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Obviously, the Forum is not connecting with my e-mails or PM's

Jim,
Call me at:281-393-1385, leave phone message.

I check my messages, end of the day.

Thanx,
Jim

Larry,

Still haven't found them. I did throw out some I bought from Herb, because they not uniform up the neck. When played open, were o.k., but were either a half of fret below or above when you ...

I have some. I will have to dig around, but they are yours. Just pay the postage.

Thanx,
Jim

PS - I bought them at Herb Remington's store in Houston.

Jim,

You are next in line , if deal doesn't go through.

Thanx,
Jim

Rick,

Please call me, and leave a message on recorder.

You are first in line. Records are in excellent, playable condition.

I am in and out so, it may be a day or two when we talk.

Thanx ...

Rick,

Please call me, and leave a message on recorder.

You are first in line. Records are in excellent, playable condition.

I am in and out so, it may be a day or two when we talk.

Thanx ...

Please send me a PM. Forum is not sending you my replies.

Thanx,
Jim
Jim Bates

I have some in a boxed set, that shows his different styles.

Let me find them tomorrow, make sure they are still in very good shape. and how much is shipping to your zip code.

Thanx,
Jim

I had a red and back one that shown at the Dallas show in '68, played by several of the pro's. Chalker liked all the chord possibilities. Jerry Fox bought it, and then sold it to me. I was playing ...

Anyone have a good used Accu-Tune for sale. Must be working and calibrated.
This reads the frequency of the note. This for experiments I am doing in my piano tuning

I know that some Forumites ha ...

I may have some in shop, some with screw head, and some with allen hex head. These are used in the rack mounting,

What is diameter of the rod?

Thanx,
Jim

Best to send me e-mail.

Yes, I was teacher for beginning Hawaiian Guitar in the mid 1950's and used several of Oahu music.

I sent you an e-mail with details.

Thanx,
Jim

I agree with Gregg on this. Experiment with it during a rehearsal with voices and organ playing.

Thanx,
Jim

Never have done this, but remove the bottom board (above pedals), then try a SM 57 Shure mike on a short stand on
the floor at the high treble end of strings. try a lot of placements to avoid boom ...

Never have done this, but remove the bottom board (above pedals), then try a SM 57 Shure mike on a short stand on
the floor at the high treble end of strings. try a lot of placements to avoid boom ...

I have one in Very Good Condition, dated sept 1, 1977.

$30.00 shipped to conus. (check or money order)

Thanx,
Jim

Please send reply to my e-mail <jimbates2014>

This is exactly like mine ! I play it live at local opry's,
using using external mike going into the house PA, I had to put the screens in so as not to cause feedback from too much bass sound coming ...

Steel Guitar Rag by Bill Boyd and his Cowboy Ramblers.

The day (in April 1953) I got my Gibson lap steel(with the numbers on the frets and amp), I tuned to guitar to the record (had no idea what c ...

This may have been discovered by other Forumites. These shows are in great color and high quality sound. Best of all, you get to see and hear the development of the steel guitars and watch the young, ...

I played several jobs in the Houston area when he was with Earl Epps band in the mid 80's, and last time we played 3 gigs together in Feb 2019 at Buck Sloan's Buckshot Opry in East Houston. He was i ...

See if anyone on the Forum has the Beginners books by Beverly King. Easy to read and easy to follow songs.

After you do the basics in these books, then find some other books/videos to follow alon ...

Jim Adams, builder of great Reso guitars, who is in Spring, TX, may be able to make you a custom new guitar to your specs in the range you need.
Call or send e-mail: (281-350-4160), <adamsresona ...

I may have one in shop/ I will check.

Thanx,
Jim

Try to contact: Finis Speier ,a Forum member in Texas City

Thanx,
Jim

I agree with Tim, and also use some pliers to bend spring in so it increases force to contact gear. Use some white lithium grease on gears help quieten any noise.

When Hank Thompson and his band we ...

