Lee Jackson - Metaltronix Amplifiers and Products.

New! Lee Jackson Effects Coming to a Recording Studio Near you!

2011-12-09T10:57:00.001-06:00

We just finished the design of two more 500 series rack effects for your studio.

We are bringing to the studio something that was not available before.

New! Mr Spinggy MRSP500S Studio Spring Reverb

2011-10-25T16:25:00.000-05:00

The Ultimate Spring Reverb, All the Goodness of Spring Reverb, without the Crash , Hum or Breakage of the convention Pan. This will make your favorite Amp or Mix Sound even Better!

Finally you can truly get the sound of your old Fender reverb in a 500 Series Module, I'm not kidding...

For years I have been working on a design to allow you to have your favorite "Industry Standard" Spring Reverb Sound in a small LunchBox 500 Series form. Mr Springgy™ MRSP-500S was designed with the idea of being as transparent as possible,

To not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument. I worked for years on such a design, and have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it Enhances it with more Clarity and Definition.

This allows you to truly have that Deluxe Sound and make your favorite Mix sound SUPER.

The Mr Springgy™ MRSP-500S is even better then its Famous Brother, with Hi Quality Balanced in and outs, Studio Quality Burr-Brown Opamps and Dual +/- Supplies, which give you the added Headroom needed in your Studio or Live applications.

This now allows Mr Springgy™ to be used in Studio's, Live Mixing boards and more.

New Master Series Direct Download Service Video's

2011-10-19T14:20:00.000-05:00

We are now offer Direct Download of all our Service Dvd's
You can now Download the Dvd's directly to your Computer, Ipad, Iphone or any smart phone that plays video's.

Simple Click on the Download button and you will have them immediately

No Waiting!

No Shipping or Shipping Cost!

They can be downloaded anywhere in the world!

These Video's are exactly the same as the Dvd's, with individual Chapters Markers, so you can jump to any section without waiting.

And Last But not Least!

Only $9.99

New ToneQuest Review of Lee Jackson and The AtomSmasher

2011-09-17T11:16:00.001-05:00

ToneQuest has done a great review on Guitarist Extraordinare Phil Brown and his latest CD.
Because Phil Uses Lee Jackson Equipment including the Lee Jackson XLS-500, Ampeg VL-1002, Active Gain Booster and the Lee Jackson AtomSmasher.
ToneQuest did a complete review on all of them, and explaining the history of them.
ToneQuest is one of the best equipment magazines in the world, with in-depth reviews with information relevant to creating great tone.

Remember "Tone is a terrible thing to waste"

New! AtomSmasher Vintage Octave Divider

2011-07-22T22:35:00.000-05:00

The Atom Smasher Pedal was designed with the idea of being everything an old classic Octave divider was during the Jimi Hendrix/Jeff Beck era.
Because I wanted a pedal that did both the Jimi Hendrix style Octave divider and the Jeff Beck Octave divider sound, it was a challenge to get both sounds in one pedal because both Guitarists used different pedals with completely different circuits.
Between the Push, Wave and Tone, This pedal can give you the tools to create your own signature effect. Plus adding features that allow those who want to go outside the box!

Come Join our Platinum Playerz Club™

2011-07-08T20:05:00.000-05:00

We are proud to announce our new Platinum Playerz Club™
Get Up to date Information on New Products, what Artists we are working with,
Tons of Free Stuff and Major Discounts on New Lee Jackson Metaltronix Products.
This is only available to those in the Club.
And the best part it is its Free!
Just Click the Picture and Sign Up.

New! Creamy Compressor™ by Lee Jackson

2011-06-22T16:46:00.000-05:00

The "Creamy Compressor" does not change the tone of your instrument, most Compressor pedals change the sound of the instrument for the sake of the compressor. This pedal allows the full frequency of your instrument to pass through, this is why it sounds more like Studio Compression. It is the Warmest, Smoothest compression you have ever heard. The Peak Reduction and Expansion controls the amount of Compression and Expansion, which causes the circuit to be more sensitive to your playing style. Between how high you have this control and the level of your guitar. You can dial in the amount of compression you want, and when you want it to come on, as you turn it toward expansion, it will increase the gain and hold the notes longer, for sustained hordes or solo notes.

New! Guitar Effect - The QuackPot

2011-01-24T07:57:00.001-06:00

The Classic 70's funk box now available in a Knob.
Dynamic picking response produces Super-Funky Wha wha like tones.
QuackPot is an Automatic Wha / Envelope Filter that can generate Percussive Punchy filter Wha's for a Rhythmic Awesome Groove.

True bypass
Simple one-knob Range Control
Responds to your personal style

Available now on the Lee Jackson CrackPotz Effects website

New! Metaltronix DG-1

2010-11-24T07:38:00.001-06:00

The DG-1 is the closest thing to Amp Distortion in a pedal, This pedal allows the full frequency of your instrument to pass through, this is why it sounds more like amp distortion. It is the Warmest, Smoothest Distortion you have ever heard, and it can be Heavy and LOUD. Between the Distortion, Tone and Master, you can get any amp ROCK!

Plus we Included Bias: Sets the Bias of the Tube Emulation circuit, just like a power amp in your tube amp. Set the bias of your Tube with the Bias control. Go from Ripping paper to awesome Smooth tube distortion.

CrackPotz Effects Reviews By Premier Guitar

2010-11-01T10:10:00.001-05:00

HellFire!......Get Yours Today!

2010-09-13T09:42:00.003-05:00

The HELLFIRE is the closest thing to Amp Distortion in a pedal, This pedal allows the full frequency of your instrument to pass through, this is why it sounds more like amp distortion. It is the Warmest, Smoothest Distortion you have ever heard, and it can be Heavy and LOUD. Between the Hell (Distortion), Tone and Master you can get Any amp to come Alive!

Then the Magic really happens

We added our Active Gain Booster , designed with the idea of being as Transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument.
It is After the Distortin Circuit, which allows you to put the After Burners on and produce a tremendous FIRE. And with the Selectable Clip Switch you can even tailor you Sound even More.

New Release of our Active Gain Pedal

2010-07-06T16:23:00.001-05:00

Now one of my favorite pedals is even Better!, and it is the same design we use in our custom pedal boards. This pedal is used by some of the Top Guitar Players in the world, giving them the extra gain and edge to get their signature sounds. The active Gain Pedal was designed with the idea of being as Transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument.
I have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it enhances it with more clarity and definition. This allows you to truly make your instrument go to 11 and higher, pushing the amp to really make it sing. Or make your Acoustic stand out over the rest . And now with the Selectable Clip Switches you can add a slight distorted Warm Edge to you sound.

