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Chuck McGill

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Hey Folks just wanted to post that Chuck McGill passed away last night 8/11/15. Please remember his family,

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Good Man, Good Friend, Good Musician... Condolences to his family. He will be missed.
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I'd just gotten word from a close friend of Chuck's that he'd passed away.

Chuck was a ZB man for sure.

My condolences to his family & friends.
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Post by B. Greg Jones »

Oh no, this is terrible news. I worked on several ZB's for Chuck. He was a great guy and a great fellow to deal with. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Prayers for the family and many friends!
Played on a show with him not too long ago. A super person and musician!
You'll be missed buddy
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I went to his store in Jackson, TN several times. He was always very nice. Chuck really liked ZB custom steel guitars and always enjoyed talking about them.
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I am shocked and saddened by this news. I had dealings with Chuck on the forum and he has been a friend and brother of the steel guitar. I bought two ZB's from Chuck the last being his prized Zane built 67. My deepest sympathy to his family and I pray peace and comfort at this difficult time.
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Another good dude goes ...

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Oh, brother, another good dude to bite the dust way too soon. I communicated with Chuck for decades here on The Forum and we did business together. Yes, ZBs were involved among other steels.

Honest, knowledgable and a great sense of humor is what I will remember about this man.

My condolences to the family. steve t
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Chuck's Arrangements

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Chuck's Arrangements are as follow:
August 23rd First United Methodist Church
Humboldt, Tn.
Visitation 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Service 3:00 p.m.


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I just saw this - sorry to hear of Chuck's passing.
My condolences to his family & friends.
We got to know each other thru the forum & did a trade
on some gear once.
Ron
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They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head :)

Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron

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Sa-lute, fellow member of the Zeta Beta (ZB) fraternity.
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The late Chuck McGill and his talented family

https://youtu.be/m3IHgR9ROKE
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Post by Duncan Hodge »

Thanks for posting that Russ. I still miss Chuck and suppose I always will, at this point. It's always sad to say goodbye to a kind and gentle soul like his.
Have a beautiful evening.
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Post by Joel Martin »

So sad to read this. I bought my ZB from Chuck and he was great to talk to.
Condolences to his family and all his friends here on the forum.
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