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Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 3 May 2023 6:29 pm Subject: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Obviously, the Forum is not connecting with my e-mails or PM's Jim, Call me at:281-393-1385, leave phone message. I check my messages, end of the day. Thanx, Jim
Topic: Sho Bud strings (old)
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1120	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 23 Apr 2023 12:53 pm Subject: Sho Bud strings (old)
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1120	Larry, Still haven't found them. I did throw out some I bought from Herb, because they not uniform up the neck. When played open, were o.k., but were either a half of fret below or above when you ...
Topic: Sho Bud strings (old)
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1120	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 20 Apr 2023 6:15 pm Subject: Sho Bud strings (old)
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1120	I have some. I will have to dig around, but they are yours. Just pay the postage. Thanx, Jim PS - I bought them at Herb Remington's store in Houston.
Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 19 Apr 2023 9:08 am Subject: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Jim, You are next in line , if deal doesn't go through. Thanx, Jim
Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 Apr 2023 4:25 pm Subject: Maurice Anderson records
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Rick, Please call me, and leave a message on recorder. You are first in line. Records are in excellent, playable condition. I am in and out so, it may be a day or two when we talk. Thanx ...
Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 Apr 2023 4:24 pm Subject: Maurice Anderson records
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Rick, Please call me, and leave a message on recorder. You are first in line. Records are in excellent, playable condition. I am in and out so, it may be a day or two when we talk. Thanx ...
Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 6 Apr 2023 4:11 pm Subject: Maurice Anderson records
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Please send me a PM. Forum is not sending you my replies. Thanx, Jim Jim Bates
Topic: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 30 Mar 2023 8:32 pm Subject: Maurice Anderson Recordings
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 1478	I have some in a boxed set, that shows his different styles. Let me find them tomorrow, make sure they are still in very good shape. and how much is shipping to your zip code. Thanx, Jim
Topic: Shobud Crossover D10
Jim Bates Replies: 14 Views: 5814	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 12 Mar 2023 5:22 pm Subject: Shobud Crossover D10
Jim Bates Replies: 14 Views: 5814	I had a red and back one that shown at the Dallas show in '68, played by several of the pro's. Chalker liked all the chord possibilities. Jerry Fox bought it, and then sold it to me. I was playing ...
Topic: Accu-Tune digital readout of frequency of note
Jim Bates Replies: 0 Views: 314	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 22 Jan 2023 12:39 pm Subject: Accu-Tune digital readout of frequency of note
Jim Bates Replies: 0 Views: 314	Anyone have a good used Accu-Tune for sale. Must be working and calibrated. This reads the frequency of the note. This for experiments I am doing in my piano tuning I know that some Forumites ha ...
Topic: Sho Bud Crossover pull rods
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 600	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 8 Jan 2023 6:44 pm Subject: Crossover Pull rods for Sho-Bud
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 600	I may have some in shop, some with screw head, and some with allen hex head. These are used in the rack mounting, What is diameter of the rod? Thanx, Jim Best to send me e-mail.
Topic: Research: Oahu Publications - Teachers and Students
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Jim Bates Replies: 39 Views: 4702	Yes, I was teacher for beginning Hawaiian Guitar in the mid 1950's and used several of Oahu music. I sent you an e-mail with details. Thanx, Jim
Topic: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 May 2022 2:47 pm Subject: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	I agree with Gregg on this. Experiment with it during a rehearsal with voices and organ playing. Thanx, Jim
Topic: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 May 2022 9:58 am Subject: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	Never have done this, but remove the bottom board (above pedals), then try a SM 57 Shure mike on a short stand on the floor at the high treble end of strings. try a lot of placements to avoid boom ...
Topic: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 May 2022 9:57 am Subject: Internal Microphone for an upright piano?
Jim Bates Replies: 11 Views: 1652	Never have done this, but remove the bottom board (above pedals), then try a SM 57 Shure mike on a short stand on the floor at the high treble end of strings. try a lot of placements to avoid boom ...
Topic: Trapping Squirrels
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Jim Bates Replies: 1 Views: 688	I have one in Very Good Condition, dated sept 1, 1977. $30.00 shipped to conus. (check or money order) Thanx, Jim Please send reply to my e-mail <jimbates2014>
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Topic: What was the first Steel Guitar Song you learned?
Jim Bates Replies: 82 Views: 16445	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Mar 2022 6:35 pm Subject: What was the first Steel Guitar Song you learned?
Jim Bates Replies: 82 Views: 16445	Steel Guitar Rag by Bill Boyd and his Cowboy Ramblers. The day (in April 1953) I got my Gibson lap steel(with the numbers on the frets and amp), I tuned to guitar to the record (had no idea what c ...
Topic: If you have RFD-TV, Check out the Stars/Legends of the 50's
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Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 723	This may have been discovered by other Forumites. These shows are in great color and high quality sound. Best of all, you get to see and hear the development of the steel guitars and watch the young, ...
Topic: Buck Evans
Jim Bates Replies: 7 Views: 6252	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 16 Jan 2022 6:23 pm Subject: Buck Evans
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Topic: Dobro Instructional Material
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 3792	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 16 Dec 2021 5:34 pm Subject: Dobro Instructional Material
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Topic: Squareneck
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 1024	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 10 Oct 2021 9:16 am Subject: Squareneck
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 1024	Jim Adams, builder of great Reso guitars, who is in Spring, TX, may be able to make you a custom new guitar to your specs in the range you need. Call or send e-mail: (281-350-4160), <adamsresona ...
Topic: Sho Bud Rack for Rack and Barrel puller system
Jim Bates Replies: 1 Views: 625	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 29 Sep 2021 4:52 pm Subject: Sho Bud Rack for Rack and Barrel puller system
Jim Bates Replies: 1 Views: 625	I may have one in shop/ I will check. Thanx, Jim
Topic: steel guitar
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 1699	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 16 Aug 2021 6:37 pm Subject: steel guitar
Jim Bates Replies: 2 Views: 1699	Try to contact: Finis Speier ,a Forum member in Texas City Thanx, Jim
Topic: Help fixin' an old DeArmond volume pedal
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 2145	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 Aug 2021 8:29 pm Subject: Help fixin' an old DeArmond volume pedal
Jim Bates Replies: 8 Views: 2145	I agree with Tim, and also use some pliers to bend spring in so it increases force to contact gear. Use some white lithium grease on gears help quieten any noise. When Hank Thompson and his band we ...