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Rob Niemi
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2007 8:16 am |
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Hi folks
I just joined the stg forum after lurking for bout a year or so. I've been noodling with a lap steel for about 8 months - mostly in A (or G when i "jam" with my banjo buddy).
But i am proud to say i just put a downpayment on a twin-neck Guyatone for $495 Candian and can't wait to get started.
I guess my main, first question would be if anyone knows where i can find some lessons in Durham Region, Ontario - I'm in Oshawa. None of the local music stores have any leads. I should mention I've been playing guitar for over 20 years, and fingerstyle acoustic for the last 10. and my last gigs were on bass.Oh and to name-drop a bit, Stu Basore's playing is what inspired me to take it up.
Cheers
Rob |
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Nic du Toit
From:
Milnerton, Cape, South Africa
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Posted 20 May 2007 10:29 am
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Hi Rob,
The guy to contact is Al Brisco......His business is "Steel Guitars of Canada" and you can check at > http://steelguitarcanada.com < or steelcan@steelguitarcanada.com.......
he's got everything you may need, and a nice guy to deal with.
Welcome to the forum 
Regards,
Nic |
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Rob Niemi
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2007 10:58 am
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Thanx Nic
Seems that Bob Taillefer is from Oshawa too. Maybe I'll try to track him down.. |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2007 11:12 am
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Hi Rob,
London calling..just down the 401 from you!
Welcome to the forum.
When you say dbl neck Guyatone....that must be a non-pedal guitar right?
Yes actually Al Brisco is just up the road from you..at the 'Big Apple' exit.
He will have every thing you need.
If you are ever down this way, stop by eh? I'll do the same if I am in Oshawa.
The forum here is the best. In fact, I bet you will be able to learn a lot of steel playing just by asking questions on here.
ALL the people on here are just great. They are like a big family just waiting to share their knowledge. I know you will enjoy yourself.
Best of luck!
Bent |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Rob Niemi
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2007 2:14 pm
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Thanx for the kind words and directions folks.
Yeah Al Brisco is just down the road a bit. I'll have to get out there soon.
The Guyatone is a non-pedal steel, twin-neck, cream-colored/off-white, from the '60's i believe, and with its tri-pod stand weighs a tonne in its case.
Thanx for the invite, Bent, and may i extend the same courtesy.
Cheers
Rob |
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George Rout
From:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 May 2007 4:14 pm Hello Rob and welcome to the SGF
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Hi Rob. Welcome to the forum. If you're ever coming down to The Falls, or for peach pickin' or winery touring here in Niagara, drop in. We're just off the QEW on Geneva St. in St. Catharines.
I had a single neck 8-string Guyatone, but sold it to an interested party.
David Fromager, owner of Music 'n' More in Owen Sound has a nifty single neck on a "table stand", kind of a rare beast.
Do you have any pics yet of the guitar you're receiving???
Geo
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Rob Niemi
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 23 May 2007 7:21 pm
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| Thx for the invite, George. Pix tomorrow. |
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J Fletcher
From:
London,Ont,Canada
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Posted 24 May 2007 7:34 am
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Hi Rob
If you are going to play non pedal steel, perhaps you could track down Frank Barth. I think he might live around your area. He used to play with "Reverend Ken(?) and the Lost Followers" years ago. I remember him as sounding very good back then...Jerry |
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Les Anderson
From:
The Great White North
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Posted 24 May 2007 7:54 am
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I started with Cindy Cashdollar's CD's and took it from there. She teaches western swing; however, from her CD or DVD's, she will give you most of the basics to get you off on the right track.
Practice, practice, practice; no matter who you learn from. |
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Rob Niemi
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 3 Jun 2007 11:23 am new guy fr ontario
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Again, Thanks for the kind words and heads ups.
Here's some pix of my new axe.
I still don't have it yet but soon...
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John Steele
From:
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 3 Jun 2007 11:27 am
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Welcome, neighbour.
If I can be of any help, call anytime.
-John |
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Don Discher
From:
Sault Ste Marie,Ontario,Canada
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Posted 3 Jun 2007 5:38 pm new
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| Welcome aboard.If you ever get up to the Soo give me a shout. |
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Les Anderson
From:
The Great White North
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Posted 4 Jun 2007 9:41 am
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I have an identical machine and once you learn how to use those switches and knobs and of course have the proper gauge strings and tunings, you can get the second neck to sound like a pedal steel.
Is your second neck 24 ½”: mine is. The only slight drawback is the single pickup on the second neck.
You won’t get much support for a Japanese Guyatone on this forum but don’t let that get to you. I get more gigs around here that the two pedal steelers are getting.
Just remember: practise until you can hear it in your sleep. |
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2007 10:53 am
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Welcome Rob from Alabama.
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Hard headed, opinionated old geezer. BAMA CHARLIE. GOD BLESS AMERICA. ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC ! |
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Ken Levesque
From:
Welland,Ontario, Canada
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Rob Niemi
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 10 Jun 2007 11:31 am
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hey thx Ken and everyone else
I was at Al's place on Saturday June 9, maybe a couple of hours before that post. Great shop and a real nice guy. He's setting me up with some lessons real soon. |
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