steel Guitar World Magazine is gone. I wish there were more magazines about the beautiful steel guitar! There needs to be another steel guitar magazine! Brett Day, Emmons S-10 |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 06:20 PM
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Thanks Mike, How about an interview with you for an issue? Perhaps you would consider writing a column too? |
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Charlie Vaughn Member From: Carrollton, Georgia |
posted 13 November 2002 06:50 PM
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I always enjoyed the Steel Guitarist Magazine and Steel Guitar World. I would support this project. I think we need it [This message was edited by Charlie Vaughn on 13 November 2002 at 06:52 PM.] |
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Rick Collins Member From: Claremont , CA USA |
posted 13 November 2002 06:53 PM
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Magazine,___no; but I sure would like to see a Steel Guitar Annual. I'm talking about a hard cover book that would sell for around $35 to $50. It should tell about all the steel shows that took place during the year, have lots of color pictures and lots of colorful ads. I believe lots of players would buy one of these and it would be more successful (which it must be to survive) to the publisher than a magazine. Rick |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 07:17 PM
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7 YES - vs. - 2 NO Is that everyone? |
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David Decker Member From: Canton, Ohio, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 07:27 PM
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Yes, count me in |
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Tony Dingus Member From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 07:28 PM
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count me in too, I'm getting ready to renew one now. I like the Q&A ideal too. Good luck. Tony,P.S. now make it "9 yes--2 no" [This message was edited by Tony Dingus on 13 November 2002 at 07:30 PM.] [This message was edited by Tony Dingus on 13 November 2002 at 07:31 PM.] |
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Jim Vogan Member From: Ohio City, Ohio 45874 |
posted 13 November 2002 07:34 PM
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Count me in. ------------------ |
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Roger Rettig Member From: NAPLES, FL |
posted 13 November 2002 07:47 PM
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YES!!! ------------------ |
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Pat Jenkins Member From: Abingdon, VA, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 07:50 PM
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Count me in, too. I hope this can be a success...Pat |
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Joe Miraglia Member From: Panama, New York USA |
posted 13 November 2002 08:05 PM
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YES! But with a money back guarantee Joe |
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RichardMcKinney Member From: Battle Ground, WA |
posted 13 November 2002 08:12 PM
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Terry, I would definatly support you. Make it happen. ------------------ |
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Mark Ardito Member From: Chicago, IL, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 08:17 PM
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Count me in! Mark ------------------ |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 08:49 PM
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I'm there! Put me down for two years, to start! |
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Kenny Dail Member From: Kinston, N.C. 28504 |
posted 13 November 2002 09:12 PM
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Yes ------------------ |
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John Vaughan Member From: San Jose, California, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 09:23 PM
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I'm in, dude. What do you estimate the cost would be? Ain't that many steel players out there but I could deal with $5 or so a copy for a monthly. JV |
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Fred Shannon Member From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas |
posted 13 November 2002 09:24 PM
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I would definitely give it a 2 year trial subscription and renew if I live that long. ------------------ |
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Ray Montee Member From: Portland, OR, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 09:36 PM
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Having been down that road before, I would not be interested, what with internet access to everything imaginable and especially the Forum. I've learned MORE right here in two years than I did from any magazine or newsletter. b0b's page provides instant NEWS where a magazine has to have lead time for its articles then printing and mailing and what you get is often out of date. I also don't like paying big bucks (anything over $2.50) up front and getting stiffed........for whatever reason relating to management. Subscriptions seldom can carry the weight of the publication expenses and when advertisers fail to pay for their space, the publication is usually doomed in short order. |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 13 November 2002 09:36 PM
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Terry- a good idea, we need more publicity for the steel guitar. However , don't forget guys, there is one and has been faithful to us for over 25 years and that is "the Pedal Steel Guitar " monthly newsletter published by Bob Maickel, President of the Pedal Steel Guitar association, for only $25. a year. These guys need our support....al clik on this. http://www.psga.org or [This message was edited by Al Marcus on 13 November 2002 at 09:48 PM.] |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 09:57 PM
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Hmmm 20 YES vs. 3 NO's ... any more? |
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Earnest Bovine Member From: Los Angeles CA USA |
posted 13 November 2002 09:59 PM
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No !! |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 10:01 PM
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4 NO's and 20 YES's  |
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George Rozak Member From: Braidwood, Illinois USA |
posted 13 November 2002 10:04 PM
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Put me down for a "Yes" Terry... ------------------ |
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Marco Schouten Member From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
posted 13 November 2002 10:29 PM
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will you ship international? ------------------ |
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John Vaughan Member From: San Jose, California, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 10:31 PM
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I'm in, dude. What do you estimate the cost would be? Ain't that many steel players out there but I could deal with $5 or so a copy for a monthly. JV |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 10:32 PM
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Definite YES Marco! Is that a YES then? |
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Mike Fereday Member From: Newbury, Berkshire, England |
posted 13 November 2002 11:29 PM
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Yes from the UK. Mike |
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Terry Wendt Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 11:45 PM
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It looks like it can be published for about $5.00 per copy + postage. So, I think that's 24 YES's to 4 NO's |
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Martin Weenick Member From: Lecanto, FL, USA |
posted 13 November 2002 11:51 PM
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Yes,I would support one, and wouldn't complain if things didn't work out. Thats a risky business Terry,dont get in too deep till you see where its going. Just some friendly advice. ------------------ |
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Glenn Shankle Member From: Kyle, TX |
posted 13 November 2002 11:55 PM
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I'll take one. |
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David Cobb Member From: Chanute, Kansas, USA |
posted 14 November 2002 12:14 AM
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Not very interested. Already receive the Newsletter and there's this great Forum. In the future, it would be terrific if an online magazine could be created, just log on and buy a subscription. There'd be photo's, interviews, monthly columns,Q&A, a tour of a steel builder's or accessory builder's manuf. shops(Peavey,Webb,Carter,Zum etc.), photo's or streaming video from conventions and local jams, a drop-in visit to one of Paul's or Sonny's or whoever's recording sessions,all kinds of possibilities. Of course it won't reach those in the steelplayer community who aren't online, it's their loss. I wish you all the best if you decide to go for it with your print magazine, tho. |
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