New Steel Player

Melinda Dauley · Post by **Melinda Dauley** » 10 Feb 2003 8:22 pm

Hi,
I added to an already ongoing post but I thought I would introduce myself. I have been reading for a litle while and I just saw they paypal thing to join this board, so I thought I would sign up.
My name is Melinda, I live in Tacoma, WA.
I play a 6120 Brian Setzer Gretsch that I have had for about 4 years. I have been playing guitar since I was 12. My daddy plays guitar, he taught me well.
I play this Gretsch in a band called "The Lucky Devilz" which includes: a really great stand up bass player who we call "Dawghouz"; an awsome OC, CA drummer who we call "Da beatbox" and our lead guitar player Brad.
I also play fiddle. I have been playing this 5 string instrument for about 10 years now. I started playing the violin at 3.
I play in a professional orchestra currently.
I bought a 1968 Fender 1000 not too long ago for a good price. I am looking forward to getting started. My other steel playing friends say I am ahead of the game because I already know how to tune it. I went looking specifically for a Fender.
I feel fortunate that I know how to read music now that I have a steel.
I am looking forward to talking with all of you and picking your brains for information.
Oh yeah, I am also 22.
Cheers!
Melinda
Playing steel has been my dream

R. L. Jones · Post by **R. L. Jones** » 10 Feb 2003 8:50 pm

Melinda , Welcome ,to one of the greatest places i can think of, I learned to play an old Hawiian steel guitar, back in 1941, I think was te year. Played all during the war ,

I now play one of yhe best I have ever heard, its called a "Benoit" . Made by Carroll Benoit ,Of Mauriceville Texas

Welcome aboard.

R. L. Jones

Ricky Littleton · Post by **Ricky Littleton** » 11 Feb 2003 2:09 am

Melinda, welcome to the forum and welcome to pedal steel! This is THE PLACE for info and all around good steel stuff!

Ricky

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CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 11 Feb 2003 3:24 am

Welcome to this great Fo'rum Melinda
i'm glad to see some Ladies get in on Steelin'
it's indeed a gold mine here and some nice Folks to boot
Don't hesitate askin'if you need info, you'll always find someone to help you along
Warning: This Fo'rum IS Habit Forming

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Steel what?

nick allen · Post by **nick allen** » 11 Feb 2003 4:39 am

"I went looking specifically for a Fender."
I know someone who'll be pleased to read that

Welcome, and enjoy!
Nick

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 11 Feb 2003 4:52 am

welcome and enjoy, Melinda!
Johan

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RON PRESTON · Post by **RON PRESTON** » 11 Feb 2003 5:17 am

Welcome, Melinda,
Good to have a Lady on board. Sometime, I will tell you about Living in the "Twin Cities", Just right on the edge of Mt. Ranier.
Did alot of recording in Seattle at a Country station called "K-mountain", KMNT, is it still on the air? I miss Centraila, it is a "Cool" town.......

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 11 Feb 2003 5:28 am

A warm welcome from the very cold North!

Glad you're here, Melinda!!!

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Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 11 Feb 2003 9:08 am

Welcome Melinda! Glad you could join us!!!

Leigh

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 11 Feb 2003 9:15 am

Welcome to the Forum, Melinda. Best wishes with your steel playing.

How do ya tune these things, anyway?

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Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 11 Feb 2003 10:47 am

Melinda........you've done yourself a great favor by joining The Steel Guitar Forum. You will never regret that decision and will likely learn more valid information here on a daily basis than you might otherwise be exposed to in a life time.

There's going to be a great Steel Guitar Jam In Spokane real soon. Duane Becker is the man. Living in Tacoma, you should really plan on attending it. Local folks...

Melinda Dauley · Post by **Melinda Dauley** » 11 Feb 2003 4:16 pm

Thanks for all the nice welcomes. I am going to look into that Spokane jam for sure. Mr. Montee, do ya know anyone who gives lessons in the great NW?

Thanks again.
Melinda

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 11 Feb 2003 4:56 pm

Hi Melinda....
Welcome aboard....good to see a young person taking up steel... best of luck w/your endeavors!

Joey Gaskins · Post by **Joey Gaskins** » 11 Feb 2003 6:21 pm

Hi from the coast of NC. I also play a 6120 Chet Atkins Signature model that I bought in 1972. It still plays great and looks fine except for some of the binding that has chipped off. I also have a Carter S-10 and a new GFI S-10 with pad. I also play bass, piano, mandolin and just purchased a banjo. Glad you've come aboard.

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 11 Feb 2003 9:36 pm

Hi Melinda. Welcome aboard! Try this link to see who's in your area:
http://209.41.162.249/index.cfm

If I recall in Tacoma is Larry Chester and Wally Giffin. In Seattle is Dan Tyack and Speedy Price. I'm one of the several Portland area pickers. Good luck and it sounds like you've got a great start for steelin' - DJ -

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 11 Feb 2003 10:04 pm

Welcome Melinda, Just a couple of years ago I was brand new here too and I was suprised at the fellowship among the Steelers. Everyone has been realy good to me and helped me a great deal. Glad your here.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 11 Feb 2003 11:45 pm

Hi Melinda, "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!!!" LOL.

I am also a Steel/ Guitar/ Fiddle/ Dobro/ Melobar/ Mandolin/ Banjo/ Piano/ Bass/ Harmonica/ Jaw Harp/ and Acc$%^&^&$# playin fool. If you have any questions about anything in the steel world or otherwise, this is definitely the right place. Welcome!!!

God Bless, Michael T.

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