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Bob,

You helped me so much over the past 12 years about tuning, chords, and playing the steel guitar that
I could never have learned without your help.

RIP my friend.

Thank you Bob and have a joyful retirement.

I also have spectrum and my $200 Plus Package does not include RFD. I called up Spectrum and they added RFD for $5 per month. The woman just threw a switch and I was connected. In the last week I w ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgijdMkyE4c

Click on the link above to see Lloyd playing with Mike Aldrich. One of Lloyd's favorite dobro players.

Very very sad news. Mike was one of best on the forum. RIP my friend.

"The game ain't over til it's over !" Yogi

I was very sad to hear of Bill Hankey's passing.
The last time I traveled to Bill's Mass Bash was a very enjoyable day. After the steel show, Bill taked
steel guitar with me for more than an hour. ...

I'm 76, but my memories not as good as it used to be.

Also, my memories not as good as it used to be.

My deepest condolences to the Montee family. I never met Ray, but I spent several years enjoying his posts on
the Steel Guitar Forum. RIP.

Once again, nothing has been posted today...

Pedalmaster -- Hundreds of both left and right hand PSG's built by Roy Thomas.

Very sad news. Tom was a good friend and skilled craftsman. The last time I talked to him, he said he might
expand his business to making covers for other instruments such as keyboards, accordions ...

Could someone tell me if I'm doing nothing wrong?
I practiced nothing all last week but my PSG playing has not improved!

Usually I can't remember if i'm in my 70's or my 90's.
I've had 2 heart operations, a stroke, hernias, cataracts, arthritis, poor circulation,
blackouts, and memory loss.
Some days I have no fee ...

Jeff Baxter is one of my favorite PSG players. He does and awesome job on Sleep Walk with the Ventures.

Go to youtube and search for
ventures - sleep walk (over 2 million views)

So sorry to hear this bad news Tom. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences Tony to you and your family. Your sister sounded like a very smart and caring person.

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Great News Mickey. I look forward to doing some business with you. You helped me a lot over
the past few years and you really have a talent for making the Mullen sound like they did when they were ...

As I stated in the Peavey Slidomatic post...I had a stoke last year and can no longer play the PSG
because of not being able to use my left leg and foot. 7 weeks ago I bought tried for the first tim ...

Since I had my stoke last year I have been unable to play my Mullen PSG. I have lost most of use of my left leg and foot,
and can't use the pedals or knee levers.
So I picked up a Peavey Slideomat ...

There is no problem finding the notes that Erv can't find on his piano if you follow this rule.
Use the same tuning fluid with your piano that you use on your steel guitar. (it may take more than on ...

I have always believed there are 13 scale notes. Much of the new country music is written and played in the key of "L"...
at least it sure nuff sounds like "L"

Nothing has changed since the last time I was here.

Hi Erv,
Received the pair of mugs today. They made my day !!
Thanks much......Larry.

