Jody Carver's Fender Stringmaster Club

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 12 Jan 2005 7:59 pm

One flu over the cuckoo's nest.....

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 13 Jan 2005 4:48 pm

This is just tooooooo cool ! It's from our fearless leader's archives of tweedness. The year was 1956 . .
All together now - say, "Thank You Jody!"

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 13 Jan 2005 5:02 pm

I don't have a Stringmaster. Somebody sell me one.

wah,

Drew

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Gazornktron T-16 w/ FranistatSUX2000 mod

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 13 Jan 2005 5:14 pm

Does one have to own a Fender to be "in the club"? I don't have one..

...atleast, not yet!! Guess I could always start a "Stringmaster Club for Wannabees"...for those of us who haven't been lucky enough to run across one.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 13 Jan 2005 5:27 pm

I have the Flu.

That ad was taken in 1954

I have the Flu.

Thanks for the plug,,but I I need some hot tea and lemon and what else Rick?? edited maybe Rick is correct I forget Im older than your Pewter Custom

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Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 13 Jan 2005 6:29 pm

hot water (with or without tea), lemon, a spoonful of honey and a little dash of cayenne pepper to kick the s#!t out of the flu bug! Just a teeny little dash . .

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That ad was taken in 1954

Man, those were the days . . .

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Does one have to own a Fender to be "in the club"?

Absolutely not (right, fellas?) You just have to love Fender Steels to be welcome in this club - that's the only qualification necessary! And if you do, you'll probably get one sooner or later anyway . . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 13 January 2005 at 06:38 PM.]

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 13 Jan 2005 6:49 pm

You are right Rick. You only have to promise to own one in your lifetime. Fenders are habit forming though, watch out or you will end up like this...

http://rickalexander.com/BigSteel

Long live the TWEED!!!

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50'sFender Dual-Pro, 56 Fender Double Stringmaster, Melobar "Red Rat" 63' Gretsch Country Gentleman, Fender TV Front & my lil Roland Micro Cube!!!

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 13 Jan 2005 10:57 pm

Somebody sell me one.

Well, besides this high priced T8 -
Item # 3774737524

There are these 2 single neckers -
Item # 3775721210
and
Item # 3775941631

Hmmm - Tempting . . . . . . . . . . .

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 14 Jan 2005 2:02 am

and Jody sez . .

You dont need brains to play a Four neck guitar,,,a strong back will do.

But then how do you remember which neck is which???

Fred Layman · Post by **Fred Layman** » 14 Jan 2005 12:20 pm

What about "Hail to the Chief" as our theme song?

Count me in: Fender Triple Custom. I traded Bobby Black a Fender Dual Custom for it. Evidently he didn't leave any of his talent in it; at least I haven't been able to get it out

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 16 Jan 2005 12:33 am

This article that ran in the L.A. Times is about the first time a Fender was heard coast to coast - played by none other than our fearless leader! I'm guessing the year was about 1954, maybe '55 . . ?

A "git" strummer no less! Man, I love that kind of lingo!

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 16 Jan 2005 8:16 am

The first newsletter went out to all members today. If you are not signed up yet send me an email an I will add you to the list. All I need is your Name, City, State and email address.

To: George Keoke Lake- I need your email address to send yours to you.

Joey Ace- I got yours back. Send me an email to verify your address.

I hope everyone likes the first edition. There is much more to come.

Thanks,

Gary

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50'sFender Dual-Pro, 56 Fender Double Stringmaster, Melobar "Red Rat" 63' Gretsch Country Gentleman, Fender TV Front & my lil Roland Micro Cube!!!

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Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 16 Jan 2005 9:16 am

Gary - Great job on the first newsletter!

Rick

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 16 Jan 2005 9:33 am

Just thinking out loud here Guys !!!
There is a couple thing that should be done before this gets to big .
#1 is this OK with Jody Carver ?
#2 should there be some kind of disclaimer so nothing reflects on J. C
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#3 Should this be OK with all !
Jodys plak (SGHF) would be a nice letter head [This message was edited by Bob Hickish on 16 January 2005 at 09:36 AM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Jan 2005 2:08 pm

Yes, the newsletter look great. Wonderful job.

My D8 even made what would be the centerfold......if it were more than 1 page.

Great idea.

Do we need a club house? I have some old marine grade plywood lying around somewhere.

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 16 Jan 2005 2:09 pm

I guess I need to clarify some things...

This club is "dedicated" to Jody Carver. Jody's input will be as much as he wants. This man is a wealth of information relating to Fender and non-pedal steel guitars. The actual name is Jody Carver's "Fender Stringmaster Club."

I hope Jody and everyone else participates. I think you may have noticed that there are no dues to pay.

I will put on record that Jody Carver is in no way responsible for this club. If he does not want his name associated with this club I am sure we will honor his request.

Now that the legal "stuff" is over, can we have some fun?

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Jan 2005 2:12 pm

Jody, who are some of those guys in the photo? We know the obvious ones, but who's Ralph Hanzel, Al Meyers, Jim Kelly, and that's not Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith is it?

I think you may have noticed that there are no dues to pay.

Dang! Now you tell me! I already sent it in.

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Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 16 Jan 2005 2:24 pm

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Dang! Now you tell me! I already sent it in.

Thank you, the implants came out great!

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 16 Jan 2005 2:37 pm

[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 16 January 2005 at 02:40 PM.]

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 16 Jan 2005 4:40 pm

Welcome new members:

Paul Ostby: Seattle, WA

Dan Heend: Newark, NJ

Basil Henriques: West Midlands, UK

You should have received the newsletter.

And yes, in a message from the "Prince of Tweed"
A-ok in his book.

Thank you.[This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 16 January 2005 at 06:48 PM.]

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 16 Jan 2005 6:21 pm

Howard asks...Guitar Boogie" Smith is it?

Yes Howard and at that time Smith also owned his own music store..Ralph Hanzel was a well known guitarist in the Michigan area,,his wife and he did a duo, They called themselves
Hanzel and Gretel. Jim Kelly was a bass player and owned his own business which was Kelly's Bar and Grill. I dont recall Al Meyers,,,I beleive he was Meyer Cohens half brother.I dont know what half,,maybe "half and half".

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Jan 2005 6:37 pm

I dont know what half

I met this gal last weekend.....she said that she was looking for her other half. I told her she'd find it if she looked behind her....

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 17 Jan 2005 2:49 am

http://www.waikiki-islanders.com/waikiki_islanders/fscnewsletter1.pdf

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 17 Jan 2005 3:26 am

Jody, you can sew this on your Levis . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 17 January 2005 at 03:34 AM.]

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 17 Jan 2005 5:25 am

Basil,
I want to thank you for posting the newsletter on your site. This should get some people off the fence.

Basil has offered to host the Fender Stringmaster Club web-site. I think it would be a great idea!

To all Members:
What do you want to see on this site!

I know we need a humor section for Howard R.

Give Basil some ideas and I'm sure he can go from there.

Keep the membership coming. Email me with the request and I will get you on the list.

NO, I will never do anything with your email address except send you club stuff.

I still need some people to write an article on several different issues.

Tunings- discuss variations, etc.
Tablature- One song per issue?
History- Fender and other steels
Tips & Tricks- How did he do that?

If you want to participate, please let me know.

For now, GO PRACTICE!

Gary