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Douglas Schuch


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Valencia, Philippines
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2023 5:38 am    
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I just ran across this guy tonight. I don't play and found his approach interesting, and lots of great playing! I don't play slide "almost a steel" - just dobro, pedal steel and lap steel. But I look for inspiration wherever I find it.

https://youtu.be/SThSL3OJ1Eo

https://youtu.be/FWQR9umRWZs
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Bryce Van Parys


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Post  Posted 4 Apr 2023 11:22 am    
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Interesting technique. Works for him. I think he listened to Elmore James once (or twice) Laughing
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Fred Treece


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Post  Posted 25 May 2023 9:45 am    
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I have a cassette (what’s that?) of Dave Hole around here somewhere. He’s an intense performer and slide guitar virtuoso for sure.

I saw Jorma Kaukonen play that same slide-over/standard-under style one time in about 1980. Of course I had to try it the next day, and played just long enough to know it wasn’t for me 🥴 I think Jorma was just having fun with it, whereas Dave takes it to the limit.
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Mike Neer


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Post  Posted 8 Jun 2023 4:48 pm    
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I remember reading about Dave Hole in Guitar Player magazine in the 90s. Of course, I went out and bought his CD. Was not really my cup of tea but he’s pretty great at what he does. I enjoyed listening to the above clips.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 8 Jun 2023 5:47 pm    
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Wow, he's good at what he does. His intonation on the upper frets is excellent. I wonder if he plays lap steel as well?
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David Rattray

 

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Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 9 Jun 2023 10:00 am     slidin
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I loved it...
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Larry Dering


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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2023 12:35 pm    
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I have a CD of his from years ago. Pretty intense but great playing.
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HowardR


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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2024 6:56 pm    
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I got his album when it first came out & loved it......he's a crazy player.......check out Bullfrog Blues....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqEzFERzITY
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Joseph Lazo

 

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Wisconsin, USA
Post  Posted 12 Mar 2024 7:57 am    
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I had never heard of this guy before, so thanks for posting!

Looks to me like a guy who has mastered a really bad way to hold a slide. I can't imagine not being able to use my index finger to fret notes. It works for him, though, so no judgment from me.

And I gotta say that his Strat sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm gonna have to see if I can find out something about the pickups he uses and how it's set up.
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