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Gary Watkins Member From: 10577 Forest Hill Dr., Glade Spring, VA. 24340 |
posted 05 June 2004 04:43 PM
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My job (sales), keeps me on the road all week long. This morning (6-5-04), I was headed home and I was in Nashville. I stopped to see Mr. Seymour at about 9:35 am. He wasn't open yet, so I was talking to another customer who was waiting out front with two Emmons guitars. In a few minutes another man comes up to me and introduces himself as Bobbe Seymour. I want to tell you right now, Mr. Seymour is NOT ten feet tall and he does NOT walk on water! He is one of us "regular" people. I just bought a used steel and I was needing a few things and I had some questions that all newbie's want to ask the "seasoned" players. Mr. Seymour spent over an hour with me and answered every question that I had. He treated me like I was going to spend thousands of dollars, even though he knew I only need a few things. I just want to let everyone know that Mr. Bobbe Seymour is NOT someone that will "High Hat" you! He will gladly help you out and answer any question(s) that you have. It will be on down the road, but when I get "good" enough, my next "BIG BOY TOY" will come from Mr. Bobbe Seymour! Mr. Seymour, Thank You Very Much! Gary Watkins ------------------ quote: |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 05 June 2004 05:09 PM
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moved to Steel Players . . . |
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Tom Callahan Member From: Dunlap, Tennessee, USA |
posted 05 June 2004 06:13 PM
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Well that may be true but I have two grandaughters who still talk about the big "Nashville Star" they met one saturday. Bobbe, I think, knows that not every big gun player started at the top and he knows all the pitfalls and mistakes we will ever make. A guy like that makes one heck of a good guide. ------------------ [This message was edited by Tom Callahan on 05 June 2004 at 06:14 PM.] |
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Sonny Priddy Member From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA |
posted 05 June 2004 08:19 PM
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He Also Likes Fried Chicken Too. SONNY. ------------------ |
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Cody Johnson Member From: Athens, Tennessee, USA |
posted 05 June 2004 09:13 PM
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Bobbe Seymour is one of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I thought I had a huge sarcastic personality til I met him, but that's when I found out that my personality was just normal. I've heard somewhere that he can play pretty good thumb style on the steel too.  Bobbe is one guy that has every credential needed and more to be in the steel hall of fame. I suppose I'm finished kissing up now. |
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Wayne Morgan Member From: Rutledge, TN, USA |
posted 05 June 2004 10:09 PM
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Gary, I have a different view of Mr. Seymore, He is ten feet tall, does walk on water, and if you look closley, theres a little shinny halo above his head. I've been to his shop and I felt like I had wings. I also saw him in chattanooga and wanted a couple of Sho~Bud T-shirts, which he was peddling for $15 each, and he discounted me two for $40. What a nice guy Wayne |
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Hal Higgins Member From: Denham Springs, LA |
posted 06 June 2004 12:33 AM
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Bobbe.....is "top shelf" for sure. Always has been a very personable and very likeable man......and a friend of friends to the steel guitar community.....very reputable in his business.....always going the extra mile to help someone whether a first time customer or a repeat. Bobbe is SGN. Keep up the great work.....man. HAL ------------------ |
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Allan Thompson Member From: Scotland. |
posted 06 June 2004 06:17 AM
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Yes there`s only one Bobbe Seymour. Great player and a great man. |
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Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN |
posted 06 June 2004 07:55 AM
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when I first come to Nashville in 1998 I didn`t have money to buy nothing in Bobbe`s store but i loved to hang around and listen other players.I was never pushed to buy anything from Bobbe and I was never kicked out of the store.Only thing he did, he gived me I don`t even know how many CD`s and introduced me to everybody (even to Mr.Lloyd Green).I don`t have nothing else to say to that man but a big thank you.Thank you Mr.Seymour. Damir |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 09:44 AM
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Well, he just sold another Hilton Volume Pedal. I'm sure whatever he gouges me for it, I'll make back by downloading his CDs from Kazaa and selling them to my relatives again this year. I give them a discount of course... Great guy, GREAT PLAYER. Thanks Bobbe. EJL |
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George Kimery Member From: Limestone, TN, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 12:39 PM
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Bobbe, this is good stuff. Better save these for your eulogy. "Great Man, "Great Steel Player" would look pretty good chisled in stone. |
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Joey Gaskins Member From: Newbern, North Carolina, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 01:00 PM
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All I can say for Bobbe is What a guy!!!!! When my wife was taking chemo every so often I'd get an email asking how she was, and when I got to meet him in person at the Kannapolis jam, the first thing he asked was how's Carol and is she here? To me there is none better. |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 01:49 PM
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All's I can say about Bobbe Seymour is...BOBBE SEYMOUR!?!?!?!?! |
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Paul Graupp Member From: Macon Ga USA |
posted 06 June 2004 02:15 PM
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Stephen: May I add to that ?? BOBBE SEYMOUR: A Friend to Steel Guitar !! Regards, Paul |
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Leon Roberts Member From: Tallahassee,FL USA |
posted 06 June 2004 04:34 PM
