Steel Guitarist Gerald Benjamin Jr. “Jerry” FIFER? (1950's)

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Steel Guitarist Gerald Benjamin Jr. “Jerry” FIFER? (1950's)

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I walked into a home in the Dominican Republic about 10 years ago. An elderly American had died and I was shown the house by his widow.
Anyways... as I walk around, I see this picture on the wall

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Needless to say that, seeing a Steel Guitarist's picture in the Dominican home perked my interest and upon asking who this was, I was informed this was the Gentleman who passed; Gerald Benjamin Jr. “Jerry” FIFER?
The picture, which looks like a promo picture, shows him with a T8 non-pedal which has now been identified by Forumite Michael Lee Allen as a 1950's CARVIN (see below).


I've long wondered who he was. Anybody?

... J-D.
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Re: Steel Guitarist Jerry Fifer? (1950's)

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The steel is a 1950's Carvin.
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Re: Steel Guitarist Jerry Fifer? (1950's)

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Michael Lee Allen wrote: 3 Jan 2026 12:52 pm The steel is a 1950's Carvin.
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YES! Thanks!


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... J-D.
__________________________________________________________

Was it JFK who said: Ask Not What TAB Can Do For You - Rather Ask Yourself "What Would B.B. King Do?"

A Little Mental Health Warning:

Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.

I say it humorously, but I mean it.
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