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Topic: Bobby Lee
Larry Rafferty Replies: 46 Views: 30879	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 10 Mar 2023 5:53 pm Subject: Bobby Lee
Larry Rafferty Replies: 46 Views: 30879	Bob, You helped me so much over the past 12 years about tuning, chords, and playing the steel guitar that I could never have learned without your help. RIP my friend.
Topic: Time for me to retire.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 220 Views: 34484	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Jan 2023 1:07 pm Subject: Time for me to retire.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 220 Views: 34484	Thank you Bob and have a joyful retirement.
Topic: NYE TV parties.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 10 Views: 4969	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jan 2022 5:26 am Subject: NYE TV parties.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 10 Views: 4969	I also have spectrum and my $200 Plus Package does not include RFD. I called up Spectrum and they added RFD for $5 per month. The woman just threw a switch and I was connected. In the last week I w ...
Topic: Don Williams "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend"
Larry Rafferty Replies: 8 Views: 3481	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Aug 2021 1:21 pm Subject: Don Williams "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend"
Larry Rafferty Replies: 8 Views: 3481	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgijdMkyE4c Click on the link above to see Lloyd playing with Mike Aldrich. One of Lloyd's favorite dobro players.
Topic: Mike Douchette
Larry Rafferty Replies: 78 Views: 25032	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 5 Dec 2020 5:00 am Subject: Mike Douchette
Larry Rafferty Replies: 78 Views: 25032	Very very sad news. Mike was one of best on the forum. RIP my friend.
Topic: What does this comment regarding Steel Guitar mean?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 44 Views: 9207	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Oct 2019 4:48 am Subject: What does this comment regarding Steel Guitar mean?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 44 Views: 9207	"The game ain't over til it's over !" Yogi
Topic: Bill Hankey RIP
Larry Rafferty Replies: 37 Views: 21277	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 May 2019 12:22 pm Subject: Bill Hankey RIP
Larry Rafferty Replies: 37 Views: 21277	I was very sad to hear of Bill Hankey's passing. The last time I traveled to Bill's Mass Bash was a very enjoyable day. After the steel show, Bill taked steel guitar with me for more than an hour. ...
Topic: How old are you?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 281 Views: 74914	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2019 11:26 am Subject: How old are you?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 281 Views: 74914	I'm 76, but my memories not as good as it used to be. Also, my memories not as good as it used to be.
Topic: RIP Ray Montee
Larry Rafferty Replies: 70 Views: 24995	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Mar 2018 6:44 pm Subject: RIP Ray Montee
Larry Rafferty Replies: 70 Views: 24995	My deepest condolences to the Montee family. I never met Ray, but I spent several years enjoying his posts on the Steel Guitar Forum. RIP.
Topic: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Forum Section: Nothing Posted: 19 Dec 2017 5:06 am Subject: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Once again, nothing has been posted today...
Topic: Pedal Steel Guitar Builders
Larry Rafferty Replies: 50 Views: 19819	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Jun 2017 5:40 am Subject: Pedal Steel Guitar Builders
Larry Rafferty Replies: 50 Views: 19819	Pedalmaster -- Hundreds of both left and right hand PSG's built by Roy Thomas.
Topic: Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes
Larry Rafferty Replies: 80 Views: 37138	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Jun 2017 5:18 am Subject: Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes
Larry Rafferty Replies: 80 Views: 37138	Very sad news. Tom was a good friend and skilled craftsman. The last time I talked to him, he said he might expand his business to making covers for other instruments such as keyboards, accordions ...
Topic: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Forum Section: Nothing Posted: 4 Apr 2017 6:49 am Subject: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Could someone tell me if I'm doing nothing wrong? I practiced nothing all last week but my PSG playing has not improved!
Topic: How old are you?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 281 Views: 74914	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Mar 2017 11:51 am Subject: How old are you?
Larry Rafferty Replies: 281 Views: 74914	Usually I can't remember if i'm in my 70's or my 90's. I've had 2 heart operations, a stroke, hernias, cataracts, arthritis, poor circulation, blackouts, and memory loss. Some days I have no fee ...
Topic: Everything you didn't know about Jeff Baxter
Larry Rafferty Replies: 9 Views: 6499	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:44 am Subject: Everything you didn't know about Jeff Baxter
Larry Rafferty Replies: 9 Views: 6499	Jeff Baxter is one of my favorite PSG players. He does and awesome job on Sleep Walk with the Ventures. Go to youtube and search for ventures - sleep walk (over 2 million views)
Topic: My wife, Jan Palmer has passed away.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 54 Views: 19757	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:55 pm Subject: My wife, Jan Palmer has passed away.
Larry Rafferty Replies: 54 Views: 19757	So sorry to hear this bad news Tom. May she rest in peace.
Topic: Oldest sister Barbara passed
Larry Rafferty Replies: 25 Views: 11501	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Aug 2016 4:36 am Subject: Oldest sister Barbara passed
Larry Rafferty Replies: 25 Views: 11501	My sincere condolences Tony to you and your family. Your sister sounded like a very smart and caring person.
Topic: Favorite Hat
Larry Rafferty Replies: 77 Views: 21651	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Apr 2016 1:57 pm Subject: Favorite Hat
Larry Rafferty Replies: 77 Views: 21651	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/7802_big_forum_pic_1.jpg
Topic: Full Time, Pedal Steel Support Business
Larry Rafferty Replies: 27 Views: 11597	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Aug 2015 5:16 am Subject: Full Time, Pedal Steel Support Business
Larry Rafferty Replies: 27 Views: 11597	Great News Mickey. I look forward to doing some business with you. You helped me a lot over the past few years and you really have a talent for making the Mullen sound like they did when they were ...
Topic: Regal RD-52 (dobro)
Larry Rafferty Replies: 2 Views: 2253	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 13 Aug 2015 6:00 am Subject: Regal RD-52 (dobro)
Larry Rafferty Replies: 2 Views: 2253	As I stated in the Peavey Slidomatic post...I had a stoke last year and can no longer play the PSG because of not being able to use my left leg and foot. 7 weeks ago I bought tried for the first tim ...
Topic: Peavey Slidomatic Steel Guitar
Larry Rafferty Replies: 1 Views: 1696	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 13 Aug 2015 5:42 am Subject: Peavey Slidomatic Steel Guitar
Larry Rafferty Replies: 1 Views: 1696	Since I had my stoke last year I have been unable to play my Mullen PSG. I have lost most of use of my left leg and foot, and can't use the pedals or knee levers. So I picked up a Peavey Slideomat ...
Topic: I Need Your Help!
Larry Rafferty Replies: 10 Views: 2636	Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Jul 2015 4:53 am Subject: Help is on the way
Larry Rafferty Replies: 10 Views: 2636	There is no problem finding the notes that Erv can't find on his piano if you follow this rule. Use the same tuning fluid with your piano that you use on your steel guitar. (it may take more than on ...
Topic: new outlook on musical theory
Larry Rafferty Replies: 31 Views: 7912	Forum Section: Music Posted: 6 May 2015 4:55 am Subject: 13 notes in scale
Larry Rafferty Replies: 31 Views: 7912	I have always believed there are 13 scale notes. Much of the new country music is written and played in the key of "L"... at least it sure nuff sounds like "L"
Topic: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Forum Section: Nothing Posted: 1 Apr 2015 9:43 am Subject: Nothing
Larry Rafferty Replies: 4290 Views: 1212516	Nothing has changed since the last time I was here.
Topic: -----> For Sale: Man Of Steel Mugs <-----
Larry Rafferty Replies: 68 Views: 22073	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 13 Mar 2015 9:03 am Subject: -----> For Sale: Man Of Steel Mugs <-----
Larry Rafferty Replies: 68 Views: 22073	Hi Erv, Received the pair of mugs today. They made my day !! Thanks much......Larry.