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Bobbe and I had our differences on his old forum. It was nothing real nasty or condescending, just honest a difference of opinion. At the Choo Choo show, I ask Doug Jernigan to introduce me to Bobbe. This was an experience I will remember for a long time. Bobbe was very gracious and found out that I would be in Nashville the following week and invited me out to his place of business. Doug and I went there and I can finally say that I’ve been to Steel Guitar Nashville. While at Steel Guitar Nashville, Doug sat down at the newest D-10 GFI in Bobbe’s store. I can assure you that Doug sounded just like he always does, excellent. I might mention that Doug had to tweak the tunings to suit his ear. This proved my point that I was debating with Bobbe on his old forum. A top Professional will sound good on any top of the line guitar. I don’t however, subscribe that they will sound good on a 2X4 with bailing wire stretched across it as some other guys do. There has to be more precise engineering in it than that. Leon |
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Wayne Cox Member From: Chatham, Louisiana, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 06:41 PM
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Can I think of something negative to say about Bobbe Seymore...of course I can  but it still wouldn't change the fact that he is an extremely talented nice guy who has a heart that is bigger than he cares to show. Bobbe has been a treasured friend for many years and I am quite proud of that fact!It doesn't surprise me that others are finding out what a good person he is.  ~~W.C.~~ |
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Tommy Butler Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 06:48 PM
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Bobbe, God Love You Man. Thanks for giving me a job when I came to town. I would have never made it if hadn't been for the good income. Between playing & working for you I did OK. Thanks for all you exposed me to. I truly learned alot. Love ya Man ! |
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KENNY KRUPNICK Member From: Grove City,Ohio |
posted 06 June 2004 08:25 PM
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Bobbe has a heart big as the outdoors. |
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Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL |
posted 06 June 2004 08:44 PM
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Yeap, gotta watch out for Bobbe or he might change your playing, for good! ------------------ |
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Mike Richardson Member From: Rutledge, Georgia, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 09:28 PM
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I was introduced to Bobbe by Marsha Fogles,now Marsha Mick.I bought my firt steel from Bobbe and since then he and I have bought and sold each other guitars.Everytime I deal with him I come away knowing a little more about the steel guitar and to sit in his shop and listen to him play is worth the trip from Georgia. Mike Richardson |
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Kurt Graber Member From: Wichita, KS, USA |
posted 06 June 2004 10:18 PM
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Bobbe treated me right the first time I walked in his store over 15 years ago. Since then, I have purchased 3 steels from him (all over the telephone) and every sale has been a no BS deal. It's great that I can call him up, tell him what I want and he makes the deal happen. He sells a clean good guitar and he treats you fairly. Hey, I'll give a plug to him, he deserves it!! |
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Gary Sill Member From: Mt. Zion, IL, USA |
posted 07 June 2004 05:47 AM
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Bobbe is a great person who knows the truth about steel guitars. Ask him what's what about steel, he'll tell you, and you know someday you will find out, "you know that was right what he said". He will treat you very very fairly and give you his attention to help you. Give him a try and order a new Promat, he'll tell you and I will say it because I played it,,,its good!!!! and Bobbe has it. Thanks Bobbe |
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Mike Perlowin Member From: Los Angeles CA |
posted 07 June 2004 06:52 AM
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A few years ago, due to a rather complicated deal set up by Lynn Owsley involved a quad stringmaster I found, Bobbe would up owing me $500, and he sent me a check immediately. Ya gotta watch out for people like that. |
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Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y. |
posted 07 June 2004 07:49 PM
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He is a walikng authority based on his 50 years of experience. Some people resent him for it. He absolutely knows steel guitar construction. Love him or not he will always tell you whats on his mind and, I appreciate that immensely. There's only one Bobbe Seymour and when he ever leaves they'll be a big void left in the steel community. He has helped MANY people. |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 08 June 2004 05:03 AM
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Thanx to b0b, the forum and its links i found Bobbee and SGN i ordered via the net my first real honest to goodness pro psg - a shobud professional from SGN and don't regret it. i have had the chance since then to communicate w: Bobbee and order a few thangs from him- all i can say is Bobbee is more than alright in my book. i know that someday, i shall make the pilgrimage, walk into his shop and give him a big bear hug you go Bobbee  |
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Paul King Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA |
posted 08 June 2004 05:29 AM
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I have always heard Bobbe is the best looking steeler on the planet earth today. I have never met him personally but have visited with him on the phone and through email, he has always been first class and has taken time to answer questions. Bobbe has the knowledge and experience and has a music store in Nashville where he also does session work. He has played on some major hit songs and the Bobbe's Tips he puts out weekly are great. My goal is somewhere to meet him in person and thank him for helping me. He is outspoken and has his own beliefs and I sure do not hold that against him. He has that right according to our Constitution. He will be in Tyler, Texas this month and I would love to go watch him play. Oh yeah, I hear he plays with no effects, just from the steel to the amp. |
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Pat Burns Member From: Branchville, N.J. USA |
posted 08 June 2004 11:09 AM
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..from a few years back..
