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One of my favorite players. He had that perfect blend of county twang and rock and roll. Takin' the Stage is still one of my most played albums.

John Call, one of the best country rock steelers . . His playing on Taking the Stage was truly inspirational . . Cool

Digging up an old thread . . Just came across this on YouTube . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okvl-9svtS0

I always liked this tune and some tasteful steel playin' makes me like even more!

+1 on that Linus & Lucy . . Cool

Your tone and phrasing are spot on . . as usual Bishop Ron . . Cool

Cool

Nice tone . .

I feel the same way as Mr. Overstreet. That is what inspired me the most about Jerry's playing. He took a difficult and challenging instrument and played it his way. Taking elements of proper techniqu ...

I agree . . Artsy, creative . . groovy! Oh Well

Yeah he takes to a whole 'nother level . . !

Always a pleasure to listen to him and other big league players.

But I'm not going to burn my gear . . yet!

Going to just keep plodding alo ...

I would just put "Sorry" on the front facing whoever might be unfortunate enough to be there when I am on the thing.

Laughing

I'm thinking "Beware of Clams" on mine! Oh Well

Being only a rookie on this instrument I'm hardly in a position to render advice. But as a lifelong musician I still can have an opinion!
It was very difficult for me to get used to fingerpicks, but ...

Big thumbs up . . Way to go! Very Happy

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed that article as well. Gave me much to reflect about. All things considered, Jerry was quite a remarkable musician. Cool

I like it, has an Alan Parson's type feel to it . . Cool

While checking out Mr. Franklin's video, and being stunned by his amazing talent, I noticed another video about his new PF 350 Eminence speaker . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sFVbgU3TqE

I ...

Lots of talent in that photo! Cool

Thanks for posting Mickey, Best wishes Buddy . . Smile

Now that's different, creative and tasteful . . Cool

Robert, builds a great lap steel.. I know I have one just like this one only 8 string.
Ed

As do I . . That's a quality made reasonably priced instrument, Somebody is going to get a great deal! 8 ...

It's going to have some limitations, the changer fingers are aluminum instead of stainless. The pull release system I believe has a fixed copedent, but it's standard Emmons so that shouldn't be an iss ...

1st time I saw them was Capitol Theater Passiac Oct 73. Went home and got my 1st lap steel. Home On The Range captured that era perfectly. So great to hear again. thanks for sharing.

I was there ...

Beauty . .

I like the way the strings are fed through the changer. Easy string change without the worry about the ball end of a broken string falling in . . Cool

Best of luck with it . . Smile

It's the E9th side of the Universal, actually.....

Right . . I knew that! Embarassed

Very cool . . Cool

C6 is perfect for that style.

You make it look easy Ronnie! Nice job . . Cool

One of my all time favorites . . Pure Prairie League, Takin' the Stage . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-9BLze2uCA&list=PLR9Ksn0VRpVBVI0YJ4e8Wbs0hjGX8jUUm

John David Call was in top for ...

