Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sho-Bud, Gretsch, the Jackson Brothers, English steel guitarists

Hello fellow players, As most of you know, the Sho-Bud company was bought by Fret Gretsch in January of ’85 and moved to Ridgeland, South Carolina with the main office being in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fred bought Sho-Bud because it … Continue reading

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Pedal steel component wear, Despicable famous people

Hello fellow players, Let’s talk about the life of certain components on a steel guitar. You know what I mean. Parts that need to be replaced more often than others do. Strings need to be replaced because they go dead, … Continue reading

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Bobbe’s solstice birthday, George Jones vs. Tommy Killen, Mickey Newbury

Hello fellow players, Several subjects I want to touch on today. First off, I’m writing this on June 21st. Ever heard of Solstice? We’re having it today. The longest day of year, the first day of summer and the day … Continue reading

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