Discovering Hidden Potentialities

Rick Abbott · Post by **Rick Abbott** » 24 Sep 2011 5:20 pm

I understand everything I needed to.....

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 24 Sep 2011 6:06 pm

Rick,

I made it clear at one point that a little baloney goes a long way. The steel guitar industry is comprised of the same obstacles and pitfalls found in other enterprising outreaches that deals with a variety of personalities. If comparing some of the global activities to achieve certain advantages, I'd refrain from calling forum members bullies. It's that familiar heat in the kitchen, that separates meekness from those with independence of thought. To my knowledge, street language, and name-calling is far worse than anything written in this thread.

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 25 Sep 2011 12:09 am

My PSG has no hidden potential. It just stands there on four legs like a deer in the headlights…a vulgar display of backbreaking cartage , a disgustingly expensive mismatch of dress and décor.
So I sit here behind it with all my hidden potentiality and discovered maybe it's not just a Pedal Steel Guitar. It’s a Potentiometer.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 25 Sep 2011 3:32 am

Bo Legg,

The steel guitar could be likened to those cartoon clips that envisage a rich elderly lady with pets of every description. They ultimately get caught up in various reasons to catch all the undue blame for the acts of the guilty "parties". One could say, designers who's hands are busied constructing facsimiles of vintage models, may remind an inquisitive patron to sort out every detail of workmanship. If the wealth of skillful guitarists should ever hone in on detuning, and cabinet drop as a means of producing a higher level of satisfaction in the bounds of intuitive musicians, it becomes thinkable that other improvements could be "waiting in the wing" for posterity to enjoy. I was once acquainted with an individual who stated in my presence, "If it looks good, it is good." I had to think about that for a while, hoping to give him the so-called benefit of doubt. Of course an optical illusion, and blind spot can cause man to fail to exercise judgment in discrimination. The lack of patience seems to be typical in this rat race to make ends meet at the pumps and elsewhere. Skimping and skimming is unwelcome, when it serves to detract from healthful approaches to solutions pending further studies.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 25 Sep 2011 8:52 am

Skimping and skimming is unwelcome,When it serves to detract from healthful approaches to solutions pending further studies.

Maybe these wise words of wisdom should be required reading in every E9th STEEL GUITAR beginners course.YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 25 Sep 2011 11:11 am

I've often wondered how The PEANUT GALLERY got its name. I'm starting to catch on, after so many years of hearing the expression. Whoever named it so, must have been very intuitive.

Alan Tanner · Post by **Alan Tanner** » 25 Sep 2011 11:39 am

...as Howdy Doody called them....a pretend personage with a wooden head

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 25 Sep 2011 12:57 pm

Thank the lucky stars for U Tube. Things have been much too slow this weekend...

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 25 Sep 2011 2:27 pm

Are you a [LAYMAN] if you are a member of the peanut gallery ? Notice it only takes a split second for some to change the subject YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 25 Sep 2011 2:48 pm

The world has no shortage of [LAY] people. Instead of the good 5 cent cigar, we need more skilled persons to manage the unemployment issue, that would put idle musicians back in nightclubs. Eating peanut butter and white bread has its limitations.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 25 Sep 2011 3:24 pm

If EVERY one is a [SKILLED] person, Who is gonna pick up your garbage,flip your burger,fix the pothole in front of your house,mow your lawn,help your kids across the street.drive the bus your kids rides on,Deliver that load of firewood when your butt is cold,who will deliver that hot pizza when you are hungry,who's gonna bring fresh warm bread and cold milk each am to your favorite supermarket,Who's gonna change your oil at the Jiffy lube,Who's gonna pick those fresh fruits and veggies you like to eat,who's gonna stand 10 or 12 hours a day in a retail store to sell you a shirt or a pair of shoes,this is just a few samples of lay people. It really seems you have a distain for lay people. Wonder how long you and other SNOB SKILLED people could exist without their services. How many Dr.s,Lawyers,CEO'S,CPA's etc will provide you the services listed above. YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 25 Sep 2011 4:10 pm

Lay people get into difficulties when they attempt to manage difficult tasks that require skilled hands. The other problem ensues when technical problems become issues, and they jump at the chance to resolve them.

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 25 Sep 2011 6:55 pm

I once knew a (LAY) person..She made a hell of a lot more money every night than I did.

