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Topic: The New Jackson Steel
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Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 27 May 2006 01:02 AM
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The new Jackson Steel Guitar really looks like a nice instrument. Lloyd Green has recently test drove one and posted a statement about the guitar.
 You can check out their website at www.jacksonsteelguitar.com[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 17 June 2006 at 10:16 PM.] |
Tony Prior
Member From: Charlotte NC
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posted 27 May 2006 02:51 AM
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But I thought MR Nashville Sound was now playing a Sho-Pro ? t |
Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 27 May 2006 05:57 AM
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To clarify any endorsements issues, here's the straight story, direct from Lloyd, only minutes ago: quote:
"I did play and keep for one week a new Jackson Steel, with no guarantees to David Jackson other than I would try it out and give him my impressions. Although David has been and continues to be my friend since he was a child, more than 40 years, I decided to not play his steel although it is a beautiful, innovative, space age superb sounding instrument. He and his daughter Dawn asked if I would give them a statement of what I think of the sound for use on their web site. I was happy to oblige. It has an outstanding tone in my view". "Meantime, Jeff Surratt called with the first Show Pro steel made. It is at least equal in tone and sound to the Jackson and is the steel I plan to use on future recording sessions along with my Sho-Bud LDG. In addition to the newest Gene Watson song, "Pretty Paper" on which I do an 8 bar solo with unique modulation and is in my opinion the best sounding Watson recording solo since "Farewell Party", I've cut a number of really good records with the Show Pro which will start surfacing in the next few months. Watson's song will be on a Christmas cd to be issued in October. Others on the cd with whom I used the Show Pro include Daryl Singletary and Crystal Gayle. On the other songs on which I played with Bill Anderson and "Little" Jimmy Dickens I used my Sho-Bud." "Finally, I have refused any future royalties from Jeff Surratt for sales of this steel but have accepted the steel to play. This thing is already causing quite a sensation among the players who have heard or played it, except Tommy White who played it the last time I was on the Opry before it was "tweaked". In summation, if any of you happen to pop into a session I'm playing steel guitar on you will see either a Show Pro or Show Bud under my hands". "If I may use a rather flaccid and sophomoric baseball analogy posted occasionally on this forum about one or another steeler hitting home runs or grand slams, I think Jeff may win the ball game with this steel".
Lloyd Green
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Kevin Hatton
Member From: Amherst, N.Y.
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posted 27 May 2006 11:06 AM
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Thats quite a statement from Mr. Green. |
BobbeSeymour
Member From: Hendersonville TN USA
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posted 28 May 2006 10:18 AM
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But what about Lloyds new Zum? Bobbe? |
A. J. Schobert
Member From: Cincinnati OHIO WHO DEY???
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posted 28 May 2006 10:36 AM
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I like the tuner on 'em, why don't they offer a D10 model? |
Curt Langston
Member From: ***In the shadows of Tulsa at Bixby, USA***
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posted 28 May 2006 12:11 PM
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Every Steel builder that I've spoken to (that's most of them), and many Pros, all say Steel Guitar give aways simply don't happen. The builders can't afford it in our small market.
Well, looks like the Show-Pro was given to Loyd. So, Loyd turned down the Jackson, but liked the Show-Pro? I wonder how the piveting keys will hold up? I guess time will tell.  [This message was edited by Curt Langston on 28 May 2006 at 12:17 PM.] |
Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 28 May 2006 06:31 PM
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There was recently a Serria on eBay, that was being sold as a piece of "country music history" because it toured several years in the 90s with Garth Brooks. The seller said it was one of two Steels that Serria gave to him, as part of am endorsement deal. I thought of that quote, Curt, as I read the description.Sorry for the topic drift, I should know better... |
Michael Weaver
Member From: Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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posted 29 May 2006 03:17 AM
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Where can information on the Show Pro guitars be obtained? |
Ron Kirby
Member From: Nashville ,Tennessee USA
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posted 29 May 2006 05:59 AM
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Did Jerry ever build Lloyd a Performance guitar ?? |
Ernest Cawby
Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA
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posted 29 May 2006 06:25 AM
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There are 2 other models offered later, a double single and a d10 I think the web site sayed the D10 would be out in Aug. I could be wrong but go to the Jackson web site it is posted there.ernie |
John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 29 May 2006 11:47 AM
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How much???
Weight??? |
Dickie Whitley
Member From: Stantonsburg, North Carolina, USA
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posted 29 May 2006 01:22 PM
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John, if I read correctly, weight is about 28 pounds on both of their current offerings. |
tbhenry
Member From: Chattanooga /USA
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posted 04 June 2006 06:22 PM
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Bobbe are you going to be a Show Pro dealer? |
Paul Norman
Member From: North Carolina, USA
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posted 04 June 2006 06:44 PM
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I'll bet David Jackson will sell all the
guitars he can build without an endorsement. |
Doug Seymour
Member From: Jamestown NY USA
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posted 04 June 2006 07:54 PM
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wouldn't you think a radio type guy would know the difference between their and there? I hope he doesn't write copy?! oh they do both sound the same on the radio! Just funnin' wich ya, Nick! (I do know he hangs with Bobbe some?!) |
Bill Mayville
Member From: N. Las Vegas, NV, USA
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posted 05 June 2006 08:42 AM
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I have a Jackson Guitar incoming.Should be
around 10 weeks left.Unless I get the runaround.I ordered it two weeks ago.I know that if you don't like it,they will have you return it ,and only keep $100.00 if it still looks new.I ordered that purty Black one,on the front page.Case has wheels.That's a first for me.Bill |
BobbeSeymour
Member From: Hendersonville TN USA
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posted 05 June 2006 08:46 AM
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tbHenery, Yes, I have plans to be a dealer of this guitar. Bobbe[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 17 December 2006 at 07:01 AM.] |
Mark Fasbender
Member From: Salt Lake City,Utah
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posted 07 June 2006 05:48 PM
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oops
Mark[This message was edited by Mark Fasbender on 07 June 2006 at 08:56 PM.]
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tbhenry
Member From: Chattanooga /USA
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posted 15 June 2006 02:30 PM
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Have any of you played the new Jackson Steel yet?? |
Marty Holmes
Member From: Magnolia ,TX USA
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posted 16 June 2006 11:58 AM
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I love the look of this new steel,however the price is a little steep for my pocket book.$2400-$2500 I would definately buy me one. |
basilh
Member From: United Kingdom
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posted 17 June 2006 08:10 AM
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quote:
You can check out there website
Transatlantic syndrome, (I Hope) they're probably over there counting their blessings that Lloyd partially endorsed that there guitar of theirs. I thought it should have been 'Test Driven' ?
Omit the 'HAS' and probably 'Drove' is correct.[This message was edited by basilh on 17 June 2006 at 08:11 AM.] |
Jack Francis
Member From: Mesa, Arizona, USA
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posted 17 June 2006 09:56 AM
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If that Mayville guy buys a Jackson it must be GOOD!I'll be looking forward to his opinion about
it. |
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