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Bill and I were good friends from the first sentence. I was lucky enough to share the stage with him several times. The rascal could play the devil out of ANY ...

Mickey, wish I could be there and bring Little Timmy Bridges!
Fun would be had by all.
When ya blowin' through B'ham?
Let us know and we'll set up a little jamification.
Knock 'em dead, and come s ...

Smoltz vs. Maddux tonight! . . . tough to beat.

Braves 3, SD 2.

Good Game

James,
Sorry to hear you’re having Excel trouble. There is very probably not a better resource on the Excel than Bill Stafford. I suggest talking to Bill and getting his take on this. He and Mits ...

Everyone knows that the best seat in the house is at the sound board.
Well, I ran the board all day and had the VERY BEST seat in the house for what's already on the road to being the South's VERY BES ...

I’m glad this thread came up.
I got my first PSG in June (‘05) and have been trying pretty hard to wade into it.
It’s an Excel Superb U-14, 8 + 7 with E-lock.
You probably think I’m crazy to j ...

Excel, Excel, Excel!

Guys,
Had the pleasure 10 or 12 days ago of sitting next to Bill at Tim Bridges' house with three steels set up. Believe me, Bill is the real deal! He's a great player, a great guy, and his P/P soun ...

Can't wait, Russ! Gonna be lotza fun.
LH

I think some folks let the idea of learning theory scare them off before they find out how easy it CAN be. Yes, third and fourth year music majors study some VERY difficult theory. But most of us ou ...

Drew,
You’re very close to Bill Stafford’s tuning . . .
However, the LKL doesn’t raise the #12 open “E” to “F”; and the RKL doesn’t lower the #13 open “B” to “Bb”.

I only kno ...

Bill,
It's REALLY good to see you back on the Forum and posting again. Glad you guys are okay!

Your buddy, your fan,
LH

Roy,
As you know, you and I RARELY break strings (on topic) because we both own Excel Superbs!

However, I'm pretty sure that this "modulus of elasticity" thing is what's happening to my knees!
LH

(g ...

Jeff,
Welcome from another Alabama boy here in Hoover.
LH

Bill,
I know you, Ben, R.J., Danny, Reggie. Bob, Jeff and all the rest are gonna knock their socks off (AND have a lotta fun!) this weekend! I hope the A/C holds up.

I was gonna be in the audience, ...

I find a mouse pad to be the perfect surface for "jamming my picks back on my fingers."

It protects the picks, and is still stiff enough to get the job done. Also, mark your picks and always use the ...

Bobby was the first guy I met at Bill Stafford’s June 3rd and 4th Gulfport show.
He’s not only a good solid player, but he’s the one we all want for a next-door-neighbor . . . . . what a nice gu ...

Hi Dave,
Guess we'll compare college theory teachers.
Mine said that there is Root Position, First Inversion, and Second Inversion only (like Charlie Mc said above).

R.J.,
Congratulations to Sera, AND to you! I know you're the proud Daddy.

It was great to meet you both at the Fish Camp last weekend. We had a blast.
Larry

Carlos,
I recently acquired an “Excel Superb” U-14 from a very reputable forum member who said he hadn’t had it out of the case in “nearly two years.” (He had two Excels!)

I brought it home ...

R.J. >>>>
Thanks for making us all feel so welcome at the Fish Camp. What a great place! Do you make hush puppy shipments?

Most of all . . . thanks to Bill Stafford and Ben ODell for all the work i ...

My Dad (Army/Air Corp) and my Father-in-law (Marines) were the heros in WW-II.
God Bless America!
LRH (USN Diver ‘70 - ‘74).

Mr. Hughey and around twenty of the best guys in the south will light up Gulfport this coming weekend (June3rd & 4th). Ya'll come!!
Larry

Bill,
You gotta be careful dealing with Timmy Bridges!
He knows I don’t “do” ditches.

Also, he’ll say nearly anything for a catfish that’s done just right! (crispy around the edges, a litt ...