Plus we have added TRUE ByPass. Check Out Next months ToneQuest Review of the Active Gain Pedal and getting Jeff Beck's Sound

New! Creamy Compressor Guitar Effect by Lee Jackson

2010-05-31T12:41:00.000-05:00

Now you can take that Useless Tone Control Out! and Take Control of your Tone. Just because the Tone control has been a standard for 80 years, doesn't mean it isn't time to get rid of it. When was the last time you touched yours...With simple installation tools, you'll be rocking in minutes. Plus all Crackpotz™ Effects are interchangeable, easily unplug one and plug in another. Multiple combinations of Effects can be used in your instrument.
Now you can take that Useless Tone Control Out! and Take Control of your Tone. Just because the Tone control has been a standard for 80 years, doesn't mean it isn't time to get rid of it. When was the last time you touched yours...With simple installation tools, you'll be rocking in minutes. Plus all Crackpotz™ Effects are interchangeable, easily unplug one and plug in another. Multiple combinations of Effects can be used in your instrument. This Compressor has more definition and clarity of individual notes. I have incorporated several different designs into this pedal. Some of the circuitry is very close to original studio gear and will produce a lot of the classic tube compression sounds. It is the Warmest, Smoothest Compressor you have ever heard, you can get any rhythm or solo to come Alive! Dimensions on website, Creamy compressor can fit in most guitars. We ship InternationalFits in most Guitars, More info on the website

Crackpotz Effects By Lee Jackson

2010-05-16T13:59:00.001-05:00

No longer does your guitar have to have a useless control just sitting there, Just because it has been a standard for 80 yrs, how many times have you touched yours in the last year?.
Now turn that useless Tone Control into something useful and cool. Meet Crackpotz Effects™
We ship International

New! BitchBoost™ Active Gain Booster for your Guitar

2010-05-09T08:40:00.000-05:00

Turn that useless Tone control on your Guitar, into something amazing.
When was the last time you touched yours...

The BitchBoost™ was designed with the idea of being as transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument.
I worked for years on such a design, and have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it enhances it with more clarity and definition.
This allows you to truly make your instrument go to 11 and higher, pushing the amp to really make it sing.
Or make your Instrument stand out over the rest.
Dimensions on website, Bitch Boost can fit in most guitars,and its true hardwire bypass.
We ship International

New! Shock"N"Awe Wha by Lee Jackson

2010-04-28T19:07:00.000-05:00

The Shock "n" Awe Wha ™is Great all the way from classic Voodoo Chile... to biting funk..
Custom-voiced with a Authentic '60's Vox type inductor for a sweet thick singing top end and full dynamic range.
Now you can command the same killer wah tone as your floor model, a highly versatile wah-wah of top-grade components.
High Performance and Quality that you can only expect from Lee Jackson.
More vocal-like feel and tone, and its true hardwire bypass,
Or make your Instrument stand out over the rest.
Fits in most Guitars, More info on the website

Crackpotz Effects™ Are Here!

2010-04-20T09:09:00.001-05:00

I'm really excited to announce my New Product Line...Crackpotz Effects™

I have been busy designing these all year and now they are ready. No longer does your guitar have to have a useless control just sitting there, Just because it has been a standard for 80 yrs, how many times have you touched yours in the last year?.
Now turn that useless Tone Control into something useful and cool. Meet Crackpotz Effects™

The March Issue of Premier Guitar - The Return of the GP-1000

2010-02-15T12:32:00.003-06:00

A Great March Issue of Premier Guitar
Interview of Lee Jackson by John Evosevic

Print version online: Here
Web exclusive Part Two: Here

Check out the March Issue, it should be in the stores soon

New! GuitarPlayer Mag Mr Springgy Review

2009-12-23T15:30:00.001-06:00

A Great February GuitarPlayer (Out Now) Review of Mr Springgy
by Barry Cleveland

Mr Springgy is:

"Very Smooth,Robust, and Pleasing sound"

Check out the Feb Issue, it should be in the stores soon

New! Mr Springgy TB Reverb Pedal By Lee Jackson

2009-12-13T15:13:00.001-06:00

Get your very own Handmade Custom Reverb Pedal, Extremely Warm Sounding Reverb.

True Bypass -

Smaller Foot Print -

Almost Half the Size of the original

It is The Ultimate Spring Reverb, All the Goodness of Spring Reverb, without the Crash , Hum or Breakage of the convention Pan. This will make your favorite amp Sound even Better! Finally you can truly get the sound of your old Fender reverb in a really small box, I'm not kidding...

For years I have been working on a design to allow you to have your favorite "Industry Standard" Spring Reverb Sound in a small pedal form. Springgy® Pedal was designed with the idea of being as transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument. I worked for years on such a design, and have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it Enhances it with more Clarity and Definition.
This allows you to truly have that Deluxe sound and make your favorite amp sound SUPER.

Just Pure Clean Reverb.

New IntelliGain™ Pedal By Lee Jackson

2009-11-15T16:32:00.000-06:00

I have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it enhances it with more clarity and definition. This allows you to truly make your instrument go to 11 and higher, pushing the amp to really make it sing. Or make your Acoustic stand out over the rest . And now with the Selectable Clip Switchs you can add a slight distorted Warm Edge to you sound.

The NEW! IntelliGain™ is like having Two Active Gain pedals in one. Plus we have added TRUE ByPass.

The New Ultimate Bench Warrior Book

2009-11-13T20:49:00.000-06:00

Our New Ultimate Bench Warrior Book Vol One is available at our friends at Amplified Parts, a great place to get all your amplifier needs.
Volume Two should be shipping around January of 2010

New Cd by Lee Jackson "Problem Solved"

2009-10-13T18:51:00.001-05:00

Lee Jackson Ex lead guitar player of Banshee and Primal Order, brings you his latest prodigy "Problem Solved"
This explosive CD displays a genre bending and blending match of Heavy riffs, Rock and Grunge with a splash of Hardcore Techno. Big hair meets short hair. A great soundtrack for your cinematic indulges.

New! Amp Foot Switch Pedal for Ampeg Crate and Lee Jackson Amplifiers

2009-09-03T16:02:00.001-05:00

The Amp Foot Switch Pedal works with all Lee Jackson Tube Amplifers, including: the XLS-1000, XLS-500, XLA-500, XLA-1000 Series. And Ampeg ,VL-502, VL-1002, and the Crate Stealth Series, GT 50, GT 50C, GT 100H. It can be used to Switch Channels , Effects Loop, Gain or Reverb. Led's are Powered by the Amp on both the Lee Jackson, Ampeg and Crate amps, No Batteries! Needed. Heavy Duty Steel Construction, 16 foot Cable with Stereo 1/4" plug (included).

