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Topic: Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes |
Stu Schulman
From: Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jun 2017 1:16 am
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This comes as a shock to me,I just had Tom make a cover for my Nashville 112 amp,Godspeed Brother Tom! _________________ 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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Larry Hamilton
From: Keller, Texas, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2017 5:59 am
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I just saw this and I am in shock. He never forgot my name, what I played, just everything. He was just a super guy. We discussed our wives passing extensively.......
Just in shock. 😩😩 _________________ Keep pickin', Larry |
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Al Brisco
From: Colborne, ON Canada
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Posted 14 Jun 2017 7:32 am
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A sad day indeed. Thanks to Dave Beaty for informing me.
I have sold Tom's great products for years.
I recall & cherish our visits in various airports on our way home from steel shows, covering such issues as steel guitar, health, living, etc.
Tom sill be missed greatly!
Al Brisco _________________ Al Brisco
http://www.steelguitarcanada.com
Serving Steelers with Experience, Expertise, & Selection Since 1979 |
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Sam Edwards
From: Mustang, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2017 3:43 am
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Sad news, I have bought several covers from Tom, always enjoyed talking to him on the phone. He will be sorely missed. RIP Tom.
Sammy Edwards |
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Dale Rottacker
From: Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Bill Ferguson
From: Milton, FL USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2017 6:30 am
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I just got on the forum for the first time in a few days.
I am so sorry to hear of my friend's passing.
Tom was truly one of the "good guys" that dedicated everything he had to helping other people.
He also produced the finest covers ever made. I have them on my amps and will treasure them.
Rest in peace Tom. You will be missed by the music world.
I hope that someone will pick up where you left off and continue your legacy. _________________ AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Gerry Hogan
From: Burghclere, Hampshire, England
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Posted 15 Jun 2017 2:34 pm
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Just got home from holiday and saw this sad news. My condolences to his family. Tom was a truly likeable person. R.I.P. Tom.
Gerry and Barbara Hogan |
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Eamonn O\'Regan
From: Ireland
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Posted 21 Jun 2017 2:15 pm
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I live in Ireland and I extend my sincere condolences to the late Tom's family. I bought two covers from Tom and on both occasions he followed the shipping up with a personal message. Quite a gentleman. Rest in peace, Tom. _________________ Custom Excel SD-10 3+5 with G L's 10-1, Mullen SD-10 4+4, BJS bar, Dunlop picks, Goodrich Steel Driver, Goodrich 120 pedal, Peterson strobe tuner, tc Flashback delay pedal, Nashville 112 (with Eminence EPS-12"), Jan Sandvik pack-a-seat.
2") and Nashville 400 amps |
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Chuck Huffman
From: Sonora, California, Now Living in Siloam Springs, Ar. USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2017 8:23 am
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My sincere condolences to Tom's family.
All of my equipment has his covers. RIP Tom. _________________ ZumSteel SD-10 5-8, GFI Ultra SD-10 3+4, Goodrich V/P, Boss DD3, FenderFM, Vegas 400. Learning to play for my Savior, Jesus...... |
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John McClung
From: Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2017 2:23 pm
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So sorry to learn this. Tom was so nice to me the few times we met at the SWSGA show and Dallas. Made a quality product.
Is the business going to continue?
RIP, Tom. _________________ E9 INSTRUCTION
▪️ If you want to have an ongoing discussion, please email me, don't use the Forum messaging which I detest! steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net |
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jim flynn
From: Salado,Texas
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Posted 22 Jun 2017 4:31 pm So very sorry to hear
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Tom was a fine gentelman, and had the best products for steel. He will certainly be missed.
Jim Flynn, Lone Star Steel Guitar. |
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Lee Barber
From: Sweeny, TX, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2017 6:00 am
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RIP Tom!
When I first met Tom in Dallas, we talked a while he took down my address. In a few weeks I received a packet with a bunch of steel material in it.
I have ordered several amp and steel covers and leg bags. Just received an order weeks before his passing.
He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to his family.
RIP Tom _________________ Zum D10
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David Rupert
From: Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 23 Jun 2017 10:52 am Still in shock....
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I'm still in shock over this! Tom was one in a million!! If anyone is going to Heaven...it's people like Tom Palmer.
Rest in heavenly peace, friend! _________________ David "DJ" Rupert
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
ZumSteel - Encoreâ„¢ S-10 / 3p x 5k (Two-Tone; Red & Black Top).
Rolandâ„¢ Cube 80x Amp, Hilton Volume Pedal, TC Electronicsâ„¢ Flashbackâ„¢ Delay, TC Electronicsâ„¢ MojoMojoâ„¢ Overdrive, Peterson StroboPlus HD Tuner, D2F Covers. Evans JE-300 Amp. (in the not too distant future).
Most Importantly: the musicians hands...& soul.
http://www.bandmix.com/pedal-steel-75/ |
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Ken Byng
From: Southampton, England
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Posted 26 Jun 2017 12:18 am
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RIP Tom. Condolences to the family. Tom was an integral part of several steel guitar shows in the USA up until 2 or 3 years ago. _________________ Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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David Rupert
From: Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 26 Jun 2017 3:39 am
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Not a day goes by, where I don't think about this. Many times a day.
