A Note About Jim Palenscar

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 14 Nov 2008 1:46 pm

I have been in San Diego for the last 3 days. I looked up my friend Jim Palenscar at Steel Guitar of North County in Oceanside this week. After spending the first evening listening to Jims band, and noodling around on electric, I came back to spend most of Thursday in the shop learning lots of new things, and scattering his toys about his shop like a kid. For those of you that arent familiar with Jim, he's a great resource for gear and pedal steel guitar know-how, and just a fine all around human being. If youre visiting LA, San Diego or anywhere in between, be sure and stop in and spend some time...Jim thanks for the hospitalilty, and look forward to seeing you again soon..Mickey
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Brick Spieth · Post by **Brick Spieth** » 14 Nov 2008 2:10 pm

I look forward to the day I can visit the shop I bought my EMCI from. First class operation to do business with by phone. Jim took the time to make sure my steel was in tip top shape before it left his shop, and it is everything he said it was. Very reassuring for a newbie buying his first pro steel.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 14 Nov 2008 2:39 pm

Brick,

I'm also itchin' for a "Road Trip" to check out Jim's shop. Don't forget me!

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 14 Nov 2008 5:59 pm

Thanks for the kind words, Mickey- it was a great hang- come back- I'll never get anything done but we'll have fun! I have a hat for you!! I finally got the shop area cleaned up today(whew) b4 Frank and Fran Carter show up (can't let them see how I really work but suspect they know anyway). Wish you were still here ~maybe I could learn something- nah- good teacher- bad student.

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 14 Nov 2008 6:07 pm

Jim is awesome, and his shop is awesome, too. One of the nicest people I know, smart and straight-up. His work is first-class. Going to Jim's is a pleasure and always educational. I don't know what we do without him! I gotta get down there

!

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 14 Nov 2008 7:05 pm

A trip to Jim's shop is an "E ticket" ride for sure!
I call it "Steel Guitar Disneyland" and I have gone so far as making a friend wait outside so I could get a good view of his jaw dropping to the floor when he came in the door for the 1st time!
Thinking I need to head south soon now that you mention it......

JE:-)>

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 14 Nov 2008 7:40 pm

I was there a couple of weeks ago. Always a pleasure.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 15 Nov 2008 1:56 am

i have'nt been down to Jim's shop but i've done bizness w; him a few times
the cat comes up solid & is a real nice guy too

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 15 Nov 2008 4:11 am

Brick Spieth wrote:I look forward to the day I can visit the shop I bought my EMCI from.

Me too. My MSA is well on its way to becoming a surf steel, and I like to picture it and me in Oceanside, where it came from.
Someday....
But being so far away, Jim, how can I get a hat?
There's no surfin' Lubbock....

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 15 Nov 2008 12:41 pm

Yep, Yep and yep!.....Cliff I played your blonde Emmons for a while...Nice ride. Jim, cant wait to do it again...peace!...Mickey

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 15 Nov 2008 1:14 pm

Charlie McDonald (aka Thelonious Mac) said:

My MSA is well on its way to becoming a surf steel, and I like to picture it and me in Oceanside, where it came from.

Hey Charlie, when you surf with that MSA, make sure you take the legs and pedal bar off. You can catch much bigger waves that way!

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 15 Nov 2008 4:09 pm

Kule, dude.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 15 Nov 2008 4:36 pm

Charlie (Theloneus),

A crowd is already forming on the beach outside of Jim's shop. The anticipation of watching you catch a big wave on your steel guitar is attracting a lot of country music fans. Check out this crowd.

BTW, If you've used WD-40 as a lube for your steel. Be extra careful, because they say it attracts sharks

Cowabunga Dude!

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 15 Nov 2008 4:53 pm

After Mickey's visit- I am more obvious)))

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 15 Nov 2008 5:00 pm

But Jim, that looks like the south end of a horse.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 15 Nov 2008 5:01 pm

Never wanting to dissapoint my fans:

And a tip o' the hatlo to Richard for the use of his surf guy.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 15 Nov 2008 6:24 pm

Excellent Surfing Charlie... Quite impressive!

Here's a telephoto shot...

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 15 Nov 2008 11:00 pm

ROFLMAO!....geez i wish I was that creative....I laughed SO hard.......Mick

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 16 Nov 2008 2:58 am

I was in California in June and happened to spend a few days in the Oceanside area, so I stopped by Jims store to say hello. Great floor display of steel guitars,a real nice welcome from Jim, and met one of my Hero,s ..... the one and only JD Maness, who was in the store during my visit. Hope to see you again sometime Jim.

Ted Nesbitt

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 16 Nov 2008 6:48 am

Help, get me outta here!

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 16 Nov 2008 8:16 am

Ladies and Gentleman...the next breakout steeler,,,,JP...

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 16 Nov 2008 9:05 am

I'm kind of wondering about the fire situation and Oceanside, as it looks pretty red on the national map.

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 17 Nov 2008 9:21 am

Jimbo how natural you look peeking thru the rods.....
I've had the pleasure of knowing Jim quite awhile and he is undoubtedly a dealer to trust. I always enjoy my visits with Jim, either at a show or when I can go back to Ca. and stop in.

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A Note About Jim Palenscar

A Note About Jim Palenscar

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