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Bas Kapitein

 

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Holland
Post  Posted 2 May 2022 1:09 pm    
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It is a great comfort to know that even if you play a 30 years old pedal steel and you live on the other side of the world and you need some parts, Jim is there to help you out. It took him a day to make the parts and send them. Then the postal services of the US and the Netherlands took 4 months to get them here. But never mind their delay, Jim is the hero.
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Ben Lawson

 

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Brooksville Florida
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 4:43 am    
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Jim is one of the best! I'm usually able to find items I need locally, but when I can't, Jim comes through and he does it quickly and fairly!
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John Sims


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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 8:38 am    
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I can attest to Jim's fast shipping and accurate parts!
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Dale Foreman

 

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Crowley Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 9:06 am     Jim Palenscar
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He has a nice bus equipped with pie and brandy as well. Great guy and tells some funny stories. Thanks again Jim!
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Tommy White

 

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Nashville
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 7:03 pm    
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Jim Palenscar is the epitome of pedal steel guitar. Jim has helped me out in last minute emergencies on numerous occasions, not a better person on the planet.
We are fortunate to have Jim here! Thank you Jim Palenscar!
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Fish

 

Post  Posted 3 May 2022 7:32 pm    
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What Tommy said!

Jim is a wonderful person and a very, very good friend to our pedal steel guitar community.

I'm lucky to know him.
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Kevin Hatton

 

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Buffalo, N.Y.
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 9:38 pm    
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Jim Palenscar knows customer service. He runs an excellent pedal steel shop. Expert advice, products, and service.
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David Farrell

 

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San Diego, California, USA
Post  Posted 3 May 2022 9:46 pm    
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Agreed. Jim is a gem.
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Stu Schulman


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Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
Post  Posted 4 May 2022 2:56 am    
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Glad to call him My friend!
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Jon Light


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Saugerties, NY
Post  Posted 4 May 2022 4:30 am    
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I've got no expectations of finding myself on the west coast but I think I'd drop everything to go to wherever he might be if he comes east, just to shake Jim's hand. He's been good to me.
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Bob Carlucci

 

From:
Candor, New York, USA
Post  Posted 4 May 2022 4:42 am    
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Limited dealings with Jim over the years, but whenever I had a question or a problem Jim would always step up, even if I were not buying something at the time.
Many years ago I was having major issues with a steel that would not stay in tune despite my best efforts.. I felt the body was flexing, or the wood itself was temperamental.

Jim said something that has stuck in my head for many years..never forgot it-

"There are some pieces of wood that have no business being in a steel guitar"

I mean, c'mon, how concise and to the point can you get?..

The steel guitar community has a real good advocate out there on the left coast!...bob
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Dale Rottacker


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Walla Walla Washington, USA
Post  Posted 4 May 2022 5:44 am    
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All I'll say is this ... I don't know Jim as well as I'd like Smile Good guy
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Jim Palenscar

 

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Oceanside, Calif, USA
Post  Posted 4 May 2022 7:53 am    
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Thanks guys- I appreciate all the kind words. It's because of having all of you in my life that makes it rich. I am the one who is lucky.
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David Wright


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Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
Post  Posted 7 May 2022 4:18 am    
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Jim fixed my Dog once, does that count Laughing true story!!!!.. He can fix everything!!! from Steeles to Dogs....But most of all, He's my Buddy!!!!!!!!
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Peter Freiberger

 

From:
California, USA
Post  Posted 7 May 2022 5:13 am    
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Jim's the best! He recently made a set of gauged nut rollers for my C6 neck and they make a huge difference. And for those of us close enough get togethers at the shop are always great fun!
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Carl Williams


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Oklahoma
Post  Posted 7 May 2022 8:54 am    
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Just completed a buy from Jim and he’s Top Shelf for sure! 👍.
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John Sluszny

 

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Brussels, Belgium
Post  Posted 7 May 2022 2:19 pm     Re: Jim Palenscar
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Bas Kapitein wrote:
…Then the postal services of the US and the Netherlands took 4 months to get them here…

How come ? Thanks.
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Dale Foreman

 

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Crowley Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 7 May 2022 2:32 pm    
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David Wright wrote:
Jim fixed my Dog once, does that count Laughing true story!!!!.. He can fix everything!!! from Steeles to Dogs....But most of all, He's my Buddy!!!!!!!!



Just don’t let him work on your hamster! Jim will know what I’m talking about! lol
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Jim Palenscar

 

From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
Post  Posted 10 May 2022 7:28 am    
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I'm takin' the 5th Smile
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Charley Bond


From:
Inola, OK, USA
Post  Posted 15 May 2022 8:05 am     Jim Palenscar....
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Jim is a Friend Extraordinaire... none finer. If we lived closer than 2200 miles, we'd be better friends, but a man that will help you, when he lives a long way away... is a Friend INDEED....
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Steve Cattermole

 

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California, USA
Post  Posted 15 May 2022 9:49 am    
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I consider myself really lucky to live a 1/2 hour from Pali's store, I go there just about weekly. Pali has helped me with my Steel and my pets , and always with a smile.Thanks for everything . Just keep doing that voodoo that you do so well

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Craig A Davidson


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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
Post  Posted 15 May 2022 11:39 am    
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Jim is the guy. Always has time to answer questions.
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Tommy Detamore


From:
Floresville, Texas
Post  Posted 15 May 2022 12:02 pm    
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Jim has always been there for me too! He is a treaure!
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Pete McAvity

 

From:
St. Louis, Missouri USA
Post  Posted 15 May 2022 12:57 pm    
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I like that guy.
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