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John, I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you. The Emmons Co.owns it now but you might call them to see what they want to do with it. My apologies again for the delay in responding.

Herb, sorry to learn of your hearing issues. I'm going through the same issues. I stopped playing out, early this year, because of the tonal problem, as well as tinnitus and hearing loss. I have a few ...

Dave, I just took an S10 P/P, to the Emmons shop in Sevierville. It has three pedals and six knees. I know they could set it up to your needs. The guys there really impressed me.

Russ I remember us sitting in the parking lot of the 'Idle Hour' listening to tapes you had of Wally playing steel. He was amazing. R.I.P. Flying Fingers!

Roger, I'll let you know if I see it anywhere. What can be done to get it back?

Steel and college were the same, the more I learned, the more I realized how little I knew. So after 54 years I quit. Steel that is.

Craig, that will be a hard trip, but if some way I can make it???????

I started as a rhythm player/singer in my teens. Took up bass in my early 20's. Bought a new D10 P/P Emmons in 1970 at 25 years old. Had a new D10 P/P built by Jimmie Crawford in 1976 and I still have ...

After 54 years of playing steel, I learned that, unless you're playing to an audience of extraordinary musicians, they don't know if your tone is good or bad. Obviously there exceptions, but as Jim sa ...

Thank you all for the responces. I have my S10 P/P set up at home, but I can't bring myself to sit and play it. A few guys were interested in it but I'll seĺĺ it some time down the road. My apologie ...

Thank you Roger. I stopped playing a month or so ago. I've since realized I like my new-found flexibility a lot. I don't even look at my steels now.
I haven't seen Fooch, Van or the band in a few ye ...

Mike, I think we did get to meet and talk a bit. It was at the P.S.G.A show. You were going to be playing in N.J. but I couldn't make it.

Roger it's always nice to get togther with you. In Florida ...

PM sent.

Ben Lawson

I wish I could be there. Tell 'da boyz' hello for me. After living in Florida for about six years, I remembered why I left N.J. We went to N. Carolina in February and I can't take temps below 65° an ...

Thank you Chris. God does Bless me everyday.but our pastor is not a country music fan, so there isn't an opening for a steel guitar in the praise band. That's okay because I'm not a fan of 7-11 songs, ...

Thank you John and Darlene, for being a part of this crazy ride we've been on. Like my friend, Steve Wariner said; we don't get paid for playing music, we get paid for riding in a big, silver, diesel ...

Thanks Dale. I learned years ago to never say never, but at almost 79, I need more family time. If God gives me another few more semi-healthy years I'll hop back in a time or two. Be well my friend.

Mike, I left on good terms too and told them to call me if they need a fill in. I hope they don't, at least for a while.
Sam, other than the cancer meds, I was doing okay, but I couldn't carry my eq ...

A few weeks ago I left the band I was in to take a look at my situation. Over the last few years, I survived a few light cases of covid. I also had prostate cancer and some other restrictions on my ab ...

I have one but I'm going to need it for a while. It has three pedals and sìx knee levers.

'Gilroy' is coming to see me on the 19th. He wants to swap some licks and start doing a bit on C6th. Good guy and very talented.

I got legs for my D10 P/P from Ray in Dallas shortly after Duane passed. Both were good guys.

I'm very sorry to learn about this. May he and his family have Gods peace and comfort. So sorry Jean.

How many people could have ever noticed a similarity between those two songs? Possibly the writers of Rocky Top were low on funds.

It says that I sent a pm. I noticed other posts saying I sent pm. I think I may have been hacked. Don't respond to questionable messages from me. Sorry for any inconveniences.

