Recent content by joshhollifield

So, I have discovered that the Bobby Ray "stolen bass" in question was actually a Fender bass. So that part of the question has been answered. I am still looking for someone that worked with Red at Royal Amplifier Service during this time period, someone with knowledge of Red's luthier work, or...

Do you know of anyone that may know something that I can get in touch with?

Thanks for the info! I'll try to get in touch.

Not trying to ick anyone. Simply trying to get in touch with the family. They seem to be very proud of Red's work, hence the attempt to restart the Velvet Hammer production. They have not responded to my messages yet. They have not been "read". They do not seem to be very active on social media...

I should say, they have not gotten back to me yet. They don't seem to be very active on social media lately. My messages have not been "read" to this point. I don't believe this to be a "cold shoulder" type of situation, just to be clear.

Hey folks, I’m brand new to the page and I need your help! I run a Donley’s Music in Canton, Georgia. I recently bought a bunch of bass stuff from the estate of a local bass player who has passed away. This bass is an interesting case. It has no marking to speak of, but we found in the cavity...