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Just so you know I haven't fallen off the planet.

My Bendado unit is acting up....it just acts like a big A/B switch...bypasses all the effects..I either get on or off...no effects.
Is there a fix for this or is it destined for a repair person with ...

Hi Keith...private message me and we can figure something out to get together. Thank you Mike and Lee for your recommendations. Miss you guys.....hope you both are well and busy. Talk more soon.

Thank you so much for posting that Mike. In Canada we don't get that channel unless of course something illegal is happening. Buddy was such an influence on all of us. His humble approach really showe ...

If it was Teea Goans version that would have been Mike Johnson.

While playing a popular Ontario casino we were approached by a fella who thought he would play stump the band. His subject....Gene Watson. He offered $100.00 stating we wouldn't know the song he was a ...

Hey guys, where do you go for your steel guitar needs whether it's a new guitar or seats, strings, amps and so on?

Hey guys, I will be in the Palm Harbor area sometime soon and was wondering where I might find some steel guitar close to that area. Hope to meet some of you fellas real soon.

Hey Smokey, thanks for posting the nominees and good luck to all. Thankfully I can call most of you friends but to those I don't know yet I look forward to meeting you. I see you are playing with Dann ...

I got home last night from the gig of a lifetime. Having played now on Gene Watson's stage my normal routine is going to take some getting used to again.

Danny- thank you so much for your gracious ...

For 5 dates in May I have the honour and privelege to play for Gene Watson on the western Canada leg of his dates for 2012. I haven't been on the road for quite awhile as I have been somewhat of a stu ...

So sad to hear of Herby's passing. He will continue to be an inspiration to all who touch a steel guitar. Thoughts and prayers to Herby's family, I wish I could have met him in person. God bless.

Hey Gary, anything on the MCI yet?? I had sent an email on the 4th. Let me know when you get a second. Thanks.

Thanks Peter, yes that is my track to Barefeet. My pal Evan is the player on the video but that is my track on the audio. Fun tune, recorded at Jason Barry's Barrytones Studio in St. Clements Ontario.

Thanks for having a look/listen you guys. Yes Bent and Gus that is my MCI Range Expander and it does have the orignal Barcus Berry's in it. I never had to swap them out, I love the sound of that guita ...

In the summer of 2011 I did a session for Justin Hines. A young Canadian singer/songwriter who is very inspirational. They brought Jill Hennessy in for background vocals as a special guest. If you are ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3js3uiMoKKE

Here's a tune we cut for a great new artist here in Canada, Libby McGrath. She wrote the tune. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas everyone. Love and peac ...

Just thought I would share this with you. Hope you enjoy our version of Nameless Shuffle. Hear it at http://youtu.be/ncQf13tYkSE

Guys, you have no idea what a country music void I live in here in Canada. The same 40 tunes of current country music all day long on every station. Boring. The whole reason I got satellite was the wo ...

Hey Ryan. For the Shane Yellowbird session on Bare Feet On The Blacktop if I remember correctly I had my Emmons Legrande III through a Nashville 400. Quite simple really, everything good about that so ...

Hey Ryan, thanks for the nice words. I had the great pleasure of recording Bare Feet On The Blacktop, it helps when you really like the song. All credit goes to Jason Barry. He always gets a good soun ...

Ernie, were my ears deceiving me or did Mr. Dickens say something about Steve Fishell being there with Buddy because he was finally writing the book on the life and contributions to the steel guitar o ...

Jerry: Most of the work I do is on steel. I do however have the great pleasure of playing with a local legend named Terry Sumsion as part of his trio where I play dobro and electic bass. So the materi ...

Guys, thank you so much for your kind words. I am really lucky to have a great bunch of players around me to inspire me.

What an age we live in. There once was a time we didn't know if anyone hear ...

It's time to fly my Dobro and I need to know what you guy's would recommend. Flying with just the usual case would not do obviously so if someone could suggest a case maker or a specific kind of case ...

