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Topic: New Jackson Slide King |
Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 7:07 pm |
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Greetings! I haven't posted much in recent years, but I do check in regularly to keep up on all the steel news. Speaking of news...I have just acquired a brand new Jackson Slide King that David built for me in early July. This guitar is incredible in every way. Simply put, I have not played a modern steel that has this level of "vintage" in its tone. And the tone stays rich and consistent right up the fretboard. It reminds me of that early '60s Buddy Emmons sound. This is why I've played Jackson steels for the past 13 years. I love the vintage tone without the vintage issues, and once again the Jacksons have over-delivered in this and every other department.
We discussed finish during the build process, and David asked if I preferred "class or flash."  I went with flash of course, and flash I got! Silver sparkle on back and front aprons, with black top and low profile aluminum neck. "Four suits" decal front and center, of course! It's 3+4 and does everything I need it to do. I will post a video in the near future, but for now I've taken a few pics for you to see. It sounds as great as it looks, and as a bonus it's 48 pounds in the case - which keeps you in "regular luggage" fees when flying. I can't recommend this brand of steel enough. David, Harry, and Dawn treat me like family. I couldn't ask for a better experience buying my first new steel since my last Jackson in 2009. 
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 7:10 pm
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That’s a beauty Chris!
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 9:36 pm
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| Really nice. We need video evidence. |
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Marc Jenkins
From:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 10:45 pm
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| Nice one Chris!! Still have the other Jackson? |
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 11:35 pm
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Beautiful guitar!
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 12 Aug 2020 2:28 am
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| That is one cool lookin' pedal steel! I'd love to have a metal flake steel sometime. I've always wanted one that was the same color as Dorothy's ruby red slippers in the Wizard of Oz. I bet it sounds great! |
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Tim Sergent
From:
Hendersonville, TN, USA
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Posted 14 Aug 2020 7:31 am
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| Very nice guitar, Chris! I've talked to David Jackson for a few years now about a glass sparkle guitar, but never have ordered one. I think that's what my next one will be |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 9:00 am
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| Marc Jenkins wrote: |
| Nice one Chris!! Still have the other Jackson? |
Hey Marc,
After several attempts to get the Pro IV under 50 pounds in the case for flying, I had to sacrifice it to get this one. Mike Bourque bought it from me. The Slide King is every bit the quality of the Pro IV, though, so as much as I miss it I'm very happy with the Slide King!
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 9:35 am
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Hey Chris... Very, very cool. The Jacksons have always made incredible guitars, and your new one looks awesome.
Enjoy... |
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Steve Leal
From:
Orange CA, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 1:09 pm
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Hi Chris, sweet guitar!
This year I ran across a slightly used lefty just like your. I was very impressed with both the sound and playability! Check it out:
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Marc Jenkins
From:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 16 Aug 2020 2:56 pm
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| Chris LeDrew wrote: |
| Marc Jenkins wrote: |
| Nice one Chris!! Still have the other Jackson? |
Hey Marc,
After several attempts to get the Pro IV under 50 pounds in the case for flying, I had to sacrifice it to get this one. Mike Bourque bought it from me. The Slide King is every bit the quality of the Pro IV, though, so as much as I miss it I'm very happy with the Slide King! |
Sounds great!! |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 4:05 pm
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| Skip Edwards wrote: |
Hey Chris... Very, very cool. The Jacksons have always made incredible guitars, and your new one looks awesome.
Enjoy... |
Hey Skip! Yes I know you've had the chance to try these guitars first-hand in Dallas. They are in a class of their own. Hope you're keeping well!
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 17 Aug 2020 9:19 pm
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Yeah, Chris. I remember playing that Jackson Madison at the Dallas show...man, that thing was alive. I should've snagged it right then & there.
All good here, thanks. Take care of that new guitar... |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2020 11:53 am
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Great lookin steel - and I see a steelseat setting under it. Could not resist.
All joking aside I have heard the same about Jackson and that is a fine looking one.
Joe Naylor
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 20 Aug 2020 4:53 pm
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| I can't wait until I can come east and visit it! |
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