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Well I don't play Pedals, just Lap .
But since you implied a " sudden " purchase rather than searching out a vintage one, or having one built to order , Hudson is the brand that comes to mind that is pre produced for inventory, and reasonable priced .
Added - Old pedal players are retiring/ dieing off faster than new players take it up . There is plenty of used/ vintage equipment either on Reverb or the classifieds of the Steel Guitar Forum .
And I salute you , I'm way too intimidated by all those pedals and knee levers .
But since you implied a " sudden " purchase rather than searching out a vintage one, or having one built to order , Hudson is the brand that comes to mind that is pre produced for inventory, and reasonable priced .
Added - Old pedal players are retiring/ dieing off faster than new players take it up . There is plenty of used/ vintage equipment either on Reverb or the classifieds of the Steel Guitar Forum .
And I salute you , I'm way too intimidated by all those pedals and knee levers .
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Hats off to anyone who can master a PSG. With the foot pedals, knee levers and needing a left hand with eyes in it, they are daunting.
I have sold a lot of brands (new and used) in the past. In keeping in touch with some Nashville cats, I understand that, at present, it has become easier to find well made, reasonably priced gigging tools (don't dwell on country of origin too much). Rebuilt older American ones are available but can be pricey.
I just did a quick "Bing" search of 'pedal steel guitars in South Florida' and found a bunch. Happy hunting.
PS: Lloyd Baker (with Bob Wills) once told me that anyone who can figure out a multi-neck pedal steel can write their own ticket in Nashville.
I have sold a lot of brands (new and used) in the past. In keeping in touch with some Nashville cats, I understand that, at present, it has become easier to find well made, reasonably priced gigging tools (don't dwell on country of origin too much). Rebuilt older American ones are available but can be pricey.
I just did a quick "Bing" search of 'pedal steel guitars in South Florida' and found a bunch. Happy hunting.
PS: Lloyd Baker (with Bob Wills) once told me that anyone who can figure out a multi-neck pedal steel can write their own ticket in Nashville.
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Rusty1953 I listened to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys on KVOO radio, Tulsa, Ok every day a noon when a boy. His steel player at
the time was Leon McAuliffe. Leon played steel guitar rag and cowrote
San Antonio Rose with Wills. I remember to this day Bob Wills saying,
take it away Leon. My dad had a lot of Bob Wills 78 rpm records.
Leon McAuliffe owned some radio stations one of which was in
Rogers, Arkansas and my folks and I saw him perform live several
times in NW Arkansas and NE Oklahoma.
the time was Leon McAuliffe. Leon played steel guitar rag and cowrote
San Antonio Rose with Wills. I remember to this day Bob Wills saying,
take it away Leon. My dad had a lot of Bob Wills 78 rpm records.
Leon McAuliffe owned some radio stations one of which was in
Rogers, Arkansas and my folks and I saw him perform live several
times in NW Arkansas and NE Oklahoma.
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I was and am a fan of Bob Wills and his Western Swing. He broadcast on radio for a while from the Trianon Ballroom in OKC. If i was working swing shift, my wife, little daughter and I would go watch the broadcast. We were usually the only spectators there.
After Bob died, Leon got all of the remaining Bob Wills band members still able to perform together and put on a show that was a tribute to Bob. It was a really good show and we saw it twice.
Western music lost two of the best when they died. A lot of you won't even know who we are talking about. You missed some good music.
I was a frustrated lap steel player. I had two Gibson's and took a few lessons but wouldn't stay at it, just goofed off and played by ear. If i done it right, I would have some enjoyment doing it now. The last guitar was sold a long time ago.
After Bob died, Leon got all of the remaining Bob Wills band members still able to perform together and put on a show that was a tribute to Bob. It was a really good show and we saw it twice.
Western music lost two of the best when they died. A lot of you won't even know who we are talking about. You missed some good music.
I was a frustrated lap steel player. I had two Gibson's and took a few lessons but wouldn't stay at it, just goofed off and played by ear. If i done it right, I would have some enjoyment doing it now. The last guitar was sold a long time ago.
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I have a pedal steel that I would love to sell. I don't remember the brand. I suppose shipping it would be a problem.
Even the Stone’s agree with you—Bob Wills is Still the King!
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwEOZtJm8pU[/ame]
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwEOZtJm8pU[/ame]
It's not often that I admit I have no idea what folks are talking about, but you guys might just as well be speaking Mandarin. Good luck finding whatever that thing is that you are looking for!!
Best Reagrds, Les
Best Reagrds, Les
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Rusty could probably tell you where to advertise it and if it is a good one, it shouldn't take too long.
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Forgot to mention earlier that I danced to Johnny Lee Wills band back in
the mid 70's. Did business with his western wear store in Tulsa for
years, always bought from miss Anna who worked there for years.