New! Lee Jackson Ultimate Bench Warrior Box Set

2009-08-01T09:17:00.000-05:00

Now you can take advantage of Lee Jackson’s 30 + years of Designing and Modifying Tube Amplifiers. These are the same Modifications used by some of the Top Guitarists in the World, and heard on Many Top Recordings. These Dvd’s include changing Critical Parts, Rewiring Circuits , Setting Tube Bias, and what to look for on a Scope. These Dvd’s cover several Popular Major Tube Amplifiers, and will show Critical Tips in Keeping them running for Years. Included in the Box Set are: Ulimate Bench Warrior Service Dvd - Marshall Mod 1 - Marshall Mod 2 Fender Concert Mod - Fender® Princeton® Mod - Installing Effects loops in Marshall’s and Fenders. Plus a Huge selection of Amplifer, Effects pedals and Studio Equipment Schematics. And now at a great low price, get over $400.00 in Dvd's for $239.99 This is a Technician’s Must have, and a Road Crew’s Dream. Easy Chapter Reference. Check out more info at the Lee Jackson site. Please check out our other eBay auctions for really cool Products and Dvd's.

New! Ultimate Bench Warrior Service V3.0

2009-07-23T23:36:00.001-05:00

Over 2 1/2 Hours added, Plus another (1) gig of must have schematics, Now with Version 3.0 we have added a 3rd dvd, Now includes Step by Step instructions on Installing a Tube Buffered Effects Loop. This Video has Lee Jackson showing you how to to service your own amp, and to keep it healthy and running correctly. This Video includes changing Critical Capacitors and Setting Tube Bias, and what to look for on a Scope.
This Video has Lee Jackson showing you how to Repair your own Ampeg, Fender or Marshall amplifier.
Lee goes through Step by Step instructions, and covers Testing, Biasing and Final Setup. It also covers Several Major Tube Amplifiers, and will show Critical Tips in Keeping them running for Years.
This is a Technician’s Must have, and a Road Crew’s Dream.
Also included is one of the largest selections of Schematics on Disk. Easy Chapter Reference for Repairs
Check out more info at the Lee Jackson site. Continuing the Traditions of Yesterday and Creating the Legends of Tomorrow

New! Mr Springgy™ International Power Supplies by Lee Jackson

2009-07-23T14:37:00.001-05:00

We now have International Power Supplies for your Mr Springgy, This Ultra Clean Power Supply works great in the States, and will work in Every Country around the World! It also includes adaptors for: USA Plug - European Plug - UK Plug - Australian Plug.With 500 ma of Pure Power 2.1 mm Center Tip Ground, That's enough to power Mr Springgy and Many other standard Effects.

Lee Jackson is in the New Book "The Soul of Tone: Celebrating 60 Years of Fender Amps"

2009-03-03T23:17:00.000-06:00

Fender's New Great book "The Soul of Tone: Celebrating 60 Years of Fender Amps" by Tom Wheeler has been released.
Tom interviewed Lee for the section on Fender in the 80's,
Lee worked in Fender's RND from 1980 - 83.

Mr Springgy™ is Reviewed in ToneQuest™ Magazine

2009-01-11T02:16:00.004-06:00

One of the Best Gear Mags in the industry, tried Mr Springgy™ and gave an in depth review.
Check out a piece of it here
Check out ToneQuest™ Magazine Here

New! GP-1000II all Tube Preamp is Coming Soon.

2009-01-03T00:00:00.001-06:00

I Know it has been a long time coming...

It has been a very busy year, and I have been working as fast as I can, and it looks like the new GP-1000II pedal is close to finish. The Final Proto type pieces are coming in, so I should have a photo unit you can see what it looks like.

The New GP-1000II will have all the same features as the original GP-1000, and now I have added a Foot switchable Clean Channel, it was a Feature that I was asked for by many players, so I have now added it.

Keep checking the website for updates, as soon as I have it ready I will put up Pictures, and cost.

Special Deal for December - Mr Springgy and Ultimate Bench Warrior

2008-12-03T23:31:00.000-06:00

From December 1st thru January 1st 2009 we are giving a free copy of the Ultimate Bench Warrior Dvd ($70.00 value). So Get your very own Handmade Custom Reverb Pedal, It is The Ultimate Spring Reverb, All the Goodness of Spring Reverb, without the Crash , Hum or Breakage of the convention Pan. This will make your favorite amp Sound even Better! Finally you can truly get the sound of your old Fender® reverb in a small box. and you can learn how to service your favorite amp with a new Ultimate Bench Warrior Service/ Mod Dvd's.

New! Questions and Answers Page

2008-10-25T21:41:00.001-05:00

Here I'll post Your Questions and My Answers,

From the E-mails I receive every week from around the World.

Please check out the page to help Answer your Questions.

As always you can Email me Directly at: info@leejackson.com

The NEW! MR. SPRINGGY Reverb Pedal V2.0 is Shipping

2008-10-06T10:37:00.004-05:00

Now Mr Springgy© is even better.
With a major added feature that allows your Mr Springgy© to output Just the Reverb (Wet), out of the Main Output.
For years I have been working on a design to allow you to have your favorite "Industry Standard" Spring Reverb Sound in a small pedal form.
Mr Springgy© Pedal was designed with the idea of being as transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument. I worked for years on such a design, and have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it enhances it with more clarity and definition. This allows you to truly have that Deluxe sound and make your favorite amp sound SUPER.

Just $199.99

The Ultimate Bench Warrior is coming by Christmas 2008!

2008-09-13T10:15:00.002-05:00

Our Ultimate Bench Warrior Book Series is finally going to be released by Christmas 2008.

The final drafts have been edited and the book has gone off for Press.

We all have been waiting a long time for the release.

After reviewing the final drafts, I am excited to see how great it turned out.

Because it is being published by Cherrylane and Hal Leonard,

You will be able to purchase it from Amazon.com when it is released,

Amaazon.com is taking Pre Orders on The Ultimate Bench Warrior

Cool New Custom Colors Mr Springgy's!

2008-09-07T11:11:00.002-05:00

I bet you want one of these!

Mr Springgy in Custom Colors.

New Metaltronix Shirts Have Arrived!

2008-06-05T15:55:00.002-05:00

We are Now shipping New Metaltronix Teeshirts, In Large, X Large and 2 XL

They are available and are just $9.95.

New Mr Springgy Shirt Have Arrived!

2008-06-04T16:44:00.001-05:00

We are Now shipping Mr Springgy Teeshirts, In Large, X Large and 2 XL

They are available and are just $9.95.

New! Mr Springgy Spring Reverb Pedal in Black

2008-05-03T11:44:00.000-05:00

IIt is The Ultimate Spring Reverb, All the Goodness of Spring Reverb, without the Crash , Hum or Breakage of the convention Pan. This will make the best amps sound better and the worst amps sound great!

Finally you can truly get the sound of your old Fender reverb in a small box, I'm not kidding...

Check out the sound sample: http://leejackson.com/mp3/MRSpringgy-Live.mp3

For years I have been working on a design to allow you to have your favorite "Industry Standard" Spring Reverb Sound in a small pedal form.
Mr Springgy tm Pedal was designed with the idea of being as transparent as possible, to not change the original sound as it comes out of the instrument.
I worked for years on such a design, and have developed a circuit that doesn’t degrade the original sound; it enhances it with more clarity and definition.
This allows you to truly have that Deluxe sound and make your favorite amp sound SUPER.

