I want to personally Thank Vern and Beth Mandrell for all they did for BMI. Also we want to thank
all the folks at the Ill. Steel Guitar Show for allowing us the opportunity of being there. We fill we
we have made a lot of new friends and look forward to seeing all you again next year.
Picture above are the Three Stooges, "Cowboy," Vern, and Dan.
"Cowboy" and Vern Mandrell.
"Cowboy" has decided to adopt Vern and Beth as his Illinois Parents...............
Illinois Steel Guitar Show Coming Up this month April 17th, 18th, 19th.......
Come hear "Cowboy" Eddie Long on the big stage Friday the 18th at 4:10 a.m.
Perfect Touch Thumb Pick (Review)
Perfect Touch Picks have been my choice of picks for over two years now. I am not a dealer nor a reseller for Perfect Touch so I share my review with you based on my evaluation. Nothing less than perfection is all I can say. Rusty has done it again. This is the greatest thumb pick I have ever used. I've found my thumb picking to be more accurate on attacks. This thumb pick is more comfortable, doesn't slide around and won't come off your thumb if you accidentally bump the pick on something. In fact when I'm wearing the perfect touch picks I don't have to take them off at breaks between rehearsals. Rusty has delivered what we players have been waiting for in comfort and control. No more worries about finding the right thumb pick. This one will fit into the "Sweet Spot" on your thumb and hang on for the ride. If you are looking for the perfect touch, look no futher than "Perfect Touch" Picks. Go to their site and order your set today, I'm glad I did and you will be too!
BMI is proud to announce our new 2008 addition to the existing BMI Line. This new model is a E9 10 string 5 & 3 and keyless. Extremely light and solid as a rock this little guy is ready to goto work.
Call today and be the first to order this one on the site. This is the very first one so it will only be discounted until Dec. 31st. Retail Cost: $2270 + Shipping..............................................................
From the backside of the cockpit this little steel is stage ready to go to your house today.
Our innovative keyless head design has been working faithfully for over 30 years.
This little BMI wouldn't be complete without the PowerBoost Pickup on it. BMI, making innovation practical.
Pictured here is the late Juilan Tharpe with Scotty. Pictured here is one of 5 BMI's that were built for Julian.
Special Thanks to David Wright for Zane Beck's Pictures
There is so much history in this picture words can't explain. Pictured on the Left is the late Zane Beck with friend and fellow builder Chuck Wright. These guys were the pioneers in modern innovation regarding pedal steel guitar.
This is the "Rat Pack" of Pedal Steel Guitar. Ok, folks, it doesn't get any better than this crew. Can you pick out you favorite players, Among this group were at least 3 BMI players. Bottom Right you have Zane Beck, directly above him is Julian, beside Julian you have Loyd Green, Speedy West, Jeff, Red, Tom and in the center of the pack is the Big "E. Looking up is none other than Tommy White, at the age of 14. Special thanks to David Wright for the pictures and to Tommy White for sharing information regarding the picture."
A Blast from the Past, one of our signature artist was the legendary "Speedy West." As one of Zane Beck's friend Speedy set a standard in playing that has influenced many great steel guitar players today.
A Blast from the Past, one of our signature artist was the legendary "Speedy West." As one of Zane Beck's friend Speedy set a standard in playing that has influenced many great steel guitar players today.
Welcome to BMI's Website home of the steel guitar developed by none other than Mr. Zane Beck. We have carried on the tradition of building fine steel guitars following the guidelines of Zane himself. We are proud of our many years of service to such greats as Zane Beck, Speedy West, and Julian Tharp to name a few..........
At the heart of BMI is the man that has been with BMI for 27 years, Mr. Don Fritche. Don was the unsung hero behind the scenes doing all of the building for BMI while Zane was alive. Don has carried on the tradition of BMI by continuing to build fine pedal steel guitars in the spirit and tradition of Zane Beck.
At BMI we take pride in our pedal steel guitars and each one is built rock solid. What do we offer that the others may not?
Our Single neck guitars use the same parts regardless of the model. There is no such thing as a "Student Model" at BMI. We don't sell student models. We only sell pro models. On all of our single models you can add floors and knees to them which is not the case with some companies. We use the same floor pedals and mechanics on a double neck that we do on a single neck. Now, that's not to say that there isn't differences in the hardware when it comes to special build to order. Some want a specific pickup, some want Quad-Raise Changers, etc., so there are differences concerning that.
You don't have to break the bank to play a good pro model steel guitar, and that is why we are the "Working Man's Steel!"
Perfect Touch Picks have been my choice of picks for over two years now. I am not a dealer nor a reseller for Perfect Touch so I share my review with you based on my evaluation. Nothing less than perfection is all I can say. Rusty has done it again. This is the greatest thumb pick I have ever used. I've found my thumb picking to be more accurate on attacks. This thumb pick is more comfortable, doesn't slide around and won't come off your thumb if you accidentally bump the pick on something. In fact when I'm wearing the perfect touch picks I don't have to take them off at breaks between rehearsals. Rusty has delivered what we players have been waiting for in comfort and control. No more worries about finding the right thumb pick. This one will fit into the "Sweet Spot" on your thumb and hang on for the ride. If you are looking for the perfect touch, look no futher than "Perfect Touch" Picks. Go to their site and order your set today, I'm glad I did and you will be too!
BMI is proud to announce our new 2008 addition to the existing BMI Line. This new model is a E9 10 string 5 & 3 and keyless. Extremely light and solid as a rock this little guy is ready to goto work. 
From the backside of the cockpit this little steel is stage ready to go to your house today.
Our innovative keyless head design has been working faithfully for over 30 years.
This little BMI wouldn't be complete without the PowerBoost Pickup on it. BMI, making innovation practical.
Pictured here is the late Juilan Tharpe with Scotty. Pictured here is one of 5 BMI's that were built for Julian.
There is so much history in this picture words can't explain. Pictured on the Left is the late Zane Beck with friend and fellow builder Chuck Wright. These guys were the pioneers in modern innovation regarding pedal steel guitar.
This is the "Rat Pack" of Pedal Steel Guitar. Ok, folks, it doesn't get any better than this crew. Can you pick out you favorite players, Among this group were at least 3 BMI players. Bottom Right you have Zane Beck, directly above him is Julian, beside Julian you have Loyd Green, Speedy West, Jeff, Red, Tom and in the center of the pack is the Big "E. Looking up is none other than Tommy White, at the age of 14. Special thanks to David Wright for the pictures and to Tommy White for sharing information regarding the picture."
A Blast from the Past, one of our signature artist was the legendary "Speedy West." As one of Zane Beck's friend Speedy set a standard in playing that has influenced many great steel guitar players today.
