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Version BJ-5.12.08
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I would like to personally thank you for purchasing a Jackson Steel Guitar - what most
players, from country to rock, will agree is the finest pedal steel guitar in the world. You
will quickly discover that there is little comparison to the sound and design that this
guitar has to offer.
More than five decades have spanned since the original design of our family’s guitars and
the improvements are quite revolutionary, including our Dual Pulling Head system,
Variable Radius Raise and Lower system and The Edge™ bridge replacement system
(patents applied for).
In order to properly maintain your instrument to the level at which you have purchased
it, please take a few moments to read through this manual. We truly appreciate your
business and hope you enjoy your guitar for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
David Jackson
President
Jackson Steel Guitar Company
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