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I just got one of Jimmie's Dobro Hound dogs, as a back up to my main Dobro (A Tut Taylor Virginian). The Dobro was like new in appearance but better than new because he set it up with a Quarterman co ...

Congratulations, Roger.

I can't add anything new, but I can say that no one has influenced me musically more than Ralph Stanley. He was a real giant. I hope his life was good. It was certainly well-lived, and he helped to ...

One of the best ever. His musical legacy certainly lives on. He grew musically but never left country behind.

Beautiful way to start out my Sunday morning. Thanks.

Peter, congratulations. Will you post the song titles? I can't find them listed anywhere. Thanks in advance.

I've been told to use dental floss to remove screens, but I haven't personally tried it. Obviously, it would not work for glued in screens, but on friction fit ones, I can see how it might. The idea ...

Thanks, Melvin.
Tom

According to http://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx this guitar was manufactured in Nashville, March 20, 2010.

Nice looking guitar. I really like the color and finish, and it looks like n ...

I recently heard her song, "Black Waters" again, and was reminded what a fine writer she could be.

Thanks, Mike. Sorry to hear it, of course, but good to honor Ronnie for her work. I've always admired artists who follow their convictions.

Carl, I'm glad you got the email issue resolved. This time mine went through and you replied and sent the wrench quickly. It's a very nice tool. Thanks.

Chris, that's a great looking Justice. I love that blue and the parallel horizontal striping on the front. It looks like the stripes are mother of pearl. Fred does a great job on that striping, but ...

I wish it was played at restaurants. Then we could talk while having dinner.

Lisbon Antigua by Nelson Riddle & Orchestra. I think we bought it at the same pawn shop where we bought our first record player. That would have been around 1956. I also think "Green Door& ...

If it's any consolation to traditionalists, most US schools (middle school through university) still maintain the distinction between band and orchestra. And while it's true that orchestras don't mar ...

Beautiful song, beautifully played.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet that the US Constitution (Article 1, section 8.7) provided for the US Postal Service. Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster general, although his service b ...

Can't say anything new, but I sure thought you did a great job on that classic.

Thanks, Lane. I was looking for an app for steel radio on an Android tablet. Seems to work fine.

Hubert, you've got a great guitar. I really like the color combination. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Tony, that's a really fine job on a classic.

A follow up on the discussion.

I called Bruce Zumsteg today. Most of his pedal rods have been made with chromed regular steel. There were a few over a short period of time that were not chromed, ...

I'm never sure whether to leave comments here or on YouTube, so how 'bout both? That was some mighty nice steel playing.

Thanks, Pete. You are sure right about straight Google searches. Your search makes it much easier to get to one of the better sites. Nice of you to share.

