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Sad news indeed. Those of us who worked for Jack certainly had a deep love and respect for this man. I just found out yesterday evening. My heart is heavy for his many friends and family members. Jack ...

Thanks fo the info Herb! I never got to hear or see Bob play live, but I procured a tape of the 1995 Cajun Classic Steel Guitar jamboree. Herb Steiner was on there with Johnny Bush and did an excellen ...

legendary steel player, Bob White, said his tuning was called a " Bb Maj 7/9 sharp 11. Can anyone shed any light on this? I presume it was a pedal steel tuning. Any info would be appreciated.
~ ...

That steel player could be Jay McDonald. Jay was on some of Buck's first recordings and sounded just like our beloved Ralph.
~~W.C.~~

Chuck was a master steel guitar builder and innovator.
That would be enough but he was a major influence on several top steels of his time as well. Chuck also has a steel player son that anyone woul ...

I realize that my comments are a little late, but Andy was a dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Andy was a musician, a craftsman, and an all around nice guy. Even though the "Ste ...

Thanks for sharing the pictures,Donna! Seeing those pix of old friends brings back a lot of memories...it is also nice to know that I'm not the only steel player who has become a senior citizen.
~~W. ...

Some years ago, someone who was amazed at Jerry's talent, asked him where he got such great talent and ability from. His reply: " It is a gift from God;nothing more, nothing less!" It is pe ...

LARRY, both you and your wife have touched more lives in a positive way than you probably realize. I still have some fond memories of meeting the steel player who played C6 with his "Boo-Wah" ...

MEL, thanks for sharing that with the rest of us! I had never heard an E-Harp played before, but had heard that they have a really nice tone. It appeared that you were not even using a volume pedal. W ...

What sad news! Buddy C. was certainly one of the brightest stars that always brought light into my life. I certainly hope and pray for God's blessings of comfort to be on his family at this difficult ...

If you have a pretty good foundation in music theory,and only have a six or eight string lap steel,you might want to try the "Leavitt Tuning". The Six-string version is (from low to high): C ...

Mike,Doug,& everyone else, thank you for your input. I have been playing it as an 8-string tuning with a "Eb" on top and an "A" added on the bottom end. Most of the time I use ...

What did Bill Leavitt call his tuning??? Maybe a C#Dim11th? I am content calling it the " Leavitt tuning ", but I would like to know more about his perspective.

~~W.C.~~

Hey, little brother! Congratulations! I can't think of a better match up between great vocals and great steel playing. Hmmm..well,maybe Ray & Buddy,Hmmm..
~~W.C.~~

ROB was definitely a bright spot in an ever-darkening world. He certainly was a bright spot in mine. Rest easy old friend,you have earned it!
~~W.C.~~

Well, I certainly don't want to take credit for someone else's hard work' but I did work with Becky for a number of months on the "Charlie Douglas Road Gang Tour". She was a fine singer and ...

I have a good friend who has a lot of Bobby Garrett stories;all of them good because they were close friends. Bobby gave him a tape which is absolutely one of the greatest steel albums of all time. Bo ...

I suppose that for me to to answer honestly, the question should have been," How many notebooks do you keep on your tunings?" For the first 25 years of my career I played a D-12 with E9 &am ...

It would be no exaggeration to say that Jeff Newman lived each day to the fullest, but the truly amazing thing is how he did it;with a smile on his face and love in his heart for his fellow man! A lot ...

Thanks for the help, everyone!! I play several tunings but I've never tackled B11 or A9. Maybe its time. Again, thanks!
~~W.C.~~

I know that most any given song can be played on more than one tuning, and that steel players have more tunings than strings, but I've been wondering what is the most commonly used tuning for playing ...

That lady knows how to make her husband happy!!!
Great job!
~~W.C.~~

BISHOP, what tuning do you use? E7, E13, something else? I enjoyed your videos!
~~W.C.~~

MARK is is right on target! Because most steels have a tapered scale and fretboard,most potential buyers won't even consider any thing else. Tapered is what they are used to. Unfortunately there aren ...

