Never saw anyone hold a bar like this

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Bill Groner
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Never saw anyone hold a bar like this

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Around 2:09 in the video. Although it looked awkward, it sounded pretty darn good to me. I wonder what the total number in age would be, if all the player's ages were added up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h4de8s ... rt_radio=1
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Re: Never saw anyone hold a bar like this

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That’s Bobby Koefer and the Texas Playboys …. Used a flattie 😎

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Thanks Rick for the History on Bobby. Very interesting article and a truly talented man.
Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, 1953 Alamo Lap steel, (a gift from the late Stu Schulman) Recording King Phil Leadbetter Dobro, Roland Cube, Roland Mobile Cube, Fender Champion 40