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Dave Baldwin Member From: Saskatchewan, Canada |
posted 28 July 2005 11:20 AM
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i am 62 yrs old and just starting to learn is it possable any other oldies out there thanks and god bless dave |
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John Sluszny Member From: Brussels, Belgium |
posted 28 July 2005 11:26 AM
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No,you're 62 yrs YOUNG! |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 11:28 AM
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Hey Dave: I am a beginner at 68, don't know if I will ever learn to play anything you could understand but am having a good time trying, Good luck with yours. Bill W. |
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Steve Dodson Member From: Sparta, Tennessee, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 12:00 PM
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Hang in there Dave. Like Bill said,he's haveing a good time, and thats what it's all about. Who care's about who can play better than who. Just have a good time. I can't play like Buddy Emmons,but I can have as much fun as he does when I'm playing. |
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Mike Archer Member From: Church Hill, Tennessee, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 12:12 PM
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I like your post steve thats a good way to look at it THE LORD GIVES US A MIND TO USE for good things playing music is just one of them im 53 and still learning after 22 years on steel and 40 years on the telecaster |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 01:13 PM
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I'm just a little behind you, Dave, and I'm gonna learn all of it I can. Old dog, old tricks. |
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W Franco Member From: silverdale,WA. USA |
posted 28 July 2005 02:34 PM
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My Uncle George started playing drums at 80. He played with the college band in Prescott, AZ. up until about 2 years ago. This coming November he will be 95 !. Man, you're got a long ways to play!. I had someone tell me I was too old to learn steel when I was in a band at 38. |
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Sam Lewis Member From: Conway, Arkansas, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 04:46 PM
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Dave, I'll turn 75 in a few days (8/21) and I play and learn something new every day. I just retired (for the 3rd or 4th time) so I now have all the time I want to play the PSG. I guess I do about 3 or 4 hours EVERY day, including Sunday after church. Never been able to get enough since I started with a lap steel back in '49. I listen to guys and gals playing now who have'nt been living as long as I've been playing and they play circles around me, but I just go on and have fun. Playing the PSG is good medicine.
[This message was edited by Sam Lewis on 28 July 2005 at 04:53 PM.] |
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Herman Visser Member From: Rohnert Park, California, USA |
posted 28 July 2005 04:52 PM
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Hi Dave: I am new at it too, at 58. I am like Bill, don't know if I'll ever be any good at it but who cares. Having a great time,meeting great people and rediscovering some great music.I also play 6 string lap which I'm much better at then the peddel. Just have fun go to shows that have a steel player in them and watch and ask dumb questions Good Luck:Herman
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Fred Nolen Member From: Mohawk, Tennessee, USA |
posted 29 July 2005 08:54 AM
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Dave, It is really good to hear that you are taking up the steel. No, you are not too old. I am 62; have been playing for several years, and still consider myself a student. I hope I never feel that there is nothing left to learn. Best of luck to you. Ol' Fred |
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Jon Zimmerman Member From: California, USA |
posted 29 July 2005 09:39 AM
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Well said words from all of you here. Dave, I'm comin up on 58 and have more patience now than ever. Might be cause kids are grown, out on their own now, no more DRAMA to deal with from ex as well, it seems. So for all the fun I've missed out on, makes it easy to catch-on quickly, no sideways distracttions pulling me away from havin fun--and I've alway kept some kinda Beater guit/Dobro/Lap dog around to keep fingers nimble upon. JZ |
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Mike Hoover Member From: Bryant, Arkansas, USA |
posted 29 July 2005 10:00 AM
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Dave, i'm 65, suffer from AADD and trying. It may be hopless, bass player for 47 years Mike |
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Francis Chamberlain Member From: Franklin, KY, USA |
posted 29 July 2005 12:04 PM
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Been playing PSG for 36 years. Played lap steel before that. I'll soon be 72 years old. I play for a gospel group and also get with a few good old boys and jam about every week. My guitar is always set up and I play when the notion hits me, kinda like wanting a drink of water. Good for the mind. |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 29 July 2005 03:50 PM
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Keep going; I'm feeling younger all the time. Dave, what steel did you end up getting? [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 29 July 2005 at 03:51 PM.] |