Too many people dying, & sick...especially this month. June has not been kind.
"Live each day, as if it were your last...because someday...it will be." _________________ David "DJ" Rupert
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
ZumSteel - Encoreâ„¢ S-10 / 3p x 5k (Two-Tone; Red & Black Top).
Rolandâ„¢ Cube 80x Amp, Hilton Volume Pedal, TC Electronicsâ„¢ Flashbackâ„¢ Delay, TC Electronicsâ„¢ MojoMojoâ„¢ Overdrive, Peterson StroboPlus HD Tuner, D2F Covers. Evans JE-300 Amp. (in the not too distant future).
Most Importantly: the musicians hands...& soul.
http://www.bandmix.com/pedal-steel-75/ |
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Patrick Richards
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2017 4:28 am
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So sad to hear. A real gem and always so helpful. Each cover he made for me means so much more. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends. |
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Mickey Adams
From: Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Jul 2017 5:50 pm
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Another brother gone to heaven...life is precious.. _________________ ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From: Prim, AR USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 6:15 pm
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Just now seeing this about Tom. He was a very nice man. Thoughts and prayers for his Family. |
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Pete Burak
From: Portland, OR USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 11:19 am
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Sorry to hear of this.
Tom and I were also good friends and at times like this I only hope he and his wife are together again. |
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Carl Vilar
From: New Jersey USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2017 4:42 pm
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So sorry to hear about Tom I was trying to get on his webpage today to order another cover from him couldn't get on and then I called his cell phone only to find out the sad news. Rest in peace my friend. Tom was never too busy to make time to make sure you got what you wanted I bought all my amp covers and steel covers from him besides all the custom bags whatever I wanted he made for me he will be missed. _________________ JCH 9/7
1971 Blond Twin Reverb 15" custom
Randall Steel Man 500 |
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Bob Cox
From: Buckeye State
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Posted 29 Jul 2017 7:44 am Rip
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He will be missed RIP |
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David Rupert
From: Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 29 Jul 2017 3:12 pm
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Tom is definitely missed, by MANY!! The amount of steel players that commented on his passing, is the same...or more than many of our steel legends that have passed away. That, says A LOT...about how much he meant to people, & that he was ACTUALLY as great of a person, as people say he was. I've only met a few people, that were as kind, caring & generous...as Tom was.
I wrote him a very heartfelt letter, only a week before he passed away. I had no idea he would be gone, shortly after sending it to him. I am, happy I was able to tell him just how much he meant to me...& I actually compared him to my own Dad. Both were incredible people, who I only wish I was like. Maybe someday, I'll come somewhat close, if I'm very lucky. I would not be one bit surprised, if my Dad & Tom have met...in Heaven. They are both dearly missed!! God bless them both. Amen. _________________ David "DJ" Rupert
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
ZumSteel - Encoreâ„¢ S-10 / 3p x 5k (Two-Tone; Red & Black Top).
Rolandâ„¢ Cube 80x Amp, Hilton Volume Pedal, TC Electronicsâ„¢ Flashbackâ„¢ Delay, TC Electronicsâ„¢ MojoMojoâ„¢ Overdrive, Peterson StroboPlus HD Tuner, D2F Covers. Evans JE-300 Amp. (in the not too distant future).
Most Importantly: the musicians hands...& soul.
http://www.bandmix.com/pedal-steel-75/ |
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Lee Barber
From: Sweeny, TX, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2017 4:15 pm
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David Rupert
They tell us nit to pass up a chance to tell someone what they mean to you. It's great you did that and I'm sure he was pleased. He was a great gentleman. _________________ Zum D10 |
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David Rupert
From: Mesa, Arizona (via Mahopac, NY & Missouri).
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Posted 30 Jul 2017 5:39 am
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Lee Barber wrote: |
David Rupert
They tell us nit to pass up a chance to tell someone what they mean to you. It's great you did that and I'm sure he was pleased. He was a great gentleman. |
Lee,
Thanks for your great reply, I appreciate it! I definitely agree with you, about telling someone what they mean to you. Once they are gone, it's too late!
Yes, Tom was a great gentleman...no doubt. I really miss him! I'm glad I was able to tell him, just how I felt about him...less than a week before his unexpected passing.
Tom Palmer was a friend to everyone it seems. A rarity these days. _________________ David "DJ" Rupert
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
ZumSteel - Encoreâ„¢ S-10 / 3p x 5k (Two-Tone; Red & Black Top).
Rolandâ„¢ Cube 80x Amp, Hilton Volume Pedal, TC Electronicsâ„¢ Flashbackâ„¢ Delay, TC Electronicsâ„¢ MojoMojoâ„¢ Overdrive, Peterson StroboPlus HD Tuner, D2F Covers. Evans JE-300 Amp. (in the not too distant future).
Most Importantly: the musicians hands...& soul.
http://www.bandmix.com/pedal-steel-75/ |
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George Redmon
From: Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 31 Jul 2017 6:57 pm
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I'm not the greatest with a tape measure. I....would measure something wrong, call Tom up half crying like a scoulded dog when it wouldn't fit. I would offer to ship it back and pay for it. He'd tell me nah...just keep it i will just send another one to the correct measurements..... i can't pull up their website, so I take it they decided to stop building covers. |
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