Just Pure Clean Reverb.

New! Foot Switch for Ampeg Bass Amps

2008-04-03T19:49:00.000-05:00

Brought to you by popular demand, The Amp Foot Switch Pedal works with all Ampeg Bass Amps.The BASS Amp Foot Switch Pedal works with:

Ampeg SVT Pro, SVT 2 PRO, SVT 3 PRO, SVT 4 PRO, SVT IIP, and many more.
It can be used to Switch EQ's , MUTE, or Gain, depending on what features your amp has. Led's are Powered by the Amp ,So No Batteries are needed!.

Made with the best components available, including :
Metal Foot Switches, Switchcraft Stereo Jack and Heavy duty Aluminum Box, you can use any length stereo guitar cord to connect to amp.

Use any length Stereo cord to connect your amp (not included)

New! Compressor Pedal The "La Compressor 2.0"

2008-02-26T09:32:00.001-06:00

I am proud to announce a new member to our line up....The "La Compressor 2.0" It is modeled after our favorite Tube Compressor, the LA2A.
What I love about it is its simplicity of operation, just Three Knobs! Get all that Sustain and Roundness of the notes you play, Great for Chording, or Single notes.
Plus if you need it, it will give you More Gain!
And, with the latest version, you can preset two different compression settings, All of this on a single 9 Volt battery.

What's New for 2008 Namm?

2008-01-15T23:16:00.001-06:00

We are showing the Our New Master Series All Tube Hand Made Amplifiers, We are first releasing the 20 watter single 10" speaker Model and our 50 watt 4 x 10" Combo.
Both of these have been road tested this year and ready to release.
More Info soon.

Original Metaltronix 80's TeeShirts Have Arrived!

2008-01-13T15:59:00.001-06:00

We are Now shipping Our Original Metaltronix - Built To Blast Shirts,

They are available and are just $12.95.

The NEW! MR. SPRINGGY Reverb Pedal is Here!

2007-11-11T21:31:00.000-06:00

It is The Ultimate Reverb, This will make your reverbless Fender, Marshall and Yes several of my models that don't have reverb sound great!

Finally you can truly get the sound of your old Fender reverb in a small box, I'm not kidding...check out the sound sample

Add reverb to your any amp That didn't come with reverb.

Long Pan decay, it even has the spring sound in the reverb.

No More crashing reverb when you stomp the stage, or when the drummer stomps his drum...Just Pure Clean Reverb.

We are taking orders now, Get your for the holidays Just $199.99

New! Products in 2007

2007-10-13T23:40:00.000-05:00

We are releasing Custom Hand Made Versions of our popular Pedals and Amps.
Check out our Master Series Products.

New! Lee Jackson Movie Production Area

2007-07-14T19:50:00.000-05:00

When we are not Filming Instructional Dvd's, We are working on everything from Movies to Music Video's. From Filming , Editing and Mastering.
Come Check out what were up to now.

We Would like to Welcome Antigue Electronic Supply as a Distributor

2007-07-01T12:14:00.000-05:00

We are extremely excited about Antigue Electronic Supply Distributing our Instructional and Modification Dvd's.
They are a great supplier of Quality Parts for your favorite amp.

Brand New! Master Series Amplifier Service Dvd's by Lee Jackson

2007-06-10T12:41:00.000-05:00

In our Second release of Service Dvd's including everything from Black Face Twin's and Pro's, To Ampeg SVT's, Crate GT-50H Head,Gibson GA30RVT and Sovtek MIG 50H Head.Showing what to look for when Servicing and Simple Mod's.
Each Dvd has a simple directory to click to the different Chapters of Service, from re-Caping the Main Power Supply to fixing various common problems.
If you service amps, or own these amplifiers, they are a must have for the care and feeding of your favorite amp.

Brand New! Service Dvd by Lee Jackson's Master Series Fender 65 Twin Black Face Reverb

2007-05-19T17:37:00.000-05:00

Our latest release of Service Dvd's is our one on the Fender 1965 Twin Blackface Reverb Combo showing simple Mod's and what to look for when Servicing.
Each Dvd has a simple directory to click to the different Chapters of Service, from re-Caping the Main Power Supply to fixing various common problems.
Plus insight into the tricks of the trade Lee learn from being a part of Fenders design team.
If you service amps, or own these amplifiers, they are a must have for the care and feeding of your favorite amp.

Hanging with Friends

2007-04-27T12:27:00.000-05:00

Back Stage at the recent ZZ Top Tour. Thank you Rick Gould for the Picture.

Brand New! Box Set of Lee Jackson's Master Series Amplifier Service Dvd's

2007-04-10T17:44:00.000-05:00

In our first release of Service Dvd's are included everything from our own amps XLS-1000, Metaltronix M-1000, To amps Lee designed for Ampeg VL-1002, Crate GT50H Combo, to your favorite Marshall JCM800, Marshall Major Heads, and Fender Bassman 50 and Bassman 135, and Super Reverb Combo, to Sovtek Midget 50H. (10) Dvd's with many hours of Training on Servicing the various models, showing simple Mod's and what to look for when Servicing.
Each Dvd has a simple directory to click to the different Chapters of Service, from re-Caping the Main Power Supply to fixing various common problems.
If you service amps, or own these amplifiers, they are a must have for the care and feeding of your favorite amp.

New! Lee Jackson Master Series Box set with (9) Mod DVD's

2007-04-06T22:06:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wondered why your Marshall or Fender didn't sound like your favorite artist's, They all have them modified. These Brand New! Dvd's have Lee Jackson showing you how to Modify, your own Marshall or Fender amplifier. Lee goes through Step by Step instructions, Installing everything from Gain Stages to Tube Buffered Effects Loops and now Lee is showing his 6 position Mid Shift Control, along with Covering Testing, Biasing and Final Setup. Along with Sample Tone Settings. These Modifications create More Low End, More Gain Better Tone, Less Noise, and Smoother Distortion. The Dvd's come complete with schematics. This modification is the exact modification Lee Has done for thousands of guitarist around the world. Over 11 HOURS of Teaching Lee's Modifications (9) DVD's Brand New Never Seen Modifications ..

More Freebies! to help you Set up your own Test Bench

2007-03-10T18:18:00.000-06:00

Here are Schematics to help you set up your own Test Bench, from a Variac with a Volt and Amp Meter, to Hooking up your Scope to the Speaker Output, so you can monitor your Amplifiers Output. These go great with my Instructional DVD's and their Free.

New AFP-5 Schematic for the VL-503 Combo.

2007-03-03T13:38:00.001-06:00

You have been asking for them, and I finally drew them. Ampeg never made enough AFP-5 foot switchs for the number of VL-503's that they made.

