GFI U12 with a locking E lever **Sold**

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Jeff Pickle
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GFI U12 with a locking E lever **Sold**

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Hello everyone,

I am going to sell my GFI U12, (E9/B6) it truly is a one of a kind. It has 7 Pedals, 5 knee levers. I purchased this steel from Jerry Knapper about two years ago. Jerry has designed the locking lever to hold the E's down, freeing up your left leg for the other levers and pedals.

I have taken quite a few photos of the locking lever and have a short video showing how easy it is to use. If you send me a message I will send the zip file (video) back to you. The case is a Sierra case with wheels. One of the wheels is cracked, but it rolls just fine.

Price is $1,695 plus shipping from Tulsa. I must purchase a PA system, sorry not interested in any trades.

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Correction

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Hey Jeff
Just a clarification: No one from GFI came down to help design this. I just did this in my shop and on my own, upon your request to have a locking system similar to what I have on my 12 string. It seems to work very well. I don't know where the mixup came from, but just wanted to clarify that.
So sorry you have to sell it to meet other obligations.
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Jerry Knapper

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Oops, I appologize for the misunderstanding. I just went by what I thought Jerry Knapper told me. Either way it is a great locking lever and then Jerry deserves all the credit.
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Thanks

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Thanks Jeff. You have always been an honorable friend.
Folks, this is a very good sounding and playing guitar and would make a very good steel for anyone. Jeff is a good musician and makes a nice contribution to the steel guitar industry.
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Thanks Jerry...

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Thanks Jerry for your wonderful comments. I have had several inquires but no follow throughs.
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Jeff, is the steel still set up to play E9th, B6th with the lock and A6th with the A & B Pedal mashed?
This makes the steel unique as if it were a triple neck.
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Jerry,
Yes sir it is still set up that way. I should have mentioned also how light this steel is. I spoke to Norm Hamlet one day after a Merle Haggard show in Bartlesville,OK and asked about his GFI. He told me he loves how light they are.
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Thank you to everyone for all the inquiries. I have made quite a few new friends through this posting. At this time the guitar has been sold. Bob please remove the post and a donation will soon follow. - Jeff Pickle
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