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Topic: RIP Leonard T (LT) Zinn 2/3/2022 | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 40 Views: 14654 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 2 Dec 2022 7:42 pm Subject: RIP Leonard T (LT) Zinn 2/3/2022 |
I have been a L T Zinn fan since the late `1940's.
My Family lived in Southern Pennsylvania and we listened to the "101 Ranch Boys" on the radio. |
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Topic: Patricia has gone home | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 30 Views: 8641 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Oct 2022 10:14 am Subject: Patricia has gone home |
Danny, We just got the sad news. Pat was truly a wonderful person and was uplifting every time we were with you and her.
She is with the Lord . We offer prayers for the comfort of you and your fam ... |
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Topic: The passing of Jody Carver | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 36 Views: 12088 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 12 Oct 2022 8:32 am Subject: The passing of Jody Carver |
He was a legend and a friend. I will miss him and our guitar discussions. | |
Topic: Time to Retire | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 23 Views: 6164 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jun 2022 2:16 am Subject: Time to Retire |
Jack, After many years of enjoying your musicianship and friendship I appreciate all you have done.
In addition to all the music, your skill as an amp technician and recording studio owner is much ap ... |
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Topic: Teisco Lap Steel | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1770 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Apr 2022 10:49 am Subject: Teisco Lap Steel |
Leo, There is a picture of my Teisco on "Brad's Page of Steel."
Blake |
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Topic: Teisco Lap Steel | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1770 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2022 10:10 pm Subject: Teisco Lap Steel |
I have a double neck similar design model, EG-NW which I purchased new in 1953 directly from the factory in Tokyo.
I was in school in Japan at the time. Placed my order and in two weeks picked up th ... |
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Topic: Tiesco factory 1954 | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 21 Views: 5488 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Sep 2021 7:38 pm Subject: Tiesco factory 1954 |
I went to high school in Japan. In 1952 I got my first lap steel, a Teisco. Later in 1953 I visited the factory in Tokyo and ordered a double neck. I still have the original double neck which sort o ... | |
Topic: Stu Basore LIVE from the 1994 Smoky Mountain Jamboree | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 7 Views: 1779 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 27 Aug 2021 6:06 pm Subject: Stu Basore LIVE from the 1994 Smoky Mountain Jamboree |
I've been a fan of Stu Basore for many years.
Thanks for posting that, Bill. It shows his talent and versatility. |
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Topic: RIP Mike Perlowin | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 130 Views: 71107 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 Jul 2021 7:30 am Subject: RIP Mike Perlowin |
I am very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. Over the years we had many conversations. He helped me in a number of ways. He was a very nice person and I, along with the rest of the Steel Guitar Comm ... | |
Topic: Recording King Roy Smeck help with pictures | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1049 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jun 2021 7:16 pm Subject: Recording King Roy Smeck help with pictures |
If they are just tight to turn you can usually fix that by using one drop of oil applied directly to the shaft.
I have used "Three In One" oil with good results. One drop is used because I ... |
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Topic: Marcel Bontempi - steel guitar showmanship! | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 2055 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2021 8:03 am Subject: Marcel Bontempi - steel guitar showmanship! |
A real showman. Is he still active? | |
Topic: Thoughts from Jody Carver. | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1478 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 May 2021 12:14 pm Subject: Thoughts from Jody Carver. |
John, Thanks. Jody holds your dad in very high regard. | |
Topic: Thoughts from Jody Carver. | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1478 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 May 2021 4:52 pm Subject: Thoughts from Jody Carver. |
Jody Carver is still having computer problems and has asked me to post his following thoughts and remembrances:
To Jim Cohen "Frank Sinatra sang: " I wake up in a city that never sleeps. ... |
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Topic: my 2003 interview with Marian Hall | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 3 Views: 1346 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 May 2021 8:05 pm Subject: my 2003 interview with Marian Hall |
Andy, Thanks so much for posting the Marian Hall interview. It was nice to hear her talk about her amazing career.
I first heard her on Town Hall Party. Then looked for her recordings and Tv shows. ... |
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Topic: Jody Carver | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2021 5:43 pm Subject: Jody Carver |
John and Jim, Jody asked me to pass along his thanks for the well wishes
He has fond memories of both of you. |
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Topic: Jody Carver | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2021 8:14 am Subject: Jody Carver |
Today is Jody Carver's Birthday
Happy Birthday, Jody. And many returns. |
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Topic: "Catfish" Johnny Galvin | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 6029 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 15 Apr 2021 5:58 pm Subject: "Catfish" Johnny Galvin |
As a member of the Florida Steel Guitar Club I was at many of the jam sessions over the years.
Catfish Johnny was an amazing and talented man. He was an outstanding singer and fronted his own bands ... |
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Topic: Anyone build an amp from an amp kit | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 39 Views: 8101 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:03 pm Subject: Anyone build an amp from an amp kit |
Bill and Erv, Count me in as a member of the "Cats Whisker" Club. My first was built from a kit and later some from parts. It remains my biggest thrill after 75 years.
At age 16 I got my ... |
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Topic: What was the name of the device for record players ? | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 12 Views: 2474 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 4 Feb 2021 2:19 pm Subject: What was the name of the device for record players ? |
If the record was played a lot on an old record changer it can cause extra wear on the inner grooves. Caused by the changer cam mounted to and below the tone arm. The cam ma engage and cause drag on ... | |
Topic: Nashville 400 questions | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 8 Views: 1802 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jan 2021 9:07 am Subject: Nashville 400 questions |
The original mods for the Nashville 400 as done by Le May, The Peavey Factory and later by Ken Fox included much more than the chips.
Capacitors and resistors were changed. Ken's mod is more extens ... |
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Topic: RIP Diana Rigg | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 5794 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 10 Sep 2020 7:00 pm Subject: RIP Diana Rigg |
My favorite actress. Beauty, skill, and emotion. | |
Topic: Jules Ah See error? | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 12 Views: 3800 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Aug 2020 5:12 pm Subject: Jules Ah See error? |
Check out Eubie Blake, He was a famous Piano Player and known for his special style. When critics said he was wrong.
He said in effect: "That is my arrangement. It is the way I play it. |
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Topic: Info on old Teisco D8? | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 2720 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2020 5:46 pm Subject: Info on old Teisco D8? |
Over the years since 1953 when I got mine, Teisco has made many different designs of steel guitars and some of them were really strange. I still have two Teisco steels. The double neck shown in the ... | |
Topic: Kay String Spacing | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 2657 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Aug 2020 6:14 pm Subject: Kay String Spacing |
My 40-50's Kay lap steel has 3/8" string spacing. It is a model with a permanently attached cord. | |
Topic: Tremeloa | |
Blake Hawkins Replies: 11 Views: 2429 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2020 12:23 pm Subject: Tremeloa |
You can us an Autoharp wrench to tune it. Also a zither tuner will work.
I have a Ukelin. Never tried to play it. Not in as good shape as your Tremola. |
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