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Topic: Jim Sliff aka Silverface RIP |
Mike Nihen
From:
Fairfax, VA
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Posted 14 Jan 2024 6:44 pm |
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| With a heavy heart I must tell you that our brother has left the building. He was all in with this group. Helped a lot folks with his passion. |
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 14 Jan 2024 7:48 pm
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I am so sorry to hear this news. Jim will be sorely missed. He was a knowledgeable and passionate lover of all things amps and guitars and a great member of the community.
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 14 Jan 2024 8:38 pm
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Very sad news indeed. Jim was honest, passionate, and outspoken, and he will be missed here.
Since there's already been a reply here, I'm consolidating the thread/post ebb started here to this one - he relayed this info from Jim's family:
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on my FB feed
"This is Jim's family. We're writing with shock, sadness and heartbreak that Jim passed away last week.
We’re still sorting through everything, but when we have a date and location for services, we will update everyone here.
This has stunned us all. We appreciate the kindness and space for grieving" |
RIP Jim - I'm very sorry we never got to meet in person. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 3:38 am
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Very sad news. While I never met Jim, we communicated often over the net. Peace and prayers to Jim's family and friends, he will be missed. 
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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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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 6:35 am
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RIP Jim!
Gonna miss seeing the flying Pterodactyl avatar!
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Regards, Craig
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days |
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Pete McAvity
From:
St. Louis, Missouri USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 8:40 am
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Very sad. I've learned quite a bit (all good stuff) from his participation in this community. R.I.P.
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Excel Superb D10, Kline U12, Sarno Black Box, Goodrich L120, Boss DD5, Baby Bloomer, 1965 Super Reverb chopped to a head, feeding a mystery PA cab w/ a K130.
They say "thats how it goes". I say "that ain't the way it stays!" |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 9:34 am
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| Very sad. I've learned quite a bit (all good stuff) from his participation in this community. R.I.P. |
Me too, Pete. So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to his family. |
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 10:03 am
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Truly sad. I learned much from him, particularly regarding Fender steels. What will we do without him?
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Kevin Maul: Airline, Beard, Clinesmith, Decophonic, Evans, Excel, Fender, Fluger, Gibson, Hilton, Ibanez, Justice, K+K, Live Strings, MOYO, National, Oahu, Peterson, Quilter, Rickenbacher, Sho~Bud, Supro, TC, Ultimate, VHT, Williams, X-otic, Yamaha, ZKing. |
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 4:55 pm
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| Truley enjoyed his posts. Rest well, cowboy. |
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Michael Sawyer
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 6:22 pm
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Jim helped me alot- a Fender pedal steel guru.
My condolences. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 6:29 pm
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| I followed Jim's post on every occasion. Gleaning what knowledge he so freely shared. I respected his opinions and looked forward to his amp information. Rip Jim. My prayers for your family and friends. |
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David Farrell
From:
San Diego, California, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 7:45 pm
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Sorry to hear about Jim. May he rest in peace.
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Dave
Fender pedal steels, amps & guitars. '73 Sho~Bud PRO 1 CUSTOM. Emmons ReSound'65 S-10 4x5. |
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D Schubert
From:
Columbia, MO, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2024 7:50 pm
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I used to correspond with him often, more on the subject of b-bender guitars than steel guitar. Never met, but figured he was one of the nicer folks on the planet. See you in the afterlife, Jim.
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GFI Expo S-10PE, Sho-Bud 6139, Fender 2x8 Stringmaster, Supro consoles, Dobro. And more. |
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Jeremy Threlfall
From:
now in Western Australia
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 16 Jan 2024 6:50 am
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Really sorry to hear about this. My sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Vaya con Dios, Jim... |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 16 Jan 2024 9:39 am
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He was a respected contributor to the forum. I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, but I enjoyed his online presence.
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Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars |
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Chris Templeton
From:
The Green Mountain State
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2024 2:21 pm
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Very sorry to hear about Jim's passing.. He was a kindred spirit. We shared a passion for Fender cable steels, and he forgot more about them than I will ever learn...RIP Jim.....bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Jan 2024 6:18 pm
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Sorry to hear this, as Jim was one of the more colorful and outspoken contributors here. He was passionate about his music, but most of all, about his gear. I can remember when he first got his Fender cable steel, and came on the forum seeking info about it. I gave him all my insight - tips, tricks and opinions, as I had played one for about 8 years back in the '60s. (It was my only guitar, back then). We had some disagreements, but it was all good as we both benefitted from our many exchanges. I'll miss him, here, as I'm sure many others will.
Rest easy, Jim. |
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Ethan Shaw
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2024 11:14 am
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| Jim was one of the biggest fans and advocates of Fender pedal steels. I always knew if Jim posted something, it would be something I'd be interested in. He'll be missed. |
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Gary Spaeth
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 26 Jan 2024 2:35 pm
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| Sad to hear. Jim was a good guy and friend to the community for many years. Blessings and comfort to his family and friends. |
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Colin Boutilier
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 26 Jan 2024 3:02 pm
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That is a shame. I'm new to this forum, but I often interacted with him elsewhere, particularly on the topic of B-Benders.
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Carter Starter, Austin dobro, B/G Bender Telecaster, '75 Twin Reverb, '75 Super Reverb 1x15 |
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Steve Spitz
From:
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 28 Feb 2024 2:49 pm RIP Jim
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he was a unique guy, one of the real gems of our community.
always willing to share an opinion, and had a passion for what he said.
he and his posts will be missed. |
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