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Topic: Bill Simmons - Gone Home
Larry Hicks Replies: 27 Views: 21709	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Jun 2013 2:41 pm Subject: Bill Simmons - Gone Home
Larry Hicks Replies: 27 Views: 21709	I just happened across this post . . . Bill and I were good friends from the first sentence. I was lucky enough to share the stage with him several times. The rascal could play the devil out of ANY ...
Topic: Mickey Adams in Hudson FL Friday night
Larry Hicks Replies: 6 Views: 2055	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Apr 2008 5:23 pm Subject: Mickey Adams in Hudson FL Friday night
Larry Hicks Replies: 6 Views: 2055	Mickey, wish I could be there and bring Little Timmy Bridges! Fun would be had by all. When ya blowin' through B'ham? Let us know and we'll set up a little jamification. Knock 'em dead, and come s ...
Topic: Steel Guitar and Baseball
Larry Hicks Replies: 84 Views: 16695	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 May 2007 6:43 pm Subject: Steel Guitar and Baseball
Larry Hicks Replies: 84 Views: 16695	Smoltz vs. Maddux tonight! . . . tough to beat. Braves 3, SD 2. Good Game
Topic: Excel Keyless 3rd string
Larry Hicks Replies: 98 Views: 25882	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Dec 2006 8:12 pm Subject: Excel Keyless 3rd string
Larry Hicks Replies: 98 Views: 25882	James, Sorry to hear you’re having Excel trouble. There is very probably not a better resource on the Excel than Bill Stafford. I suggest talking to Bill and getting his take on this. He and Mits ...
Topic: Alabama Show a Huge Success!!
Larry Hicks Replies: 8 Views: 1560	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 28 Feb 2006 8:57 pm Subject: Alabama Show a Huge Success!!
Larry Hicks Replies: 8 Views: 1560	Everyone knows that the best seat in the house is at the sound board. Well, I ran the board all day and had the VERY BEST seat in the house for what's already on the road to being the South's VERY BES ...
Topic: 14 strings?
Larry Hicks Replies: 11 Views: 1908	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Nov 2005 12:05 pm Subject: 14 strings?
Larry Hicks Replies: 11 Views: 1908	I’m glad this thread came up. I got my first PSG in June (‘05) and have been trying pretty hard to wade into it. It’s an Excel Superb U-14, 8 + 7 with E-lock. You probably think I’m crazy to j ...
Topic: Lightweight Steels
Larry Hicks Replies: 16 Views: 2691	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Nov 2005 9:11 pm Subject: Lightweight Steels
Larry Hicks Replies: 16 Views: 2691	Excel, Excel, Excel!
Topic: Bill Simmons, what a player!
Larry Hicks Replies: 20 Views: 3608	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Nov 2005 9:09 pm Subject: Bill Simmons, what a player!
Larry Hicks Replies: 20 Views: 3608	Guys, Had the pleasure 10 or 12 days ago of sitting next to Bill at Tim Bridges' house with three steels set up. Believe me, Bill is the real deal! He's a great player, a great guy, and his P/P soun ...
Topic: JUGTOWN JAM--Gardendale, Ala.--Oct.30
Larry Hicks Replies: 20 Views: 5349	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 15 Oct 2005 12:45 pm Subject: JUGTOWN JAM--Gardendale, Ala.--Oct.30
Larry Hicks Replies: 20 Views: 5349	Can't wait, Russ! Gonna be lotza fun. LH
Topic: Music Theory - ?
Larry Hicks Replies: 77 Views: 12953	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Oct 2005 12:33 pm Subject: Music Theory - ?
Larry Hicks Replies: 77 Views: 12953	I think some folks let the idea of learning theory scare them off before they find out how easy it CAN be. Yes, third and fourth year music majors study some VERY difficult theory. But most of us ou ...
Topic: 14-string tuning charts
Larry Hicks Replies: 5 Views: 1131	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Oct 2005 9:09 pm Subject: 14-string tuning charts
Larry Hicks Replies: 5 Views: 1131	Drew, You’re very close to Bill Stafford’s tuning . . . However, the LKL doesn’t raise the #12 open “E” to “F”; and the RKL doesn’t lower the #13 open “B” to “Bb”. I only kno ...
Topic: Deep South Steel Guitar-Gulfport, Ms.
Larry Hicks Replies: 12 Views: 2131	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 17 Sep 2005 4:50 pm Subject: Deep South Steel Guitar-Gulfport, Ms.
Larry Hicks Replies: 12 Views: 2131	Bill, It's REALLY good to see you back on the Forum and posting again. Glad you guys are okay! Your buddy, your fan, LH
Topic: Why do strings go bad?
Larry Hicks Replies: 30 Views: 7873	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Sep 2005 9:13 pm Subject: Why do strings go bad?
