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Tom Diemer Member Posts: 216 |
posted 12 January 2001 05:58 AM
I started playing with Steel in December. Have played lead guitar in bands since the early 70's, with a 7 year break in the late 80's, early 90's. The Forum has been incredible for me. Right off the bat, I asked a question about chords, and got lots of great replies. I've spent hours with those charts and replies, learning my way around, and am improving consistantly, albeit slow. Seems like one day, I feel really good about how I do, other days I get disappointed. Due to some changes in my band, I've been forced to spend more time with electric guitar than I was, and still find time to play steel. I just KNOW that steel is my first love in music. My influence was a tremendous player I heard all through my childhood. His name is Gene Rettig, and for those of you that never heard of him. You missed a lot (I have tape of him.. such style and class to his playing. Sends shivers up your back) He since gave up playing completely. I would like to get hold of him, and ask him to play for me, and show me a few things. I may do that. Anyway, the sound of the steel captivates me. I wish I had started years ago, but better late than never. My guitar is a Carter Starter, Peavey L.A. 400 or Stereo Chorus 400 for steel. Peavey Ultra for lead, playing either Fender Strat or Tele, or my baby, my Gibson SGII that I got new in 72. I hope this forum knows how valuable they are to new players. Have learned so much here. You all are a great bunch to 'steel' from Tom |
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Eric Boshuis Member Posts: 10 |
posted 12 January 2001 11:42 AM
Hello Bill, I'm one off the new players Try me if you would like to know more 'bout me. With regards, Eric |
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dhgree unregistered Posts: 10 |
posted 12 January 2001 03:58 PM
I am new and have been trying for 5 years and every day I try harder I get Newer. You Guys should try to learn this instrument in a Country where 99.9999% of the population look at you with a blank expression when you say you play the Steel Guitar. Australia is a void when it comes to the Steel, if it was not for people like Jeff Newman I would be in big trouble.The wounderfull thing about this instrument is that it is so satisfying when you do get it right and when those people who have no idea what you are doing on the bandstand come up and say "what a fantastic sound is that you doing that",if they only knew that half the time you are up there,(and can I suggest that every player should get out of his music room and play live,if he can)you are sweating a "Blue Ice Qube" and thinking to yourself "this is just awful,concentrate,what are the other band menbers thinking,only to have them pat you on the back at the end of the night and tell you what a worthwhile member of the band you are.I used to go home thinking that they were being patronisinng but I have come to realise that they really mean it---particularly Guitar players (I have been one for 35y)like me most of them have no idea what I am doing.This instrument has opened my life,I just wish I left the 6 string to someone else and started 35y ago.Its funny my Kids want to know why do all the old Guys play the steel? I tell them that most of them are new student,they just started 35y ago and are still trying to get it right. David Greemwell South Australia Australia |
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dhgree unregistered Posts: 10 |
posted 12 January 2001 04:00 PM
I am new and have been trying for 5 years and every day I try harder I get Newer. You Guys should try to learn this instrument in a Country where 99.9999% of the population look at you with a blank expression when you say you play the Steel Guitar. Australia is a void when it comes to the Steel, if it was not for people like Jeff Newman I would be in big trouble.The wounderfull thing about this instrument is that it is so satisfying when you do get it right and when those people who have no idea what you are doing on the bandstand come up and say "what a fantastic sound is that you doing that",if they only knew that half the time you are up there,(and can I suggest that every player should get out of his music room and play live,if he can)you are sweating a "Blue Ice Qube" and thinking to yourself "this is just awful,concentrate,what are the other band menbers thinking,only to have them pat you on the back at the end of the night and tell you what a worthwhile member of the band you are.I used to go home thinking that they were being patronisinng but I have come to realise that they really mean it---particularly Guitar players (I have been one for 35y)like me most of them have no idea what I am doing.This instrument has opened my life,I just wish I left the 6 string to someone else and started 35y ago.Its funny my Kids want to know why do all the old Guys play the steel? I tell them that most of them are new student,they just started 35y ago and are still trying to get it right. David Greemwell South Australia Australia |