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Topic: John David Call
Frank Agliata Replies: 10 Views: 5210	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Apr 2020 8:22 am Subject: John David Call
Frank Agliata Replies: 10 Views: 5210	One of my favorite players. He had that perfect blend of county twang and rock and roll. Takin' the Stage is still one of my most played albums.
Topic: Pure Prairie League Touring Steel Player?
Frank Agliata Replies: 8 Views: 2686	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Jun 2018 11:43 am Subject: Pure Prairie League Touring Steel Player?
Frank Agliata Replies: 8 Views: 2686	John Call, one of the best country rock steelers . . His playing on Taking the Stage was truly inspirational . .
Topic: The Pretenders
Frank Agliata Replies: 12 Views: 6574	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 May 2018 1:08 pm Subject: The Pretenders
Frank Agliata Replies: 12 Views: 6574	Digging up an old thread . . Just came across this on YouTube . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okvl-9svtS0 I always liked this tune and some tasteful steel playin' makes me like even more!
Topic: Pedal Steel Christmas Album
Frank Agliata Replies: 4 Views: 2623	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 30 Nov 2017 7:48 am Subject: Pedal Steel Christmas Album
Frank Agliata Replies: 4 Views: 2623	+1 on that Linus & Lucy . .
Topic: "You Make My Dreams Come True" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall
Frank Agliata Replies: 2 Views: 899	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 30 Nov 2017 7:41 am Subject: "You Make My Dreams Come True" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall
Frank Agliata Replies: 2 Views: 899	Your tone and phrasing are spot on . . as usual Bishop Ron . .
Topic: Boys/Money - GFI, Cube GX80, Zoom G2
Frank Agliata Replies: 4 Views: 1791	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 19 Aug 2017 4:54 pm Subject: Boys/Money - GFI, Cube GX80, Zoom G2
Frank Agliata Replies: 4 Views: 1791	Cool Nice tone . .
Topic: Jerry Garcia pedal steel Dark Hollow
Frank Agliata Replies: 31 Views: 10452	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Jul 2017 6:57 am Subject: Jerry Garcia pedal steel Dark Hollow
Frank Agliata Replies: 31 Views: 10452	I feel the same way as Mr. Overstreet. That is what inspired me the most about Jerry's playing. He took a difficult and challenging instrument and played it his way. Taking elements of proper techniqu ...
Topic: And now for something completely different...
Frank Agliata Replies: 13 Views: 4018	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 19 Jul 2017 6:45 am Subject: And now for something completely different...
Frank Agliata Replies: 13 Views: 4018	I agree . . Artsy, creative . . groovy!
Topic: The Great, Tommy White
Frank Agliata Replies: 34 Views: 15230	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 28 Jun 2017 5:39 pm Subject: The Great, Tommy White
Frank Agliata Replies: 34 Views: 15230	Yeah he takes to a whole 'nother level . . ! Always a pleasure to listen to him and other big league players. But I'm not going to burn my gear . . yet! Going to just keep plodding alo ...
Topic: How would you Personalize your pedal steel guitar?
Frank Agliata Replies: 31 Views: 6976	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jun 2017 3:58 pm Subject: How would you Personalize your pedal steel guitar?
Frank Agliata Replies: 31 Views: 6976	I would just put "Sorry" on the front facing whoever might be unfortunate enough to be there when I am on the thing. I'm thinking "Beware of Clams" on mine!
Topic: Playing without finger picks
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 10767	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jun 2017 5:26 am Subject: Playing without finger picks
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 10767	Being only a rookie on this instrument I'm hardly in a position to render advice. But as a lifelong musician I still can have an opinion! It was very difficult for me to get used to fingerpicks, but ...
Topic: Got to meet Paul Franklin last night.
Frank Agliata Replies: 8 Views: 3512	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Jun 2017 12:00 pm Subject: Got to meet Paul Franklin last night.
Frank Agliata Replies: 8 Views: 3512	Big thumbs up . . Way to go!
Topic: Jerry Garcia & Sneaky Pete stuff
Frank Agliata Replies: 19 Views: 5576	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jun 2017 11:49 am Subject: Jerry Garcia & Sneaky Pete stuff
Frank Agliata Replies: 19 Views: 5576	Thanks for posting. I enjoyed that article as well. Gave me much to reflect about. All things considered, Jerry was quite a remarkable musician.
Topic: Steel Guitar in Indie Rock (New Project)
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2502	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 2 Jun 2017 5:40 am Subject: Steel Guitar in Indie Rock (New Project)
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2502	I like it, has an Alan Parson's type feel to it . .
Topic: Out Of The Box
Frank Agliata Replies: 20 Views: 6844	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 28 May 2017 7:19 pm Subject: Out Of The Box
Frank Agliata Replies: 20 Views: 6844	While checking out Mr. Franklin's video, and being stunned by his amazing talent, I noticed another video about his new PF 350 Eminence speaker . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sFVbgU3TqE I ...
Topic: NRPS - Live album in entirety.. B Cage at his best!
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 11231	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 May 2017 4:48 am Subject: NRPS - Live album in entirety.. B Cage at his best!
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 11231	Lots of talent in that photo! Thanks for posting Mickey, Best wishes Buddy . .
Topic: How about some JAZZ?? John Heinrich-"A Minor Incident"
Frank Agliata Replies: 5 Views: 1791	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 23 May 2017 9:45 am Subject: How about some JAZZ?? John Heinrich-"A Minor Incident"
Frank Agliata Replies: 5 Views: 1791	Now that's different, creative and tasteful . .
Topic: SOLD! New Melbert 6 maple/walnut $250
Frank Agliata Replies: 3 Views: 2512	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 May 2017 8:45 pm Subject: Re: Lap
Frank Agliata Replies: 3 Views: 2512	Robert, builds a great lap steel.. I know I have one just like this one only 8 string. Ed As do I . . That's a quality made reasonably priced instrument, Somebody is going to get a great deal! 8 ...
Topic: Opinions on GFI S10-SM
Frank Agliata Replies: 25 Views: 14248	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 May 2017 3:50 pm Subject: Opinions on GFI S10-SM
Frank Agliata Replies: 25 Views: 14248	It's going to have some limitations, the changer fingers are aluminum instead of stainless. The pull release system I believe has a fixed copedent, but it's standard Emmons so that shouldn't be an iss ...
Topic: NRPS - Live album in entirety.. B Cage at his best!
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 11231	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 May 2017 6:49 am Subject: NRPS - Live album in entirety.. B Cage at his best!
Frank Agliata Replies: 35 Views: 11231	1st time I saw them was Capitol Theater Passiac Oct 73. Went home and got my 1st lap steel. Home On The Range captured that era perfectly. So great to hear again. thanks for sharing. I was there ...
Topic: She Will Be Mine!
Frank Agliata Replies: 87 Views: 21210	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 May 2017 9:43 am Subject: She Will Be Mine!
Frank Agliata Replies: 87 Views: 21210	Beauty . . I like the way the strings are fed through the changer. Easy string change without the worry about the ball end of a broken string falling in . . Best of luck with it . .
Topic: A Finnish rock classic,swing style
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2320	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 15 May 2017 11:07 am Subject: A Finnish rock classic,swing style
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2320	It's the E9th side of the Universal, actually..... Right . . I knew that!
Topic: A Finnish rock classic,swing style
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2320	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 15 May 2017 2:55 am Subject: A Finnish rock classic,swing style
Frank Agliata Replies: 9 Views: 2320	Very cool . . C6 is perfect for that style.
Topic: "She Used Ta Be" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall
Frank Agliata Replies: 5 Views: 1527	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 11 May 2017 1:35 pm Subject: "She Used Ta Be" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall
Frank Agliata Replies: 5 Views: 1527	You make it look easy Ronnie! Nice job . .
Topic: Live albums
Frank Agliata Replies: 28 Views: 8557	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 May 2017 4:59 am Subject: Live albums
Frank Agliata Replies: 28 Views: 8557	One of my all time favorites . . Pure Prairie League, Takin' the Stage . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-9BLze2uCA&list=PLR9Ksn0VRpVBVI0YJ4e8Wbs0hjGX8jUUm John David Call was in top for ...