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Great playing!!!! You think if I rub your head and guitar, I'll be able to play like that?

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I listened to a lot of Buck Owens when I was growing up and loved the steel playing. The tune that really got me hooked was "Above and Beyond"(hope I have the name right).I didn't start playing steel ...

When my friends up here talk about my talents, they say " He plays steel." I like that. Reason being that I play Dobro, pedal steel, and the dreaded "SLIDE GUITAR". I guess it never really annoyed me ...

I've been closet picking about 10 years now. It's hard when you have a family to be running round playing. I have fun practicing and seeing what kinds of sounds that I can get or how much speed I can ...

I had to reply to this, even though it is "after the fact". I've found thoughout the years of my playing there's always some sort of "first". Solos and Ensembles in high school were my first hair rais ...

You gentlemen do some fine work. Someday when the kids are gone and I've got a bit more time on my hands, I'd love to take on a project like that. Again, that is some great craftsmanship.

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You came to the right place. I'm sure you will pick up some good info from this forum.

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Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for ...

The analysis presented that theorized that there was no need for the 10 gigawatt power. The efficiency of the unit not withstanding,the inductive reactance of the string interaction with the fingers w ...

The analysis presented that theorized that there was no need for the 10 gigawatt power. The efficiency of the unit not withstanding,the inductive reactance of the string interaction with the fingers w ...

Whoever mentioned the flux capacitor ----- it won't work. Where are you getting the 10 gigawatts from ??????????????

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Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine ...

Whoever mentioned the flux capacitor ----- it won't work. Where are you getting the 10 gigawatts from ??????????????

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Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine ...

I wish I lived closer to your shop. I do a bit of woodworking and machining for a hobby now. Being able to restore and build steels has to be a lot of fun. I'd love to work in a shop like that. My Dad ...

If she won't complain about my steel, I won't complain about her SINGING !!!!!!!!!!!

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Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for a ...

This is one of my all time favorite CD's in my collection, and I think is the best CD Dire Straights made. I wish I would've seen this post sooner.

Paul's steel on this CD is so tasteful. What a mix- ...

I was only able to see the end of the tribute to Buck Owens. I thought Buddy Allen did his Dad's music just fine and I liked to see the rock drummer in there. I just was telling my son about that. Nic ...

Welcome aboard. I lurked around this ite for quite a while before I signed up too. There's a lot of good info here so enjoy.

I've experienced guitar players like that too. It taught me not to become ...

On my 'Bud S12U RKR lowers the E's, RKL raises the E's. My guitar is set up with a Jeff Neuman (sp) copedant. It makes it easy to hold the E drop when playing in B6th mode.

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Check on General Electric's web site under GE Rents. You should be able to find it by doing a search as I don't have thier address at the moment. They sell their rental equipment to upgrade from time ...

My Christmas gift for this year was a Dobro. A guy that I taught 6 string many moons ago came back to the area last winter and was playing coffee house type gigs. He invited me over to play Dobro with ...

Keep things quiet and simple. As you start to get comfortable with the band and the crowd, things will work out just fine.

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I had a rather unique way of dealing with this problem. I played my steel with my guitar in my lap and switched off between them both. I sure couldn't yell at myself for being too loud!!!!

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I started out with a Sho-Bud Maverick, traded it for an Emmons E9th S10, and traded it for a Sho-Bud S12U 7 & 4. I've been thinking about going to a double neck, but you loose that low E with a 10 str ...

If I had the scratch, that guitar would be gone RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a beautiful instrument.

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HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for aggravation

I listened to a lot of Buck Owens when I was little and have to say that he and his band have a lot to do with me taking up music like I did. Dad and I loved watching Don Rich play guitar and fiddle, ...

