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I have a Jackson Blackjack 3+5 I will GIVE away, along with a copy of my new book, an amp, volume pedal, and all required accessories needed..
Here are my terms:
If you, or someone you know is deserving of such a gift, write me and tell me why you think that I should consider them. I will review and research every submission sent. Upon my final decision, I will make every effort to deliver the gift to the recipient in person. Please send emails to jetdriver106@gmail.com. I will read each and every letter sent, but I must reserve the right to withdraw this offer at anytime, for obvious reasons.My intention is simply to give back...Please, give me a good reason to provide someone with a gift that will make a difference..
Mickey

What a generous gesture, Mickey. You are the real deal, and I'm proud to call you my friend. This will make a deserving player somewhere very, very happy.

This is what life is all about Chris...Im proud to call you my friend as well...and I mean that...Mick

Double Wow! Your kindness is staggering. I certaintly hope all nominations are on the up and up and the most deserving candidate receives this fine instrument.

Mickey,

If you'd give it to me, I could play it awhile and then sell it and use the money to get my ATP.

Seriously, that is a very noble thing you are doing. I'm sure you'll make sure it ends up in the right place. Good luck with it. I'm sure it won't be an easy decision to make.

Mickey ,

Your a class act !!

You're somethin' else!

Keep us informed on a regular basis.

Mickey,You are such a wonderful person...From the heart!

Mickey, I think that s one of the nicest things that i ve ever read on the forum and I know it will be much appreciated.

Mickey does a classy delivery! I have seen it myself. Proud to know such a cool gentleman.[/img]

yezz...mickey...you are a wonderful person ...now, i feel that i am so ugly my self esteem is very low. perhaps i would qualify for this steel and amp as it would brighten my light and shine down on the world as a gift from the steel guitar culture!!

....ahem...i'm easy to reach if you decide to..

I want you all to know that your kind words are not taken lightly...My email box is filling up fast..
I hope that in the end that the decision I make (And I will post who, and why) as to the recipient will not be scrutinized too harshly, for its is all of you that have made this possible. I have a very good PSG rig that needs to be in the hands of someone that wants, and deserves it..And nothing would give me more pleasure than to be the one that provides it for them...Thanks for helping me..

Mickey is one of the nicest people I have ever met and this is one of the most generous things I've ever heard of on the forum.

Getting a Blackjack and all the gear to start with + Mickey's book should be very beneficial for someone.

I hope it goes to someone who really deserves it.

What an amazing individual!!!

Casey

Mickey, I play a Maverick. Does that qualify me???


Seriously though, VERY cool thing you are doing. Paying it forward brother.

That's class, Mickey. FIRST class.

Your what steel guitar is all about Mickey. You inspire me everytime I watch one of your youtube videos. Please keep it up, and it will all come back to you one day. Thanks Mickey.

OK, This is it.
This is an example of true class and deep generosity.
I pray rich blessings over Mickey and his whole family.

I hope in the future that we can come together in some way, as forumites, and do something similar
to what Mickey is doing.

Eddie

This is a wonderful example of generosity in an age where many people just look after number one.

Mickey - you are a credit to this fraternity.

Mickey, IMO, this is great and I hope to meet you someday.

Mickey I pray this goes to someone that would really like to learn Steel Guitar but cannot afford to buy one.
Sure enjoyed meeting and working with You and Roger Eddington in the Mullen room at Dallas, Boy you can sure play a lead ghuitar so well, what a suprise.
Stay well and be safe in the air.
I kid Jack Dougherty all the time about mmissing his trip to Dalls with you.
I am trying to get him to go to Saluda with me this month. That is one of tyhe best try to make it sometime, you will be treated like a king or family member.

ernie

Mickey,you are one purdy nice guy.

Could you bring me my rock after you deliver the guitar..um-kay?

Mickey I started learning Pedal Steel Guitar a little over a year ago. I have been playing standard guitar since I was in high school in 1964. Pedal steel has opened a whole new world for me. I spent 15 months in Vietnam in combat and have PTSD. Playing pedal steel is the way that I decouple from the frustrations that plague myself and those like me. To find someone that has class and is humble at the same time is rare. My hat is off to you and you are deserving of great respect. Keep on pickin'. Best regards.

Hey Mickey,

After this is all over, it would be nice if you would post some of the responses you get. Of course you could delete any information that would reveal their identity, if necessary. I'm figuring you'll get some real masterpieces. There's something about getting something for nothing that brings people out of the woodwork.

My email is already chock full of letters which I began reading this morning. Thank you all for your submissions, and please keep them coming..If anyone at Peterson Tuners would like to reposnd to this, it would be really nice for them to donate a strobo-flip for this package...(probably dreaming right?...LOL)
I have to think about a lot of issues that people may have with disclosure...More than one request has been made to keep the recipient private, and that may actually be better...Regardless of where it goes, I want you all to know, it will go to someone that really deserves it, and will use it...I will make sure of that..
I will also be including the following
A BJS 15/16 Bar, which Bill Stroud provided to me personally, I will pass this on..!
A Peavey Vegas 400, Fox-Modded!
A Goodrich L120 Volume Pedal...Everything needed to get started, or to progress...