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Topic: Inventory reduction sale. Close it up
Tom Franke Replies: 36 Views: 12833	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Mar 2018 12:36 pm Subject: Inventory reduction sale. Close it up
Tom Franke Replies: 36 Views: 12833	I just got one of Jimmie's Dobro Hound dogs, as a back up to my main Dobro (A Tut Taylor Virginian). The Dobro was like new in appearance but better than new because he set it up with a Quarterman co ...
Topic: I'm in the New York Times.
Tom Franke Replies: 33 Views: 9488	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Aug 2017 8:46 pm Subject: I'm in the New York Times.
Tom Franke Replies: 33 Views: 9488	Congratulations, Roger.
Topic: Dr Ralph Stanley
Tom Franke Replies: 25 Views: 12101	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 8 Jul 2016 11:26 pm Subject: Dr Ralph Stanley
Tom Franke Replies: 25 Views: 12101	I can't add anything new, but I can say that no one has influenced me musically more than Ralph Stanley. He was a real giant. I hope his life was good. It was certainly well-lived, and he helped to ...
Topic: RIP- Merle Haggard
Tom Franke Replies: 116 Views: 48207	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 10 Apr 2016 2:38 pm Subject: RIP- Merle Haggard
Tom Franke Replies: 116 Views: 48207	One of the best ever. His musical legacy certainly lives on. He grew musically but never left country behind.
Topic: Pa'au'au Waltz
Tom Franke Replies: 18 Views: 5310	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Mar 2016 8:59 am Subject: Pa'au'au Waltz
Tom Franke Replies: 18 Views: 5310	Beautiful way to start out my Sunday morning. Thanks.
Topic: And another new book: Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Tom Franke Replies: 3 Views: 3194	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 11 Jan 2016 12:07 pm Subject: And another new book: Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Tom Franke Replies: 3 Views: 3194	Peter, congratulations. Will you post the song titles? I can't find them listed anywhere. Thanks in advance.
Topic: Removing sound hole screens makes resonator sound better?
Tom Franke Replies: 18 Views: 9824	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Jan 2016 12:42 pm Subject: Removing sound hole screens makes resonator sound better?
Tom Franke Replies: 18 Views: 9824	I've been told to use dental floss to remove screens, but I haven't personally tried it. Obviously, it would not work for glued in screens, but on friction fit ones, I can see how it might. The idea ...
Topic: Gibson Les Paul Jr (New Price)
Tom Franke Replies: 11 Views: 4560	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 31 Dec 2015 10:14 am Subject: Gibson Les Paul Jr (New Price)
Tom Franke Replies: 11 Views: 4560	Thanks, Melvin. Tom
Topic: Gibson Les Paul Jr (New Price)
Tom Franke Replies: 11 Views: 4560	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 30 Dec 2015 8:52 am Subject: Gibson Les Paul Jr (New Price)
Tom Franke Replies: 11 Views: 4560	According to http://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx this guitar was manufactured in Nashville, March 20, 2010. Nice looking guitar. I really like the color and finish, and it looks like n ...
Topic: Folksinger Jean Richie
Tom Franke Replies: 5 Views: 3274	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 7 Jun 2015 2:53 pm Subject: Folksinger Jean Richie
Tom Franke Replies: 5 Views: 3274	I recently heard her song, "Black Waters" again, and was reminded what a fine writer she could be.
Topic: The Weavers' Ronnie Gilbert
Tom Franke Replies: 2 Views: 2030	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 7 Jun 2015 2:33 pm Subject: The Weavers' Ronnie Gilbert
Tom Franke Replies: 2 Views: 2030	Thanks, Mike. Sorry to hear it, of course, but good to honor Ronnie for her work. I've always admired artists who follow their convictions.
Topic: BIG Tuning Wrenches--All Colored Wrenches Sold! :)
Tom Franke Replies: 110 Views: 28992	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 28 Jul 2014 10:45 am Subject: BIG Tuning Wrenches--All Colored Wrenches Sold! :)
Tom Franke Replies: 110 Views: 28992	Carl, I'm glad you got the email issue resolved. This time mine went through and you replied and sent the wrench quickly. It's a very nice tool. Thanks.
Topic: New Justice D1O
Tom Franke Replies: 21 Views: 8032	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 May 2014 8:59 am Subject: New Justice D1O
Tom Franke Replies: 21 Views: 8032	Chris, that's a great looking Justice. I love that blue and the parallel horizontal striping on the front. It looks like the stripes are mother of pearl. Fred does a great job on that striping, but ...
Topic: Sleepify
Tom Franke Replies: 13 Views: 3375	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Apr 2014 7:55 pm Subject: Sleepify
Tom Franke Replies: 13 Views: 3375	I wish it was played at restaurants. Then we could talk while having dinner.
Topic: What was the first 45 rpm you bought and where and when?
Tom Franke Replies: 44 Views: 12873	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Apr 2014 7:51 pm Subject: What was the first 45 rpm you bought and where and when?
Tom Franke Replies: 44 Views: 12873	Lisbon Antigua by Nelson Riddle & Orchestra. I think we bought it at the same pawn shop where we bought our first record player. That would have been around 1956. I also think "Green Door& ...
Topic: About the term "BAND"
Tom Franke Replies: 24 Views: 7985	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Mar 2014 8:47 pm Subject: About the term "BAND"
Tom Franke Replies: 24 Views: 7985	If it's any consolation to traditionalists, most US schools (middle school through university) still maintain the distinction between band and orchestra. And while it's true that orchestras don't mar ...
Topic: The Everly Brothers' Let It Be Me on the Lap Steel
Tom Franke Replies: 12 Views: 3484	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jan 2014 9:24 pm Subject: The Everly Brothers' Let It Be Me on the Lap Steel
Tom Franke Replies: 12 Views: 3484	Beautiful song, beautifully played.
Topic: U.S. Postal Delivery is Awful---REDEEMED
Tom Franke Replies: 45 Views: 13079	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jan 2014 10:19 pm Subject: U.S. Postal Delivery is Awful---REDEEMED
Tom Franke Replies: 45 Views: 13079	I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet that the US Constitution (Article 1, section 8.7) provided for the US Postal Service. Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster general, although his service b ...
Topic: Autumn Leaves by Zane & Donna King
Tom Franke Replies: 34 Views: 6689	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Jul 2013 9:26 am Subject: Autumn Leaves by Zane & Donna King
Tom Franke Replies: 34 Views: 6689	Can't say anything new, but I sure thought you did a great job on that classic.
Topic: SteelRadio on smartphones
Tom Franke Replies: 10 Views: 4898	Forum Section: SteelRadio.com Posted: 19 Nov 2012 9:41 pm Subject: SteelRadio on smartphones
Tom Franke Replies: 10 Views: 4898	Thanks, Lane. I was looking for an app for steel radio on an Android tablet. Seems to work fine.
Topic: New Justice SD-10 Owner Is Not A Forum Member "Pictures
Tom Franke Replies: 13 Views: 3771	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Nov 2012 9:04 pm Subject: New Justice SD-10 Owner Is Not A Forum Member "Pictures
Tom Franke Replies: 13 Views: 3771	Hubert, you've got a great guitar. I really like the color combination. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Topic: borrowed angel
Tom Franke Replies: 10 Views: 2508	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Oct 2012 6:22 pm Subject: borrowed angel
Tom Franke Replies: 10 Views: 2508	Tony, that's a really fine job on a classic.
Topic: Redoing Chrome on Pedal Rods
Tom Franke Replies: 28 Views: 6515	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 Oct 2012 5:52 pm Subject: Redoing Chrome on Pedal Rods
Tom Franke Replies: 28 Views: 6515	A follow up on the discussion. I called Bruce Zumsteg today. Most of his pedal rods have been made with chromed regular steel. There were a few over a short period of time that were not chromed, ...
Topic: You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My man
Tom Franke Replies: 24 Views: 7282	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Oct 2012 10:53 pm Subject: You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My man
Tom Franke Replies: 24 Views: 7282	I'm never sure whether to leave comments here or on YouTube, so how 'bout both? That was some mighty nice steel playing.
Topic: Friendly Lyrics Search Engine
Tom Franke Replies: 3 Views: 1023	Forum Section: Music Posted: 12 Sep 2012 4:42 pm Subject: Friendly Lyrics Search Engine
Tom Franke Replies: 3 Views: 1023	Thanks, Pete. You are sure right about straight Google searches. Your search makes it much easier to get to one of the better sites. Nice of you to share.