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Topic: Jack Greene
Wayne Cox Replies: 31 Views: 18534	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 16 Mar 2013 8:52 am Subject: Jack Greene
Wayne Cox Replies: 31 Views: 18534	Sad news indeed. Those of us who worked for Jack certainly had a deep love and respect for this man. I just found out yesterday evening. My heart is heavy for his many friends and family members. Jack ...
Topic: Bob White's tuning ?
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3296	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Feb 2013 8:19 pm Subject: Bob White's tuning ?
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3296	Thanks fo the info Herb! I never got to hear or see Bob play live, but I procured a tape of the 1995 Cajun Classic Steel Guitar jamboree. Herb Steiner was on there with Johnny Bush and did an excellen ...
Topic: Bob White's tuning ?
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3296	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Feb 2013 1:42 pm Subject: Bob White's tuning ?
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3296	legendary steel player, Bob White, said his tuning was called a " Bb Maj 7/9 sharp 11. Can anyone shed any light on this? I presume it was a pedal steel tuning. Any info would be appreciated. ~ ...
Topic: Save the Last dance for Me Buck Owens, with Mooney
Wayne Cox Replies: 20 Views: 4771	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 14 Aug 2012 7:28 pm Subject: Save the Last dance for Me Buck Owens, with Mooney
Wayne Cox Replies: 20 Views: 4771	That steel player could be Jay McDonald. Jay was on some of Buck's first recordings and sounded just like our beloved Ralph. ~~W.C.~~
Topic: Chuck Wright
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3592	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 14 Aug 2012 7:14 pm Subject: Chuck Wright
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 3592	Chuck was a master steel guitar builder and innovator. That would be enough but he was a major influence on several top steels of his time as well. Chuck also has a steel player son that anyone woul ...
Topic: Andy Hinton
Wayne Cox Replies: 29 Views: 14291	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 30 Jul 2011 7:03 pm Subject: Andy Hinton
Wayne Cox Replies: 29 Views: 14291	I realize that my comments are a little late, but Andy was a dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Andy was a musician, a craftsman, and an all around nice guy. Even though the "Ste ...
Topic: More Pictures . . .
Wayne Cox Replies: 24 Views: 14329	Forum Section: International Steel Guitar Convention Posted: 23 Apr 2011 5:42 pm Subject: More Pictures . . .
Wayne Cox Replies: 24 Views: 14329	Thanks for sharing the pictures,Donna! Seeing those pix of old friends brings back a lot of memories...it is also nice to know that I'm not the only steel player who has become a senior citizen. ~~W. ...
Topic: Jerry Byrd - Where does 70 years of crafted talent go?
Wayne Cox Replies: 14 Views: 7590	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Mar 2011 7:07 am Subject: Jerry Byrd - Where does 70 years of crafted talent go?
Wayne Cox Replies: 14 Views: 7590	Some years ago, someone who was amazed at Jerry's talent, asked him where he got such great talent and ability from. His reply: " It is a gift from God;nothing more, nothing less!" It is pe ...
Topic: "The Jewelry Lady" 3 years ago
Wayne Cox Replies: 7 Views: 3280	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 27 Feb 2011 3:13 pm Subject: "The Jewelry Lady" 3 years ago
Wayne Cox Replies: 7 Views: 3280	LARRY, both you and your wife have touched more lives in a positive way than you probably realize. I still have some fond memories of meeting the steel player who played C6 with his "Boo-Wah" ...
Topic: The One Rose played on the Eharp Steel
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 1484	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Feb 2011 5:56 am Subject: The One Rose played on the Eharp Steel
Wayne Cox Replies: 3 Views: 1484	MEL, thanks for sharing that with the rest of us! I had never heard an E-Harp played before, but had heard that they have a really nice tone. It appeared that you were not even using a volume pedal. W ...
Topic: Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace
Wayne Cox Replies: 127 Views: 64326	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 30 Jan 2011 6:55 pm Subject: Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace
Wayne Cox Replies: 127 Views: 64326	What sad news! Buddy C. was certainly one of the brightest stars that always brought light into my life. I certainly hope and pray for God's blessings of comfort to be on his family at this difficult ...
Topic: C6th Tunning
Wayne Cox Replies: 8 Views: 3918	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jan 2011 7:39 am Subject: C6th Tunning
Wayne Cox Replies: 8 Views: 3918	If you have a pretty good foundation in music theory,and only have a six or eight string lap steel,you might want to try the "Leavitt Tuning". The Six-string version is (from low to high): C ...
