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Topic: James Morehead RIP |
Ben Elder
From: La Crescenta, California, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 2:13 pm
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A Monument to James's Genius:
I was very sorry to read Ricky's post this morning, being away from a computer (and the photo above) for hours and not being able to post immediately.
As recounted elsewhere on this Forum, I scoped this D-10 Professional out long distance before a 2008 Christmas trip back to Oklahoma City. Once in hand, I posted an SOS on the SGF which led me to James.
Oh, yeah, that guy--the maniac who seemed to delight in the photo of his next "project": a pile of disassembled parts, looking like so much tornado aftermath, but purporting to be a complete deconstructed Sho-Bud doubleneck. (Or three, to my non-technical eye.) Complex mechanical processes (even simple ones) are deeply troubling to my arts-degree psyche. The photo of James's abstract alleged Sho-Bud disturbed and panicked my soul like nothing from the imagination of Stephen King or John Carpenter ever could. ("How could anybody ever get all that back together?!?")
As he detailed in the link at the bottom of the post, he made the somewhat neglected D-10 into a time traveler from the Lower Broadway "Sho-room" from a time when I was a senior in high school.
One thing I neglected to discuss in later having him add third and fourth knee levers was requesting to leave the E-lowers in the antiquated RKL position. When I found it relocated to LKR, I decided my minimally-skilled playing would have to change, because I wasn't going to mess with James's masterful work.
It seems the last few years have been particularly rough on Planet Sho-Bud.
I was already missing him and Tree after they moved from Prague to Arkansas and now--there are no words. My best to Tree and family.
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James's account of the fix-up of the red/natural Professional:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=149373&highlight=bens _________________ "Gopher, Everett?" |
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Tony Prior
From: Charlotte NC
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 2:55 pm
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So very sorry to learn of James passing. I never met him or Theresa but spoke with them both many times over the last year or two. I felt like I knew them both for years.
Prayers and peace to Theresa and family, James was a one of a kind . _________________ Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
CURRENT MUSIC TRACKS AT > https://tprior2241.wixsite.com/website |
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Wayne Morton
From: Tishomingo, Okla
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 4:29 pm
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RIP James. Our thoughts & Prayers are with Tree & the family. _________________ Emmons 82 SKH, Emmons 93 Legrande II, Emmons 72 Fat Back, Mullen G2 Purple Heart, 82 Zum |
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Rick Rian
From: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 5:00 pm
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My condolences to Tree and family. James will be missed by steelers he helped and especially us ShoBud guys. Rest now my friend, God be with you ... |
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DG Whitley
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 6:20 pm
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My sincere deepest condolences to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers for all. |
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Brian Saulsman
From: Washington, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 6:40 pm
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My thoughts and prayers go out to James' family and friends. This makes me sad.
Brian Saulsman _________________ All the best
Brian Saulsman |
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Abe Levy
From: California, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 6:56 pm
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RIP James. _________________ Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Ron Frederiksen
From: Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 7:39 pm
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James and family , Just great people. Always enjoyed them when they came to the Arklahoma Steel Guitar Club and played and sang. Praying for peace for the family. RIP ol friend. You will be missed. |
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Dave Mudgett
From: Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 7:47 pm
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Oh, my. I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. |
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Thomas Pickett
From: Iowa, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 8:05 pm james moorehead rip
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so sorry to hear this i learned of this tonight at my gig always fun to be on stage with as he loved his steel guitars as well as playing them will miss him r.i.p. tree _________________ thomas pickett sr.started playing drums in country bands in 1957 |
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Tom Wolverton
From: Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 9:36 pm
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James taught me a lot about ShoBud restoration. I owe much to him. RIP James. Prayers to Tree and the whole family. _________________ To write with a broken pencil is pointless. |
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Walter Stettner
From: Vienna, Austria
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 11:47 pm
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Sorry to read this. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria _________________ www.lloydgreentribute.com |
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Paul King
From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 2:20 am
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I remember the day I met him and his wife. Great people to be around. My condolences to his family. They will be in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Stu Schulman
From: Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 3:13 am
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Condolences! _________________ Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Andrew Roblin
From: Various places
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 4:31 am
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Thank you, James!
I offer my condolences to his loved ones. |
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Mike Neer
From: NJ
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Frank Freniere
From: The First Coast
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 8:58 am
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Sincere sympathies to Tree and the family. What a guy - none better. |
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Chris LeDrew
From: Canada
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 10:36 am
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Awful news. James and I were close in the 2008-11 time period but drifted apart a bit after I stopped going to the shows around then. We had some great times in Dallas and St. Louis, and we shared a fond affinity for the Sho-Bud. Very sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to Tree and the family. A true loss to the pedal steel world. And an honest-to-goodness GREAT guy. _________________ Jackson Steel Guitars
Web: www.chrisledrew.com |
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Scott Duckworth
From: Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 12:14 pm
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Condolences and prayers going up. _________________ Amateur Radio Operator NA4IT (Extra)
http://www.qsl.net/na4it
I may, in fact, be nuts. However, I am screwed onto the right bolt... Jesus! |
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J R Rose
From: Keota, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 2:45 pm
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So very sorry to hear this news. I knew he was pretty sick but did not know it was this bad. James was a great guy and loved the Sho-Bud guitar better than about anyone. I met him and Tree a couple of times and they were just as everyday as you could get. They were a great couple but were partners in their work on steel guitars. They both loved them. RIP James and Tree, may God Bless and Keep You. J.R. Rose _________________ NOTHING..Sold it all. J.R. Rose |
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Rick Abbott
From: Indiana, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 3:15 pm
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Very sorry to see this. My sincere condolences to all of James's family and friends.
Few folks understand 'Buds the way he did. Our great loss.
Peace be with you and yours, James. _________________ RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Wakarusa 5e3 clone
1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35 |
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Gene Haugh
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 4:45 pm
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When someone has a passion as James did it shows in the friends he collects in life. James had a passion for Sho~Bud like no-one I ever knew. I have worked for Sho~Bud since 1980 and he helped me. My most sincere condolences to Tree and the family. RIP James my friend.
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Jerry Van Hoose
From: Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 30 Aug 2016 4:20 am
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I've always held James in the highest regard and was truly saddened whenever I read the news of him being under hospice care for I knew what the eventual outcome would be. My thoughts and prayers are with James's family and friends. May he rest in peace. |
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Dale Rottacker
From: Walla Walla Washington, USA
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jim flynn
From: Salado,Texas
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Posted 30 Aug 2016 8:19 am Prayers To The Family.
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Really sad that we have lost another craftsman of the steel guitar family. I am sorry he had to suffer so much, and pray that the family and friends find peace and comfort in
Jesus. |
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