New ZumSteel

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 2 Aug 2002 9:05 am

Just as I was loading my guitar into the Jeep to head to band practice last night, the UPS driver pulled into the driveway with a much anticipated package. I immediatly unloaded the guitar I had just put in and slid the new toy in, still boxed up. The whole band got to see it come out for the first time. I got it set up and tweeked the tuning, plugged it in and straight into practice. We had gone through a couple of songs when our guitar player looked over and said "man, that thing sounds great". Hadn't even tweeked the amp yet! The lows are full without being muddy, the mids are smooth and sweet, and the highs cut through without being thin...what more can you ask for. Besides that, it's good looking. Rosewood top and back, split V front with honey maple over rosewood. Bruce... you da man!

Larry Harlan · Post by **Larry Harlan** » 2 Aug 2002 7:31 pm

How about a couple of pics so we can see it?

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 2 Aug 2002 9:33 pm

yes..some pics please along with how many pedals and levers...

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 2 Aug 2002 10:01 pm

Can I borrow it? I will be real careful!
Seriously, CONGRATULATIONS!

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 3 Aug 2002 5:52 am

Congratulations Roger! I know you'll love that guitar. I'm liking my new one a bunch. What pickups did you get?

<<Bruce... you da man!>>

Yes, he is.....!

Hey Mike K., call me and come over and check mine out if you want. It'll only cost you a Fuente or a Punch Grand Cru!

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 3 Aug 2002 8:03 am

Ok Tom..you're on....I think I will be soon getting in "line"!!!!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 3 Aug 2002 9:27 am

Thanks guys. This one is 8 & 5 with Lawrence 910 pups. Great tone, easy pedal action, super sustain. It's a keeper. Reggie, come on over, but be careful...they're addictive! Let me see if I can figure out this post-a-picture thing.[This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 03 August 2002 at 10:28 AM.]

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 4 Aug 2002 8:18 am

Yes... Congrats on your new guitar Roger.

I'm sure you'll have many great playing sessions and fun with that guitar.

I know, I love my '87 and my '02 ZumSteels.

Tiny Olson

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 4 Aug 2002 9:23 am

Roger...I've had just about every steel guitar made at one time or another. There are many great steel guitar companies but this is my first Zum ('79 birdseye maple) that Johnny Cox totally rebuilt. I love the Zum tone and playability! Have fun iwth your Zum Roger...Bill Simmons

Jim West · Post by **Jim West** » 5 Aug 2002 3:14 pm

Are we talking S12 or D10?

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 5 Aug 2002 5:13 pm

Jim...we're talking D10 here. I sat down behind a 12 string once...all the notes were in different places!

Jim West · Post by **Jim West** » 5 Aug 2002 7:05 pm

Yo Roger

I have a Zum S12 4+5 and I know exactly what your talking about. Does Bruce Z. build the best guitars or what?

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 8 Aug 2002 12:10 am

Are we gonna get to see some pics...pretty please....

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 8 Aug 2002 1:21 pm

Roger,
I got to hear your guitar as it was "being born", so to speak. Congratulations, it is a particularly good one to my ears. Those 910's sound pretty good for a humbucker, most of the time. Its a nice looking guitar, too. I like that honey birdseye. I have it in the lightning bolt design on my 2000 Zum, with the rest of the guitar in curly mahogany. My keyless Zum is rosewood mica. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of yours.

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Doug Earnest
The only Zum Keyless U12, Fender Cyber Twin

bill dearmore · Post by **bill dearmore** » 12 Aug 2002 2:05 am

I think it looks like this one...just a different configuration on the front. click here then click "Seats+"... www.steelguitarbar.com

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 12 Aug 2002 8:43 am

Bill...looks like the same color combination, just a different configuration. Mine is the "V" pattern with the Honey Maple over Rosewood with MOP inlay.
Tommy Dodd took a couple of picturs at the Saluda,SC show yesterday. I'll see if he will post one on this thread. I'm loving it more every time I play it.

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 12 Aug 2002 9:31 am

My Zoom has the same front as Bill's but I got natural Maple and Rosewood with abalone inlay and a natural top. I love my Zoom!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 12 Aug 2002 5:15 pm

Mike...I don't care what Bobbe says, you're a man with good taste! Hope to see you in St. Louis soon...you still owe me a beer from last year!

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 12 Aug 2002 8:08 pm

You got it Roger! I'll pay up this year!

Jeff Coffell · Post by **Jeff Coffell** » 15 Aug 2002 7:24 am

Mine is just like Bill's also except I have the natural maple and rosewood.

Never see a prettier or better playing or sounding guitar. When Bill Dearmore comes to my house and plays my ZOOM, I hear what it really does sound like. I'M WORKIN ON IT.

JC[This message was edited by Jeff Coffell on 15 August 2002 at 08:27 AM.]