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Topic: thesteelguitarist.com - We're Back and need you |
Stefan Robertson
From: Hertfordshire, UK
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Posted 31 May 2017 12:40 pm
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So with the permission of Tom Bradshaw I have been given the go ahead to kick off thesteelguitarist.com.
20 people have been selected by replying to this post.
They will be our in-house BETA testers and their feedback and ideas are always welcome.
The new digital versions will be available in pub format so it can be enjoyed in all its glory with pictures and hopefully audio examples someday as well.
This new site needs YOUR support.
As a young and keen steel player I want to share the love and lives of our members and heroes alike.
All NEW publications and mini posts will be available in the future as well.
So please spread the word and especially legends like Doug or Tommy and others feel free to message me as I will definitely be in touch with more interviews stories etc.
drop me an email at: ilapsteel@icloud.com
Let's keep steelin' alive and to end with a quote from Tom Bradshaw.
"As unlimited to its approach to the steel guitar as is the steel guitar in its approach to music" – Tom Bradshaw
TRAILERS 1& 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yexDDAT1Jhw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39pcg6DQCDk&feature=youtu.be
Site:http://thesteelguitarist.com
UPDATE:
Tom wants to make the digital versions of his vintage magazine free so I will be co-ordinating the effort.
Which means we will still need testers but a slightly different approach to get the costings down.
I will get back to you to shortly with any further updates. _________________ Stefan
Bill Hatcher custom 12 string Lap Steel Guitar
E13#9/F secrets: https://thelapsteelguitarist.wordpress.com
"Give it up for The Lap Steel Guitarist"
Last edited by Stefan Robertson on 4 Jun 2017 8:52 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Jerry Overstreet
From: Louisville Ky
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Posted 31 May 2017 12:53 pm
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Great news |
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Stefan Robertson
From: Hertfordshire, UK
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Posted 31 May 2017 12:59 pm
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Jerry Overstreet wrote: |
Great news |
Thanks Jerry
its a mountain of late night work and scanning and conversion but I do it for the love and hopefully can rejuvenate the interest amongst my generation and the others after. _________________ Stefan
Bill Hatcher custom 12 string Lap Steel Guitar
E13#9/F secrets: https://thelapsteelguitarist.wordpress.com
"Give it up for The Lap Steel Guitarist" |
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Michael Greer
From: Ontario, Canada
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:01 pm
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Stefan
best of luck with your new endevor.
looking forward to articles, pics related to steel guitar.
mike |
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Mark Eaton
From: Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:06 pm
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Great to hear Stefan! Looking forward to this. _________________ Mark |
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Stefan Robertson
From: Hertfordshire, UK
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:13 pm
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Thanks Mark and Michael.
I'm excited. Just started the first read throughs and have some meetings next week to see if I can get some sponsorship with local music businesses.
I'll be contacting ALL manufacturers I can of amps, pedals, steels, bars etc. Like how they did in the days of the legends. Then they can assist the cause and advertise and support the project.
I have big plans but it looks like I'll need some backing to take it to the magazine level. Until then I'll have too use the PDF/;ePub format. Apple Newsstand is my end goal. I really want it to be the exact annual subscription model as it was originally. $12 a year for 12 issues. But it'll take some creative thinking and ideas to get my costings covered so I can do that so it'll be easily accessible for the Ben Harper and Robert Randolph generation.
Plus it'll make Tom's hard work reach a new generation. _________________ Stefan
Bill Hatcher custom 12 string Lap Steel Guitar
E13#9/F secrets: https://thelapsteelguitarist.wordpress.com
"Give it up for The Lap Steel Guitarist" |
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Frank Markow
From: Dallas, TX
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:31 pm
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Awesome, would love to see this, thanks for the offer! _________________ Warning: I have a Telecaster, and I ain't afraid to use it! |
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Stone Preston
From: Lubbock, Texas
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:38 pm
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This sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing more about it |
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Charlie Hansen
From: Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:44 pm
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Great idea. I wish you very best.
Charlie _________________ I don't know much but what I know I know very well.
Carter S-10 3X5, Peavey Nashville 112, plus Regal dobro and too many other instruments to mention.
Bluegrass Island CFCY FM 95.1 Charlottetown, PE, Canada, on the web at cfcy.fm.
A Touch Of Texas CIOE FM 97.5 Sackville, NS, Canada,
on the web at cioe975.ca. |
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Bill Sutton
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:44 pm
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That's good to know...I really like that Magazine. |
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Johan Forsman
From: Sweden
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:45 pm
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Sounds great! Looking forward to this! Best of luck. |
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DG Whitley
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:51 pm
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Good luck and Best Wishes on your project! Sounds very interesting. |
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Joe Ribaudo
From: New Jersey, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:56 pm
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Very cool. Count me in.
I can beta test with the best of them. _________________ Sho~Bud Super Pro, Fender Concert, NV400, Orange, (LP's, Tele's, Gretsch, Burns, etc...) |
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Tony Oresteen
From: Georgia, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 1:57 pm
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Great idea! Can't wait to see the first issue! _________________ Tony
Newnan, GA
Too many guitars, not enough time to play
'72 Sho-Bud 6139, '71 Marlen 210
'78 Fender Stringmaster Quad black
PedalMaster D8 |
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Sam Bishop
From: Denver, Colorado
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:01 pm Looking forward to it!
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Great idea and best of luck. Sam |
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John Dahms
From: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:07 pm
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Always interested in steel related material. I'm putting worms in my mouth so I can wait with baited breath. _________________ Time flies like an eagle
Fruit flies like a banana. |
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Jeff Metz Jr.
From: York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:08 pm
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Can't Wait! I've been hoping somebody would do this for a long time!
Jeff _________________ Mullen G2 SD10 , Lil Izzy Buffer, Goodrich 120 volume pedal, Boss DD-7, Peterson Strobo flip, Peavey Nashville 112 |
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Stefan Robertson
From: Hertfordshire, UK
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:21 pm
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Huge thanks guys.
I'm adding you all to the list of BETA testers so expect so updates nagging and ideas being thrown your way to help streamline an efficient plan. _________________ Stefan
Bill Hatcher custom 12 string Lap Steel Guitar
E13#9/F secrets: https://thelapsteelguitarist.wordpress.com
"Give it up for The Lap Steel Guitarist" |
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Frank James Pracher
From: Michigan, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:23 pm
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Sounds great! _________________ "Don't be mad honey, but I bought another one" |
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David Knutson
From: Cowichan Valley, Canada
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:23 pm
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Great idea Stefan! I will give you what feedback I can, and I really hope this works out. _________________ David K |
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Bob Tuttle
From: Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 31 May 2017 2:56 pm
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Great! I have all of the original issues. Can't wait to see it revived. Best of luck. |
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Dan Kimpel
From: Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 3:55 pm
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Sweet! I'm looking forward to checking it out. |
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Jeff Mead
From: London, England
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Posted 31 May 2017 3:55 pm
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Hi Stefan,
Sounds exciting. I think I'm in the first 20!
Do you need my email address? |
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Michael James
From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 31 May 2017 5:01 pm
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I'm also interested. Let me now what you need to make this happen. |
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Bryan Daste
From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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