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Rick Ulrich Member From: Gilbert, Arizona |
posted 01 June 2004 01:51 PM
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Kinda reminds me when I stopped in at the Stagecoach in Fort Worth a couple summers ago. I edged up close to the bandstand and noticed that the steel players C pedal wasn't even hooked up. I dropped some money in the tip jar and asked if he could play Remington Ride or Buds Bounce. He said he couldn't because he had broken his third string three nights earlier and hadn't replaced it yet. Still LMAO. |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 01 June 2004 08:06 PM
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1a. When you write, dictate, or are the sole source of information for your own bio. Especially if you provide your own pictures. 1b. When you refer to yourself in the third person. Especially when muttering under your breath. 1c. Any mention of how many "dues" you've paid. Especially in an argument. EJL [This message was edited by Eric West on 01 June 2004 at 08:10 PM.] |
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jim milewski Member From: stowe, vermont |
posted 02 June 2004 03:48 AM
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but, rubber bands do have a better feel than the standard return springs and beer coasters keep the guitar from rocking better than leg adjustments |
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Jerry Hayes Member From: Virginia Beach, Va. |
posted 02 June 2004 04:45 AM
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Dang b0b, you got me pegged!! When I was learnin' the tempered tuning thing in the 70's I had the numbers taped on the back of my steel to tune up to with my trusty ol' Korg tuner (Which I wish I still had)...JH ------------------ |
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DJ Sillito Member From: Lethbrige, Alberta, Canada |
posted 02 June 2004 01:19 PM
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You describe your knee levers to others as "whammy bars" and then proceed to use them like one. |
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Dixson Rudolph Member From: Dodson, Louisiana USA |
posted 02 June 2004 06:14 PM
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Tune???????? This thang was in tune when I bought it! ~The HACK |
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Michael Garnett Member From: Fort Worth, TX |
posted 03 June 2004 01:20 PM
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When the little kid at the wedding party asks you "What is that thing?" and you tell him it's an "Electric Cheese Grater." That's by far my favorite one. -Michael ------------------ |
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Dan Tyack Member From: Seattle, WA USA |
posted 03 June 2004 01:32 PM
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18. Your response to Robert Randolph playing on the Grammys is "that ain't no real pedal steel playing" |
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Tony Smart Member From: Harlow. Essex. England |
posted 03 June 2004 02:02 PM
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Struggle to get a tune out of it and then remember you have to take it out of the case first |
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Jennings Ward Member From: Edgewater, Florida, USA |
posted 03 June 2004 08:55 PM
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PEOPLE!!!! Quit talking that war about me, you are causing me to feel worse than I already did a while ago. I'll just go practice poor Johnny One note.... thanks ? Jennings |
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Leonard G. Robertson Member From: Sparta, Mo. USA |
posted 04 June 2004 10:34 AM
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When people ask why you don't play your dobro anymore. By the way' I'm feeling very guilty here, and would be embarrased if any of you heard me in public. (I'm not going to give up yet though). |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 04 June 2004 01:00 PM
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I can't believe no one has given the most obvious sign of (us) hacks... Every time we make a mistake, we turn around and (pretend to) adjust a few knobs on the amplifier. (It must be the equipment!?!)
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Adrian Wulff Member From: Portland, OR, USA |
posted 04 June 2004 04:09 PM
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"Mutter,mutter,mutter. Eric West's been hauling asphalt all day and he's tired. Mutter, mutter, Eric West could use another Coke. Mutter, mutter, make fun of Eric West's Stetson,mutter, they're lucky Eric left his gun home tonight. Mutter,mutter,damn $50,mutter." This is what is sounds like if you sit close to the pedal steel part of the stage at %70 of Portland's country bands. Eric, when are we starting that website? Adrian |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 04 June 2004 04:31 PM
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I've still been collecting my mental notes for the first edition. I'll be seeing Roger and I think the rest of the offenders at the Springdale Pub tomorrow night after my gig at the Tippy Canoe. Long day. I'm actually not armed much anymore. Most of the people I'd actually give a chance to "slap leather" have lost their concealed carry permits. I'm fair, if nothing else.. With the exception of when I'm driving a 22 wheel 105,500lb truck. Then I just blame it on inertia and gravity.. I figure as long as they're mumbling my name right.. EJL |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 23 July 2005 07:14 PM
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If you went to Nashville and had somebody else take your picture with your own camera. More after the gig. EJL |
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Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada |
posted 23 July 2005 08:21 PM
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Your seat costs more than the drum kit. |
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Frank McBride Member From: Clendenin, West Virginia, USA |
posted 23 July 2005 08:25 PM
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When the crowed has a request and you play anyway |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 23 July 2005 08:25 PM
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If you have many pedals and only two pedal rods. Or you leave your knee levers folded up under the guitar. ------------------ |
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Barry Blackwood Member From: elk grove, CA |
posted 23 July 2005 08:49 PM
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Youse hacks are too funny! |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 23 July 2005 08:53 PM
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You rebuild your pedal and knee setup to get all the fancy new pulls, and then can't remember the new setup and keep going for the kneelevers old setup...  |
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James Morehead Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA |
posted 23 July 2005 09:14 PM
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When this same thread comes up a year later, and I now qualify for 8 out of 10 on the top ten list, instead of 7 out of 10 last year.  [This message was edited by James Morehead on 23 July 2005 at 09:20 PM.] |
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John Rosett Member From: Graham, NC USA |
posted 23 July 2005 10:13 PM
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when people in the crowd yell "one more!"