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Chet Force Member Posts: 92 |
posted 12 January 2001 04:43 PM
Where'd this tread come from? I thought I've been watching every day. A Newbie I am.... first year.... I'm jealous of those of you who have been doing it for yearsl.... Ain't it fun |
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BeckieLee New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 12 January 2001 10:07 PM
First of all I'd like to say that I am not a steel player, but the forum has helped me tremendously........at spending all my money that is. I got roped into financing a steel for my husband's twin brother....and now he wants to learn.....AND NOW I'm officially flat busted BROKE. Thanks for all your help( Sincerely and sarcastically ) Beckie Lee ------------------ |
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Tom Member Posts: 26 |
posted 12 January 2001 10:11 PM
I started on a Dobro 'bout fourteen years ago and had problem....there was no one to get together with musicly. Five years ago I bought my friends Marlen D-10 W/4&8. I do alot of practice.. But there are no players that want to get to gether and just jam. If I didn't love the PSG so much I'd say the heck with it. So from some of the steel players that have replide to Bill B.,I'm not alone. Nice haven al this great equipment and no place to go. |
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CA Brown Member Posts: 8 |
posted 13 January 2001 08:10 AM
I started in April of 2000 although I have always wanted to play the steel as long as I can remember.But i could not afford a steel.So i waited and saved and i finaly was able to buy a steel and a brand new one at that.i play every night after work and as much as 16 to 20 hours a weekend. Last night I am glad to say i pulled off my first gig it was great.I was stiff as a board for about the first 15 minutes.But then we played Pop A Top by Alan Jackson and I nailed it. It gave me goose bumps it was one of the best moments in my life.And I will never forget it.I can`t wait for tonight at 9 PM I start gig number 2.  |
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CA Brown Member Posts: 8 |
posted 13 January 2001 08:13 AM
I started in April of 2000 although I have always wanted to play the steel as long as I can remember.But i could not afford a steel.So i waited and saved and i finaly was able to buy a steel and a brand new one at that.i play every night after work and as much as 16 to 20 hours a weekend. Last night I am glad to say i pulled off my first gig it was great.I was stiff as a board for about the first 15 minutes.But then we played Pop A Top by Alan Jackson and I nailed it. It gave me goose bumps it was one of the best moments in my life.And I will never forget it.I can`t wait for tonight at 9 PM I start gig number 2. |
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Birney Bull Member Posts: 105 |
posted 13 January 2001 11:35 AM
Just got started with Carter Starter for Christmas. Using Winston / Keith book, this forum, and right hand picking skills from banjo! (Sorry! But it does help a lot not to have to get used to the finger picks and roll patterns! If it weren't for that, I'd really feel at sea!) |
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Chris Heinrich Member Posts: 43 |
posted 13 January 2001 05:56 PM
Hey there, I'm pretty new to the game here as well,(2 months.) I feel pretty lucky to be playing original music, with Jim White, because I can hear the part in my head and play it, and noone can say I didn't play it right  I was surprised by how much it makes sense to me, more so than any of the other instruments I play, and also by the trance like state that occurs when all your limbs are working in unison. Them drummers are onto something!Regards Chris Heinrich |
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John Gretzinger Member Posts: 392 |
posted 15 January 2001 09:48 AM
Jerry since '95, Jonathan only three years???? Damn, I'm impressed. I think I'll emphasize my hammered dulcimer playing from now on - nobody knows what that is. At least I still have a couple of years before I have to be as good as Jonathan or folks start kidding me that someone only 1/2 no... 1/3? no 1/4 my age (damn that's scary) plays so much better than I do. It's a lovely instrument. I enjoy trying to pick it up after a 35 year layoff. jdg ------------------ |
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chaplin Member Posts: 14 |
posted 15 January 2001 06:48 PM
Hi everyone- My name is Geoff Have wanted to play steel for years,anyway in June 2000 walked into local music shop ( Wollongong Australia ) and there was this lovely BMI D10 - $2400 AUST DOLL. First steel I have ever seen in a shop. Didnt know a rats about them so when i finally decided lets go for it, Guess What- SOLD - So next I decided to build a budget lap steel 10 string E9 BL L710 pickup, sounded great, had to have the real thing. Last December I bought Chuck Martins MSA D10 Birdseye Maple ( forum )- what a beauty. Am learning new things each time i sit down. Have a long long way to go but loving every minute. |
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