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Dan, I agree totally. There are many other good players, but Orville has a signature style and feel that just shines. Experiencing his playing live is nothing short of amazing in my books. He is wi ...

I'd say some nice things too, but you guys covered it pretty well. His singing sends chills down your spine. When OJ lets loose, you stop and listen. I recommend listening to his 'Blueprint For the ...

John Jorgensen and Al Jorgensen, from the heavy rock outfit Ministry??

Eric Johnson & Orville??? Could they be...? Naw...or any relation to Blind Willie, now that would be an interesting story...

...and dare I ask about the "hand model" story...

Rick, wow, that's very cool! As a fan of all genres, including heavy rock (GASP!), I gotta say that this is both joyous & unexpected! Scott indeed sang for Stone Temple Pilots, and now sings for Vel ...

Further to George's idea, If you've switched from a different brand, perhaps the string slots are drastically different in size as to cause problems, and your saddle should be re-filed. Also, how aci ...

...'Tis a beautiful thing...What strings are you using? Have you found a good source? A friend recently accquired one of Neil's baritone's, and would like to find a good set...

...Actually I disagree with it being the EASIEST way, aside from accesibility in acquiring an instrument. As I child I had a ukelele kickin' around. I would slap on the uke & cowboy hat that fell hal ...

Whoa, dude, man, what about Jimi and Kurt?

Sounds nice too...

Orville, as much as I both enjoy & admire your wisdom, I'm gonna have to disagree with the whole 'two hands' thing. Can you say TONY MELENDEZ??!!

This is where I would have inserted a picture, how ...

Yes, I am a misfit too, however I actually play all of my instruments lefty (and most of my instruments are lefty). Luckily I build instruments, and would just make myself whatever I wanted, unless I ...

Thanks for your input guys. Stew-Mac & LMII were the first places I visited. LMII only sells straight .063" wide MOP in one inch lengths - too short. I though Stew-Mac said something similar on the ...

Hi Everyone,

It's great to finally join this wonderful forum. Just got my password today (Thanks Bob). I'm starting off by posting a question to the builders out there. I am building a new neck ...

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Topic: Some Plugs for Orville Johnson!
Jason Friesen Replies: 7 Views: 1223	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jul 2005 4:27 pm Subject: Some Plugs for Orville Johnson!
Jason Friesen Replies: 7 Views: 1223	Dan, I agree totally. There are many other good players, but Orville has a signature style and feel that just shines. Experiencing his playing live is nothing short of amazing in my books. He is wi ...
Topic: Some Plugs for Orville Johnson!
Jason Friesen Replies: 7 Views: 1223	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jul 2005 9:42 am Subject: Some Plugs for Orville Johnson!
Jason Friesen Replies: 7 Views: 1223	I'd say some nice things too, but you guys covered it pretty well. His singing sends chills down your spine. When OJ lets loose, you stop and listen. I recommend listening to his 'Blueprint For the ...
Topic: Rusty Young/Neil Young... brothers??
Jason Friesen Replies: 31 Views: 6016	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 May 2005 10:46 pm Subject: Rusty Young/Neil Young... brothers??
Jason Friesen Replies: 31 Views: 6016	John Jorgensen and Al Jorgensen, from the heavy rock outfit Ministry?? Eric Johnson & Orville??? Could they be...? Naw...or any relation to Blind Willie, now that would be an interesting story...
Topic: Rocker Scott Weiland on Carson Daly
Jason Friesen Replies: 15 Views: 2829	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 11 May 2005 12:03 am Subject: Rocker Scott Weiland on Carson Daly
Jason Friesen Replies: 15 Views: 2829	...and dare I ask about the "hand model" story...
Topic: Rocker Scott Weiland on Carson Daly
Jason Friesen Replies: 15 Views: 2829	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 11 May 2005 12:01 am Subject: Rocker Scott Weiland on Carson Daly
Jason Friesen Replies: 15 Views: 2829	Rick, wow, that's very cool! As a fan of all genres, including heavy rock (GASP!), I gotta say that this is both joyous & unexpected! Scott indeed sang for Stone Temple Pilots, and now sings for Vel ...
Topic: Short string life on Reso
Jason Friesen Replies: 6 Views: 1386	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 May 2005 12:14 pm Subject: Short string life on Reso
Jason Friesen Replies: 6 Views: 1386	Further to George's idea, If you've switched from a different brand, perhaps the string slots are drastically different in size as to cause problems, and your saddle should be re-filed. Also, how aci ...
Topic: New Song on my Baritone Weissenborn
Jason Friesen Replies: 20 Views: 2696	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 May 2005 12:19 am Subject: New Song on my Baritone Weissenborn
Jason Friesen Replies: 20 Views: 2696	...'Tis a beautiful thing...What strings are you using? Have you found a good source? A friend recently accquired one of Neil's baritone's, and would like to find a good set...
Topic: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Apr 2005 3:53 pm Subject: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	...Actually I disagree with it being the EASIEST way, aside from accesibility in acquiring an instrument. As I child I had a ukelele kickin' around. I would slap on the uke & cowboy hat that fell hal ...
Topic: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Apr 2005 3:35 pm Subject: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Whoa, dude, man, what about Jimi and Kurt?
Topic: Who made this?
Jason Friesen Replies: 31 Views: 5646	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Apr 2005 8:35 pm Subject: Who made this?
Jason Friesen Replies: 31 Views: 5646	Sounds nice too...
Topic: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Apr 2005 10:34 pm Subject: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Orville, as much as I both enjoy & admire your wisdom, I'm gonna have to disagree with the whole 'two hands' thing. Can you say TONY MELENDEZ??!! This is where I would have inserted a picture, how ...
Topic: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Apr 2005 1:05 pm Subject: Any lefties on here?
Jason Friesen Replies: 34 Views: 10938	Yes, I am a misfit too, however I actually play all of my instruments lefty (and most of my instruments are lefty). Luckily I build instruments, and would just make myself whatever I wanted, unless I ...
Topic: Builders - Pearl Fret Slots
Jason Friesen Replies: 5 Views: 1049	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Apr 2005 3:20 pm Subject: Builders - Pearl Fret Slots
Jason Friesen Replies: 5 Views: 1049	Thanks for your input guys. Stew-Mac & LMII were the first places I visited. LMII only sells straight .063" wide MOP in one inch lengths - too short. I though Stew-Mac said something similar on the ...
Topic: Builders - Pearl Fret Slots
Jason Friesen Replies: 5 Views: 1049	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Apr 2005 1:52 pm Subject: Builders - Pearl Fret Slots
Jason Friesen Replies: 5 Views: 1049	Hi Everyone, It's great to finally join this wonderful forum. Just got my password today (Thanks Bob). I'm starting off by posting a question to the builders out there. I am building a new neck ...