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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 09 September 2006 02:11 PM
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I've been listening to Hals' Take Me As I Am from the 2004 Convention (over and over  Man, I really miss him. That was my first convention and Hal's set was one of my favorite memories. Does anyone know what pickups were on his Zum and what ever became of that beautiful guitar? God bless you, Hal!
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John Swain Member From: Hamilton SqNJ 08690 |
posted 09 September 2006 05:35 PM
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I'm pretty sure Hal had the Bill Lawrence 910's on his Zum's , but perhaps not this early |
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Kurt Kowalski Member From: Holley, New York U.S.A. |
posted 09 September 2006 05:48 PM
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John Swain is correct. Hal had Lawrence 910's in his Zum. FWIW - Hal helped to get the 910 released on the market. Hal and Bill were very close friends. My best to all, |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 09 September 2006 05:54 PM
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Bob, I think Henning Kock in Denmark has it. ------------------ |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 09 September 2006 07:26 PM
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Thanks,Guys I thinj Hal may have had more than 1 Zum? This is the one: bob [This message was edited by Bob Snelgrove on 09 September 2006 at 07:38 PM.] |
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mtulbert Member From: Plano, Texas 75023 |
posted 09 September 2006 09:55 PM
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NOt sure if this information helps. I saw Hal about two months before he passed in Tucson. He told me that the guitar in the picture was at his residence in Nashville. The beautiful lacquer Zum that he played his last time in Dallas was in Arizona. I am not sure what happened to either one of them after he passed away. I don't believe his daughter Tammy follows the forum or maintains any interest in Hal's stuff. Could be wrong however. Regards, Mark T. |
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Tommy White Member From: Hendersonville,Tn., U.S.A. |
posted 09 September 2006 10:43 PM
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I sure miss Hal. Wonderful, caring person and pedal steel pioneer. Always beautiful tone and taste. |
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mtulbert Member From: Plano, Texas 75023 |
posted 10 September 2006 05:11 AM
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So do I Tommy.. We once figured that we had done around 1000 sessions together in Nashville back in the 70's. The guy never had a cross word, always had that great smile and a twinkle in his eye. And of course what came out of that guitar WOW!!!! |
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Paul King Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA |
posted 10 September 2006 06:58 AM
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I sat down yesterday and watched Hal Rugg and Buddy Emmons on the Bell Cove video. I just still can hardly believe he is no longer with us. Hal was just a great player and that country sound just sends chills down my spine. |
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Henning Kock Member From: Odder, DK-8300, Denmark, Europe |
posted 10 September 2006 12:25 PM
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10 sept 2006, Hi everybody, I have Hal´s Rosewood Mica D-10 Zum. And also Lloyds Rosewood Mica S-10DB JCH. Both wonderful special musical instruments with a history. Kind regards, Henning ------------------ [This message was edited by Henning Kock on 13 November 2006 at 04:25 AM.] [This message was edited by Henning Kock on 13 November 2006 at 04:27 AM.] |
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Dag Wolf Member From: Bergen, Norway |
posted 11 September 2006 06:13 AM
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This is the steel Hal played in 2004 at the ISGC. Hal got it in 2003. It`s red laquer with black trim. A beautiful steel. I sure miss Hal and his wonderful personality. Dag [This message was edited by Dag Wolf on 11 September 2006 at 06:15 AM.] |
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Randy Beavers Member From: Lebanon,TN 37090 |
posted 11 September 2006 06:46 PM
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I may be wrong, but I believe this guitar had Jerry Wallace True Tone single coil pickups in it. The reason I remember is I was trying to decide what pickups to get in my new Zum at the time, and Hal's tone with that guitar influenced me. I think the mica Zum had the Lawrence 910's in it. Like everyone else, I miss him. The shows aren't the same without him. |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 12 September 2006 06:26 AM
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Just listen to this clip, guys, in case you haven't or it's been a while: http://www.lloydgreentribute.com/AustrianSteelguitar/Soundfiles/04TakeMeAsIAm.mp3 bob |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 12 September 2006 07:01 AM
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Randy...you are correct about the True Tones in that guitar. I also asked him about that, based on the tone he had. That's one of the reasons I have them in mine now. |
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Barry Blackwood Member From: elk grove, CA |
posted 12 September 2006 11:12 AM
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Bob. thank you for THAT one! Wow! |
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David Wren Member From: Placerville, California, USA |
posted 12 September 2006 12:55 PM
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Oh man, that's nice! Thanks for posting. ------------------ |
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Larry Sasser Member From: Conyers,Ga. USA |
posted 14 September 2006 03:30 PM
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I think I don't have to say how much I miss Hal because I think everyone knows we were pals. BUT I will say it anyway "I MISS YOU PAL"!!!. As for the guitar, I think Randy is right about the True Tones. I have been helping Tammy, Hal's daughter, inventory his equipment. She will probally let me post the list soon. There are 3 guitars and a Pedabro in the mix. Thanks, Larry |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 14 September 2006 03:39 PM
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Thanks, Wimpy Even tho we weren't pals, I really miss him too. That clip I posted brings tears every time!
