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Marc Muller
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Fret board that lights up?

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Daughter just saw Merle's steel player in NYC last night. Said he had a neck that's lit up. Def have issues in some productions where I have an important part, chime, etc and so dark I can't see where to play. Was thinking would be great if frets lit up. I guess there's something out there. Let me know. thanks
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MSA has them as an option on their guitars. Not sure if they can be fitted to other makes but you could ask 'em.
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Philip Mitrakos
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Post by Philip Mitrakos »

I have one if someone wants to buy it ...
$60 SHIPPED ...
NOTE : it's for a 24 inch scale fretboard ONLY
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Jim Ives
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Post by Jim Ives »

Try headlamps, ones that have multiple brightness selections. You can also switch to red to protect your night (dimly light stage) vision.
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Ian Worley
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Post by Ian Worley »

Jim Ives wrote:Try headlamps, ones that have multiple brightness selections. You can also switch to red to protect your night (dimly light stage) vision.
Jim
I like to use one of these (the polarized safety glasses are optional):

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Bobby Nelson
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Post by Bobby Nelson »

Mario told me that he found a guy in England that makes them, and he fitted it to Norm's GFI. Maybe you could go to his FB and see if he'll get back to you - Mario Carboni. He's been on the road for a while, but when he gets back to normal he may give you the info you need.
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Post by Ian Worley »

Bobby Nelson wrote:...a guy in England that makes them...
Live Edge Fretboards https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=277305.

The website listed in the post is defunct and he hasn't posted here in several years, but here is a youtube of that product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyjPIKxlvuo
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