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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.

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 ...

He was a legend and a friend. I will miss him and our guitar discussions.

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 ...

Leo, There is a picture of my Teisco on "Brad's Page of Steel."
Blake

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 ...

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 ...

I've been a fan of Stu Basore for many years.
Thanks for posting that, Bill. It shows his talent and versatility.

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 ...

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 ...

A real showman. Is he still active?

John, Thanks. Jody holds your dad in very high regard.

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. ...

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. ...

John and Jim, Jody asked me to pass along his thanks for the well wishes
He has fond memories of both of you.

Today is Jody Carver's Birthday
Happy Birthday, Jody.
And many returns.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My favorite actress. Beauty, skill, and emotion.

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.

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 ...

My 40-50's Kay lap steel has 3/8" string spacing. It is a model with a permanently attached cord.

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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Topic: RIP Leonard T (LT) Zinn 2/3/2022
Blake Hawkins Replies: 40 Views: 14668	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 2 Dec 2022 7:42 pm Subject: RIP Leonard T (LT) Zinn 2/3/2022
Blake Hawkins Replies: 40 Views: 14668	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.
Topic: Patricia has gone home
Blake Hawkins Replies: 30 Views: 8648	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Oct 2022 10:14 am Subject: Patricia has gone home
Blake Hawkins Replies: 30 Views: 8648	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 ...
Topic: The passing of Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 36 Views: 12092	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 12 Oct 2022 8:32 am Subject: The passing of Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 36 Views: 12092	He was a legend and a friend. I will miss him and our guitar discussions.
Topic: Time to Retire
Blake Hawkins Replies: 23 Views: 6167	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jun 2022 2:16 am Subject: Time to Retire
Blake Hawkins Replies: 23 Views: 6167	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 ...
Topic: Teisco Lap Steel
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1779	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Apr 2022 10:49 am Subject: Teisco Lap Steel
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1779	Leo, There is a picture of my Teisco on "Brad's Page of Steel." Blake
Topic: Teisco Lap Steel
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1779	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2022 10:10 pm Subject: Teisco Lap Steel
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 1779	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 ...
Topic: Tiesco factory 1954
Blake Hawkins Replies: 21 Views: 5493	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Sep 2021 7:38 pm Subject: Tiesco factory 1954
Blake Hawkins Replies: 21 Views: 5493	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: 1780	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 27 Aug 2021 6:06 pm Subject: Stu Basore LIVE from the 1994 Smoky Mountain Jamboree
Blake Hawkins Replies: 7 Views: 1780	I've been a fan of Stu Basore for many years. Thanks for posting that, Bill. It shows his talent and versatility.
Topic: RIP Mike Perlowin
Blake Hawkins Replies: 130 Views: 71140	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 Jul 2021 7:30 am Subject: RIP Mike Perlowin
Blake Hawkins Replies: 130 Views: 71140	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: 1051	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Jun 2021 7:16 pm Subject: Recording King Roy Smeck help with pictures
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1051	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 ...
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!
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 2055	A real showman. Is he still active?
Topic: Thoughts from Jody Carver.
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1479	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 May 2021 12:14 pm Subject: Thoughts from Jody Carver.
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1479	John, Thanks. Jody holds your dad in very high regard.
Topic: Thoughts from Jody Carver.
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1479	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 May 2021 4:52 pm Subject: Thoughts from Jody Carver.
Blake Hawkins Replies: 2 Views: 1479	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. ...
Topic: my 2003 interview with Marian Hall
Blake Hawkins Replies: 3 Views: 1347	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 May 2021 8:05 pm Subject: my 2003 interview with Marian Hall
Blake Hawkins Replies: 3 Views: 1347	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. ...
Topic: Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2021 5:43 pm Subject: Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522	John and Jim, Jody asked me to pass along his thanks for the well wishes He has fond memories of both of you.
Topic: Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2021 8:14 am Subject: Jody Carver
Blake Hawkins Replies: 4 Views: 1522	Today is Jody Carver's Birthday Happy Birthday, Jody. And many returns.
Topic: "Catfish" Johnny Galvin
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 6031	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 15 Apr 2021 5:58 pm Subject: "Catfish" Johnny Galvin
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 6031	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 ...
Topic: Anyone build an amp from an amp kit
Blake Hawkins Replies: 39 Views: 8102	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:03 pm Subject: Anyone build an amp from an amp kit
Blake Hawkins Replies: 39 Views: 8102	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 ...
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 ?
Blake Hawkins Replies: 12 Views: 2474	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: 1803	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jan 2021 9:07 am Subject: Nashville 400 questions
Blake Hawkins Replies: 8 Views: 1803	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 ...
Topic: RIP Diana Rigg
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 5795	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 10 Sep 2020 7:00 pm Subject: RIP Diana Rigg
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 5795	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?
Blake Hawkins Replies: 12 Views: 3800	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.
Topic: Info on old Teisco D8?
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 2721	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2020 5:46 pm Subject: Info on old Teisco D8?
Blake Hawkins Replies: 10 Views: 2721	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
Blake Hawkins Replies: 9 Views: 2657	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: 2431	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jul 2020 12:23 pm Subject: Tremeloa
Blake Hawkins Replies: 11 Views: 2431	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.