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 25 Sep 2011 9:22 pm

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 26 Sep 2011 3:06 am

Bo Legg,

It's just that Noah Webster didn't consider the ultimate ramifications of bizarre personalities with vivid imaginations disallowing any sequences of civility. In some instances, there are those who are moving from profound literature of the past, to a wretched profanatory turn down objectionable one way destinations. Mild humor seems to carry very well here on this forum... but may we have intervals of less chucklesome matters such as how to earn a living through musical pursuits? Finis

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 26 Sep 2011 11:13 am

Thanks for making that perfectly clear so even we old illiterate laymen can comprehend and appreciate such words of wisdom . And I'm sure that everyone that reads your last post will become a much better PEDAL STEEL PLAYER because it is so clear and minutely exact.That's what this is all about is't it,you sharing your immeasurable wisdom with we lay people and making better pickers of us.

YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 26 Sep 2011 12:49 pm

Charles,

It would seem to be reasonable to believe that most pedal steel guitarists have a certain level of mechanical knowledge. Do you agree? We can move from mechanics to other related subjects, if you are interested.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 26 Sep 2011 1:17 pm

NO,NO,NO, I Don't agree.I have NO mechanical knowledge at all.And I learned to play the steel fairly fast,[being a 30 year veteran on sixstring did'nt hurt] Can play it,can't do serious work on it. The way you think,I love to fly,but should'nt be allowed to because I'm not a pilot.So why would it seem reasonable to [ASSUME] that steel players or [guitar,fiddle,piano,sax,trumpet, etc,have a certain level of mechanical knowledge.But a lot of[LAY] people are very proficient in these skills. YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 26 Sep 2011 1:41 pm

Bama Charlie,

Fine! If I break down in Mobile or on the Tombigbee Rivers, I'll wire some friends just over the state line.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 26 Sep 2011 8:03 pm

You have come a long from mechanical knowledge to being broken down in Mobile,Don't worry theres plenty of those old LAY people that will get you up and running no matter how much you ridicule and belittle them and think you are intellectually superior to them.

YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 27 Sep 2011 4:15 am

Bama Charlie,

I'm not aware of a single belittling incident, or inappropriately addressing members of this forum. If you disagree, I should be made aware of the circumstances, so that it doesn't recur a second time. Thanks for the assurances that some assistance could be found around Mobile, Ala., during musical excursions. I remember a well organized "MASSBASH" that was held here in Pittsfield, MA on April 10, 1983. We were delighted to learn more about FREDDIE HART'S former band at that time. They performed with Freddie's original steel guitarist, J.D. WALTERS. They told the story about their bus breaking down in front of the WYOMING MACHINE CO. After receiving assistance there, they changed the name of their group, by naming it after the same name as the W.M.Co.
They went from the "EASY LOVING'' "HEARTBEATS" to a band called THE WYOMING MACHINERY CO. They played that rainy day, to a packed crowd at The former J.W.'S on the Pontoosuc Lake front. The Pittsfield Fire Dept. had to close the doors, due to the packed attendance. The bar was lined with free popcorn, and many others of notability were there, including Country Joe Casey, and steel guitarist Peggy Green.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 27 Sep 2011 10:50 am

I had an aunt[bless her heart she's gone' But will allways remember a saying of hers] When someone can't remember what they have said,she called that having a rabbit-tailed mind. [very short] As far as Frederick Segrest [AKA Freddie Hart] is concerned you can't tell me much,Have know him and his family for years,He grew up two streets over from where I am right now.He's a Phenix City native,Not long ago we had a big shindig and named a street for him.Like me he's getting up there,but can still do a good show. YOU BETCHA,DYK?BC.

Larry Farrell · Post by **Larry Farrell** » 27 Sep 2011 12:11 pm

I can't believe I read all this...
I didn't, not all of it...
Wha happened?

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 27 Sep 2011 12:36 pm

I think folks here could benifit from one of my lectures.
Click This

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 27 Sep 2011 2:35 pm

Bo Legg,

Freddie Hart's recording of "MY HANGUP IS YOU" is about as good as it gets. They're "oldies" but "goodies". That acoustic guitar that he recorded "EASY LOVING" on, could have been purchased through a country newspaper that I worked for, in the 80's. I was advertising mgr. at the time. I've never heard who has the guitar at this time. It had a price tag of $2,500.00 at that time. Did you visit New England recently? (Just curious)

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