Would you support a steel guitar/player magazine?

Carter York · Post by **Carter York** » 26 Nov 2002 1:33 pm

I'd buy a subscription...

Carter

Russ Young · Post by **Russ Young** » 26 Nov 2002 2:10 pm

I'd give it a try, although I think an e-zine makes more sense as a business model AND because it gives the opportunity to incorporate audio.

I'd also encourage you to include pedal, lap and resonator guitars for the sake of maximizing your subscriber base.

Fortunately, you already know the harsh realities of the publishing business, so you're way ahead of most people who think starting a new magazine would be a good idea.

Good luck --

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 26 Nov 2002 11:48 pm

Last call for... ah

...any more

Henning Kock · Post by **Henning Kock** » 27 Nov 2002 12:11 am

27.nov.2002
Hello Terry,
I am sure you remember me. We had a talk in July 1982, when you were playing a Zumsteel in Opryland, in the big partly open air country auditorium. Well, its only 20 years ago!! ! !
Yes, I will buy a subscription.
I have most of the other steel magazines and newsletters bound by a bookbinder. They are a goldmine of info.
I even have most of the old Nashville Steel Guitar Club newsletters made by Duane Marrs and Cope McDaniel from 1973 to 1979.
Its a good thing you have your own printing facilities, and that you are living in my favorite city Nashville, so you can be in walking distance or driving distance of the steel players to get news, interviews, tablature
from them.
Kind regards,
Henning
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Henning K. Music
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Europe
phone +45 8654 2959
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Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 27 Nov 2002 5:49 am

i'm in for a subscription. I also like the concept outlined in Jimbeaux's post.

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 27 Nov 2002 6:11 am

I would probably buy a subscription, just to support your endeavor. BUT...if it didn't turn out to be any better than the last steel magazine we had (no offense, Mr. Rask) I would drop it just as quickly as I subscribed.

I don't know how much there is to be said about steel stuff that hasn't already been written, but it might work.

My gut feel is you would be better off to save your money.

Good luck if you decide to run with it, and you will have my support.

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The only Zum Keyless U12, Fender Cyber Twin

Whip Lashaway · Post by **Whip Lashaway** » 27 Nov 2002 6:20 am

I'd subscribe. I did subscribe to the Steel Guitar World mag. and really enjoyed it, at first. Then it seemed like the mag. took a turn somewhere. For almost a year the bulk of the articles featured local talent types that I never heard of. Don't misunderstand, I feel that anyone can and should contribute to these mag's as we all have something to share and learn. However, I think the masses would prefer to hear what the pros have to say and what they are doing and how they are doing it. I like to hear about what others like myself or women steelers or whoever, are doing. Just not every issue.
But, I'd support your mag. just like I did that one, because it would be the right thing to do. We're a small group and we need to stick together and spread the word.
Whip

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Don Benoit · Post by **Don Benoit** » 27 Nov 2002 5:04 pm

Terry

It won't fly in this age of information technology. Write a good book instead.

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Jim West · Post by **Jim West** » 28 Nov 2002 9:46 am

Terry

Just because two others failed in the past does not mean you will too. Sounds to me like you have the experience in the printing business and most importantly the passion to provide the steel community with a worthwhile publication. I for one wish you the best of luck and hope you make it big in the steel guitar community.

Don't listen to the nay sayers, if it's in your heart to do this, then do it!

Go for it! Third time is the charm!