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Dave Baldwin Member From: Saskatchewan, Canada |
posted 29 July 2005 05:07 PM
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hi chuck i got a sho-bud mavrick now but am in the proses of trading for a new carter starter dave |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 06:22 AM
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Cool; I'm considering taking the same route. |
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Glyn Bone Member From: Halifax.Nova Scotia. Canada |
posted 30 July 2005 06:47 AM
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Hi guys, nice to know there are other " oldies" in the learning process. I will be 65 come early September, I took up the psg in 1990...played (?) for about four years then gave it all up. I took it on again about 2 months ago....have to start from scratch again but enjoying it a lot more now...just aquired a Carter SD10 with 4 ped. 5 knees....as my dear ol` dad would tell me...it`s NEVER TOO LATE to learn something new....keep at it guys...we`ll make it yet, and if just have fun with it and satisfy our own needs then that`s all we need to do....keep playing and keep smilin`....best of luck to all the `oldies` startin` out.  Remember...you dont stop playing because you get old...you get old because you stop playing. Glyndwr. |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 07:34 AM
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Good post Glyn: Remember...you don't stop playing because you get old...you get old because you stop playing. It's never too late!! Bill W. |
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Bill Holly Member From: Pineville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 08:35 AM
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Hey Dave, My wife is 63 and started learning the PSG three years ago. She'll probably never be a Buddy Emmons or Jimmy Day but she likes learning it, I like listening to her and that's enough for now,.......... until I can get her to take it out and play it instead of keyboard. By the way, she started learning along with her brother who was 69 at the time. Bill [This message was edited by Bill Holly on 30 July 2005 at 08:36 AM.] [This message was edited by Bill Holly on 30 July 2005 at 08:43 AM.] |
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Donny W. Dennis Member From: Atlanta, Texas, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 09:25 AM
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I am 63, and have always loved the PSG. My Carter Starter should arrive any day now, and I have a couple of Jeff Newman videos to get me started. It sure makes me feel good to see that I am not the only one who waited until age 60 to start learning how to play the PSG. I am also a new member to this forum, and this is my first post. I enjoy reading the May God bless each and everyone. Donny |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 09:44 AM
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Welcome Donny, The Forum is the place to get all the answers from guys that know PSG. Good luck with your new venture. Bill W. |
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Johnny DeRamus Member From: Baytown, Tx |
posted 30 July 2005 12:54 PM
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Sure glad to see this post. Just turned 64 and bought a Fess SD10 not knowing anything about steel guitar except that I've always loved the sound. Got a lot of strange looks from family and friends but it is a lot of fun trying to learn. I spend all my free time sitting behind it. Also new member and first post. |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 01:03 PM
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Welcome Johnny, Looks like all us old timers have a lot of work to do, so let's get started. Bill W. |
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Bill Mayville Member From: N. Las Vegas, NV, USA |
posted 30 July 2005 01:08 PM
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If any players need a little help (free),i'll make some short cd's about the pockets, the two minor, where to put it,some turnarounds and little things like that.Willin to help. No charge. Bill Mayville (steelinlasvegas@cox.net) |
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Wally Maples Member From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA |
posted 31 July 2005 07:41 AM
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I'm glad someone started this one. I will be 70 next month and just getting started. Was beginning to think I was the only SENIOR newbie out there. THANKS for the inspiration. |
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Lawrence Sullivan Member From: Granite City, Illinois, USA |
posted 31 July 2005 02:23 PM
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I'm coming upon 65 next month and just started this madness a couple year ago Take Bill Mayville up on his offer to help What I have learned was through his help and he is as close as your computer Good luck to all Larry |
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Dave Baldwin Member From: Saskatchewan, Canada |
posted 31 July 2005 04:52 PM
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boy i didnt think i would get the action i did but i would like to thank you all dave |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 05:11 AM
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This is a good club starting up here. I may just be the junior member. But as a friend said, "New age? I'm more interested in old age!" I've just bought a Carter Starter from a Forum ad. Can't wait to learn new tricks. I'm going to memorize all your names and look for posts that are about experience. THE LORD GIVES US A MIND TO LOSE--sorry, that's USE; Mike has it right.... Playing keeps it going. [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 01 August 2005 at 05:16 AM.] |
