The Steel Guitar Forum

Scott Poley · From: Liverpool, England, UK

Hi Guys,

I thought I would take the time to introduce myself. My name is Scott Poley, I'm from Liverpool, home of The Beatles, England. I'm currently playing steel in a couple of bands, in particular The Good Intentions.

I was inspired to play the steel after inheriting my Grandad's George Jones, Charlie Pride and Merle Haggard records. I just love the high-lonesome sound of a steel played well. I use one of Gary Carpenters finest Rains D-10's, it's a beauty.

Anyhoo, enough about me, thank you all for all the useful tips and advice. I look forward to talking to you on the forum. Best

Scott

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Equipment: Rains D-10 8+5, Bennett Lap Steel, Peavey Nashville 112 Peterson Tuners, BJS Bar, Jeffran Picks, PRS, Fender, Rickenbacker and Martin guitars
Bands: The Good Intentions, Dave Sharp Roots Band (from The Alarm), The Grande

Paul Graupp · From: Macon Ga USA

Scott; Welcome to the Forum !! I began to play professionally while stationed at RAF Fairford in the early sixties. I have vivid recollections of your homeland and the music of those times. You'll find this to be a fun place full of information and friendship. Hope to chat with you here in the future...

Regards, Pau; Smile

Ben Lawson · From: Hillsborough N.J.

Welcome Scott it's good to have you here. It's good for us "seasoned citizens" to have younger people show interest in the pedal steel. Thanks for signing on. Did David Hartley have any influence on you getting a Rains?

Scott Poley · From: Liverpool, England, UK

Thanks guys, it a pleasure to meet you. Ben, I'd come across Rains on the web before I heard Dave, but boy oh boy he knows what to do with it! I have an Auntie who lives in Dallas, so I drove over to Fortworth to meet Gary and the guys at the Rains factory. Gary made me so welcome and was more than happy to discuss all of my dumb beginner questions and showed me a couple of great licks. I love my Rains! Cheers ben and paul, I look forward to chatting with you on the forum

Scott Cool

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Equipment: Rains D-10 8+5, Bennett Lap Steel, Peavey Nashville 112 Peterson Tuners, BJS Bar, Jeffran Picks, PRS, Fender, Rickenbacker and Martin guitars
Bands: The Good Intentions, Dave Sharp Roots Band (from The Alarm), The Grande

Scott Poley · From: Liverpool, England, UK

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Equipment: Rains D-10 8+5, Bennett Lap Steel, Peavey Nashville 112 Peterson Tuners, BJS Bar, Jeffran Picks, PRS, Fender, Rickenbacker and Martin guitars
Bands: The Good Intentions, Dave Sharp Roots Band (from The Alarm), The Grande

Bill Dobkins · From: Rolla Missouri, USA

Welcome Scott, From Missouri U.S.A Home of the ISGC.
BD
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Rittenberry L2 SD10-,Tele,Vox VTX Valvetronic 60 watt
Casio Midi guitar.
Now pass the gravy.

Shorty Smith · From: Columbus, Georgia, USA

Welcome Scott from Columbus, Ga, Shorty

Emmons D10, P/P, Peavy 1000 and 112, Dobro model Dobro, 70 Tele Guitar

Chris LeDrew · From: Newfoundland, Canada

Welcome to the forum, Scott!

Do you know the licks to "Sally G", in case McCartney comes back to town and wants to jam? Smile

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A revolving array of steels, with a Fender Twin.

Charles Davidson · From: Phenix City Alabama, USA

Welcome Scott from the Heart Of Dixie. YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.
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Hard headed,opinionated,old geezer.BAMA CHARLIE. GOD BLESS AMERICA. ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST

K.J. Tucker · From: Sealy , Texas 8/10's mile Down a Red Dirt Road

Welcome to our world created by our hero b0b !

Later from Southeast Texas

Tuck
8~)
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If you can read this Thank a Teacher , If it is in English Thank a Soldier !

Luck is preparation meets opportunity............ My Grandmother

Jim Lindsey · From: Arlington TX USA

Welcome to the Forum, Scott ...

... from the Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas area. Smile

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I like to say there's four kinds of people in the world ... Jews, Gentiles, Musicians and Steel Players. God Bless Us, Everyone. Smile

Thanks, Jim Lindsey

Ned McIntosh · From: New South Wales, Australia

A big welcome from Down Under to the forums, Scott.

This instrument really does have a habit of getting around, doesn't it?
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The steel guitar is like the cosmos - it looks absurdly simple to the outside observer. But to those who study it, there are infinities of nuance, complications embedded in paradoxes and seemingly no end to the possible permutations which can produce what seems to be simplicity itself.

David Wright · From: Dallas ,Tx USA.

Welcome Scott,
It's good to see a Young Face here Very Happy

it's a great place to learn, and well, you'll see....Enjoy!!!...
P.S. Gary builds a Great steel, next time your in Dallas, let me know, show you the town!!! and BBQ on every conner... Very Happy

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M.S.A.
Jonathan Candler

Geoff Marshall · From: United Kingdom. Lincolnshire

Hi Scott