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Topic: Canadian Pickers
Doug Johnson Replies: 222 Views: 88078	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Sep 2018 2:45 pm Subject: Canadian Pickers
Doug Johnson Replies: 222 Views: 88078	Just so you know I haven't fallen off the planet.
Topic: Benado self fix or send for repair
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2273	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Apr 2018 2:40 pm Subject: Benado self fix or send for repair
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2273	My Bendado unit is acting up....it just acts like a big A/B switch...bypasses all the effects..I either get on or off...no effects. Is there a fix for this or is it destined for a repair person with ...
Topic: Ontario Canada Steel player
Doug Johnson Replies: 9 Views: 4722	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Aug 2015 5:45 am Subject: Ontario Canada Steel player
Doug Johnson Replies: 9 Views: 4722	Hi Keith...private message me and we can figure something out to get together. Thank you Mike and Lee for your recommendations. Miss you guys.....hope you both are well and busy. Talk more soon.
Topic: Buddy Emmons Tribute on Country's Family Reunion
Doug Johnson Replies: 31 Views: 13120	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Aug 2015 7:56 am Subject: Buddy Emmons Tribute on Country's Family Reunion
Doug Johnson Replies: 31 Views: 13120	Thank you so much for posting that Mike. In Canada we don't get that channel unless of course something illegal is happening. Buddy was such an influence on all of us. His humble approach really showe ...
Topic: Two Arms, Two Lips, Too Lonely too Long
Doug Johnson Replies: 9 Views: 4785	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 26 May 2015 7:24 am Subject: Two Arms, Two Lips, Too Lonely too Long
Doug Johnson Replies: 9 Views: 4785	If it was Teea Goans version that would have been Mike Johnson.
Topic: I got a $140 tip on my gig last night, for one song.
Doug Johnson Replies: 24 Views: 8687	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Jan 2015 11:19 am Subject: I got a $140 tip on my gig last night, for one song.
Doug Johnson Replies: 24 Views: 8687	While playing a popular Ontario casino we were approached by a fella who thought he would play stump the band. His subject....Gene Watson. He offered $100.00 stating we wouldn't know the song he was a ...
Topic: West Coast Florida for steel gear.
Doug Johnson Replies: 0 Views: 1227	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Jan 2015 11:04 am Subject: West Coast Florida for steel gear.
Doug Johnson Replies: 0 Views: 1227	Hey guys, where do you go for your steel guitar needs whether it's a new guitar or seats, strings, amps and so on?
Topic: Steel Players near Palm Harbor FL
Doug Johnson Replies: 1 Views: 731	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Feb 2013 9:09 am Subject: Steel Players near Palm Harbor FL
Doug Johnson Replies: 1 Views: 731	Hey guys, I will be in the Palm Harbor area sometime soon and was wondering where I might find some steel guitar close to that area. Hope to meet some of you fellas real soon.
Topic: CCMA 2012 Steel Player Finalists
Doug Johnson Replies: 3 Views: 1620	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Jul 2012 2:25 pm Subject: CCMA 2012 Steel Player Finalists
Doug Johnson Replies: 3 Views: 1620	Hey Smokey, thanks for posting the nominees and good luck to all. Thankfully I can call most of you friends but to those I don't know yet I look forward to meeting you. I see you are playing with Dann ...
Topic: Gene Watson's steel player?
Doug Johnson Replies: 23 Views: 12578	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 May 2012 4:35 am Subject: Gene Watson's steel player?
Doug Johnson Replies: 23 Views: 12578	I got home last night from the gig of a lifetime. Having played now on Gene Watson's stage my normal routine is going to take some getting used to again. Danny- thank you so much for your gracious ...
Topic: Playing for Mr. Gene Watson in May
Doug Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 1420	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Apr 2012 9:49 am Subject: Playing for Mr. Gene Watson in May
Doug Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 1420	For 5 dates in May I have the honour and privelege to play for Gene Watson on the western Canada leg of his dates for 2012. I haven't been on the road for quite awhile as I have been somewhat of a stu ...
Topic: Herby Wallace passing
Doug Johnson Replies: 35 Views: 14596	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Apr 2012 4:54 am Subject: Herby Wallace passing
Doug Johnson Replies: 35 Views: 14596	So sad to hear of Herby's passing. He will continue to be an inspiration to all who touch a steel guitar. Thoughts and prayers to Herby's family, I wish I could have met him in person. God bless.
Topic: Bob - Please close. For Sale MCI S-10. 3 & 4. $1,550
Doug Johnson Replies: 3 Views: 3137	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 9 Feb 2012 3:26 pm Subject: Bob - Please close. For Sale MCI S-10. 3 & 4. $1,550
Doug Johnson Replies: 3 Views: 3137	Hey Gary, anything on the MCI yet?? I had sent an email on the 4th. Let me know when you get a second. Thanks.
Topic: Shane Yellowbirds steel guy
