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Topic: Jim Palenscar is OUR hero! |
Dr. Buddy Clements
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California, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2011 8:37 pm |
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A few weeks ago I came online here to seek the donation of a pedal steel guitar for our high school music program. I knew it was a long shot, but I figured it was worth taking a chance...
Well...
Just wanted to let all know that today, Jim Palenscar donated a beautiful pedal steel guitar to our high school music program. His thoughtfulness and generosity exceeded my wildest dreams and expectations! He said he was just excited to see that we were attempting to share the joy and magic of the steel guitar with some young musicians and only too happy to be a part of it. What an amazing and incredibly kind gentleman!
And hey, I had the opportunity to hear Jim play a few licks - Holy Smokes! This guy has some super chops! Whoa!
Thanks to all of you for your support! And especially thanks to Jim for his kindness and support of music education!
Jim, you ROCK!
Thanks again!
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2011 8:56 pm
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Where's the "like" button?
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Ivan Posa
From:
Hamilton, New Zealand
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Posted 30 Mar 2011 11:03 pm
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| Jim is A+++++ |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 3:15 am
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 It's really hard to fine a better guy than Jim, Thank's for all you do ..  |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 4:27 am
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Nice going Jim, now you've marked some kids for life playing honky-tonk licks in seedy places
But really, what a great gesture and great gift. My hearty applause.
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John Seitz
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Gary Cosden
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 5:25 am
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| Hey David you will appreciate this. I have, as you know, your old Sierra Session guitar. A few of the screws that retain the string on the keyless tuners were starting to strip and I called Jim to see if he had any parts or suggestions. After finding that he did not have any tuner fingers for a Session he suggested drilling them out and going to 8-32 screws and proceeded to drill one he did have and tap it while I was on the phone with him to make sure it would work out! This is way beyond anything like customer service and I just can’t say enough good things about Jim. |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 5:50 am
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| Gary, yeah, that sounds like Jim for sure. Wouldn't it be nice if every small or large company gave that type of customer service? stevet |
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Ronnie Miller
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 7:16 am
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| You Rock Jim. Your still my favorite Vet...cya...Ronnie |
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LJ Eiffert
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 8:11 am
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| Jim Palencar is the real deal and a true blessing as a friend to all who know him in this family of Musicians.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 8:21 am
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Not only that, but if your dog or cat are ever sick he can probably help you with that too!
Best wishes, Jim. Keep up the good works!
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kevin ryan
From:
San Marcos, California
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 9:37 am
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| Jim has helped me sooooo much in the 30+ years we have been friends. Recently, I have been a real project for Jim and he always says to me get your guitar up on the rack. I actually buy stuff from time to time too... He is such a fun hang and is a righteous, humble soul... Did I mention brilliant? Enough leg humping here.. Jim, I need my 2nd string to ....... |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 10:27 am jim palenscar is our hero
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Jim has helped me greatly in the short time that I have known him,his knowledge of the pedal steel and it's workings are vast. He has provided support over the phone and thru e-mails and has shown extreme patience with me as I've asked a lot of questions about various things, is easy to talk to and wants to make sure his customers are happy.Oh and by the way he is a great player. He has one of the most interesting shops I've ever been in, and a well stocked supply of non-pedal steels and pedal steels and other various stringed instruments,supplies and educational material.There are very few individuals with his experience above and below the guitar!
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 10:45 am
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| Thanks for all the nice comments. I have had good fortune in my life and believe that it should be passed on. It is truly my pleasure to share the joy that this instrument has given to me over the last 40 years and I look forward to be able to continue on for the foreseeable future. |
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Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 12:22 pm Pres?
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I am still pushing to have Jim run in the next election.
Jim Palenscar for President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 1:08 pm
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| Jim has also been known to occasionally feed the multitudes with leftover Thai, and can function as a sort of regional Dr. Phil for the lovelorn and whiny members of our small community. |
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Ron Davis
From:
Lake Arrowhead, California... We're a mile high. ;)
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 7:00 pm
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His wife makes good cookies too... (& he likes to share.) lol
But on a more serious note, & to put it simply, they just don't come any cooler than Jim.
And, that dude can PLAY that thang!
I'm always in awe of him when I get to hear him play, even if it's just a couple licks.
You know yer on my fav list, Doc.
Very happy for the school kids who'll be enjoying that geetar. Awesome.
rd
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Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 9:09 am
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My wife said that you obviously don't know my dark side  . |
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Mike Daly
From:
Tennessee
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 11:00 am
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| Way to go Jim...What a great way to share the music.... |
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Ron Scott
From:
Michigan
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 11:38 am
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I also have had the opportunity to go in Jim's Music store and play his guitars and when I was last there he even said my homemade steelguitar as far as he could see needed no changes.He has to be a nice guy. Sorry I never made it back in before I came back to Michigan from Oceanside but I will see you next year...RS
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Michael Robertson
From:
Ventura, California. USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 2:48 pm Once again
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Once again the award goes to.
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Wayne Franco
From:
silverdale, WA. USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 7:30 pm I'll second and third all these remarks
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Jim is always great fun to be around!
Thanks Buddy!!!! |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 2 Apr 2011 12:07 am
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i've never met Jim face to face, but i have delt w: him on numerous occasions
y'all can count on my vote
Jim is A # 1 in my book & an asset to the community |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Apr 2011 9:15 am
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| I know of no one who is more personable, thoughtful, caring, and honest than my dear friend Jim. |
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