So you can now make yourself a foot switch and get the schematic: Here

New! VL-1002 Foot Switch DELAY Mod

2007-03-03T13:36:00.000-06:00

I have found that the VL-1002 Channel Switching would be sluggish at times, so here is a mod to make sure your VL-1002 is switching as fast as it can.

On the VL-1002 swutching, there are two capacitors that need to be removed,

Because of the HIGH voltages, this should be done by a tech.

You can get the drawing showing what parts to remove here: http://leejackson.com/MasterSeries/FreeStuff/vl1002_Switching_mod.jpg

New! Lee Jackson Master Series Service Dvd's

2007-01-20T23:36:00.000-06:00

We are now offering Individual Bias and Service Dvd's for Multiple Amps, including all of Lee's amps. Learn how to Bias and Setup your favorite M-1000, XLS-Series, XLA- Series, VL- Series, GP-1000, GT-50 GT-100 and More!

New! Lee Jackson Metaltronix Chat Forum is Up and Running!

2007-01-03T19:26:00.000-06:00

Our New Chat Forum is Up and Running, Please come by and add your thoughts, and ask Questions about your Favorite M-1000, XLS Series, XLA Series, VL Series, Stealth Series, Or any other Lee Jackson Product.

New! Lee Jackson "Master Series" Fender Concert Mod Vol 1

2006-12-06T22:33:00.000-06:00

This video has Lee Jackson showing you how to modify your own Fender Concert II (Channel Switching) amplifier. This Amp came out in the 80's. Lee goes through step by step instructions, and covers testing, biasing and final setup, along with sample tone settings.These modifications allow more control over your tone, Less Noise, Smoother Distortion and a six Position Mid - Shift Control.
The models that are covered are: Fender Concert II (Paul Rivera Model)

New! Lee Jackson " Ultimate Bench Warrior Service Video's "

2006-11-22T15:45:00.000-06:00

This Video has Lee Jackson showing you how to to service your own amp, and to keep it healthy and running correctly. This Video includes changing Critical Capacitors and Setting Tube Bias, and what to look for on a Scope. This Video covers most Major Tube Amplifiers and will show Critical Tips in Keeping them running for Years. This is a Technician’s Must have, and a Road Crew’s Dream.
Also included is one of the largest selections of Schematics on Disk.
Easy Reference for Repairs

Some of the models included are: Ampeg, Crate, Fender, Marshall, Metaltronix, Perfect Connection, and all the Lee Jackson line of Amps.

Continuing the Traditions of Yesterday and Creating the Legends of Tomorrow

New! Lee Jackson "Master Series" Marshall Mod Vol 1

2006-11-22T15:43:00.000-06:00

Lee Jackson`s early Hot Rodded Marshalls became legendary in the Music Industry .
Lee`s been creating Custom Guitar Tube Amps for many of the top players in the world: Steve Vai , George Lynch , Paul Gilbert , Zakk Wylde , Akira Takasaki and Allen Holdsworth to name a few.
Lee has worked and designed for such companies as Fender , Ampeg , Crate , Pignose , and has owned his own companies as Metaltronix , Perfect Connection and Lee Jackson Amplification.
Continuing the Traditions of Yesterday and Creating the Legends of Tomorrow
This Video has Lee Jackson showing you how to Modify, your own Marshall amplifier.  Lee goes through Step by Step instructions, Installing everything from Gain Stages to Tube effects Loops and now Lee is showing his 6 position Mid Shift Control, along with Covering Testing, Biasing and Final Setup. Along with Sample Tone Settings. These Modifications create More Low End, More Gain Better Tone, Less Noise, and Smoother Distortion. Dvd comes complete with schematics.
This modification is the exact modification Lee Has done for thousands of guitarist around the world including: Akira Takasaki, Steve Vai, George Lynch, Paul Gilbert, Zakk Wylde amps.

The Models that are covered are: Marshall Plexi Heads, Four input JMP's, And Early JCM 800's including Master Volume versions.
****This Mod does not cover Channel Switching and Reverb Models****

You always wondered why your marshall didn't sound like your favorite artists....They all have them modified.

New! Lee Jackson "Master Series"

2006-11-02T10:56:00.000-06:00

The New Lee Jackson Video Master Series is almost ready for shipment, everyone on our Email list will get early notice of the release.
Don't wait if you want them for Christmas Presents.
This new series of Videos covers everything from Lee's Classic Marshall and Fender Modification's, to New Mod's both for Fender and Marshall amps.
Plus their are New Ultimate Bench Warrior Service Video's: This Video has Lee Jackson showing you how to to
service your own amp, and to keep it healthy and running correctly.
This Video includes changing Critical Capacitors and Setting Tube Bias,
and what to look for on a Scope. This Video covers most Major Tube
Amplifiers and will show Critical Tips in Keeping them running for Years.
This is a Technician’s Must have, and a Road Crew’s Dream.Some of the Amplifiers that are covered:
Ampeg, Boss, Crate, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Lee Jackson Amps, Marshall, Metaltronix,
Perfect Connection, Traynor, And Now we have a DVD showing how to install your own Tube Effects Loop.
With all the Extra Printed Material that comes included. Everyone from a Newbie Tech to a Seasoned Amp Builder, will get what they need from the material.

New! Collection of Never Seen Pictures of Lee Jackson Amplifier History

2006-08-01T14:47:00.000-05:00

I was Clearing out several boxes of pictures and I decided to scan them. I know that I got a kick out of seeing them, I'm sure my friends and employee's will get a kick too. I will be updating constantly as I find more and more pictures.

Have Fun...

http://www.leejackson.com/MyLife/

Lee Jackson Metaltronix Friends Across the World  Add yourself to our customer map.

2006-07-14T10:42:00.000-05:00

Tell us where you are!

We would like to Welcome the NAMM SHOW 2006 to Austin this week

2006-07-11T16:48:00.000-05:00

This Friday starts the summer session of the Namm Show 2006 . We do not have a booth this year, We are having meeting's with our various Distributors and Suppliers. Please come up and say hi when you see US. Remember your in BBQ country so eat up...The Salt link is the Best BBQ here..Yum!

New! Fender Concert Mod Kits by Lee Jackson

2006-06-27T15:13:00.000-05:00

I have been asked over and over, what parts I use and were to get them. So I have collected them together in kit form.
This is the perfect compliment to your Lee Jackson Fender Concert Mod Video.
Including Fine Selected German Capacitors and Resistors.
It has everything you need to make your favorite Fender become your best friend.

New! Marshall Mod Kits by Lee Jackson

2006-06-25T10:45:00.001-05:00

I have been asked over and over, what parts I use and were to get them. So I have collected them together in kit form. This is the perfect compliment to your Lee Jackson Marshall Mod Video.
Including Fine Selected German Capacitors and Resistors.
It has everything you need plus a couple extra parts if needed.