Topic: What did Bill Leavitt...?
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4832	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2010 2:57 pm Subject: What did Bill Leavitt...?
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4832	Mike,Doug,& everyone else, thank you for your input. I have been playing it as an 8-string tuning with a "Eb" on top and an "A" added on the bottom end. Most of the time I use ...
Topic: What did Bill Leavitt...?
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4832	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Dec 2010 8:00 pm Subject: What did Bill Leavitt...?
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4832	What did Bill Leavitt call his tuning??? Maybe a C#Dim11th? I am content calling it the " Leavitt tuning ", but I would like to know more about his perspective. ~~W.C.~~
Topic: Another early Christmas gift., A new gig!!!!!!!!!
Wayne Cox Replies: 36 Views: 13616	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Dec 2010 1:38 pm Subject: Another early Christmas gift., A new gig!!!!!!!!!
Wayne Cox Replies: 36 Views: 13616	Hey, little brother! Congratulations! I can't think of a better match up between great vocals and great steel playing. Hmmm..well,maybe Ray & Buddy,Hmmm.. ~~W.C.~~
Topic: ******Rob Parker****
Wayne Cox Replies: 146 Views: 62289	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 17 Nov 2010 7:02 am Subject: ******Rob Parker****
Wayne Cox Replies: 146 Views: 62289	ROB was definitely a bright spot in an ever-darkening world. He certainly was a bright spot in mine. Rest easy old friend,you have earned it! ~~W.C.~~
Topic: Becky Hobbs steel player
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4300	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Oct 2010 7:09 pm Subject: Becky Hobbs steel player
Wayne Cox Replies: 12 Views: 4300	Well, I certainly don't want to take credit for someone else's hard work' but I did work with Becky for a number of months on the "Charlie Douglas Road Gang Tour". She was a fine singer and ...
Topic: In Memory of Bobby Garrett
Wayne Cox Replies: 31 Views: 24110	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 6 Aug 2010 8:55 am Subject: In Memory of Bobby Garrett
Wayne Cox Replies: 31 Views: 24110	I have a good friend who has a lot of Bobby Garrett stories;all of them good because they were close friends. Bobby gave him a tape which is absolutely one of the greatest steel albums of all time. Bo ...
Topic: Multiple Tunings ...Do You Keep a Notebook
Wayne Cox Replies: 11 Views: 3285	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:26 am Subject: Multiple Tunings ...Do You Keep a Notebook
Wayne Cox Replies: 11 Views: 3285	I suppose that for me to to answer honestly, the question should have been," How many notebooks do you keep on your tunings?" For the first 25 years of my career I played a D-12 with E9 &am ...
Topic: April Is The Cruelest Month
Wayne Cox Replies: 6 Views: 5535	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 30 Apr 2010 7:36 am Subject: April Is The Cruelest Month
Wayne Cox Replies: 6 Views: 5535	It would be no exaggeration to say that Jeff Newman lived each day to the fullest, but the truly amazing thing is how he did it;with a smile on his face and love in his heart for his fellow man! A lot ...
Topic: " Sand " Tuning
Wayne Cox Replies: 4 Views: 1410	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2009 11:16 am Subject: " Sand " Tuning
Wayne Cox Replies: 4 Views: 1410	Thanks for the help, everyone!! I play several tunings but I've never tackled B11 or A9. Maybe its time. Again, thanks! ~~W.C.~~
Topic: " Sand " Tuning
Wayne Cox Replies: 4 Views: 1410	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Aug 2009 6:24 am Subject: " Sand " Tuning
Wayne Cox Replies: 4 Views: 1410	I know that most any given song can be played on more than one tuning, and that steel players have more tunings than strings, but I've been wondering what is the most commonly used tuning for playing ...
Topic: National New Yorker copy, innovative material
Wayne Cox Replies: 24 Views: 4478	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2009 10:37 am Subject: National New Yorker copy, innovative material
Wayne Cox Replies: 24 Views: 4478	That lady knows how to make her husband happy!!! Great job! ~~W.C.~~
Topic: "Jamming With The Organ!" Bishop R.P. Hall
Wayne Cox Replies: 18 Views: 5893	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 22 May 2009 9:14 am Subject: "Jamming With The Organ!" Bishop R.P. Hall
Wayne Cox Replies: 18 Views: 5893	BISHOP, what tuning do you use? E7, E13, something else? I enjoyed your videos! ~~W.C.~~
Topic: 24 1/4 scale vs. 22 1/2 scale
Wayne Cox Replies: 8 Views: 2799	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 May 2009 8:44 am Subject: 24 1/4 scale vs. 22 1/2 scale
Wayne Cox Replies: 8 Views: 2799	MARK is is right on target! Because most steels have a tapered scale and fretboard,most potential buyers won't even consider any thing else. Tapered is what they are used to. Unfortunately there aren ...