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Topic: Who are the next generation of pedal steel players?? |
Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 7:03 am
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I have to brag...my grandson Hector Joe Valencia 2 years old on my Sho-Bud Pro III. He loves steel guitar.
Okay so let's see some more pictures of the next generation steelers.
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Norbert Dengler
From: germany
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 10:24 am
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my little one...
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 6:59 pm Next gen players
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Okay folks, 290 lookers and so far two players?????
Perhaps there's a bunch of you 'ol Dads and Moms and Grandparents rushing out to take fresh pictures now that you met our prodigies.
How about the rest of you...let's see some fun pictures of the up and coming players.
We have two!! They will surely be in big demand and shall be very busy.
Hey Jack G, why not put your wonderful picture of your granddaughter on here too?
Thanks Norbert, great picture.
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Don Mogle
From: Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 10:12 pm Next Genereration
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Here's my six-month old grandson (Caleb) picking on the C6th neck on an 1981 Emmons Push Pull. He's especially fond of this neck on account of his limited reach capabilities. Here, he's doing his rendition of Night Life by Buddy Emmons.
We've started introducing him to the concept of the steel bar, but he seems more content THROWING IT than sliding it across the strings!
Caleb has stated his major influences are John Hughey, Paul Franklin, Buddy Emmons, Mike Johnson, Tommy White, and Grandpa.
We'll be introducing him to the Steel Guitar Jamboree in Dallas sometime in the next few years to keep fueling his passion for the instrument!
Grandpa recently purchased him a Rains D-10 that he's using at home. He loves the sweet tone of the Rains and feels the notes ring clear and sharp up-and-down the neck. Caleb's amp choices are still up in the air, but he believes a Walker Stereo Steel Combo, Milkman Half and Half, Little Walter 89, Quilter Steelaire, Peavey LTD 400, or a Blackface Fender Twin Reverb will fit the bill. He prefers JBL K-130s or D-130Fs for speaker choice.
This is Caleb's latest publicity photo that he will be sending to Albert Talley for the 2017 or 2018 steel show.
Last edited by Don Mogle on 26 Jul 2016 3:22 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 3:48 am Players
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A handsome young man with impeccable taste.
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Don Mogle
From: Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 5:17 am Next Gen
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Norbert: what a beautiful young lady and steel player to boot!
Dick: Joe looks to be taking to the C6th neck as well. Maybe it's a good idea to start there and work toward the E9th as he gets older! This way he'll be proficient on both necks.
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Abe Levy
From: California, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 6:09 am
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He has an Emmons, but can't reach the pedals... _________________ Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 6:18 am player
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Oh yes, get those big rich fat chords a workin'. Can't wait to see how their unique styles of playing will continue to develop.
What a joy this is to see. Won't be long they'll be teaching us new tricks.
I'm thinking maybe shortening the pedal rods a tad may speed things up too, or borrow one of those multi-benders off a lap steel for Hector Joe, he's got a mean hammerin' hand already.
He has a real headstart with tuning the strings too! |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 6:24 am players
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Good morning Abe:
And too whom do we have the pleasure of meeting here?
I see another sharp looking player with good focus.
How exciting.
The group is growing, pedal steel lives on. |
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Jack Goodson
From: new brockton,alabama (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 6:49 am steel players
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dick, here she is, she actually likes the emmons pp,s better....thanks jack
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 8:00 am Players
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Thanks Jack:
What a great picture, in fact your little sweetheart and Hector Joe inspired this thread, sure like to see it grow, it is so good for the heart.
that's five now...the beginnings of our Next-Gen International Steel Guitar Convention players.
Hey folks...International,,,,now there has to be some wonderful young players around the globe.
Let's introduce them to our big steel family.
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2016 6:24 pm next gen players
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There must be more wonderful pictures of our young loved ones playing pedal steel out there.
Hey 6 months to 20 years old or thereabouts anyway??
Dick
Hector Joe just dropped by and insisted on finger picks to fit him, no kidding. So I shaped two plastic picks for him. Now to find and shape a small thumb pick.
He is using a small Paloma Stone Bar. |
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Jason Duguay
From: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2016 7:54 pm
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Playin' along to his favorite, Bob Willis. _________________ Ralph. Mooney. |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2016 9:26 pm players
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Oh that is just so goo!!! Look at the concentraion on his face, his hands doing what he sees the senior player of the house doing.
A moment caught like this is forever precious.
Thanks Jason.
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Rick Barnhart
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2016 6:41 am
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One of my favorite shots of my grandson.
_________________ Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Jay Yuskaitis
From: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2016 2:06 pm
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Abe Levy, Great photo, reminds me of early Jimmy Day left hand bar hold and concentration. New England player seems to be reaching for the neck with 4 strings but without the steel. Being from New England myself, I've forgotten many times just what that steel bar is used for. JayY. |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 31 Jul 2016 3:24 pm
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Yep I am starting my 2 and a half year old Granddaughter Zoey off on C6th cos she can't reach the E9th neck yet, or the pedals She's starting out with bar slants !!
_________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From: Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2016 7:46 pm players
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Thanks Rick and Paddy for keeping this active.
wonderful pictures.
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Abe Levy
From: California, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2016 6:31 am
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Dick - that little guy on the dual 8 is my son Foxton. He's five. Thanks Jay! His main axe is a 50s fender champ, but I just refurbed a '65 Emmons Warapround- which will be his first pedal guitar. Once he can reach the pedals.... (I have a 2" under setup but it's still too tall) _________________ Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Steven Hicken Jr.
From: Leeds, United Kingdom
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Posted 2 Aug 2016 1:42 pm
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I wish I was this age again, everything was done for me (including steel playing).
Steven Hicken Jr _________________ 25 year old wannabe.
2015 Show Pro
2020 Hudson Hudsonator (Pedabro)
202X *Insert new guitar here*
https://www.stevenhickenjr.com/ |
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Jason King
From: Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2016 8:01 pm
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Jacob age 12 at Oklahoma show in May 2016 with his grandpa on bass. |
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Steven Hicken Jr.
From: Leeds, United Kingdom
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Posted 4 Aug 2016 8:24 am
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I also forgot to mention...this is me now.
Oh how I blossomed into a beautiful...
_________________ 25 year old wannabe.
2015 Show Pro
2020 Hudson Hudsonator (Pedabro)
202X *Insert new guitar here*
https://www.stevenhickenjr.com/ |
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Abe Levy
From: California, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2016 5:21 am
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Glad to see you picking Steven!!
Here's my little steel school:
_________________ Mostly Pre-1970 guitars. |
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Jeff Porter
From: Stumptown, OR, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2016 6:33 am
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_________________ "I make dozens of dollars a year playing music." |
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Miles Lang
From: Venturaloha
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Posted 5 Aug 2016 7:56 am
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Norbert Dengler wrote: |
my little one...
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She could take the world by storm. A millennial Barbara Mandrell |
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