New! Lee Jackson M-1000 / Blues59 Amp Footswitch

2006-05-26T15:39:00.000-05:00

Here it is the original (Because we never made a Foot Switch for them in the 80's) Custom M-1000 Foot switch. Made with the best components available, including :
Cool Metal Footswitches
Heavy duty Aluminum Box
20 ft industrial grade cord with Metal Color Coded ends.
 Now be able to control all the power of the M-1000.
The Amp Foot Switch Pedal works with all Lee Jackson M-1000 and Blues59 Heads It can be used to Control: Master I, Clean and Stage II

Lee Jackson Mastering Lab get first AWS900+ in America

2006-05-16T20:38:00.000-05:00

FIRST SOLID STATE LOGIC AWS 900+ ANALOGUE WORKSTATION SYSTEM GOES TO MUSICIAN/COLLECTOR BOB JABOUR and LEE JACKSON
GC Pro’s Austin, TX Location Handles First AWS 900+ Sale

AUSTIN, TX—Musician Bob Jabour, owner of one of the country’s most extensive collections of vintage instruments, amplifiers and recording equipment, has taken delivery of the first Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Analogue Workstation System. The AWS 900+, featuring new control protocols for a wide range of digital audio workstations including Nuendo™, Sonar™, Digital Performer™ and Logic™, will serve Jabour’s combination recording studio/museum of vintage gear.

Lee Jackson, integrator for Jabour’s studio, reports that the AWS 900+ was put to work upon its arrival from Austin’s Guitar Center and its professional division, GC Pro. “We immediately set up the console and started cutting,” says Jackson, founder of the Metaltronix, Perfect Connection and Lee Jackson Amplification companies. “Mark Andes, the bass player from Heart and Spirit, came in to lay tracks on a project. We used the instrument input and it just sounded amazing.”

The AWS 900+ is housed at Lee Jackson Mastering Labs in Austin while Jabour finalizes plans for his studio/museum. “The AWS 900+ is absolutely transparent, it’s beautiful,” says Jackson. “Being able to touch back and forth between the DAW and analog is absolutely great. It’s the same to go from record to play back—just effortless. With many consoles there’s a lot of patching, whereas with the AWS 900+, all the patching is pretty much preset for you. Plus, you can set up all kinds of templates, which is really great.”

An analog console, says Jackson, is indispensable to DAW-based production, be it Pro Tools or Digital Performer, which he also uses. “We wanted to get away from just having a bigger controller and controlling more of the inside of the computer,” he explains. “Mixing internally, it’s cluttered and there’s no definition. We had already been tracking, so we could pull up large mixes on the AWS 900+ immediately, and everybody in the room said ‘Wow!’ We hadn’t even started mixing—everything was flat, just coming through the board—and it sounded much better. It’s definitely a wonderful unit.”

Jabour seconds that statement: “Lee is interested in the interface between analog and digital,” he explains. “He raved about SSL because of the success it has had in this area with the AWS 900. As a vintage and analog guy, being able to capture the warmth of analog and work in a digital medium is critical. That’s what led us to SSL. I really trust Lee’s judgment, and he put me right onto the best equipment.”

"I'm pleased that Bob Jabour is the first to purchase the newly released SSL AWS 900+ console,” adds Rick Plushner, director of sales, Guitar Center Professional Division. “All of us at GC Pro look forward to the opening of his new facility and listening to the music recorded and mixed on this amazing product."

The AWS 900+ is the only console that provides the dual benefits of a fully featured SuperAnalogue™ signal path coupled with a comprehensive DAW controller. Key features include SSL’s legendary SuperAnalogue™ mic pre’s and signal processing; full monitoring up to 5.1-channel surround sound; direct control of DAW recording, editing and mixing functions; and flexible signal routing.

Additional features include greater bandwidth than 192kHz recorders; twin curve SSL E and G Series 4-band parametric equalization; assignable SSL dynamics section with gate, expander and compressor/limiter; G Series Stereo main mix buss compressor; flexible processing order; balanced circuitry throughout; oxygen-free cable throughout; and metering on all channels and main outputs.

The DreamWeaver ANALITAL Delay Pedal is Ready!

2006-05-01T20:23:00.000-05:00

I have always wanted an Analog delay, I also wanted it to be quiet and not noisy like most of them are....so I built it. The Fat Sound of Analog, with the Clean Sound of Digital, The Best thing I say about it is it is fun to play, easy to set a Great Sound, plus with the mix control you can dial it the exact amount of delay effect. This DreamWeaver pedal combines old technology with new! The DreamWeaver Delay is wide ranging, getting everything from thick vintage Analog style sounds to very transparent Digital style sounds, without the sterility of the other Digital Delays. And there's tons of headroom so that their isn't any input overload distortion if you use heavy strings. And with the half time switch, you can go from a short to long delay time with a push of a switch. The Effect Bypass switch is "True Bypass" which allows the signal to pass through the pedal untouched when turned off.

Lee Jackson is Announcing his Newest Creation

2006-04-22T15:22:00.000-05:00

I have just finished designing one of the best Distortion pedals I have ever heard, I was recently working with an artist that likes to play at LOUD volumes. When we would add any kind of distortion pedal for just MORE....it would take his bottom end out.
When we added my Active GAin Pedal that worked awesome because it kept the bottom end, but he wanted added distortion that the Active Gain will not produce. So I combined the idea of the Active Gain Pedal with a distortion pedal and the KataDistortion © is the Super child.
Listen to what a dead sounding guitar sounds like, plugged into the KataDistortion ©.

New Lee Jackson Amp Switch Pedal

2006-03-05T15:20:00.001-06:00

The Amp Switch Pedal works with all Lee Jackson Tube Amps, including the XLS, XLA Series. And with the Ampeg VL-1002. It can be used to switch Channels , Effects Loop, or Reverb.

Led's are Powered by the Amp, so No Batteries.

New Lee Jackson and Major Amp Company aliance

2006-03-01T09:56:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone

Some really exciting news in the works, and will be announced at the Summer Namm show (July). Their will be a Lee Jackson and Major amp company aliance. I keep trying to do it on my own, and every time I came up against Money/Banker head aches. I just refuse to build an amp for 3,000 when I can produce them for half that with the right production crew. Well I just got that, if you saw me on a plane last week, then you might have an idea what state I was going to, and who it was that I was visiting.
I'm extremely excited...Great things soon to come

New Pedal The "La Compressor"

2006-02-08T10:47:00.000-06:00

I am proud to announce a new member to our line up....The "La Compressor" It is modeled after our favorite Tube Compressor, the LA2A.
What I love about it is its simplicity of operation, just Two Knobs!

Get all that sustain and roundness of the notes you play, Great for chording, or single notes.

Plus if you need it, it will give you More Gain! All of this on a single 9 Volt battery.