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Topic: Emmons S-10
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 661	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 18 Nov 2024 7:11 pm Subject: Emmons S-10
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 661	John, I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you. The Emmons Co.owns it now but you might call them to see what they want to do with it. My apologies again for the delay in responding.
Topic: Hearing loss issues
Ben Lawson Replies: 29 Views: 3174	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Nov 2024 10:53 am Subject: Hearing loss issues
Ben Lawson Replies: 29 Views: 3174	Herb, sorry to learn of your hearing issues. I'm going through the same issues. I stopped playing out, early this year, because of the tonal problem, as well as tinnitus and hearing loss. I have a few ...
Topic: Emmons S-10
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 661	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 15 Nov 2024 2:41 pm Subject: Emmons S-10
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 661	Dave, I just took an S10 P/P, to the Emmons shop in Sevierville. It has three pedals and six knees. I know they could set it up to your needs. The guys there really impressed me.
Topic: Wally Murphy has Gone On!
Ben Lawson Replies: 26 Views: 7372	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Sep 2024 8:03 am Subject: Wally Murphy has Gone On!
Ben Lawson Replies: 26 Views: 7372	Russ I remember us sitting in the parking lot of the 'Idle Hour' listening to tapes you had of Wally playing steel. He was amazing. R.I.P. Flying Fingers!
Topic: Florida Steel Players - who's got 'my' license plate? UPDATE
Ben Lawson Replies: 7 Views: 2418	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Jul 2024 2:28 am Subject: Florida Steel Players - who's got 'my' license plate? UPDATE
Ben Lawson Replies: 7 Views: 2418	Roger, I'll let you know if I see it anywhere. What can be done to get it back?
Topic: Your Stages of Learning
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 3555	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 May 2024 6:04 pm Subject: Your Stages of Learning
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 3555	Steel and college were the same, the more I learned, the more I realized how little I knew. So after 54 years I quit. Steel that is.
Topic: PSGA Steel Guitar Show 2024, Nov,2-3 Darien CT
Ben Lawson Replies: 22 Views: 7758	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 18 May 2024 5:57 pm Subject: PSGA Steel Guitar Show 2024, Nov,2-3 Darien CT
Ben Lawson Replies: 22 Views: 7758	Craig, that will be a hard trip, but if some way I can make it???????
Topic: Steel players who gave up "armpit" guitar for the steel?
Ben Lawson Replies: 62 Views: 6700	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 May 2024 6:14 pm Subject: Steel players who gave up "armpit" guitar for the steel?
Ben Lawson Replies: 62 Views: 6700	I started as a rhythm player/singer in my teens. Took up bass in my early 20's. Bought a new D10 P/P Emmons in 1970 at 25 years old. Had a new D10 P/P built by Jimmie Crawford in 1976 and I still have ...
Topic: Video: "The One Thing Every Influential Guitar Tone...
Ben Lawson Replies: 10 Views: 3812	Forum Section: Music Posted: 28 Apr 2024 5:34 am Subject: Video: "The One Thing Every Influential Guitar Tone...
Ben Lawson Replies: 10 Views: 3812	After 54 years of playing steel, I learned that, unless you're playing to an audience of extraordinary musicians, they don't know if your tone is good or bad. Obviously there exceptions, but as Jim sa ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Apr 2024 8:15 am Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Thank you all for the responces. I have my S10 P/P set up at home, but I can't bring myself to sit and play it. A few guys were interested in it but I'll seĺĺ it some time down the road. My apologie ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Apr 2024 11:37 am Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Thank you Roger. I stopped playing a month or so ago. I've since realized I like my new-found flexibility a lot. I don't even look at my steels now. I haven't seen Fooch, Van or the band in a few ye ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Apr 2024 10:55 am Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Mike, I think we did get to meet and talk a bit. It was at the P.S.G.A show. You were going to be playing in N.J. but I couldn't make it. Roger it's always nice to get togther with you. In Florida ...
Topic: Emmons S-10 PP
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 1084	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 6 Apr 2024 12:31 pm Subject: Emmons S-10 PP
Ben Lawson Replies: 3 Views: 1084	PM sent. Ben Lawson
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Apr 2024 6:02 am Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	I wish I could be there. Tell 'da boyz' hello for me. After living in Florida for about six years, I remembered why I left N.J. We went to N. Carolina in February and I can't take temps below 65° an ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 6:38 pm Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Thank you Chris. God does Bless me everyday.but our pastor is not a country music fan, so there isn't an opening for a steel guitar in the praise band. That's okay because I'm not a fan of 7-11 songs, ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 4:41 pm Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Thank you John and Darlene, for being a part of this crazy ride we've been on. Like my friend, Steve Wariner said; we don't get paid for playing music, we get paid for riding in a big, silver, diesel ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 4:02 pm Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Thanks Dale. I learned years ago to never say never, but at almost 79, I need more family time. If God gives me another few more semi-healthy years I'll hop back in a time or two. Be well my friend.
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 1:34 pm Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Mike, I left on good terms too and told them to call me if they need a fill in. I hope they don't, at least for a while. Sam, other than the cancer meds, I was doing okay, but I couldn't carry my eq ...
Topic: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Apr 2024 10:19 am Subject: Time for time off.
Ben Lawson Replies: 23 Views: 2908	A few weeks ago I left the band I was in to take a look at my situation. Over the last few years, I survived a few light cases of covid. I also had prostate cancer and some other restrictions on my ab ...
Topic: Emmons S10 Push Pull
Ben Lawson Replies: 4 Views: 1389	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 22 Mar 2024 2:53 pm Subject: Emmons S10 Push Pull
Ben Lawson Replies: 4 Views: 1389	I have one but I'm going to need it for a while. It has three pedals and sìx knee levers.
Topic: Gilroy Hollister?
Ben Lawson Replies: 13 Views: 3707	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Mar 2024 4:06 am Subject: Gilroy Hollister?
Ben Lawson Replies: 13 Views: 3707	'Gilroy' is coming to see me on the 19th. He wants to swap some licks and start doing a bit on C6th. Good guy and very talented.
Topic: Ray Alan, Suncoast pedal steel legs
Ben Lawson Replies: 13 Views: 4611	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Mar 2024 6:24 pm Subject: Ray Alan, Suncoast pedal steel legs
Ben Lawson Replies: 13 Views: 4611	I got legs for my D10 P/P from Ray in Dallas shortly after Duane passed. Both were good guys.
Topic: Charles DeVore (Jean Bakers Brother)
Ben Lawson Replies: 6 Views: 2578	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Feb 2024 6:12 am Subject: Charles DeVore (Jean Bakers Brother)
Ben Lawson Replies: 6 Views: 2578	I'm very sorry to learn about this. May he and his family have Gods peace and comfort. So sorry Jean.
Topic: Similarity "Rocky Top" and Your the Reason God Made Oklahoma
Ben Lawson Replies: 43 Views: 11641	Forum Section: Music Posted: 12 Feb 2024 10:37 pm Subject: Similarity "Rocky Top" and Your the Reason God Made Oklahoma
Ben Lawson Replies: 43 Views: 11641	How many people could have ever noticed a similarity between those two songs? Possibly the writers of Rocky Top were low on funds.
Topic: Emmons P/P
Ben Lawson Replies: 4 Views: 987	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 9 Feb 2024 2:09 pm Subject: Emmons P/P
Ben Lawson Replies: 4 Views: 987	It says that I sent a pm. I noticed other posts saying I sent pm. I think I may have been hacked. Don't respond to questionable messages from me. Sorry for any inconveniences.