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Topic: Tony Prior + Rocky Top + youtube . . .
Don Powalka Replies: 31 Views: 2833	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Aug 2006 5:26 pm Subject: Tony Prior + Rocky Top + youtube . . .
Don Powalka Replies: 31 Views: 2833	Great playing!!!! You think if I rub your head and guitar, I'll be able to play like that? ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo ...
Topic: What got YOU into the steel?
Don Powalka Replies: 95 Views: 9708	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Aug 2006 2:22 pm Subject: What got YOU into the steel?
Don Powalka Replies: 95 Views: 9708	I listened to a lot of Buck Owens when I was growing up and loved the steel playing. The tune that really got me hooked was "Above and Beyond"(hope I have the name right).I didn't start playing steel ...
Topic: Steel Guitar "Aliases"
Don Powalka Replies: 85 Views: 6595	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Aug 2006 12:42 pm Subject: Steel Guitar "Aliases"
Don Powalka Replies: 85 Views: 6595	When my friends up here talk about my talents, they say " He plays steel." I like that. Reason being that I play Dobro, pedal steel, and the dreaded "SLIDE GUITAR". I guess it never really annoyed me ...
Topic: Who plays but doesn't gig?
Don Powalka Replies: 33 Views: 2767	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Jul 2006 5:05 pm Subject: Who plays but doesn't gig?
Don Powalka Replies: 33 Views: 2767	I've been closet picking about 10 years now. It's hard when you have a family to be running round playing. I have fun practicing and seeing what kinds of sounds that I can get or how much speed I can ...
Topic: First gig jitters
Don Powalka Replies: 19 Views: 2737	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 26 Jul 2006 7:03 pm Subject: First gig jitters
Don Powalka Replies: 19 Views: 2737	I had to reply to this, even though it is "after the fact". I've found thoughout the years of my playing there's always some sort of "first". Solos and Ensembles in high school were my first hair rais ...
Topic: Emmons push/pull restoration
Don Powalka Replies: 22 Views: 1332	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jul 2006 7:08 pm Subject: Emmons push/pull restoration
Don Powalka Replies: 22 Views: 1332	You gentlemen do some fine work. Someday when the kids are gone and I've got a bit more time on my hands, I'd love to take on a project like that. Again, that is some great craftsmanship. ----------- ...
Topic: New Player/Member
Don Powalka Replies: 15 Views: 2507	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Jul 2006 6:14 am Subject: New Player/Member
Don Powalka Replies: 15 Views: 2507	You came to the right place. I'm sure you will pick up some good info from this forum. ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for ...
Topic: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3923	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 15 Jun 2006 5:31 pm Subject: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3923	The analysis presented that theorized that there was no need for the 10 gigawatt power. The efficiency of the unit not withstanding,the inductive reactance of the string interaction with the fingers w ...
Topic: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3275	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Jun 2006 5:31 pm Subject: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3275	The analysis presented that theorized that there was no need for the 10 gigawatt power. The efficiency of the unit not withstanding,the inductive reactance of the string interaction with the fingers w ...
Topic: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3275	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Jun 2006 7:00 pm Subject: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3275	Whoever mentioned the flux capacitor ----- it won't work. Where are you getting the 10 gigawatts from ?????????????? ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine ...
Topic: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3923	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 14 Jun 2006 7:00 pm Subject: Franklinizer for sale
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3923	Whoever mentioned the flux capacitor ----- it won't work. Where are you getting the 10 gigawatts from ?????????????? ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine ...
Topic: Nashville's new gigantic steel guitar restoratr
Don Powalka Replies: 63 Views: 7619	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Jun 2006 6:57 pm Subject: Nashville's new gigantic steel guitar restoratr
Don Powalka Replies: 63 Views: 7619	I wish I lived closer to your shop. I do a bit of woodworking and machining for a hobby now. Being able to restore and build steels has to be a lot of fun. I'd love to work in a shop like that. My Dad ...
Topic: our wife's
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3256	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jun 2006 3:22 pm Subject: our wife's
