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This is not a back-lighted panel, but rather the panel material emits light when a voltage is applied.  This high voltage technology, while common in other areas such as the automotive industry, was probably not a great idea for the working musician dealing with ungrounded equipment at that time.  You can appreciate this if you've ever been zapped when your lips touch a microphone while playing guitar or bass.

 


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