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Topic: Harry Guffee - Steel Guitar Country catalog |
Frank Freniere
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The First Coast
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 8:21 am |
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Some of youse guys that grew up in the Northeast might remember Harry Guffee's steel shop in Connecticut. If not, think Jim Palenscar and his establishment: in other words, a great steel hang.
I heard Jeff Newman in concert one afternoon there and I was never quite the same ... Anyway, the catalog is a little hard to read but some of the prices will make your head spin.
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 8:54 am
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Harry was a great resource and a great guy. 1980 was a good year for steel guitar.
One curious thing about the catalog, however, that caught my eye:
The Emmons LeGrande models show a SINGLE 12 LEGRANDE
I've been a 12 string player since the mid-70's and have only seen Emmons push-pull 12s
I assume that this is a misprint
Anybody know? Ever seen a S-12 LeGrande?
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Tony Prior
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Charlotte NC
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 9:30 am
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Harry and I were good friends way back when ,we hung out a lot, even played gigs together. He was not just a good Steel player, he was also a fine songwriter, bass player and vocalist as well. A very talented guy.
Harry started the Ct Steel Guitar association and we had monthly meetings in Meridan Ct. I don't know how I got sucked into it but I was doing the monthly Newsletters !.
Harry also sponsored some very huge Steel guitar shows including bringing Buddy up to Meridan Ct just before the famous '77 St Louis show. Everyone who attended will agree, that afternoon was ICONIC !
All around good guy, did a ton for the Steel guitar community. Several years back I located him somewhere out West , he was still involved in music production and writing.
Those of us in that NE area at that time, we sure had some good times.
Thx Harry, wherever you are. It wouldn't have happened without you.
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 9:40 am
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I bought my Sho-Bud packaseat from Harry back in the late 70's.
I also remember going to the show, where, Buddy Charlton played.
Harry did a lot to promote steel guitar. I hope he's doing OK today. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 4:47 pm
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| Great guy, great shop. |
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Chris Templeton
From:
The Green Mountain State
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Daniel McKee
From:
Corinth Mississippi
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 11:19 am
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| Very cool! Kinda interesting that the store was available 24 hours a day for at least phone calls according to the ad. |
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Kenneth Kotsay
From:
Davie/Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 11:49 am
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Purchased a new Emmons D-10 Push Pull back in 1982, his store was located in Yonkers, N.Y. at the time.
The Emmons might be going up for sale in the very near future.
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Bob Miano
From:
Bergenfield, N.J. (home of "some" country music) - deceased
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Posted 31 Dec 2017 8:51 am
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I was at the shop when it was in Yonkers as well.
Bought a Blonde Sho-Bud Super Pro D-10 from Harry, along with lots of other stuff.
Super nice guy and it was great to have a Pedal Steel shop less than an hour away.
Good memories !!
Bob Miano
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Chris Templeton
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The Green Mountain State
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Chris Templeton
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The Green Mountain State
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Jack Strayhorn
From:
Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted 3 Jan 2018 12:48 pm
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| There were never any 12 string LeGrande's built, however Ron Lashley Sr. would have considered adding them if enough people showed interest. It never received enough inquiries to give it consideration. |
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