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Topic: What a difference |
Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 4:49 pm |
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| I have been religiously reading the forum since I acquired a Fender 8 string and have been trying to learn to play it. One of the forum members suggested I purchase a course from Frenchy in Belen, and I did.He wrote out tunings for the 8 string using a 10 string course(E9). I have been plugging away, and really got some good sounds, but last night I had a revelation. My friend, who died last year was a steel player, and we worked together in several bands. Last week, his widow brought her truck in for repairs, and of course we talked about old times, and I told her about my new project, wishing her husband was around to help. She then brought me his Sho-Bud, and told me to play it. I took it home, set it up and tuned it, and wow! I didn't change my amp settings, and after hitting a group, I had to lower the pedal. This thing really has a lot of power(the pickup is huge), and the sustain is unbelievable. This is what a real guitar sounds like. I am really going to enjoy learning to play this guitar. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 5:22 pm
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Bill, You have to be overwhelmed by this gift and from a friend on top of that. You have my envie.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 9:44 pm
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| Sounds cool Bill, I hope to find one for myself soon. |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 10:52 pm
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| Thats a spiritual gift guided by your friend. Believe it. |
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Robbie Crabtree
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2007 11:56 am
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| HEY, How about some pictures ? where are you in New Mexico ?? |
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Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2007 3:47 pm
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| Robbie, I'm in Silver City, and I'll be glad to post pictures after I clean it. I believe the guitar has been sitting for 10 or 12 years, and is filthy. I stopped by the music store today and bought some of the D'Addario cleaner and polish. I am thinking I could use something like mag wheel cleaner/polish on the metal. Frenchy is sending me some new strings. The guitar is a LDG with a green finish and gold accents. I remember when Ted first got it, and it really looked great under the lights, and of course sounded great out of his old twin. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 28 Sep 2007 8:05 am
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Bill,
Use "Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish" on the metal parts.
PS: It's not recommended for gold plating. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 28 Sep 2007 9:22 pm Re: What a difference
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| Bill A. Moore wrote: |
| ...She then brought me his Sho-Bud, and told me to play it. .... This is what a real guitar sounds like... |
Amen. Welcome to the club.  |
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Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2007 10:48 am
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| I finally got Ted's guitar cleaned up, and put some new strings on it.I took the pad and the tuners out to clean and wax, and the green under the pad is really beautiful, I guess this just naturally fades to a beautiful golden brown. |
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Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2007 12:26 pm I thought I added pictures the last post.
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| I'll try again[img][/img] |
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Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2007 2:04 pm Now that I read the directions, I'll try again!
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| I guess our crow express internet service doesn't like the wind. I can't seem to get a picture in here. I even followed b0b's directions. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 22 Oct 2007 3:15 pm
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Bill,
Check your email...
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 22 Oct 2007 3:59 pm
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Bill,
I meant to say, I will try to post them for you.
BF
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Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Bill A. Moore
From:
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2007 9:31 am I'll try one more time!
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I couldn't get my pictures to post to Bill Ford, but Bill Moore(the one who really can play the steel), resized them for me. I think he's also a photographer.
 I'll bet it works this time! |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 5 Nov 2007 11:45 am
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Bill, that's a great looking guitar. Glad the pictures worked for you. Keep pickin' 
Bill
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my steel guitar web page
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