New tune on You Tube

[Vernon Hester]

"Kings Serenade" Old Hawaiian Tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c4Yrc3jIho
Vernon Hester

[Ken Fox]

That was wonderful. That MSA has a superb tone, Vernon. Is that a newer one or the Classic wood body guitars?

I have my old 1976 Classic S-10 back with a Lawrence 705 pickup. I sure love the tone of mine as well.

[Vernon Hester]

Ken,
Thanks for the nice comments.It's a 1977 MSA wood neck with BL 710's. Using a Podxt into the mixer.
Sometimes I put my Lexicon in the signal path.
Installed a BL 605 the other day(I have a 605 and 705) on the E neck. Will send you a MP3 I did before surgery,using the BL 605.Let me know what you think??.
The LTD 400 you reworked is wonderful!!!.
Regards
Vern

[Ken Fox]

The tone reminded me so much of my MSA! I bought mine new in 1976 and changed to a Bill Lawrence/Buddy Emmons pickup (BL705) a year later. I lost track of it, sold it in Oregon about 10 years a go. I just got it back this year am so pleased with that tone!!

Your tone was great, I knew that had to be the old wood body! The Bill Lawrence pickups sound great on it as well.

It was a pleasure to do the LTD 400 for you. Those are great amps!!! I have one in the shop now I modded, just waiting for a new on/off switch. The Sarno mod sure sounds fine in these amps.

[Stan Paxton]

Vernon, beautiful work; I listened to a couple other of your tunes on the Utube there. ...that MSA & the LTD 400 sure sound good together. Ken did my old LTD 400 also, and is better than it ever was new.

[Al Marcus]

Vernon-Nice touch on that MSA. Those later Wood Lacquer ones with the Aluminum pocket for the pickup had a great tone. I remember playine that "King's Serenade on my old 6 string Supro back in 1936 at the Hawaiian Room in a club. I played a lot of Hawaiian tunes back in those days, in that kind of club. Keep up that nice playing....al.:)

[Vernon Hester]

Thanks Al,Stan.
The MSA is one of the best guitars I have ever own.
Its always ready.
Hope to be playing again in about 2 wks. Doc takes the stitches out of my hand on Friday. It is cut from back of the palm to the last joint of the ring finger.Like a stretched out "M".
Again Thanks for the nice comments,makes the ole mans day.
Vernon Hester

[Vernon Hester]

Charles has put up another Hawaiian tune on his site.
Its "Aloha Ole" done with my MSA, E9th version a few months ago.
www.etsga.org/steelguitarplayers.htm

Click on the site and give a listen.
Vernon Hester

[Vernon Hester]

10 away from 1000 views!!! which day will be the 1000 view?
Thanks Guys.
Vern

[Vernon Hester]

Made in 3hrs.
Thanks Vern

[Vernon Hester]

Have just posted "Moonland" with my Old Rickenbacker.
Give a listen on You Tube
Vernon Hester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot6kBgjAIV8

[Jody Cameron]

Vernon, Moonland is so soothing to the soul! thanks for posting, and a beautiful job.

JC

[Colby Tipton]

Vernon,
All I can say is the same thing Jody said.
If you close your eyes while listening you can envision laying in a hammock tied between 2 palm trees, swinging in the tropical breeze.

[Vernon Hester]

Thanks Jody, Colby
Need to get my camera working and cut some with the Rickenbacker,Its a metal D-8. Have not cut anything since I have had the pickups rebuilt.
Thanks for making the old man's day!!
Vernon Hester

[Vernon Hester]

Hey,On the way to 2000 hits!!! on my tunes on You-Tube.
Thanks guys.
Vern

[Bernie Gonyea]

Vern: I have to extend my warmest thanks to you for putting all these wonderful tunes on the SGF.The King's Serenade is grand listening; you put such heart and soul into your playing. And I must admit, that Wooden "MSA" is just sensational in tone and quality sustaining power. And I'm looking forward to seeing you play your D-8 " RICKY"; in the near future; how's the hand coming, Vern? You are doing a fine job. Keep them coming, my friend..Warm Regards, Bernie

[Vernon Hester]

Bernie,
Thanks for the nice comments.My hand is still tender and will take a little while longer to get up to snuff.I have just built me a Tube pre-amp and running it thru some test this morning.Will have to work on the tone stack a little more to get what I want.It's sounding great so far.I am using a couple 12AX7's and a effects send and return circuit (Stereo)with a Lexicon as the effects unit,dual mix controls on the return.
Regards.
Vern

[Joe Smith]

Vern, I just want you to know that you are one of my heros.

[Vernon Hester]

Joe,
Thanks for the nice comment!!!
I am enjoying your new tune. a great job.
I have sent Charles my September tune and it should be up in a few days.
He must be on the way back from the big Show.
Vernon Hester

[Ken Fox]

Just caught the link above to the tune on YouTube, Great job, Vernon!!


My MSA is a S-10. Looks like the same era and color as yours!!

[Vernon Hester]

Thanks,Ken.
Pretty guitar,mine is a 1977 and was a pretty blue.
It has faded after 30 yrs. Bet yours has a beautiful tone with the BL-705. Working on a tube pre-amp,sounding nice at this point.may leave it as is.
Vern

[Ken Crisp]

Vernon, I thoroughly enjoyed that, nice touch. Your MSA has great tone and sustain, and is clear as bells.

Hope all is well.

Ken

[Vernon Hester]

Thanks,Ken Crisp,
You will have to load up,bring Brett and come down and visit.
We will cut a bunch of tunes.
Say hello to Ray and Walter would like to see them again.Will let you know next time I'm in Gastonia.
Vernon Hester

[Stephen Gambrell]

Vernon, thanks, pal! I don't know what else to say, except to remind you that you're gonna bring that Ricky to Saluda in November. (When you get to the door, tell 'em you know me.)