Jim

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 28 Nov 2002 5:52 pm

Terry...I think it's a very good idea....I remember getting those issues of Steel Guitar World Mag, and, back then, being a new player...grasped at anything I could find relating to the PSG to improve my own ability. 32+ years of playing, and listening to those who really can play, have made me want to continue to improve. What better way could this happen than to have another publication. It looks like you already have the expertise that it takes to get the job done....so you can count me in. Also, let me add something else you might look into to help with the subscriptions. There are a good many steel guitar clubs and associations around the country and world that might could help you out with circulation. I'm the president of one such club, newly formed this year, but already seeing some success. If and when you get this going....you might put a subscription form in the forum in text format that can be printed out, and distributed to these various clubs and associations.....I know I'd print it out and distribute them to my club membership.....Again Terry....Go for it and I wish you the best with it and will pray for your success in it.....HAL

Abe Stoklasa · Post by **Abe Stoklasa** » 28 Nov 2002 6:09 pm

As Mr. T would say, "I pity the foo that don' support dis

Doug Garrick · Post by **Doug Garrick** » 28 Nov 2002 9:10 pm

I am wearing out all the old copies of the SGI Newsletter that a friend gave me a couple of years ago. I am a supporter.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 29 Nov 2002 5:48 am

I thoroughly agree with Dan Tyack and Herb Steiner. An on-line site is the way to go. It can be media rich and deliver trendous value to its audience for a fraction of the cost of a paper product. I just don't see the numbers and the ad base as viable for a hard copy product.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 29 Nov 2002 8:30 am

i reckon Andy, Dan + Herb are probably right !

Steve Kritz · Post by **Steve Kritz** » 29 Nov 2002 10:37 am

Terry,I'd say it's a go for launch.To you,the very best.......Steve

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 29 Nov 2002 10:49 am

Terry, I wouldn't be able to resist. I am compelled to subscribe to every steel guitar and Harley-Davidson publication in existance!

www.genejones.com

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 3 Dec 2002 4:21 pm

Well, it looks like

...we're going to do it!!!

keep reading this post for further updates

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and appearing regularly...
Jimmy Crawford/Russ Hicks... and Buddy Emmons on Bass! aLotOfSpace.com

Jeff Hyman · Post by **Jeff Hyman** » 3 Dec 2002 5:17 pm

You would serve yourself well by finding out who would be willing to spend advertising dollars. What would a full page ad cost? Color? Classified ad? Most magazines stay alive by advertising dollars, not subscription dollars. In the case of a SGM, I'd have to say you'll need both.

Jeff Hyman http://www.HatCreekCountry.com http://www.cactus.com

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 3 Dec 2002 7:04 pm

Yes I would suport your Magazine. I found out about it today when i was talking on the phone with Jerry Fessenden he told me.
SD-10 Fessenden 3-4
Two S-10 2-4 self built
Nashville 400 With Pro Fex II and Goodrich 7A
Sam White

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 6 Dec 2002 9:24 am

Terry,

For an example of a newsletter/website combination, check out the Banjo Newsletter: http://www.banjonews.com/. They have mp3 files to back up the tab section in the newsletter.

Best of luck in your venture.

Drew Howard

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Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 6 Dec 2002 2:37 pm

I would also subscribe, no matter what the format.

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Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 16 Dec 2002 10:57 am

Coming to you in February 2003 - A magazine for all of the "Steel Guitar Family" -

PedalSteel.us Magazine

Site construction/updating daily!

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TheEarlyDays.com

and appearing regularly...
Jimmy Crawford/Russ Hicks... and Buddy Emmons on Bass! aLotOfSpace.com

Rick McDuffie · Post by **Rick McDuffie** » 17 Dec 2002 9:56 am

Terry,

All periodicals are having a hard time these days... there's this thing called the internet! I'd take a serious look at how many steel guitar players are in the world, and what percentage of them would PAY for a magazine. Let's face it- the Forum is cheap access to a world of information. Best of luck in all endeavors!

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Debbie Elam Band/Tarheel Jazz Q-tet
www.tarheelmusic.com

Rick McDuffie · Post by **Rick McDuffie** » 17 Dec 2002 9:59 am

Silly me. I should have read the last post before responding. I agree than an E-magazine is the way to go. Go for it!

Rick

Gino Iorfida · Post by **Gino Iorfida** » 17 Dec 2002 10:12 am

I'd be all for it, so I wish you the best of luck.... jsut let us know when/where to sign up for a subscription!