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I'm so old you had to win to get a trophy !
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Post by Dennis Detweiler »

Someone with a lot of time on their hands needs to total this up and find the average age. I'm guessing it's in the area of geezer.
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Them's fighting words where I come from, good thing you're not where I come from! :whoa:
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Post by Marvin Raff »

72, and I hope I have enough time left to actually learn to play. 8)
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how old

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83 this past March
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I can't remember whether I've posted on this thread or not.
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Current Average: 64.84 years
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WOW
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62 & 11/12's
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72
'70 D10 Black fatback Emmons PP, Hilton VP, BJS 3 1/2” long bar, Boss GE-7 for Dobro effect, Zoom MS50G, Quilter Toneblock 202 and Quilter TT 15 cab with JBL K130, Joyo Ebow.

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Post by Ian Rae »

According to Ben's graph I'm above average. Above average is good, isn't it?
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Who's 95? :whoa:
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June 22nd I will be 86. Not quite as active as in the past, but I love my custom built Carter D12, but age has diminished my steady playing.
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I'll bump the average just a little, I'm 68.
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Post by Larry Becker »

74 in July
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Post by Don Drummer »

I'm older than the last time I responded to this post.
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Age

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86
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66.5 Getting lazier every day!
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Post by Ricky Davis »

I'll be 57 on Junior Knight's Birthday...ha...July 23.
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79 years
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Post by Nicholas Babin »

33. I think my guitar is older than me.
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My Age

Post by Caleb Melo »

I'm 18 years old and proud to help continue the art that is pedal steel guitar!
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Paul Melo

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Thanks Paul,this monster instrument is in good hands with guys like you! Carry on!!
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Re: How old are you?

Post by ollie strong »

got to 84 yesterday and obtained Eddie Fulawka"s personal double 10 which has been in the case for 2 years ..What an honour
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Post by David Weisenthal »

Happy birthday Ollie. You are a lucky guy to get that guitar! I hope to own one someday. Take a picture of that guitar for us.