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Dave Grafe Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 12:55 AM
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I've been hunkered down here in the weeds, expecting a direct hit any time now. quote: A near miss, that one - I prefer the 1/4" drive ratchet handle with a 4" extension and a short socket. Tuning wrench? Never heard of 'em. Besides, it works a whole lot better for those speed tuning changes one has to do now and then to keep up with the latest tuning discussion on the forum. ------------------ 1978 ShoBud Pro I E9, Randall Steel Man 500, 1963 Precision Bass, 1954 Gibson LGO, 1897 Washburn Hawaiian Steel Conversion |
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George Plemons Member From: Corsicana, Texas, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 02:18 AM
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You have your distortion pedal on playing a note and you can't tell if your hearing your steel or the Harley that just fired up outside the barroom door!!!!!!! |
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Ian Finlay Member From: Kenton, UK |
posted 24 July 2005 02:37 AM
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I actually saw a guy with all the root notes written on masking tape on a Stringmaster at a festival in Italy a couple of years back. I mean, how hard is C6 to remember anyway? Ian |
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David Mason Member From: Cambridge, MD, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 03:25 AM
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...the same three posts fit in every forum topic you know...?(!) |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 04:05 AM
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If you went to Nashville and spent any amount of time showing Bobbe Seymour New Stuff on the steel. More to come. Oh, and if you ever considered offering intimate favors to a club manager to get the band you work with booked, even if he was darned attractive.. EJL [This message was edited by Eric West on 24 July 2005 at 04:07 AM.] |
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Bob Smith Member From: Allentown, New Jersey, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 07:50 AM
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This is great! Im laughin my butt off for a change. I like no. 4 the best!! bob |
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Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada |
posted 24 July 2005 09:17 AM
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You end off every solo by sliding up the neck as far as you can. (Right over the pick up sounds the coolest, at a wide vibrato.) |
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Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada |
posted 24 July 2005 09:20 AM
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You start explaining cabinet drop to the rest of the band in the dressing room, and one by one they slowly make their way out of the room. |
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Steve Hackney Member From: Stilesville, Indiana, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 09:30 AM
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Someone ask's why you never play that other neck and you say "Oh thats just for western swing, nobody ever plays it anymore". Then you get an LDG so nobody will ask about the OTHER neck. |
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Drew Howard Member From: Mason, MI, U.S.A. |
posted 24 July 2005 09:32 AM
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20. Bragging about "slapping leather" 21. Bragging about pretty much everything. ------------------ [This message was edited by Drew Howard on 24 July 2005 at 09:40 AM.] [This message was edited by Drew Howard on 24 July 2005 at 09:40 AM.] |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 24 July 2005 09:39 PM
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xx. If you ever got white fretboards and pickups because somebody else had them. Especially if you disagree with him/her politcally. Oh man, the list goes on and on. EJL |
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Fred Nolen Member From: Mohawk, Tennessee, USA |
posted 25 July 2005 07:18 AM
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The Bible says, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine", Prov. 17:22a KJV...I've had my shot today. Thanks to all. Ol' Fred |
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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 25 July 2005 07:33 AM
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I just noticed that this thread was reincarnated from a year ago....and I find that I am even more qualified now than I was the first time around! ------------------ |
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Drew Howard Member From: Mason, MI, U.S.A. |
posted 25 July 2005 07:35 AM
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quote: Huh? Dude, you have lost your mind! Seriously, though, quote: Applied to my house gig of two years. Can't say I was sad when it ended. ------------------ [This message was edited by Drew Howard on 25 July 2005 at 07:47 AM.] |
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Bob Carlucci Member From: Candor, New York, USA |
posted 25 July 2005 08:57 AM
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Looking for parts in the fork and spoon drawer when deciding to add a knee lever is a fair indicator of hackdom...
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Perry Hansen Member From: Bismarck, N.D. |
posted 25 July 2005 10:08 AM
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Three whole licks, huh. What's a Lick??? |
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Mark Metdker Member From: North Central Texas, USA |
posted 25 July 2005 10:20 AM
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When someone from the audience comes up to you and says "You shoulda heard that steel player that was here last night. Now THAT guy could play." ------------------ Strats thru a VHT Super 30 Band Pics |
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James Morehead Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA |
posted 25 July 2005 11:32 AM
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Hey Mark, What if you go find that steeler to watch HIM play? |
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