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Topic: Malinda Gayle "Mindy" McCready | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 19 Views: 7699 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 18 Feb 2013 7:14 am Subject: Malinda Gayle "Mindy" McCready |
Poor, poor girl...so sad; and as said, what a tragedy for her family. Thoughts and prayers...
With sincerity and respect, Joe |
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Topic: I have a problem, and I'd like your input about the solution | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 29 Views: 7756 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Dec 2012 7:03 am Subject: Yup! |
Periferal vision, Mike. That's the only way I can imagine it done.
Respectfully, I believe this is the solution to the problem. Eye contact with the conductor is essential but it does not have ... |
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Topic: Any reviews on the GFI S-10 pedal steel? | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 6 Views: 5386 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2011 2:02 am Subject: Love mine! |
I have a GFI SD10 Expo- I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Let's break it down- -Great action -Great sound -Easy to work on/adjust -Not very heavy Go play one! Joe |
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Topic: Herb Steiner Steel Guitar Courses | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 76 Views: 43278 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 1 Mar 2010 2:24 am Subject: Great stuff |
Bump up for Mr. Steiner. Great instructional material!
Joe |
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Topic: GFI colors | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 45 Views: 17296 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Feb 2010 4:22 pm Subject: Congrats! |
Karen,
Congratulations! You are gonna LOVE that guitar! You'll love doing business with the Coopers too! Joe |
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Topic: GFI colors | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 45 Views: 17296 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Feb 2010 5:11 am Subject: E-mail |
Karen,
I sent Wanda an e-mail on Thursday of this past week and I haven't heard back either. She's usually very prompt with replies, so their interwebs may be down. Joe |
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Topic: Herb Steiner Steel Guitar Courses | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 76 Views: 43278 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 15 Feb 2010 11:22 am Subject: Good Stuff |
I recently received Herbs "Shuffles, Ballads and Waltzes, Vol. 1". Good stuff! Great melody focused arrangements. I plan to purchase more from Herb in the future, great guy to deal with!
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Topic: GFI Pedal Steels | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 119 Views: 92867 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2010 11:09 am Subject: GFI Dealer |
Karen,
Billy Cooper in Orange Virginia is a GFI dealer. http://www.billycooperssteelguitar.com/ I'd highly recommend you check there before making any decisions. Billy and Wanda are great folks ... |
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Topic: Picks and sound bars | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 6 Views: 2668 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Feb 2010 1:07 pm Subject: Bars and picks |
Bob,
I would recommend getting the best bar you can afford. I like the BJS bar (mine is a 1"), but there are others, like the Cobra Coil for one. Good bars are made of higher quality steel, ... |
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Topic: Boy Scouts Of America 100 Years Of Service | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 9 Views: 2419 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Feb 2010 7:06 am Subject: Eagle |
Bill,
I too am a proud Eagle, January 4, 1985. I didn't "start" playing around the campfire, but I sure "logged" a lot of hours there! We were a very active troop by so ... |
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Topic: LKV Knee Lever - Needed? | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 20 Views: 4525 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Feb 2010 4:20 pm Subject: Vertical Knee |
Jon,
First, congratulations on your selection of a FINE instrument! If I was in your shoes, I'd have it done now. It is usually cheaper to have it done when the steel is being built, rat ... |
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Topic: Jeff Newman Course | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 5 Views: 2366 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Feb 2010 4:05 pm Subject: Jeff Newman advise |
Malcolm,
I would recommend looking at the Jefran web site, and reviewing some of scope the courses. Some may be more appropriate for your level of experience, but off the cuff I would recommend & ... |
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Topic: GFI Pedal Steels | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 119 Views: 92867 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Feb 2010 2:09 pm Subject: Gfi |
Billy,
According the the GFI website, Gene recently built a shop in Michigan on land owned by the parents of his wife...so I'm going to guess "yes", he is still there. Check out the sit ... |
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Topic: Bobbe's Tips | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 25 Views: 7473 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 28 Jan 2010 4:42 pm Subject: How to get Bobbe's tips |
George,
Just go to Bobbe's web site and sign up for the newsletter. I've put the link here, or you can go to the link section of the forum...lots of good links there! http://www.steelguitar.ne ... |
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Topic: Here Is One That Is Not For The Faint Of Heart..... | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 6 Views: 2052 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Jan 2010 6:51 pm Subject: faint of heart? |
With a label like that I was prepared for the worst!
Fine playing sir! Thanks for sharing. Joe |
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Topic: How good are vintage Fender pedal steels? | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 30 Views: 16289 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 Jan 2010 6:42 pm Subject: Fender Steel |
Good points raised. I have a 1000, and I also wouldn't recommend it as a first instrument with the Western Swing caveat as an exception...jazz too.
Listen to Cindy Cashdollar on her Fender console ... |
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Topic: How much music education do you possess | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 30 Views: 10533 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Jan 2010 5:15 pm Subject: Music Major |
I was a music major: Double Bass, also known as the upright bass, doghouse or bull fiddle. Bass is still my "principal instrument".
I foolishly dropped out before completing my degree; bu ... |
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Topic: Conan O'Brien - Jam Session from Hell | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 30 Views: 8269 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Jan 2010 5:00 pm Subject: Beck |
Beck was the guy playing the Silvertone.
I liked it too! I've been a member of "Team CoCo" since college. Joe |
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Topic: Modes Question | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 26 Views: 9250 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jan 2010 2:44 am Subject: zappa |
Pete!
"The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression" is one of the funniest pieces of music I've ever heard! "Ladies and Gentlemen, another great Italian..." I ag ... |
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Topic: Modes Question | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 26 Views: 9250 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2010 5:05 pm Subject: Modes Question |
I think that one should consider modes as a means to an end, and not the end in and of itself. Chords in a progression not only have a quality, but a function in the key center. Modes help me keep my ... | |
Topic: Modes Question | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 26 Views: 9250 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2010 2:55 pm Subject: modes |
I don't think about grammar when I speak, but having learned it enables me to express myself eloquently and extemporaneously.
YMMV Joe |
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Topic: No More Stories | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 21 Views: 5350 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jan 2010 6:46 pm Subject: No More Stories |
+1!!!
Joe |
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Topic: Looking for good instruction material?...enter Herb Steiner | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 11 Views: 2450 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jan 2010 5:55 pm Subject: thanks! |
Thanks for the kind words about Buddy, I'll give him your best when I see him next. In addition to what you've said, I also feel compelled to add what a great human being he is. His presence is lumino ... | |
Topic: Looking for good instruction material?...enter Herb Steiner | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 11 Views: 2450 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jan 2010 5:20 pm Subject: hey! |
Hi Mr. Steiner!
I've looked at some of you courses on your site, but I'm having trouble deciding where to start. I am interested in E9 material, and it may be a few weeks before I am ready to make ... |
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Topic: Looking for good instruction material?...enter Herb Steiner | |
Joe Gretz Replies: 11 Views: 2450 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jan 2010 5:01 pm Subject: Looking for good instruction material?...enter Herb Steiner |
Jeremiah,
Great points well taken about seeing a teacher in person. I am fortunate to be studying privately with Mr. Buddy Charleton. You are spot on about the things a great teacher can impart.. ... |
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