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Tommy Gibbons
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 4:14 am |
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It's the same with Steel Guitar as with Golf...no matter what level we are, we're still trying to improve our game.
We buy expensive equipment, use it for a while, and when we don't sound like the pros, we usually sell at a loss and buy new and improved stuff...over and over and over! We're all guilty. Have you done it? Did buying other stuff really help?
I've heard it said, "it's not the arrows...it's the Indian!!!"
But, I'll keep on 'til I get the "sound" like Lloyd or John or...
Ain't it good?
What do you think???
Have a good day to all.
Tommy |
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Bob Simons
From:
Kansas City, Mo, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 4:17 am
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Golf is the only thing that I immediately get up and leave the steel guitar for!
Myth exploded! You can buy improvement in golf and steel guitar!
Try a TaylorMade R9 Driver and a Zumsteell!!!!!!!!
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John DeBoalt
From:
Harrisville New York USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 5:44 am
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No matter how good your equipment is, you still have to get the bar to the right spot on the neck,at the right angle. The same applies to the golf club, and ball. Good foot work, and knee action, are like wise, useful in both endevors. This of course assumes that nothing is bent or broken on the stuff your using. John
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Wechter Scheernhorn Reso, Deneve Reso, Fender Jazzmaster, Martin D16, Walker Stereo Steel amp, TC Electronics M One effects unit, JBL 15" speaker cabs,Peavey Nashville 1000,Peavey Revoloution 112, Morrell Lap Steel, Boss DD3 delay,others |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:37 am
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| I find it difficult to get my PSG into my golf bag, and that 50 ft. extension cord for the amplifier doesn't take me far round the course. Maybe they should provide an electrical outlet at every hole. Then we could play an introduction before teeing off. |
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Scott Henderson
From:
Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 7:44 am
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This is actually a very good analogy. In golf it's not about power as much as it is technique. I would say the same for PSG. Keep the elbows in move the whole body in one motion RELAX sound familiar. Speaking of golf gotta call for a tee time. FOUR!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dan Tyack
From:
Olympia, WA USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 8:17 am
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I can get my pedal steel and amp easily in my Golf TDI, with room for 3 passengers, plus it gets 45+ MPG.
Oh you mean that kind of golf.
Never mind........ |
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Tommy Shown
From:
Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 8:34 am
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When it comes to the game of golf, Tiger Woods has nothing to worry about, because I am of the humble opinion that if it takes me being 20 shots to get me to the green,I have had a good day on the course. Or if I lose a dozen balls in the water, I have had a good day. Steel playing i have my own style, Sure I would love to have the tone of some of the greats and sound like them . But I have my own style.
Tommy |
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 9:22 am
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Never got into that golf stuff,My son in law is a golfer,tried to explain it to me one time,the best I could figure out it goes like this,You walk around in this big pasture all day,hitting your balls around with this little club,told him NO THANKS,don't need to spend a hundred bucks a day for that,your mother in law has been doing that to me for years,FOR FREE. DYK?BC.
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W. J. Copeland
From:
Palestine, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 10:26 am
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| The difference between a golfer and a musician; a golfer will load up $5000.00 worth of equipment, drive 100 miles, pay $100.00 to play for four hours. A musician will load up $5000.00 worth of equipment, drive 100 miles, and play for four hours for free. I just saved a hundred bucks. Isn't music great? |
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 10:50 am
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Is that a reference to the Franklin Pedal ???  |
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 12:44 pm
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Can you take a baseball out on the golf course and knock it around with a bat and still call it golf? I mean, just so you're doing it your way, and just so you enjoy it, and just so it draws attention, and just so you call it golf, etc... Nevermind that the sports of baseball and golf have already been defined a long time ago. You know everything has to evolve and change as time progresses, and you have the right to express the sport in your own terms. I think we should be able to do this and call it "new golf" or something like that. 
BTW: I've never played golf in my life. I wish I had taken time to check it out, but I was too busy boring holes in the sky and playing music. It must be fun, since so many people are really into it. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 2:20 pm
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I'll enjoy watching the Open on tv this week, but no doubt, I'll get pissed at some idiot shouting "In the hole!" on a par five. That annoying trait seems to have crossed the pond over the last few years. The course is only forty or so miles away, but the BBC coverage is normally very good(no commercials)and the traffic will be wild. Plus, me helicopter is off the road just now. 
Arch.