Namm Show

2006-01-11T10:50:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone

The Namm Show is almost upon us (Jan 19 - 22nd),
We are not showing this year, instead we are meeting with Artists and Distributors, so if you see us walking around the show, come up and say hi.
Our new GP-1000II all tube pedal is almost ready for sale, wait till you see this one, I custom designed a cast aluminum box for it.
The GP-1000II is a direct copy of our GP-1000 rack pre-amp, I did add several cool new features.
The "Children of Bodom" guys will be the first to have them when there finished, Alex has been a believer of the GP-1000 for a while.
Also, the New Re-issue of the XLS-1000 heads are coming soon....if your on our mailing list you will be the first to know.
Well I got to get back to work......Lee

"PedalBoard Secrets" Vintage Guitar Magazine

2005-12-17T13:52:00.001-06:00

Welcome to the Guitar Shop, Come on in. People ask me a lot of questions about equipment which is great as long as they're talking guitars. Pedals are another thing altogether. It seems a lot of players have trouble taking effects and pedalboards to a level where they are reliable and don't degrade the signal from the guitar. I might not have the answers, but I know who does. Lets take a trip down to where amp builder/Designer electronics Guru Lee Jackson hangs his hat - Tony Nobles / Precision Guitar Works.

Active Gain Pedal Reviewed by Guitar Great Phil Brown

2005-12-06T21:48:00.000-06:00

Everybody likes gain...more love, more cool, more influence, more life, more sound...
How about more tone? Welcome to the "Active Gain Pedal" world of Lee Jackson. All the companies over the last few years have opted to create pedals that bring the "authenticity" of grunge/blues and guitar hero status at the push of a button....ok....whoa!
Wait a minute partner! As a guitarist I was wondering when or if someone could/would build/design a stomp box that did not change your tone. At last.... someone did it...There's a REAL Transparency inherent in this Active Gain Pedal of Lee Jackson's that delivers EXACTLY what you play. 11 times out of 10 there's always a degradation of the original sound and despite the manufactures best PR with every pedal I have had in the past I still can hear my guitar tone change-and UNTIL now that just pissed me off to no end!....Not so with this creation.
There's the sound of the guitar coupled with the amplifier....But what if you already have "your sound"? It's sweet and you like it...What's the advantage of adding another loop into your sound chain? Simple...there's an added dimension often lost in "live" applications not too mention the studio. Whether you are a Fender/Gibson/Hamer/Martin/Taylor guitar god/goddess you will absolutely fall into big lust with this box. Simple controls and YES! One can plainly tell the distinct differences in the settings...When the light is off you have bypassed the circuit...& one can easily A/B what works for you. Activating the pedal (the light on) one has a Clean boost by turning the Master Volume all the way up and the Gain, (putting the clip switch in the middle "off" position) Exceptional ear candy for those who love a clean electric guitar sound....and for all you acoustic players-oh my gawd! Get ready to walk on water baby!) Now here’s the deal: 3 controls...
Clip Switch: The Clip Switch has 3 positions- (1[up]- [OFF middle]-2[down]). The clip switch allows the circuit to have 2 kinds of 'clip settings'- (1) setting one (up) has a slight but noticeable "clip or edge" to your sound whereas (2) has more "edge and compression". The "middle" switch can be used as a very clean BOOST when the switch is in the MIDDLE Position.
Gain: The Gain control goes from UNITY (the same level that is coming out of your instrument) to all the way Up (which is over 100x the signal!)....with no loss of original tone!
Master Volume: The Master volume is activated when the pedal is ON and it CONTROLS the overall volume of the pedal. By turning UP the GAIN and turning DOWN the MASTER you can achieve variable and quite noticeable amounts of clip/compression levels and you will also notice there is NO loss of tone. In fact the Gain Pedal does exactly that...it increases your gain. This is not a FUZZ/DISTORTION/GRUNGE box...it's an "ACTIVE GAIN PEDAL"...If you suspect you deserve 'more' gain and can live without the constant tone changes inherent in everybody else's pedals-go to www.leejackson.com order your customized pedal from Lee Jackson and fasten your seat belts...you are gonna dig this the mostest and never ever "wonder" again why your tone is so real, phat and alive...
Phil Brown

Lee Jackson Live interview on "LVrocks"

2005-11-13T19:39:00.000-06:00

Pieter Holland host of "Sound Advice" interviews Lee Jackson, The interview covers everything from Lee's history to all of his different product designs, and companies he has owned and designed for. Pieter is a well know musician and talk show host. www.lvrocks.com:

New! Lee Jackson Metaltronix Dialup Website

2005-11-07T12:00:00.000-06:00

We just opened our New Lee Jackson Website for Dialup Connections.
Minimal Graphics, get right to the information with out waiting for those long download times.
You have been asking for it, so here it is:

Oct-05 Update

2005-10-28T10:56:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone

This month our noses have been on the grind stone, busy is an understatement.
We had a little computer melt down on our server, and lost about two weeks of design work.........I usually backup weekly...except this month....figures.

We have opened distribution in several new countries this month, and we are almost ready to debut our new PEDALGATE, this is an awesome gate.
It has features that are not seen anywhere else, I saw a need that was not filled so I did some experimenting and whalla....new pedal.

Soon I will be able to talk about several licensing deals I'm working on, these are going to be fun projects, we are working on a new kind of effects switcher that is not only awesome in features, it is awesome sounding.

Well more info soon.

Thank you as always

Lee

Sept-05 Update

2005-09-29T14:15:00.000-05:00

Hello

What a month.....

We almost got hit by Hurricane Rita, I'm sorry it did do a lot of destruction to Houston and Beaumont.
We have a lot of friends and family there that did get smashed by Rita.
She wasn't so lovely...

This month has been as busy as usual, the ACL (Austin City Limits) outdoor concert went on last week, in wake of the storm.
A lot of friends and artists were in town for the festivities.

I designed some fun software this month, I have been designing OS X Widgets, and I wanted to design something for my PC friends.
So I looked into the PC version of Widgets which is called Konfabulator and it is free now by Yahoo.

I designed a clock that is a copy of my Metaltronix Custom Clock, I made versions for both the Mac and the Pc. You can check them out on my software page.
There FREE.

On the Pc version I was able to add a sound bite I recorded for its chime...it Rocks!

Also, I just reconnected with KNAC radio station, in the 80's I was one of there sponsors in Hollywood, I sponsored the local Hard rock show.
I found them on the internet at www.knac.com, they are just as Kool as they used to be and now they even have a larger listening audience.
I was checking to see if they still had my commercials from back then, we did commercials with all of our endorsers then like Steve Vai, George Lynch. Paul Gilbert, Zakk Wylde, Warren Di Martini, Akira Takasaki and Allen Holdsworth.

Our amplifier deals are moving forward, as soon as I have more info on them I'll post it, if your not on our mailing list please email us at: info@leejackson.com and we will keep you informed.

More new cool products soon, I'll keep you updated.