quote: --------------------------------------------- ...Kenny? ...Keep on Keepin' On, Bobbe..one of a Kind.. (and I agree, Paul, Bobbe is good lookin' on the telephone..) |
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Hook Moore Member From: South Charleston,West Virginia |
posted 08 June 2004 12:17 PM
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hip hip horray to bobbe and b0b..all in one post..I agree with you all.. Hook ------------------ |
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Allan Thompson Member From: Scotland. |
posted 08 June 2004 02:41 PM
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Could the "K" stand for Knowsallabousteels ? |
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Gary Preston Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA |
posted 08 June 2004 06:38 PM
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Bobbe has been very nice to me and when i asked him if he would come to my ''Gospel Steel Guitar Show '' back in January he said i will be there and at no cost to you . What a great guy . God bless you Bobbe . Regards,,,Gary . |
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KENNY KRUPNICK Member From: Grove City,Ohio |
posted 08 June 2004 09:58 PM
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Chippy Wood Member From: Elgin, Scotland |
posted 09 June 2004 12:30 AM
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I met Bobbe in Ireland or the first time last year and what impressed me the most was that he made me feel right at home in the conversation and treated me like I'd known him all my life.He 'listened' when I spoke as if I was important. ------------------ |
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RON PRESTON Member From: Dodson, Louisiana, USA |
posted 09 June 2004 03:44 PM
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I LOVED talking to him just about everyday and Taking ORDERS (His) from him on the phone at Emmons. Yea, He's a SCREAM SOMEDAY, I'll get that BIGSBY for ya, Mr Bobbe "CounterForce THIS" the III [This message was edited by RON PRESTON on 09 June 2004 at 03:48 PM.] |
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Kim Tidrow Member From: Imperial, Missouri, USA |
posted 13 June 2004 09:40 AM
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Bobbe, You better be careful! You'll ruin your "bad" reputation. Your Buddy, Kim |
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Ed Byerly Member From: Portage, Ohio, USA |
posted 16 June 2004 09:39 AM
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Bobbe is the REAL DEAL! Very professional & a Class Act! |
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BILL Member From: UNION BRIDGE, MARYLAND USA |
posted 16 June 2004 02:44 PM
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I have to add a comment about Bobbe. I ordered the C6th starter video that Bobbe just came out with. Threw no fault of his the tape case was broken in shipment. I e-mailed Bobbe and he said no problem there was another tape on the way. I received the tape today in perfect condition. You cannot beat that kind of service. I would recommend that everyone deal with Bobbe. I have also bought some steel guitars from Bobbe and never had any problems. Bobbe always came threw. We are lucky to have Bobbe to deal with. ------------------ |
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Stuart Basore Member From: Madison, TN. USA |
posted 16 June 2004 04:11 PM
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Hey now, I've known Bobbe since Hitler was a corporal and we share many memories. He has always treated me with respect and I appreciate his knowledge of music and of our favorite instrument. He Will make a profit, but you have to realize that he is in business to make a living. He won't gouge you, but you will have to pay for merchandise from his store. Aside from that, ask him about pecan pie. Good luck Sey!!!! your old buddy, Stu. |
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Charles Curtis Member From: Bethesda, Maryland, USA |
posted 16 June 2004 04:36 PM
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I have never met Bobbe in person, but I hope to someday. I enjoy doing business with him and Dan on the phone; I hope you never change Bobbe. |
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KENNY KRUPNICK Member From: Grove City,Ohio |
posted 16 June 2004 10:46 PM
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Hey Bobbe, how about Pecan Pie? |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 18 June 2004 08:39 AM
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You guys are just way too nice, Stu Basore and I met in the U.S. Air Force in the late 50's while stationed in Gene Autry Oklahoma. Stu was in communications and I was on C-130 A/C. We both loved steel guitar and had no doubts what we'd be doing after the service debt was paid. We were the greatest of friends as we are today and I must publicly give Stu Basore the credit he deserves for getting me to Nashville in the late sixties, giving me great advice, giving me his recording session overflow, and recommending me to many many producers. He gave my career in Nashville a tremendous jump start to which I am eternally greatful. A better friend,I couldn't have asked for. I feel Stu Basore is one of the most underated steel players in the professional steel playing business today. His accomplishments know no bounds. A great player doesn't even start to discribe this mans abilities. Now, for the rest of you great guys that have said such great things about me, I only hope I can live up to the wonderful things you all have said, and will continue to do my best to help new players and old friends alike. You are all to kind. Bobbe Seymour |
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