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Bill Waskiewicz Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 10:41 AM
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Charlie, Us old bucks from time to time will have to get together and compare notes (no pun intended) in order to help each other along, at our age anything can happen. Bill W. |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 02:07 PM
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My thoughts exactly, Bill. |
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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys Member From: Southaven, MS, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 03:28 PM
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Well, I think it's fantastic that so many people at our stage/age (some call us OLD Farts!) are still in the game. It's so important to keep ourselves active and our brains going. A friend of mine in family practice tells his "old" patients--stay active or go pick out your casket. As for me (at 72), this year I've taken two online University courses and attended two medical seminars. I've had to slow down since my auto collision. ---j--- |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 03:55 PM
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Telling another Carter owner about my 'new' steel, I used the term OLD STARTS.... |
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Dave Baldwin Member From: Saskatchewan, Canada |
posted 01 August 2005 04:19 PM
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boy this is one can of worms im glad i opened its good to see so many old farts like me just staring out dave |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 01 August 2005 07:56 PM
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Dave-You have time yet in the years ahead to get to be called an old pro!. I'll be 84 on Dec. 10, and after 70 years I'm still trying to learn to play this contraption. lol........al ------------------ |
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Michael Breid Member From: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA |
posted 01 August 2005 09:11 PM
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I'm turning 61 next month and just ordered a Mullen D-10 mica. Time to move up from this "almost professional" steel I've been trying to play for about three years. I've played stringed instruments for almost sixty years, and don't plan on stopping the learning process now. It's a new adventure, but one I'm looking forward to. Viva la mi compadres over sixty who aren't giving up or giving in. You're my kind of people. |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 08 August 2005 11:04 AM
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Just trolling for more old dogs. Bound to be a few wandering in here soon. Boy, I'm so excited I can hardly wait to get my Carter Starter. It ain't rocket science. |
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Dave Baldwin Member From: Saskatchewan, Canada |
posted 08 August 2005 05:15 PM
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hi chuck find any more old dogs my starter is on its way talked to al brisco today any help would be much app dave |
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Charles Davidson Member From: Alabama, USA |
posted 09 August 2005 10:34 PM
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I wll be 66 on 8/21 .didnt start playing steel untill I was in my fifties,played guitar for maybe thirty years.I bought a steel,woodsheded for a couple of months applying what I knew on guitar to steel.I ran an ad in the paper,steel player looking for work.Got a call the first day from a fairly decent local singer.I bluffed my way thur a few weeks,playing six nights a week.I learned more in one week on the bandstand than two months in my living room.Later on the young man that hired me told me he had let a fine keyboard player go to hire me.He said he had rather have a mediocre steel player,than a great keyboard player anyday.I,ve been playing steady eversense.[The moral of this story is,a bad steelplayer is much better than no steel player.]If there are no physical handicap in the way then you are NEVER to old to learn something new,if you want to bad enough! So what if you never get to the level of Buddy,Bobbe,or Paul.I guarantee you will have as much fun each time you sit down behind that wonderful instrument as they do.Go for it old man,it will make you feel young again.Happy Pickin!!! |
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Charles Davidson Member From: Alabama, USA |
posted 09 August 2005 10:51 PM
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P.S. Hello Donnie Dennis. Never knew there was an Atlanta Texas.shows how little I know ,Right? A big welcome and Howdy from Alabama!!!!! |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 10 August 2005 03:17 AM
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 quote: I'm glad to see that Steeler Emeritus Al Marcus has checked in here and may keep an eye on us from time to time. I commend and recommend you all visit his site, posted above. It ain't just a trip down memory lane. If you've got the question, and he doesn't have the answer, he'll know somebody that does. Boy, school doesn't begin until you step out, does it, Charles? If you can stand the pain, it'll double your pleasure, double your fun. quote: What else is there? Pedal steel, the elixer of life. [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 11 August 2005 at 02:06 AM.] |
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