New Guy

Thom Ferman · Post by **Thom Ferman** » 7 May 2002 1:23 pm

I'm a brand new forum member and a newbie player too! I've been lurking here for months and have already learned not to talk about a certain CSN&Y tune. Many forum members have already been so helpful! I bought my '97 (not '99) Carter D-10 (without BCT, right Ann!) from member Craig Holden. Michael Johnstone had offered to help me find a good used steel (sorry, I bought the Carter anyway) and he'd also offered to spend time with me to help me get started playing. Michael also told me where to hang out in Burbank to see and hear some great players (Viva Fresh). So far I've seen Michael and Earnest Bovine play there and Earnest has been kind enough to let me know that Jay Dee Maness will be playing there this Saturday 8P-11P. I'm there! Mike Perlowin also returned one of my "what do I do now" emails and offered to spend some time helping me get started. Get well soon Mike, we know you like pickin' steel, but my Winnie Winston book says you're supposed to pick with your fingers, not your head. Seriously, I'm so sorry about your accident and wish you a speedy recovery! Because of this group I've already started working on Jeff Newman's intro video's and will be contacting John McClung to start some real live lessons! This is an amazing resource for seasoned players and beginners alike. I'm proud and humbled to be a part of it.

Don Ricketson · Post by **Don Ricketson** » 7 May 2002 2:01 pm

Hi Thom, you're on the right track. Wish I'd had all this good information when I was starting. By the way what's your age. Just curious. Don.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 7 May 2002 2:22 pm

Hi Thom , welcome aboard.. JD ..Don't miss that..Best of Luck to you..by the way, do you play other Instruments as well?

tp

TPrior/SteelGuitarHomesite
[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 07 May 2002 at 03:22 PM.]

Jim Whitaker · Post by **Jim Whitaker** » 7 May 2002 2:38 pm

Welcome Thom ! Another newbie here but if I can help in anyway let me know.

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JIM
"Carter SD10" "73" MSA S10, "74" LTD & NASHVILLE 400, Profex II "55" Esquire, "63 Epiphone, "63" Precision,
"71" Jazz

Thom Ferman · Post by **Thom Ferman** » 8 May 2002 8:28 am

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement. To finish out about me, I'm 47 (going on 29), I've played guitar and bass for over 30 years. I took up piano when I was 35, but never played enough to get really good at it. However I found the keyboard knowledge I have helps me visualize chord structure and intervals and such. I started playing lap steel about 3 or 4 years ago and have worked that in to a couple of songs I play with a little coffee house band. So now it's on to PSG pickin', really a dream of a lifetime for me! Thanks again everyone and especially to Bobby Lee for creating and running this excellent forum.

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Carter D10
Rickenbacker Electro
Rickenbacker 4001
Martin B-1
Heritage Les Paul
Maui Music Ukelele
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"the more guitars you buy, the less time you have for any of 'em"

Marc Friedland · Post by **Marc Friedland** » 8 May 2002 10:11 am

Hi Thom, Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll get a lot from lessons with John McClung. Tell him I said Hi when you see him. -- Marc

Gene H. Brown · Post by **Gene H. Brown** » 8 May 2002 7:43 pm

Hi Thom,
You have at your fingertips the encyclopedia of learning to play the Steel Guitar and you will be in touch with some of the greatest people, let alone , some of the greatest players in the world. Welcome to you and don't get discouraged and frustrated enough to give up this great instrument. Keep practicing and after a hundred years or so, you'll be able to tune your instrument and play two or three numbers all by yourself, Just Kidding Thom, Welcome to you.

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If You Keep Pickin That Thing, It'll Never Heal!

[This message was edited by Gene H. Brown on 08 May 2002 at 08:45 PM.]