ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!

richard burton · Post by **richard burton** » 5 Nov 2007 10:13 pm

My ZB dimensions are:

Scale Length 24 inches

String spacing at changer 11/32"

String spacing at nut 9/32"

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 8 Nov 2007 8:32 pm

Chuck,

When you get your loafer, you'll have to be sure to post some pics on here so we can all drool!!!

Casey

Andrew Buhler · Post by **Andrew Buhler** » 9 Nov 2007 7:38 pm

Chiming in with Scranton D-11 #1154 just received from Billy Knowles. Billy did a great job adding 3 knees and getting this guitar into great playing condition. This thing sustains more than my push/pull--and what a sound! I'll probably get it refinished one day, but I kind of like the three tone thing going on. Thanks Billy!

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 10 Nov 2007 10:29 am

Andrew, that is a beauty. Billy does sime great work. I knew you'd get another ZB. Once you get the "ZB bug" it never goes away. How much does that bear weigh anyway? If only they could make a ZB out of something light...like marshmallows, then I could probably lift one. I too would like to stand in line for pics of Chuck's ZB that he bought from Chris.
Play that ZB well and in good health Andrew!
Duncan

Andrew Buhler · Post by **Andrew Buhler** » 10 Nov 2007 11:12 am

Thanks Duncan. Your sunburst ZB spoiled me forever. I was actually surprised about the weight of the guitar. It shipped at 74 lbs and weighs about as much as my 71 fatback Emmons D-10 out of the case. I thought the D-11 would clock in at 80+ lbs but I was pleasantly surprised. Not only does Billy do great work but is a pleasure to do business with.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 10 Nov 2007 11:44 am

Andrew, if you are interested in a set of split cases for your ZB D-11 email me. I make them. By splitting the cases it takes a solid 22 pounds off the total carry weight. The body case comes with wheels and a spring handle. Makes transporting a ZB a breeze. Hatton Split Cases (716) 691-6527.

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 11 Nov 2007 5:30 am

Pics for all who share my love for the ZB. Andrew
what a great D11. Check out that front apron.Is there
a commandment about someone else's steel. I hope not
cause I got it bad.Me and Mr.Jones will get some pics up when she gets there.Kevin I will contact you
about cases for my Scranton D10 after the loafer is
done.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 13 Nov 2007 10:35 am

My #1107 "Black Beauty". I searched for ten years for this sound. No other brand compares for me. Full restore. It was in terrible condition when I got it.

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 21 Nov 2007 6:05 am

Greg just sent me pics of the loafer. It is a real loafer never been a D10. Great birdseye maple with rope inlay. White pickup and fingerboard. It looks to
have been blue but has faded. When Greg gets it done
we will put up before and after to showcase his great
work. Oh I almost forgot the pad is a two tone!

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 21 Nov 2007 8:53 am

Good job Chuck ... keepin' Greg busy! That sounds a bit like Richard's SD-11 with the two-tone pad.

Great steal on a steel.

Russ

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 21 Nov 2007 12:14 pm

I took the liberty to post Jon Light's photo here in hope of some information.....hope it's ok.....

a very small scale working model ZB.....I was told that these were made for salesmen's demos....and that they were real working models....

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 23 Nov 2007 6:55 am

Howard how cool is that. I saw the little Sho bud on
another post at bobbe's. This little gem has got to be a piece to collect.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 23 Nov 2007 7:05 am

They want $5000.00 for it........

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 24 Nov 2007 6:53 am

That's all I have to say about that.

Paul Frank Bloomfield · Post by **Paul Frank Bloomfield** » 24 Nov 2007 8:44 am

Well, it is quite interesting but is it possilble to
actually play the thing? apart from curio intrest I
can't see any real use for it --and at ,what $5000,
somebody is taking the p---s !
Frank Bloomfield. Corfu

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 30 Nov 2007 12:17 pm

Greg sent me pics of the underside of the loafer. He
says this one is a special player. I can't wait to get it. Still don't know if I can afford to keep it
but Greg says after I play it the decision will be made. I will post before and after when I get all the
pics.

Steve Hamill · Post by **Steve Hamill** » 30 Nov 2007 12:31 pm

I got dibs if it moves Chuck!
I'm loving the ZB12. I'll get some pics posted this weekend.

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 30 Nov 2007 6:56 pm

I can't wait to see the pics of Chuck's loafer??? Sounds pretty darn slick!!!

Casey

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 2 Dec 2007 2:23 pm

I'll Add One Pic to

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 2 Dec 2007 3:14 pm

One thing I know from years of watching Chick McGill aquire pedal steels is that Chuck always, always, ALWAYS gets some great steels. This one will no doubt be another winner.
Congratulations Chuck, a great find couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
BTW, Geaoge that is a really great ZB you are sitting behind there, at least, I believe that it is you, on account of the picture is posted under your name. Unless some one has somehow, someway overpowered George, gotten his password through torture, or at least waterboarding, which as anyone will tell you cannot be actually called "torture" and outlawed because saying this may somehow aid the terrorists. Anyway, If the posting was not by George, I appeal to you to let him go and please don't hurt him. If it was George, I say again, beautiful ZB.
Duncan

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 2 Dec 2007 3:47 pm

George,

Is it a D11? Looks like a nice Brumley built steel! Nice beard too.

Russ

Bill McKenna · Post by **Bill McKenna** » 3 Dec 2007 2:44 pm

ZBers
Here are some pictures of the Scranton D10 I've been restoring. Kevin Hatton Refinned it and I did the rest of the work.
Used it with the band last night for the first time, and got all kinds of complements.

Thanks
Bill

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 3 Dec 2007 3:47 pm

Bill,

You did a great job with it! I have some pictures from Bill Goe who sold it to you so I know how much work it needed. Now, lets fix the corners of that Sho~Bud seat.

Russ

Billy Knowles · Post by **Billy Knowles** » 3 Dec 2007 5:19 pm

George and Bill
Please give the serial numbers for your guitars
Thanks
Billy

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 4 Dec 2007 7:54 pm

Ebay #140186577789 D-11 6-22-69 s/n 0032.

So when (around what s/n?) did the old logo change to the rectangular "ZB custom"? I know from first-hand ownership that 0064 and 0078 are new-style.

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ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!

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