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Topic: A few kind words about Reso maker Jim Adams |
Michael Lester
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Illinois, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2023 8:11 am |
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I recently acquired an 8 string Adams reso from a Forum Member.
Now that I have the guitar in hand, there are a couple of changes that I want to make regarding the setup.
I contacted Jim Adams by phone several times and spent a good hour or so asking his opinion of the changes I propose.
Jim could not have been more gracious with his time, knowledge and experience. In fact, even though he was a bit under the weather, he crafted the parts we discussed and had them in the mail for delivery to me next week.
Well into his eighth decade, Jim's voice, energy and wit is that of someone half his age - and he made a honker of an 8 string reso!
Nice to know people like this. |
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Bill Groner
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QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 31 Mar 2023 10:07 am
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GOOD ON YOU MICHAEL.....Nice to give some well deserved credit.
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2023 6:33 am
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Great post Michael. Jim has accommodated every experiment and answered all the questions I’ve had over the years. The last time I was there I had to have one of the guitars he let me play. After agreeing to sell it I realized it was his personal axe. I told him I’d pick a different guitar, but he insisted I take his. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more. Good luck with your 8-string!
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Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Michael Lester
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2023 8:05 am JIm Adams
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Hi Marty...nice to hear from you again.
By now you've figured out that the guitar being discussed is one you commissioned and spec'd.
Once Jim learned it was yours he volunteered "...Marty has a million ideas he wants to try. He's always kept me on my toes."
Life is sure circular.
I'm looking forward to using this guitar as an alternative to steel. As I said in an earlier post, "...it's a honker!" |
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