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Topic: Dr. Bobby Bowman - AWESOME!
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john buffington
Member From: Owasso Ok USA
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posted 18 June 2004 07:53 AM
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I recently acquired an Emmons LeGrande III, loaded out, and of course it was setup somewhat different than what I am accustomed to. It was Day setup and I use Emmons. I went ahead and played the guitar on the Memorial Day Tulsa show even though it was "backward" to me. After the show, I sent the guitar home with Bobby Bowman, gave him my setup and it arrived back to me yesterday.
Result: the setup was perfect, the guitar played great before he worked on it, and now much to my amazement it plays even better now than ever before. His workmanship is that of a master builder. I am so pleased by his work I just had to share this with the steel guitar world. The pedal action is so fine it is as smooth as silk, it doesn't even begin to play like the same guitar. I was treated with the utmost care and respect, he called me often to update and discuss what he was doing - a much appreciated gesture, it was almost like I was there in person with him. I can't begin to say enough about this man's work, it is absolutely fantastic. I would and will definitely highly recommend him to ANYONE who is needing work done on their guitar. You're guitar will be in very capable hands.
Bobby Bowman is without a doubt one of the most "under-rated craftsmen" in the business. Words cannot begin to express my appreciation for this man, and he plays great steel also, such a gentleman. Again, thanks Bobby, I couldn't be happier!
John Buffington, VP OSGA
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C Dixon
Member From: Duluth, GA USA
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posted 18 June 2004 08:40 AM
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Three things in the following order of greatness bespeaks Bobby Bowman:1. He is a gentleman's gentleman. 2. He is an awesome steel guitar player. 3. He is an incredible mechanic. May Jesus continue to bless his talents, carl |
Ray Minich
Member From: Limestone, New York, USA
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posted 18 June 2004 09:01 AM
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Bobby's garage is a mess and so is mine...It just don't get any better... |
Tommy M
Member From: Indiana
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posted 18 June 2004 09:47 AM
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I know that his playin' is fine as frog hair and he has always helped me in any steel guitar related issue with good sound advice and professionalism. He is "top shelf" as far as I'm concerned.------------------
Tommy Minniear
www.ntsga.com
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Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 18 June 2004 04:07 PM
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Many thanks to all you guys.
Sometimes I get a little lucky.  !!!
BB------------------
If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good! |
Mike Brinkmeyer
Member From: Houston, Texas U.S.A.
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posted 18 June 2004 07:18 PM
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What a real blessing and convenience to have a steel mechanic (and a push/pull one at that!)like the B-man living 10 miles from my house. Thanks for the great work you do Bobby.[This message was edited by Mike Brinkmeyer on 18 June 2004 at 07:23 PM.] |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 18 June 2004 09:53 PM
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Dr. Bowman strikes again. Jody. |
Randy Beavers
Member From: Lebanon,TN 37090
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posted 19 June 2004 05:58 AM
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One thing about Bobby that might be overlooked is his teaching ability. When he brought my push-pull to me there wasn't anything under the C6th neck. He said, "if your going to own one of these you need to know how to work on 'em." He took me through it step by step, and by the time he left here, "I are a mekanik."
Many thanks Bobby.------------------
Randy
http://hometown.aol.com/pulltightb/home.html
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john buffington
Member From: Owasso Ok USA
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posted 19 June 2004 06:57 AM
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Right you are Randy -
During one of the phone conversations Dr. B and I had, he pointed out several "small details" to me that most of us have over looked for years but yet so vital to the instrument performing as it should. Again, such a gentlemen and one of the most under-rated craftsmen/teachers of our time!
John Buffington |
Jerry Tillman
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posted 19 June 2004 07:26 AM
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I would like to say that I too have kept Bobby on the phone countless times and I see others have also.I,m wondering when he has time to work on steels which is what he does to make money.I would like to make a motion to start a fund to pay his way to St. Louis or something.If anyone else is interested let me know or put a post up. Thanks lakeshrk |
Buck Grantham
Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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posted 19 June 2004 08:17 AM
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Bobby just brought my push-pull back to me in Tulsa. It is playing better than it ever did before and I am really pleased with it. He is not only a great player and mechanic,he is a good friend and that says it all for me. Buck & Mitzi |
Jody Cameron
Member From: Angleton, TX,, USA
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posted 19 June 2004 08:28 AM
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Bobby is a first rate steel mechanic, but more importantly, he is a great person and friend to many. Many times he has been like a second Father to me...giving me advice about "life" stuff as well as steel stuff. I love ya Bobby B.!!jc |
Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 19 June 2004 11:37 PM
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Thanks again to all of you. If I can be of some servive to the steel guitar community, then I feel that it serves a real purpose. To those that have trusted my work, I thank you. To those that may need my service, I welcome you.
God bless all,
BB------------------
If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good! |
Billy Henderson
Member From: Portland, AR, USA
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posted 22 June 2004 09:45 AM
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I want to put in an plug for Bobby's CD. If you are a beginner, intermediate, or top pro, I honestly believe that if you will take the time to sit down and LISTEN to his CD you will hear one of the greatest steel players of all time. Listen close and you will learn something from each song each time you hear it. |
Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 22 June 2004 11:25 PM
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Thank you Billy, for the plug of my new CD, "Pure and Simple". I still have a bunch of them for sale and if any orders for the tracks happens to come in, which I sold out of, I'll have some more run and can have them in just a couple of days. I also still have a few sets of the complete chord sheet sets available too.
BB------------------
If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good! |
Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 23 June 2004 05:17 AM
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[This message was edited by Bobby Bowman on 23 June 2004 at 05:19 AM.]
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