Thank you as always

Lee

Aug-05 Update

2005-08-16T16:37:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone

Man.....is it August already?

This year is fl-yin!

A lot of great stuff is in the works, I'll keep you posted as it happens.

Check out this months GuitarPlayer mag, They review my "Active Gain Pedal", and they have a great article about Eric Johnson.

On the GuitarPlayer review, Art did a thorough review, I could tell by his comments he truly plays through the gear and understands it.
I also found out by his review I needed to add some more to the "Active Gains" owners manual, Art said "that is it is not a clean pedal"

Well if you put the pedal on a scope, you will see it can be an exceptionally clean pedal, if it is set right.
I see that I didn't explain that in the manual, and wished I had made the change before Art got it.

What I'm adding:

"To get the cleanest sound out of the "Active Gain Pedal", turn the Master Control all the way up, and the Gain Control all the way down, from their turn the Gain Control up as needed, plus you need the clip switch in the middle (off) position" to get the cleanest sound.

The Master is really there so you can crank up the Gain, and put the Clip Switch (on) to get an edge to your guitar sound, then dial down the output with the Master Control.

I just finished designing and testing two more pedals:
The GP-1000P pedal, which is the exact copy of the sound of the GP-1000 Pre - amp.
With all the added features I added on the XLS-1000P, and the M-1000P too.

I also finished my new Gate Pedal, I'm doing something different than I have seen before, and the results has been awesome, you will see more info on the website as I get the Proto parts in.

Also, I have been doing a mod to the M-1000P and changing the "Clean" button to an effects loop like I have on the XLS-1000P pedal, and is found to be more useful.

The "Clean" button drops out 3 stages of gain and was really only put on the pedal to be an exact copy of the Metaltronix M-1000 head.

So if you want that mod on an M-1000P, make a note of it when you order it.

More new cool products soon, I'll keep you updated.

Thank you as always

Lee

July -05 Update

2005-07-16T13:08:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone

I just got a preview copy of the Guitarplayer review by Art Thompson of my "Active Gain Pedal"
It is a really great review, and Art really got its nuances , I am really glad that he really does truly play the gear.

Also this last week, I got interviewed by Tom Wheeler (RollingStone) for his new up coming book about Fender.
Their going to have a section about me, when I worked there in the 80's.

I also just finished making an OSX Tiger Widget for our website, it is really basic right now, I will be updating it as I learn more about; JAVA, XML and HTML.

Check out my new widget at:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/music/leejacksonaudio.html

I really wish the PC had something like this, there really cool, and have unlimited possibilities.

I have been asked to do another live radio show on: www.lvrocks.com
Pieter is a great guy, and has a show dedicated to musicians and musical product designers.
I'll keep you posted on when I will be ON AIR.

Plus I have been learning about "RSS" feeds, so I should have one of those up on my website soon.

We have just been working hard building product and filling orders.

Well....Back to work

Thank you as always for your great emails, I really appreciate your
compliments and encouragement.

Lee

June -05 Update

2005-06-10T17:43:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone

I'm sorry I didn't post a May update, it was a crazy month we had dealers and direct sales from all over the world.
I guess the news is out about our Pedals.
We have been working around the clock in May making Pedals.

I started experimenting with tube emulation through discrete components.
I have alway found DSP emulation to sucK and sound synthetic.
So I designed a tube emulator and then used it in place of a tube in several of my designs and proto'ed one up to hear it.
Well it blew my mind, the first amp I tried it on was the M-1000, then I built an XLS-1000, and what was amazing they had the same characteristics as the original amps.
Of coarse they didn't have power amps, I tried them into the front of my Pro Junior then into my Gp-1000..... I was Blown away
So I decided to make Pedal out of the idea, check them out at: http://www.leejackson.com/Pedals_5.html

The new Amps are moving forward, we should be getting to the last set of prototypes, and have costing soon.

We are thinking about taking pre orders as soon as we publish the Prices,
Plus we are talking about making the first 50 heads special and have them factory direct only at a reduced price.

If you are interested in getting in on the first 50, email us (Info@leejackson.com) and will tell you the availablity.

We will help however we can.

Thank you for your support and encouragement.

Well....Back to work

Talk to you soon

Lee

April - 05 Update

2005-04-11T09:55:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone

I wanted to keep you updated on what is happening.
I just finished designing and shipping four new pedals.
I'm really excited about these.
I have build so many custom pedals for some our favorite guitar players, so I cherry picked four of my favorites.

The "Photon Phaser" is fun, beside the bypass button you have two Speed Switch controls.
These controls allow you to ramp or speed up like a rotating speaker, or Ramp down. The brake will take it from fast to slow in one revolution, and if you release the brake it will ramp up to speed.
So the brake can be used to go from slow to fast with the one button.

The "Orange Masher" (Compressor), really is special, you are going to really like the threshold control. Do you remember one of DBX's most popular compressors with the single slide control on the front?

All you had to do was move the slider for what ever playing style you had, and the compressor would fit the style or sound.
The Orange Masher's Threshold control, can do that for you.

The "Atom Smasher", (Octave divider), can sound like a Vintage Tycobrah. or a Colorsound divider, which are very rare.
Jeff beck used one on the early albums.
The circuit is vintage with my twist on it, Phil Brown had one of these and flipped, he had been looking for that sound since his early days of playing.
That is what gave me the idea to listen to the Jeff Beck cd's and mimic it on this pedal.

The " Vibrator" (Tremelo-Vibrato) is pretty wild, you can set the range from one beat every 4 sec to a machine gun fire.
The switches allow multi pulse and pattern changes.
It uses Opto technology like a tube amp, so you can get the same smooth response.

I now will be putting all my time into the amps, we are sussing out suppliers and getting our cost figures.
Soon we will announce the release dates and what the final prices will be.
As always, I am trying to figure ways to build the very best product, at the most reasonable prices.

Well....Back to work

Talk to you soon

Lee

New Products

2005-02-26T13:08:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone

What a start of a year,
I went to India for three weeks, it was part business and part adventure.
I always wanted to go to the Himalayas and check it out.
They were awesome and very cold....Bbbuuurrr

So the new products are moving forward at a fast pace, we introduced four new pedals this year and have another 10 ready to go.

On the amp front we almost have our new/re issue of the Lee Jackson XLS series, it will have a new name and some changes that will make it even better than it was.

On the new Metaltronix Heads they are coming along too, I know everyone is choppen on the bit for me to have these out.
I'm running as fast as I can, I am the only designer and there is only 24 hours in a day.....so if some one would talk to the big man and ask for another couple hours to be added to the day...that might help.

Also, I want to welcome our new Head of National Sales....Adrian Peritore

Adrian was head of Pro Audio for Guitar Center, and we are very happy to have stole him away.
He also was the lead guitar player for the band "The Motels"
Starting this Tuesday you will be able to talk to him for all your product needs.

Well that's it for now.....