Larry Hicks Replies: 30 Views: 7873	Roy, As you know, you and I RARELY break strings (on topic) because we both own Excel Superbs! However, I'm pretty sure that this "modulus of elasticity" thing is what's happening to my knees! LH (g ...
Topic: New Member... New Player... Intro + Question
Larry Hicks Replies: 9 Views: 1570	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Aug 2005 7:51 pm Subject: New Member... New Player... Intro + Question
Larry Hicks Replies: 9 Views: 1570	Jeff, Welcome from another Alabama boy here in Hoover. LH
Topic: Gulfport Steel Show-August 6th
Larry Hicks Replies: 53 Views: 5282	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 4 Aug 2005 8:50 pm Subject: Gulfport Steel Show-August 6th
Larry Hicks Replies: 53 Views: 5282	Bill, I know you, Ben, R.J., Danny, Reggie. Bob, Jeff and all the rest are gonna knock their socks off (AND have a lotta fun!) this weekend! I hope the A/C holds up. I was gonna be in the audience, ...
Topic: Keeping Finger Picks on?
Larry Hicks Replies: 58 Views: 12757	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jul 2005 8:17 pm Subject: Keeping Finger Picks on?
Larry Hicks Replies: 58 Views: 12757	I find a mouse pad to be the perfect surface for "jamming my picks back on my fingers." It protects the picks, and is still stiff enough to get the job done. Also, mark your picks and always use the ...
Topic: East Peoria Steel Show - June 26th
Larry Hicks Replies: 105 Views: 10312	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 20 Jun 2005 9:03 pm Subject: East Peoria Steel Show - June 26th
Larry Hicks Replies: 105 Views: 10312	Bobby was the first guy I met at Bill Stafford’s June 3rd and 4th Gulfport show. He’s not only a good solid player, but he’s the one we all want for a next-door-neighbor . . . . . what a nice gu ...
Topic: Triads, chords, voicings, inversions
Larry Hicks Replies: 37 Views: 4413	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Jun 2005 4:28 pm Subject: Triads, chords, voicings, inversions
Larry Hicks Replies: 37 Views: 4413	Hi Dave, Guess we'll compare college theory teachers. Mine said that there is Root Position, First Inversion, and Second Inversion only (like Charlie Mc said above).
Topic: SERA .. In Nashville Monday
Larry Hicks Replies: 12 Views: 1489	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 11 Jun 2005 10:31 pm Subject: SERA .. In Nashville Monday
Larry Hicks Replies: 12 Views: 1489	R.J., Congratulations to Sera, AND to you! I know you're the proud Daddy. It was great to meet you both at the Fish Camp last weekend. We had a blast. Larry
Topic: Excel Pedal Steels
Larry Hicks Replies: 33 Views: 6206	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jun 2005 10:22 pm Subject: Excel Pedal Steels
Larry Hicks Replies: 33 Views: 6206	Carlos, I recently acquired an “Excel Superb” U-14 from a very reputable forum member who said he hadn’t had it out of the case in “nearly two years.” (He had two Excels!) I brought it home ...
Topic: GREAT" Show In Gulfport
Larry Hicks Replies: 21 Views: 2473	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 9 Jun 2005 9:29 pm Subject: GREAT" Show In Gulfport
Larry Hicks Replies: 21 Views: 2473	R.J. >>>> Thanks for making us all feel so welcome at the Fish Camp. What a great place! Do you make hush puppy shipments? Most of all . . . thanks to Bill Stafford and Ben ODell for all the work i ...
Topic: To forumites that have served..
Larry Hicks Replies: 74 Views: 10109	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 May 2005 11:15 pm Subject: To forumites that have served..
Larry Hicks Replies: 74 Views: 10109	My Dad (Army/Air Corp) and my Father-in-law (Marines) were the heros in WW-II. God Bless America! LRH (USN Diver ‘70 - ‘74).
Topic: Is John Hughey a Forumite?
Larry Hicks Replies: 13 Views: 1826	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 May 2005 2:49 pm Subject: Is John Hughey a Forumite?
Larry Hicks Replies: 13 Views: 1826	Mr. Hughey and around twenty of the best guys in the south will light up Gulfport this coming weekend (June3rd & 4th). Ya'll come!! Larry
Topic: Steel Guitars in Gulfport, Ms. June 4.
Larry Hicks Replies: 78 Views: 9685	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 26 May 2005 9:51 pm Subject: Steel Guitars in Gulfport, Ms. June 4.
Larry Hicks Replies: 78 Views: 9685	Bill, You gotta be careful dealing with Timmy Bridges! He knows I don’t “do” ditches. Also, he’ll say nearly anything for a catfish that’s done just right! (crispy around the edges, a litt ...
Topic: Steel Guitars in Gulfport, Ms. June 4.
Larry Hicks Replies: 78 Views: 9685	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 20 May 2005 8:36 pm Subject: Steel Guitars in Gulfport, Ms. June 4.
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