ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!

[basilh]

Hey Larry 1700 !!
Not Bad..
AND a NEW page.

[Chuck McGill]

Steve. It's great to see the 12str up and running. It
stayed in the birthing position so long on my bench that my customers were razzing me about getting it done. I later found out from Greg that the Uni was impossible to put on this guitar. Maybe someday I can play it if we're ever on the same side of the country.

[Steve Hamill]

It plays great Chuck. The trade winds are blowing though. Bob H. is bringing three of his D10's by tomorrow for a possible swap for one of them. He wants to add a 12 to his stable. I'd prefer to find an SD10 but, we'll kick this trade around and see if it's a win win. At my current pace of learning the steel, I doubt I'll ever need more than 3 pedals, 2 knees and eight strings let alone 12. Either way, it's staying in the ZB family.

[Ken Metcalf]

I got the Diff. type equalizer from Billy Knowles in an attempt to solve an A pedal problem and it works great!! In addition, it was a great learning tool on balancing pulls because it allowed me to try this and that very easily. The only prob. is now I want to replace all my rods with stainless steel.
I also got a knee lever to widen out my knee levers, as in Billy’s prior photos.
Thank You Very Much Billy
Kenny Metcalf

[John Roche]

Thats a great idea, Now I wish I had my ZB back...

[Duncan Hodge]

Hello Steve
What is the setup on your ZB 12? I was just wondering on account of I love 12 strings and just happen to have a beautiful ZB SD-10.
In any event, have a great day.
Duncan

[Paul Frank Bloomfield]

Hallo John
I told you that you sold the wrong guitar !!
Frank. Corfu

[John Roche]

Frank , the Sho-Bud is gone also, Just left with the Sierra,poor me...

[Bill Hatcher]

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=126463

ZB pedal for sale on the forum. Heads up!

[Ken Metcalf]

Here's my Wider Knee Lever set up from Billy Knowles.
It works good and has very positive stop after adjustment, I'm adding a couple more pulls to the existing set-up. Next... is all new stainless pull rods and equalizers... 2 more pedals.
I'll keep you all posted!!
Kenny

[Billy Knowles]

Has anyone had a ZB pickup rewound and if so what has been your experience? I have an 11 string that is split at 5,500, 14,000 and 22,000. The 14,000 is a little to high for the middle position. I would rather have 17,500.
thanks
Billy

[Ken Metcalf]

Billy,
There is a guy winding old style ZB pick-ups you can contact through BMI.
Kenny

[Billy Knowles]

Does anyone have the phone number for BMI
Thanks
BIlly

[Casey Lowmiller]

From their website:


You can Reach us at the following numbers below:


Name: Don Fritche


Phone: 479.938.2575


email: don@beckmusicalinstruments.com





Name: Dan Burnham


email: dan@beckmusicalinstruments.com


* I check email 4 times a day. If you want to leave a phone number, I will call back after 9:00 p.m.


Phone: 901.455.4889


Hours: 8:00 - 1:00 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.


For after hours email me and I will respond back after 9:00 p.m.


Mailing Address:


BMI


763 Rodeo Arena Road, Scranton, AR 72863

[Mike Shefrin]

Okay guys, I'm officially joining the ZB club.

[Billy Knowles]

Mike
What is the serial number on your ZB. It is a nice looking guitar
Thanks
Billy

[Mike Shefrin]

Billy,
Thanks. No serial # since It's a retro ZB that Kevin Hatton built for me. It's built from all original ZB parts including the pickup. It's not finished yet. I should have it at the end of the month.

[Kevin Hatton]

For any of you who want one of these call me at Hatton Cases (716) 691-6527. Its first come first serve. Strictly custom. I am only building five this year.

[Wally Taylor]

Hey all you ZB nuts, I need some advice please. Would you guys please tell me what brand of strings sould sound best on a D-10 ZB Custom? I am currently using GHS PF500's, but if there is something out there that gives a better sound, then I sure am interested.

Thanks,
Wally

[Scott Hiestand]

This is stained black and Natural. Serial number: 0330. Also notice the 1/2 tone tuner. Don't know who ownes it presently.

Hey! That's my baby! Can tell from the 1/2 tuner (don't use it any more), the little crack in the E9 pickup, and the Emmons-style knee levers. And of course the serial #!! (Plus I was told from the prior owner Billy refurb'ed it!)

[Billy Knowles]

Scott
That is a nice guitar. Has that real ZB tone.
Thanks
BIlly

[Scott Hiestand]

Billy

YES IT DOES!!! You did a nice job on this one (well rumor has it you do a nice job on all of them). I may add another steel someday but I never plan to part with this ZB.

I am guessing mid-70's (Tom Brumley) with this serial number 0330, does that sound right to you experts?

[Billy Knowles]

TO GREG JONES
Please tell us about your trip to see Steinar.
DId you get to play lots of Tom Brumley stuff?
Thanks
Billy

[P Gleespen]

Hey! That's my baby! Can tell from the 1/2 tuner (don't use it any more), the little crack in the E9 pickup, and the Emmons-style knee levers. And of course the serial #!! (Plus I was told from the prior owner Billy refurb'ed it!)

As the aforementioned prior owner, it's killin' me to see those pictures! Man, I knew I was going to regret it when I sold it. I was right!

I never plan to part with this ZB

If your plans ever change, I will gladly buy it back!

[Scott Hiestand]

Patrick

I promise if I ever do (unlikely...but you never know with me!) you'll be the first one I contact!