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rpetersen
From:
Iowa
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 2:24 pm
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I'm a 30 handicaper at both
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John McGlothlin
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 2:49 pm
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I'm so poor I can't even afford to play croquet.  |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 4:35 pm
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| ...That annoying trait seems to have crossed the pond over the last few years... |
It's retribution from golf wives for the Scots having introduced the game to the world and given husbands better things to spend time on than them. 
Is it true that the game was originally battle training ? An army of a thousand Highlanders with golf clubs lobbing those balls over the walls would cause havoc in any castle .  |
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Randy Beavers
From:
Lebanon,TN 37090
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 5:55 pm
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| Was it "Big E" that said, "If I wanted to play 18 holes I'd get a harmonica"? |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 5:57 pm
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Mmmmm!
Tried 'Golf' once!
Well,,, I never wrote a hit song, so They had no USE for me!!
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Tim Hurst
From:
Newport, TN
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:10 pm
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| I tried to play a few times but the pirates, dinosaurs, or jungle animals that always seemed to be around made me nervous. |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:21 pm
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I haven't played for a while but I did enjoy the game. The initial push to break 100 then 95 & 90 was fun. It is a competition with yourself to concentrate.
As an side thought, I always thought of it as a game, not a sport. I mean look at John Daley! But I do realize that being in better shape will allow you to play better. |
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Dave Harmonson
From:
Seattle, Wa
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 6:45 pm
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| So how many know that the name golf was originally an acronym for "gentlemen only ladies forbidden". At least now a few women are allowed to play golf and steel guitar. |
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Tommy Shown
From:
Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 7:09 pm
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Golf. like playing the steel guitar was an excellent source of therapy for me when I was going through my divorce from my first wife. Every time I teed the ball up, I would look at it and see my soon to be ex-wife, and hit it.It really relaxed me and helped with my mood. Besides when I first talked to my lawyer, I told him about my equipment that I acquired before I was married. He asked me if it was still at the house? I told him it wasn't. It was at my parent's house. He said that was good. I haven't played in a while. My current wife wants me to go to the driving range and hit a couple of buckets. But in my job my off time is somewhat limited as well as the funds.
Tommy |
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Ken Lang
From:
Simi Valley, Ca
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 8:22 pm
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Golf and music do have things in common. In music, we like to play, but that one good night, when everything is perfect and we feel it's so good it's unbelievable. That brings us back for more.
In golf it's that one great shot, or a couple, that is far above your normal ability, that keeps you coming back for more.
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 8:22 pm
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| I love golf! Whether you play good or bad, it beats the $&!# out of sleeping it off or moping around. Granted, it isn't cheap, but if any of you perform on the tribal casino circuits, be sure to ask your booking agent to look into comped golf. You'd be surprised some of the great courses you'll play for free! Word to the wise: don't abuse the priveledge. Go out there and hit a few for me! It's a great creative outlet if you manage to keep the frustration from getting to you and know when to pick up and move on. |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 9:12 pm
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Well I happen to know that one of my Local Steel Guitar Idols lives adjoining a golf course..
I thought it was just a huge back yard...
One clue were that his patio doors were made of plexiglass....
Thanks for the gigs Doug. I'm looking forward to the campout one, and have gotten a sleepingbag lock/alarm.. (I won't be falling for the ole "hand in warm water" trick.. )
Anyone that wants to see and hear the BEST BASS PLAYER I know of can either hurry up and join the "Antelope Society" for a good outdoor camping gig this weekend, or just stop by the Spirit Mtn Casino next weekend. Main entrance/stage.
No Cover. No Tip Jar. Ever..
(Maybe pick up a few "golf tips" too..)
I'm going to be smearing just the right amount of Peanut Butter on my strings, so nobody will know I'm not playing an Emmons..
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 15 Jul 2009 9:16 pm
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It struck me a while ago that, by chance, I've picked what are possibly the two most technically demanding pursuits known to man - golf and pedal-steel guitar!
Here in North Dakota the Open will be on TV from 5.00 am - you can be sure I'll be awake to watch it. How wonderful that I'll be able to enjoy not only the BBC's excellent video coverage, but also at least an hour of the best-ever golf-commentator, Peter Alliss, who'll be on temporary loan from the BBC.
Why can't US commentators ever learn to BE QUIET for a few seconds???? It's almost as thought they're paid by the word. They all revere Mr Alliss, yet they don't ever seem to learn from his example!
Turnberry!!!! Can Tiger Woods pull it off there? I can't wait to find out....
My handicap is currently 13.2 - I wish I was a 13.2 on steel guitar!!!
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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