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.

Overcoming stage fright

Posted on April 20, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi guys and gals, How many times have you been playing with a band and everything is going along wonderfully, when suddenly you look up and see another steel player come in the door. Do you a) suddenly play every … Continue reading →

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Tips for becoming a better player

Posted on April 16, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi guys and gals, It’s the kind of beautiful spring day in Nashville that makes you want to take your steel guitar out on the back porch and play til CMT starts playing country again! Here’s some more things to … Continue reading →

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Grounds, develop your own style, tone is in the equipment

Posted on April 8, 2003 by Bobbe Seymour

Hi again everyone, On my tips from a couple weeks ago concerning the ground lift to eliminate hum when using two amplifiers, Jim Smith, good friend and great steel guitar technician emailed me back and highly suggested that third prong … Continue reading →

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