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Topic: An early Christmas surprise..... |
Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 3:26 pm |
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An early Christmas surprise indeed. Last night I went to visit my friends Tammy (Rugg), Brooke and Jack Klinefelter as I always try to do when in Nashville. We had a wonderful visit and much to my surprise they gave me Hal's black and turquoise D-10
Zumsteel. This is the guitar that Hal pretty much played the last ten years or so of his life. I was so shocked and honored. Hal, Vicky and family had been like a second family to me since I was in middle school with two of the Rugg kids. Tammy didn't want to sell Hal's gear but wanted this guitar to be played. And I will play it on some of my live jobs and recordings. Thank you Tammy and family for allowing me to be the keeper of this great treasure. Wow, I have Curly's guitar and Hal's. God is good isn't he!!!
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Tony Dingus
From:
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 5:07 pm
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What an honor. I know you'll play it well. Merry CHRISTmas Johnny.
Tony |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 6:16 pm
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Hey Johnny,
Congratulations and what an honor! I sent you a Private Message. Please check your Inbox.
Thanks, Carl |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 8:14 pm
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| A gift well given. I'm really happy for you Johnny. |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 9:03 pm
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I can't wait to set it up and play it. It's been five years since it's been played. A new set of strings may be in order.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 9:12 pm
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| Yes Johnny, GOD IS GOOD. May GOD bless and keep you and your family always. Jody. |
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Darrell Owens
From:
California, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2010 10:03 pm
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Johnny,
Merry Christmas and Congratulations. It is good to know that guitar will be in good hands.
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Zum Steel, Little Walter Amp, Benado Steel Dream
Darrell Owens
www.darrellowens.com
Last edited by Darrell Owens on 7 Dec 2010 3:52 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 1:33 am
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Great news Johnny !
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Mullen Guitars, Little Walter Amps, Benado Effects, D'Addario Strings
www.georgettejones.net |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 7:45 am
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Now that's good Kharma
fer both of ya's  |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 8:09 am A good match-up...
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There are the significant items that one generation passes to the next, and are precious. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this one than you, John. Congrats, you are among the blessed. 
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 1:59 pm
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What a beautiful thing to experience. Thanks for sharing this story. Random acts of kindness are a blessing in this life that make living worthwhile.
Duncan
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"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over." |
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 2:21 pm
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What a great honor, I never met Hal but was very moved when I did a search and found this video. We all know what a wonderful player he was but I think this video also shows what kind of man he was. Congrats on the ZUM, it sounds like you are the right man to have it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA0rj41PrXA |
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 7 Dec 2010 3:29 pm
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Yes Johnny, the Lord is good, all the time. I bet that guitar will sound great when you play it. Blessings, Albert
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