RIP Pete Martell

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Larry Behm
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RIP Pete Martell

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Long time steel from the Portland, Oregon area. He was very instrumental in my development in my first year of playing. He was retired military just living life, you will be missed my old friend.
'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.

Fred Kelly D3-H-8 Delrin speed pick (White), Dunlop finger picks-.0225

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Tony Glassman
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Location: The Great Northwest

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RIP, Pete. he was a unique player & legendary in the Portland area
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Lee Gillespie
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Location: Cheyenne, Wy. USA

Pete Martell

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Am really sorry to hear about Pete. Pete and I became close friends when I lived in Tacoma Wa. We corresponded some after he moved to Portland. We played a dual steel guitar gig once in Tacoma. Rest in Peace old friend. Lee Gillespie
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