Doug Johnson Replies: 6 Views: 1838	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 19 Jan 2012 12:09 pm Subject: Shane Yellowbirds steel guy
Doug Johnson Replies: 6 Views: 1838	Thanks Peter, yes that is my track to Barefeet. My pal Evan is the player on the video but that is my track on the audio. Fun tune, recorded at Jason Barry's Barrytones Studio in St. Clements Ontario.
Topic: Playing with Justin Hines and Jill Hennessy
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2011	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Jan 2012 7:18 am Subject: Playing with Justin Hines and Jill Hennessy
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2011	Thanks for having a look/listen you guys. Yes Bent and Gus that is my MCI Range Expander and it does have the orignal Barcus Berry's in it. I never had to swap them out, I love the sound of that guita ...
Topic: Playing with Justin Hines and Jill Hennessy
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2011	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 2 Jan 2012 12:47 pm Subject: Playing with Justin Hines and Jill Hennessy
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2011	In the summer of 2011 I did a session for Justin Hines. A young Canadian singer/songwriter who is very inspirational. They brought Jill Hennessy in for background vocals as a special guest. If you are ...
Topic: New video, I Love It At Christmas
Doug Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 1047	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 20 Dec 2011 8:04 am Subject: New video, I Love It At Christmas
Doug Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 1047	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3js3uiMoKKE Here's a tune we cut for a great new artist here in Canada, Libby McGrath. She wrote the tune. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas everyone. Love and peac ...
Topic: Our Nameless Shuffle effort
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2479	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Jun 2011 2:54 pm Subject: Our Nameless Shuffle effort
Doug Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 2479	Just thought I would share this with you. Hope you enjoy our version of Nameless Shuffle. Hear it at http://youtu.be/ncQf13tYkSE
Topic: XM Radio change in direction
Doug Johnson Replies: 76 Views: 32905	Forum Section: Music Posted: 5 May 2011 3:05 pm Subject: XM Radio change in direction
Doug Johnson Replies: 76 Views: 32905	Guys, you have no idea what a country music void I live in here in Canada. The same 40 tunes of current country music all day long on every station. Boring. The whole reason I got satellite was the wo ...
Topic: "Barefeet on the Blacktop" steel player?
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2297	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Jun 2010 1:50 pm Subject: Bare Feet On The Blacktop
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2297	Hey Ryan. For the Shane Yellowbird session on Bare Feet On The Blacktop if I remember correctly I had my Emmons Legrande III through a Nashville 400. Quite simple really, everything good about that so ...
Topic: "Barefeet on the Blacktop" steel player?
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2297	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Jun 2010 6:42 am Subject: "Barefeet on the Blacktop" steel player?
Doug Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 2297	Hey Ryan, thanks for the nice words. I had the great pleasure of recording Bare Feet On The Blacktop, it helps when you really like the song. All credit goes to Jason Barry. He always gets a good soun ...
Topic: Emmons on the Opry
Doug Johnson Replies: 65 Views: 33656	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Mar 2010 11:13 am Subject: Emmons on the Opry
Doug Johnson Replies: 65 Views: 33656	Ernie, were my ears deceiving me or did Mr. Dickens say something about Steve Fishell being there with Buddy because he was finally writing the book on the life and contributions to the steel guitar o ...
Topic: Reso Gigs?
Doug Johnson Replies: 24 Views: 6246	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jun 2009 4:27 am Subject: Reso Gigs
Doug Johnson Replies: 24 Views: 6246	Jerry: Most of the work I do is on steel. I do however have the great pleasure of playing with a local legend named Terry Sumsion as part of his trio where I play dobro and electic bass. So the materi ...
Topic: Doug Johnson plays Great.....What Tone!
Doug Johnson Replies: 28 Views: 16058	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Dec 2008 8:38 am Subject: Doug Johnson plays Great.....What Tone!
Doug Johnson Replies: 28 Views: 16058	Guys, thank you so much for your kind words. I am really lucky to have a great bunch of players around me to inspire me. What an age we live in. There once was a time we didn't know if anyone hear ...
Topic: Dobro Flight Cases
Doug Johnson Replies: 6 Views: 3005	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jan 2008 4:44 pm Subject: Dobro Flight Cases
Doug Johnson Replies: 6 Views: 3005	It's time to fly my Dobro and I need to know what you guy's would recommend. Flying with just the usual case would not do obviously so if someone could suggest a case maker or a specific kind of case ...