And Leon McCauliffe's band was called the Cimarron Boys. I think
named after the old Cimarron Ballroom in North Tulsa. Leon Started
with Bob Wills in Texas when they were called the Light Crust Dough
Boys.
the mid 70's. Did business with his western wear store in Tulsa for
years, always bought from miss Anna who worked there for years.
And Leon McCauliffe's band was called the Cimarron Boys. I think
named after the old Cimarron Ballroom in North Tulsa. Leon Started
with Bob Wills in Texas when they were called the Light Crust Dough
Boys.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJtKFzzJWHI[/ame]
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Ole Joe Clark
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I like Western Swing music, listen to Bob Wills when I was a kid. My latest swing band that I follow is The Western Flyers.
My favorite steel player is Herb Remington. He played with Bob Wills I think, and just recently passed away. He was a sho nuff steel player.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
My favorite steel player is Herb Remington. He played with Bob Wills I think, and just recently passed away. He was a sho nuff steel player.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
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From the Bob Wills era, Hank Sr era, etc , those guys were using NON pedal Steels . The Pedal versions weren't invented until the early '50s , and weren't in common use until the late '50s .
I'm too Luddite to do links or embedding , but search on youtube for Herb Remington and Jerry Byrd . Jerry played with Hank in the early days , and on Hank's recording up thru 1949 . Jerry is on the short list of greatest non-pedal players , but he ended up moving to Hawaii , and playing primarily traditional Hawaiian music instead of recording in Nashville .
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Long story, but a cpl years ago , I was inspired to take up again after ( whole buncha decades ) , specifically the greatest, and most versatile instrument of all, the Lap Steel !
And was totally stumped , not even realizing that my stack of instructional material was for multiple styles of playing, in multiple tunings , and trying to cross reference drove me crazy .
So I remembered my local Bluegrass orientated music shop offered lessons on everything he sold , so I figured I'd get a cpl lessons on his loaner dobro, to get a few fundamentals .
And I Really Liked dobro ! So my plan became to work primarily on the dobro until I reached a level of mediocrity on it , then sideways into doing more Steel . But alas , I'm putting lots of hours at work , rarely get to practice ( or anything else ) , and am pretty much stagnant with my playing .
My bragging Steels are a circa 1940 Electromuse , and 8 string early Mosrite , and a small maker Console ( visualize a Pedal Steel , just without the actual Pedals .)
I did once get to play a 1936 Ric , but it was in rough shaps with lots missing , but the seller thought it was worth top $ . There was this 1934 National Tri Cone that was in great condition , and a good price , but even a good price was well out of my reach .
If Warren Sear is actually looking to sell , Reverb dot com has a section for such things, and reaches a large audience of players and collectors .
I'm too Luddite to do links or embedding , but search on youtube for Herb Remington and Jerry Byrd . Jerry played with Hank in the early days , and on Hank's recording up thru 1949 . Jerry is on the short list of greatest non-pedal players , but he ended up moving to Hawaii , and playing primarily traditional Hawaiian music instead of recording in Nashville .
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Long story, but a cpl years ago , I was inspired to take up again after ( whole buncha decades ) , specifically the greatest, and most versatile instrument of all, the Lap Steel !
And was totally stumped , not even realizing that my stack of instructional material was for multiple styles of playing, in multiple tunings , and trying to cross reference drove me crazy .
So I remembered my local Bluegrass orientated music shop offered lessons on everything he sold , so I figured I'd get a cpl lessons on his loaner dobro, to get a few fundamentals .
And I Really Liked dobro ! So my plan became to work primarily on the dobro until I reached a level of mediocrity on it , then sideways into doing more Steel . But alas , I'm putting lots of hours at work , rarely get to practice ( or anything else ) , and am pretty much stagnant with my playing .
My bragging Steels are a circa 1940 Electromuse , and 8 string early Mosrite , and a small maker Console ( visualize a Pedal Steel , just without the actual Pedals .)
I did once get to play a 1936 Ric , but it was in rough shaps with lots missing , but the seller thought it was worth top $ . There was this 1934 National Tri Cone that was in great condition , and a good price , but even a good price was well out of my reach .
If Warren Sear is actually looking to sell , Reverb dot com has a section for such things, and reaches a large audience of players and collectors .
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Ah Les,
Bet you've heard a (pedal) steel guitar many times. You may not have known what it was, but if you've heard one much, you would instantly recognize the sound!!!
bigwheelzip
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Very funny!
I don't know beans about them either, but they are impressive to watch being played.
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ancient-one
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When we saw Leon at the two Tribute to Bob shows he was still playing his old non pedal steel and it was making lots of good music.
mmaher94087
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While you're looking up Steel Guitar players; look for Jimmy Grabowske (Austin, TX). Country Western Hall of Fame. Played with Hank Williams Sr. and others. Passed away about four years ago.
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