Category Archives: Bobbe’s Tips

Nashville steel guitarist Bobbe Seymour published an email newsletter for steel guitarists for several years. Those Bobbe’s Tips emails contain a wealth of information about the history of the steel guitar, maintaining your instrument, current trends, new products, etc.. They also include some of Bobbe’s best stories about life on the road and in the studio with Nashville’s biggest stars of yesteryear.

On the inspiration of an older relative

Posted on August 21, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi guys and gals, An interesting observation. I’ve been seeing many new young players come into the store, many of whom play incredibly well. After asking many of them why they are playing steel instead of video games and what … Continue reading →

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Horror stories – working with new Nashville acts on the road

Posted on August 14, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi guys and gals, Your tip this week is a taste of reality. Know what you’re getting into if you want to come to Nashville and work for a star on the road. I have seen so many horror stories … Continue reading →

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Ideas for instructional videos

Posted on August 6, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi guys and gals, After considerable thought concerning what the players on this mailing list would like to hear from me in this newsletter, I have put myself in your place and asked myself “what would I like to hear … Continue reading →

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