New Jackson Steel SlideKings: G6, Bass and Pedal Sho-Bro!

[Dawn Jackson]

We have just introduced our new SlideKing line, which includes the following:

SlideKing Pedal Sho-Bro: Resonator with stand and 3 foot pedals.



SlideKing G6: 6-string guitar with 3 foot pedals


SlideKing Bass: 4 string bass with 3 foot pedals


We invite you to visit our new site steelinstruments.com for more information on these exciting new instruments.

Thanks!
Dawn Jackson

[Andrew Roblin]

Wow, Dawn...

What a fantastic new chapter for Jackson instruments.

Zane King's video of the soulful Slideking Pedal Sho-Bro--complete with quotes of Shot's playing--is beyond awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQusOIzZxo

Go, Jacksons, go!

Andrew Roblin
International Sho-Bud Brother & Sisterhood
Member #79, Janitor

[Michael Maddex]

Gary, the answers to your questions are on the website that Dawn offered:

http://steelinstruments.com/product-cat ... lide-king/

HTH.

[Gary Reed]

Sorry Michael, I think I deleted my post the same time you posted.
I did see that link just before I delete my questions.
Thanks though

[Rick Barnhart]

I noticed a pedal set up option on the resonator with the standard GBDGBD tuning on the website. Is there a video or more information for this tuning? I think Zane is using open E in the listed example.

Also, are the resonator models adjustable for seated as well as standing players?

[Scott Duckworth]

I'd like to hear and see the copedent of the bass. I used to play bass...

[Scott Duckworth]

Hmmm. it's on the website...

[Michael Maddex]

Could we please have a couple of under carriage photos of the mechanisms on the SlideKing Pedal Sho-Bro? Are these all-pull? Are the changers and pulls owner configurable? If not, will custom copedants be available?

Thank you.

[Dawn Jackson]

Thanks for the replies and questions. I am attaching some photos of the end and base/undercarriage of the Pedal Sho-Bro. The pulling mechanism is one of our all new Steelhead mechanisms (patents applied for). This one is a dual action system, comprised of two pieces as opposed to the traditional three. It is our most precise and simple pulling system yet, a result of nearly 60 years of research and development. All of our mechanisms are All Pull. On the Pedal Sho-Bro, the Dual Action system is capable of two raises and one lower on any string. You can easily change the setup yourself. This system will be available in the steel guitar world soon, with triple raise/triple lower capabilities.

[Tony Dingus]

Dawn, I read that we could buy just the pulling system and use on our own dobro. If that's correct, what is the price for that ?


Tony

[Dawn Jackson]

Hi Tony.
We anticipate offering that option sometime next year but at this time it is only offered as a package, resonator included.
Thanks,
Dawn

[Tony Dingus]

Thanks.

Tony

[Michael Maddex]

Dawn, thanks for the info and the nice clear photos.

[Johnie King]

Hi Dawn will you have a set down version dobro with knee leavers as a option? Thanks Johnie King

[Dawn Jackson]

Hi Johnie.

Not too sure about the knee levers but we can build you a sit down version. Email me what you are wanting for a pedal setup and we'll take a look. dawn@jacksonsteelguitar.com

Thanks,
Dawn

[Brett Day]

The Pedal ShoBro looks awesome! I love the design of it!

[Dawn Jackson]

Thanks Brett Lots of fun to play. Hope you and Black Diamond are well.

[Ken Byng]

Dawn, I am very interested in this instrument.

A few questions that might be helpful for me and other potential customers.

1. How is the issue of cabinet drop? I suspect that the changer is mounted to the sub frame, and therefore doesn't place any stress on the body.

2. Does the nut have a roller system or another system to prevent the strings sawing the nut?

3. I think I see facility for a couple of additional pedals. Is that an option?

4. Finally - is an 8-string version on the cards or feasible in the future?

Thank you in advance.

[Dawn Jackson]

Hi Ken.
Thanks for posting your questions here on the forum.
1. On the Pedal Sho-Bro, yes the changer is mounted to the frame so no stress on the body. On the G6 and Bass, the changer is built into the body design, but there is still not an issue with cabinet drop due a)the body design and b)our new foot pedal design which incorporates floor stops. This transfers the torque to the floor rather than the bell cranks, eliminating stress on the instrument. This is one of the unique design components we have applied for patents on and will be incorporating into our pedal steel designs as well.
2. There are roller systems at both the nut and bridge of the SlideKing instruments.
3. A fourth pedal is an option. Email me for pricing.
4. Regarding an 8-string I'm assuming you mean on the G6? We can do a 7-string in the guitar shape (as shown in the red photos below), but if you want 8 strings we will swing you over to the console cabinet design (as shown in the champagne photo below). Again, shoot me an email with specifics and we can determine pricing.