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3256	If she won't complain about my steel, I won't complain about her SINGING !!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for a ...
Topic: Hey Paul, Dire Straits, TWO Steels ?
Don Powalka Replies: 8 Views: 1002	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 May 2006 7:35 pm Subject: Hey Paul, Dire Straits, TWO Steels ?
Don Powalka Replies: 8 Views: 1002	This is one of my all time favorite CD's in my collection, and I think is the best CD Dire Straights made. I wish I would've seen this post sooner. Paul's steel on this CD is so tasteful. What a mix- ...
Topic: ACM Award update
Don Powalka Replies: 33 Views: 3457	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 May 2006 4:46 pm Subject: ACM Award update
Don Powalka Replies: 33 Views: 3457	I was only able to see the end of the tribute to Buck Owens. I thought Buddy Allen did his Dad's music just fine and I liked to see the rock drummer in there. I just was telling my son about that. Nic ...
Topic: Hello from a new member
Don Powalka Replies: 23 Views: 4121	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 May 2006 8:27 am Subject: Hello from a new member
Don Powalka Replies: 23 Views: 4121	Welcome aboard. I lurked around this ite for quite a while before I signed up too. There's a lot of good info here so enjoy. I've experienced guitar players like that too. It taught me not to become ...
Topic: RKL set-up!
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3608	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 May 2006 8:27 pm Subject: RKL set-up!
Don Powalka Replies: 36 Views: 3608	On my 'Bud S12U RKR lowers the E's, RKL raises the E's. My guitar is set up with a Jeff Neuman (sp) copedant. It makes it easy to hold the E drop when playing in B6th mode. ------------------ Fender ...
Topic: Digital Multi Meter
Don Powalka Replies: 7 Views: 1099	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 30 Apr 2006 6:49 pm Subject: Digital Multi Meter
Don Powalka Replies: 7 Views: 1099	Check on General Electric's web site under GE Rents. You should be able to find it by doing a search as I don't have thier address at the moment. They sell their rental equipment to upgrade from time ...
Topic: Stretching Out.. Thanks to Bobbe
Don Powalka Replies: 9 Views: 919	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Apr 2006 8:54 am Subject: Stretching Out.. Thanks to Bobbe
Don Powalka Replies: 9 Views: 919	My Christmas gift for this year was a Dobro. A guy that I taught 6 string many moons ago came back to the area last winter and was playing coffee house type gigs. He invited me over to play Dobro with ...
Topic: Advice on first time out?
Don Powalka Replies: 32 Views: 3235	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Apr 2006 6:36 pm Subject: Advice on first time out?
Don Powalka Replies: 32 Views: 3235	Keep things quiet and simple. As you start to get comfortable with the band and the crowd, things will work out just fine. ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 G ...
Topic: Lead guitarists.
Don Powalka Replies: 26 Views: 4608	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2006 5:30 pm Subject: Lead guitarists.
Don Powalka Replies: 26 Views: 4608	I had a rather unique way of dealing with this problem. I played my steel with my guitar in my lap and switched off between them both. I sure couldn't yell at myself for being too loud!!!! ---------- ...
Topic: ??? For all Newbies to steel guitar---------
Don Powalka Replies: 59 Views: 8997	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2006 5:13 pm Subject: ??? For all Newbies to steel guitar---------
Don Powalka Replies: 59 Views: 8997	I started out with a Sho-Bud Maverick, traded it for an Emmons E9th S10, and traded it for a Sho-Bud S12U 7 & 4. I've been thinking about going to a double neck, but you loose that low E with a 10 str ...
Topic: Worlds most beautiful Emmons ,TWO!!!
Don Powalka Replies: 12 Views: 1455	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Apr 2006 4:57 pm Subject: Worlds most beautiful Emmons ,TWO!!!
Don Powalka Replies: 12 Views: 1455	If I had the scratch, that guitar would be gone RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a beautiful instrument. ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Wa ...
Topic: Packed My Emmons Away Today....
Don Powalka Replies: 25 Views: 4061	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Apr 2006 8:02 am Subject: Packed My Emmons Away Today....
Don Powalka Replies: 25 Views: 4061	HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------ Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul ShoBud U12 Genuine Dobro Washburn B16 banjo for aggravation
Topic: Buck, Don & Tom 1966
Don Powalka Replies: 17 Views: 2317	Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Apr 2006 9:17 pm Subject: Buck, Don & Tom 1966
Don Powalka Replies: 17 Views: 2317	I listened to a lot of Buck Owens when I was little and have to say that he and his band have a lot to do with me taking up music like I did. Dad and I loved watching Don Rich play guitar and fiddle, ...