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What a wonderful lady, and such a loss. Prayers and condolences to the Franklins. She was a jewel.

Johnie, what part of town are you in? I'm in Gallatin.

Larry, that was awesome! Excellent job!

Me with my General Lee, showing the forward lean.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/892_Backwoods_studio_pic_1.jpg

J T Corenflos has left the building. Cancer and pneumonia. Great fellow and player. Nashville and the world of music have lost another great.

Beautiful.

I've always had my steels leaning forward. It was just natural.

PM to you.

I believe I played on their original recording. Nicely done, Paul.

Very nice! Makes a man wonder what one of those would cost...

I've said this before, and again... personal preference plays into this a lot. MY most important factor is tone. Playability is next, to ME. That being said, those are the reasons I play the Stage One ...

When the BIG BOX stores took over, initially it was ok. Around here the small store guys started working in the BIG stores, that was ok. But then, over time, it gradually degraded to just clerks dres ...

Mine was the 3rd guitar built, but it was #011. I believe he was putting numbers on as he sold them when he started.

I have two Classic SS's, a Classic S12, and the clearest steel ever built, the Plexiglass Classic. These are all being restored or refurbished, none are playable right now, but will be some day.

...

There's a couple of steelers in the first pic.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/939_33_1.jpg

From Charlie:

Front row Donâ€™t know #2 Tommy Cash, Gene Ferguson and Bob Lum ...

All I got from Charlie so far is that missing from the pic is Lloyd, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed and Bill Anderson.

Thanks, Lee! I appreciate the link.

Who could have foreseen a day where Nashville, TN couldn't support a steel guitar shop... Sad

Anyone know? I heard yesterday from a fellow player that Bobbe's old shop has been shuttered for good. Just wondering.

I sent the pic to Charlie, waiting for an answer.
(Charlie McCoy and Willie Ackerman on the ends.)

My heart hurts. As I said in the Was Emmons a Cards Fan thread, the Penningtons were our neighbors in the '60's. Ray was one of the first ones to use me on sessions. This like a piece of m ...

How does the wound 6th tone compare to a plain 20? How much extra travel is required to raise it to pitch?
In my experience, the tone of a wound 6th is a little fatter, a little darker, and a little ...

Man. Wish I hadn't sold my blue one. Fantastic guitar.

Greg, Dad and Ray Pennington were dear friends. We were next door neighbors when we all got to Nashville in the '60's. He knew Dad's radio background, so it was just natural for him to ask Dad to do i ...

With excitement building for the postseason of what has been a very weird truncated baseball season I was wondering whether anybody knows whether Buddy was an actual Cards fan - when he wasn't the ace ...