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Bobby Caldwell Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
posted 16 September 2006 07:26 AM
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Bob, Thanks for letting us all here Hal's playing. I do have to tell you it brought tears to my eyes. Hal always played so great and gave the tunes he played a little different twist. I will always remember his great talent, his humor, his love for music and friends, and that big Hal Rugg smile. I too loved him and miss him so much. Bobby |
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Jody Sanders Member From: Magnolia,Texas |
posted 16 September 2006 10:36 PM
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Hal was loved by everyone who knew him. His playing ability was the gteatest. He was the "same ole Hal" every time I saw him. I miss you pal. Jody. |
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 20 September 2006 08:41 PM
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Thanks for posting that. Would that be the True tone/Zum combo that Hals' playing if anyone knows? |
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Tiny Olson Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley |
posted 21 September 2006 08:54 AM
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I'm with you folks, Hal was great. Besides the fact that I loved his playing he was just a super guy to be around. One night in the early 80s, backstage at the Opry he gave me a compliment that just meant so much to me. To this day I remember that fondly and it still makes me feel great whenever I do. That was Hal, his music and good nature were so lasting and wonderful. Sincerely, |
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 06 November 2006 02:12 PM
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Trying to ply the sound clip of Hal Rugg's Take Me As I Am and its stream is all broken up. Is this available from some other source? thanks |
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Jerry Roller Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA |
posted 06 November 2006 03:01 PM
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Steven, I think if you will let it go all the way thru skip and all then play it again it should be without the skip. Give it a try anyway. Jerry |
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 06 November 2006 03:24 PM
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Nope. Tried that. When I playd the clip a month ago it played fine so I dont know its broken up now. I coul not locate this astraliansteelguitar sound file at all going directly to the Lloydgreentribute site either. Again, so Id still like to locate this music/mp3/cd somewhere if possible, anyone know? Thanks |
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Paul Norman Member From: North Carolina, USA |
posted 06 November 2006 04:19 PM
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Steven, I have it in windows media player. I am trying to get it to documents so I can e-mail it to you, but I dont know how. |
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KENNY KRUPNICK Member From: Grove City,Ohio |
posted 06 November 2006 05:08 PM
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Are there any of Hal's CD's left? I looked at his website a great while back. |
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Paul Norman Member From: North Carolina, USA |
posted 06 November 2006 05:19 PM
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Kenny go back to www.hal rugg.com he has cds for sale. |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 06 November 2006 05:21 PM
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Steven Did you try right clicking and saving?
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 06 November 2006 06:07 PM
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Bob, there was a "save as quicktime move" option which clicked but nothing happens. Paul, thanks and hopefully the secret will be surface. [This message was edited by Steven Welborn on 06 November 2006 at 06:11 PM.] |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 06 November 2006 10:41 PM
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Mac or PC? What browser? It just worked fine for me....
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 07 November 2006 08:22 PM
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PC. Yahoo and Firefox, both the same deal. |
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Bob Snelgrove Member From: san jose, ca |
posted 07 November 2006 08:27 PM
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Can you accept a 5 meg email attachment? bob |
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Steven Welborn Member From: Ojai,CA USA |
posted 08 November 2006 06:12 PM
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I'm not sure but I can give it a try, Thanks! |
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thurlon hopper Member From: Elizabethtown Pa. USA |
posted 09 November 2006 05:35 AM
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a few years back i ordered "Altered Ego" from Hal on a CD and it sounds really great. I think he recorded that album around 1977 and the new sounds of effects processors and what have you were in full swing. My favorite on the CD is Send In The Clowns just Hal a synthesizer and drums. If oyu haven't heard this album, his family might be able to get one for you. He gets some sounds that are pretty far removed from conventional steel sounds. TJH |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 09 November 2006 05:49 AM
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I feel blessed that I saw that great set at the show in Dallas, and talked to him just a little. [This message was edited by Howard Tate on 09 November 2006 at 05:53 AM.] |
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Keith Hilton Member From: 248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721 |
posted 09 November 2006 02:25 PM
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Henning, did you get the two Hilton Pedals Hal bought from me a few years back? He had been using them about 5 years, or more, before his death. Just curious? |
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Henning Kock Member From: Odder, DK-8300, Denmark, Europe |
posted 13 November 2006 04:24 AM
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13 november 2006, Hi Keith, No, it was not me that got these 2 pedals. But I bought from you all of your books and videos by yourself and Doug Jernigan. Kind regards, Henning NB! See my photos from Branson ! ! ! ------------------ |
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