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Topic: Z. King Plays Amazing Grace on Blackjack Jackson |
Zane King
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 4:46 pm |
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Here 'tis a rendition of Amazing Grace on a new 10 String Jackson Blackjack. This guitar is as sweet as they come. David & Harry out did themselves on this one. It also has my 10 string E 6/9 Tuning with 5 pedals and 5 knees. More about that later in future threads.
Just so you all know, the tone you will hear is right from the guitar. I use a Matchbox and a Boss Digital Reverb going into the amp. From there I have a Neuaman microphone on the amp and it goes right into Pro Tools. I have added no post EQ or effects whatsoever.
Here is the link...
http://youtu.be/PXxMW3PFhAc
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Zane King
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Carl Kilmer
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East Central, Illinois
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 5:12 pm
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WOW! Zane, that's as good as it can get. Fantastic playing,
and what a beatiful sound on that Jackson. Love the low end.
Carl
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Gregg Laiben
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Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 5:55 pm
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| Love it!! |
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Wally Taylor
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Hardin, Kentucky, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 6:14 pm
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| Amazing performance too! |
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 5:38 am Zane King
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I had the opportunity in St. Louis back in 1992 and I introduced myself to Zane and his wife. Very nice people and a super steel player then.
I purchased a book of tabs from Zane and I thought that I would learn to play some of the things in the book, but somewhere between St. Louis and Friendswood, Tx. ; I lost it.
If I can remember it right, Zane was doing some traveling as an Avangelist and working for the lord. I lost contact with him and now he has showed up lately in the Nashville area. I thought that he was a great player then, but he must have been practicing along the road, he has become even greater.
Hopefully, we will get a chance to see him at the Dallas show; He deserves it............. |
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 7:27 am
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Thankin y'all for the comments!!!
Yes, Tommy I am in Nashville and have been growing toward 20 years. I actually did not play much steel for many years. I spent most of my time in the Christian Music world producing records amongst other things. I am a very blessed man for sure. It's good to be back at the steel guitar. I don't know that I am a better steel guitarist but I do know the years have seasoned me somewhat as a musician. Plus, I always have felt that I should play from my heart not my head. I think that comes through in some of what I do.
Stay tuned,
Zane
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Zane King
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 9:52 am
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Great job, Zane! Loved the video! I love it that you play Jackson Steels too!
Brett |
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George Macdonald
From:
Vancouver Island BC Canada
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 10:16 am Amazing Grace
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| Wow!!! Iv'e heard a lot of renditions of Amazing Grace over the years, but that one is the nicest that I have ever heard. Played with such feeling. |
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bob drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 17 Nov 2011 6:58 pm
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Zane, I see one big thing wrong with with your new guitar. I'm not setting behind it.  What a great looking guitar!!! |
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 18 Nov 2011 5:01 am
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Bob D. - It is a pretty thing huh? This particularly model from Jackson really is my favorite.
George - Thanks friend. No matter what I play on a steel guitar the goal is always to have the listener experience the emotion I am playing with.
Stay Tuned,
Zane
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Zane King
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Charlie C Harrison
From:
Decatur, Mississippi, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2011 7:20 am
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| Zane really like your playing & the guitar, would like to hear you play the Lighthouse. Love the tone. |
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Zane King
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 22 Nov 2011 2:09 pm
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Charlie, I will have to work on the "The Lighthouse". I have sang that song many times. I'm not sure how well the verse melody will translate instrumentally. The chorus would be killer though.
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 30 Nov 2011 7:17 am
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I spoke yesterday with David Jackson of Jackson Steel Guitars. He told me to keep making this beautiful music on his instruments. 
I plan to be with the Jackson Steel Guitar at the Texas Steel Show in March. I hope to see a bunch of you there.
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 30 Nov 2011 8:25 am
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| I really enjoyed your playing Zane, especially the tuning key glissandi. |
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Ransom Beers
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Posted 1 Dec 2011 4:29 am
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| I asked for & received Mr. Kings copedent & tuning.It will be a challenge but I'm gonna try it.I'll have to add a 4th pedal & change a few things but I'm gonna do it. |
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 1 Dec 2011 1:08 pm
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Andy V. - I'm glad someone made a comment about that little move. That took a lot of practice - glad you noticed!!!
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Ransom Beers
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Posted 1 Dec 2011 2:06 pm
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| I saw that,I used to do that on my Tele.Never did break down & get the Hipshot extender.Sold the Tele. & bought a madness machine(BSG steel guitar). |
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Chuck McGill
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An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Dec 2011 3:22 pm
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| Great job. Such touch and feel. |
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 1 Dec 2011 6:06 pm
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RB - yeah David Jackson wants me to put that 2 whole step drop on a pedal or lever...I told him that wouldnt look cool at all! 
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Zane King
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 8 Dec 2011 7:26 am Wow !
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Zane,
I have had enough trouble "trying" to learn the standard copedant.....That's some mighty fine playing . That tuning key drop....I've seen jazz guitarists do that...very cool...very out of the box.
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Zane King
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 8 Dec 2011 3:05 pm
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Thanks, Dustin. It's all for show. HAHA! David Jackson wants to put on a pedal or lever for me. That's just boring.
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