Just want to add, IMHO only, there's not a finer guy than Doug or a better sounding guitar than his builds. I've made my living with them for quite a while now. I've never had a disappointed client.
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Topic: Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP
Michael Douchette Replies: 78 Views: 29985	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Nov 2020 7:20 pm Subject: Mrs. Oleda Franklin - RIP
Michael Douchette Replies: 78 Views: 29985	What a wonderful lady, and such a loss. Prayers and condolences to the Franklins. She was a jewel.
Topic: HUDSONATOR Pedal Reso times three!
Michael Douchette Replies: 64 Views: 29109	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Nov 2020 7:25 pm Subject: HUDSONATOR Pedal Reso times three!
Michael Douchette Replies: 64 Views: 29109	Johnie, what part of town are you in? I'm in Gallatin.
Topic: Western swing (E9)
Michael Douchette Replies: 19 Views: 7005	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 30 Oct 2020 10:00 am Subject: Western swing (E9)
Michael Douchette Replies: 19 Views: 7005	Larry, that was awesome! Excellent job!
Topic: Tilt forward for better string contact
Michael Douchette Replies: 28 Views: 11900	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 24 Oct 2020 7:46 pm Subject: Tilt forward for better string contact
Michael Douchette Replies: 28 Views: 11900	Me with my General Lee, showing the forward lean. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/892_Backwoods_studio_pic_1.jpg
Topic: J T Corenflos
Michael Douchette Replies: 3 Views: 3442	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 24 Oct 2020 7:41 pm Subject: J T Corenflos
Michael Douchette Replies: 3 Views: 3442	J T Corenflos has left the building. Cancer and pneumonia. Great fellow and player. Nashville and the world of music have lost another great.
Topic: Hudson Pedal Resonator Guitar
Michael Douchette Replies: 6 Views: 5058	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 23 Oct 2020 5:22 pm Subject: Hudson Pedal Resonator Guitar
Michael Douchette Replies: 6 Views: 5058	Beautiful.
Topic: Tilt forward for better string contact
Michael Douchette Replies: 28 Views: 11900	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Oct 2020 5:19 pm Subject: Tilt forward for better string contact
Michael Douchette Replies: 28 Views: 11900	I've always had my steels leaning forward. It was just natural.
Topic: Hudson 6 String 3x2
Michael Douchette Replies: 3 Views: 4040	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 21 Oct 2020 4:48 am Subject: Hudson 6 String 3x2
Michael Douchette Replies: 3 Views: 4040	PM to you.
Topic: The Blood Is Still There
Michael Douchette Replies: 4 Views: 2169	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 19 Oct 2020 5:42 am Subject: The Blood Is Still There
Michael Douchette Replies: 4 Views: 2169	I believe I played on their original recording. Nicely done, Paul.
Topic: The Hicken Jr Stomp - PEDABRO
Michael Douchette Replies: 5 Views: 2589	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 17 Oct 2020 6:10 pm Subject: The Hicken Jr Stomp - PEDABRO
Michael Douchette Replies: 5 Views: 2589	Very nice! Makes a man wonder what one of those would cost...
Topic: What distinguishes an "entry' level pedal steel from a pedal
Michael Douchette Replies: 18 Views: 4816	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2020 7:19 am Subject: What distinguishes an "entry' level pedal steel from a pedal
Michael Douchette Replies: 18 Views: 4816	I've said this before, and again... personal preference plays into this a lot. MY most important factor is tone. Playability is next, to ME. That being said, those are the reasons I play the Stage One ...
Topic: Very seldom go into a local music store
Michael Douchette Replies: 52 Views: 16309	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Oct 2020 7:12 am Subject: Very seldom go into a local music store
Michael Douchette Replies: 52 Views: 16309	When the BIG BOX stores took over, initially it was ok. Around here the small store guys started working in the BIG stores, that was ok. But then, over time, it gradually degraded to just clerks dres ...
Topic: Franklin Serial Number Years
Michael Douchette Replies: 4 Views: 2562	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Oct 2020 3:07 pm Subject: Franklin Serial Number Years
Michael Douchette Replies: 4 Views: 2562	Mine was the 3rd guitar built, but it was #011. I believe he was putting numbers on as he sold them when he started.
Topic: Curiosity #1-Whatever happened to the Clear MSA Guitar?
Michael Douchette Replies: 14 Views: 3953	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Oct 2020 3:44 am Subject: Curiosity #1-Whatever happened to the Clear MSA Guitar?
Michael Douchette Replies: 14 Views: 3953	I have two Classic SS's, a Classic S12, and the clearest steel ever built, the Plexiglass Classic. These are all being restored or refurbished, none are playable right now, but will be some day. ...
Topic: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Oct 2020 6:03 am Subject: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	There's a couple of steelers in the first pic. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/939_33_1.jpg From Charlie: Front row Donâ€™t know #2 Tommy Cash, Gene Ferguson and Bob Lum ...
Topic: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Oct 2020 4:17 pm Subject: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	All I got from Charlie so far is that missing from the pic is Lloyd, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed and Bill Anderson.
Topic: Steel Guitars Nashville closed?
Michael Douchette Replies: 22 Views: 14002	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Oct 2020 4:51 am Subject: Steel Guitars Nashville closed?
Michael Douchette Replies: 22 Views: 14002	Thanks, Lee! I appreciate the link. Who could have foreseen a day where Nashville, TN couldn't support a steel guitar shop...
Topic: Steel Guitars Nashville closed?
Michael Douchette Replies: 22 Views: 14002	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Oct 2020 3:28 am Subject: Steel Guitars Nashville closed?
Michael Douchette Replies: 22 Views: 14002	Anyone know? I heard yesterday from a fellow player that Bobbe's old shop has been shuttered for good. Just wondering.
Topic: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Oct 2020 6:45 am Subject: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	I sent the pic to Charlie, waiting for an answer. (Charlie McCoy and Willie Ackerman on the ends.)
Topic: Ray Pennington
Michael Douchette Replies: 18 Views: 12395	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 7 Oct 2020 6:48 pm Subject: Ray Pennington
Michael Douchette Replies: 18 Views: 12395	My heart hurts. As I said in the Was Emmons a Cards Fan thread, the Penningtons were our neighbors in the '60's. Ray was one of the first ones to use me on sessions. This like a piece of m ...
Topic: E9 String Packs with wound 6th string?
Michael Douchette Replies: 13 Views: 3391	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Oct 2020 5:22 am Subject: E9 String Packs with wound 6th string?
Michael Douchette Replies: 13 Views: 3391	How does the wound 6th tone compare to a plain 20? How much extra travel is required to raise it to pitch? In my experience, the tone of a wound 6th is a little fatter, a little darker, and a little ...
Topic: Zum Early Stage 1 model 3X3 SOLD
Michael Douchette Replies: 5 Views: 4323	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 5 Oct 2020 3:26 pm Subject: Zum Early Stage 1 model 3X3 SOLD
Michael Douchette Replies: 5 Views: 4323	Man. Wish I hadn't sold my blue one. Fantastic guitar.
Topic: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Oct 2020 3:22 pm Subject: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Greg, Dad and Ray Pennington were dear friends. We were next door neighbors when we all got to Nashville in the '60's. He knew Dad's radio background, so it was just natural for him to ask Dad to do i ...
Topic: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 5 Oct 2020 10:27 am Subject: Re: Was The Big E a Cards fan?
Michael Douchette Replies: 31 Views: 12847	With excitement building for the postseason of what has been a very weird truncated baseball season I was wondering whether anybody knows whether Buddy was an actual Cards fan - when he wasn't the ace ...
Topic: Evolution of the Stage One
Michael Douchette Replies: 10 Views: 3753	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 14 Sep 2020 10:10 am Subject: Evolution of the Stage One
Michael Douchette Replies: 10 Views: 3753	Just want to add, IMHO only, there's not a finer guy than Doug or a better sounding guitar than his builds. I've made my living with them for quite a while now. I've never had a disappointed client. ...