New Zums

Mark Kelchen · Post by **Mark Kelchen** » 1 Mar 2003 4:49 am

Does anyone have any idea how long it takes when you order a new Zum from Bruce?

Gary Steele · Post by **Gary Steele** » 1 Mar 2003 5:51 am

Mark, I'v been told 8 to 12 months. Bruce's # is on one of these post somewhere.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 1 Mar 2003 5:52 am

4:49am ??? Since you're getting older and in your prime, you're probably just waking up instead of just getting home?
A new Zum? #$^@! I suppose Kirk and Curtis will need a drool cloth. Maybe Bruce will throw in a Zum drool cloth with the guitar? Now I see why you were commenting on the finish designs last weekend. A new guitar is better than a woman sometimes.
In 1983 it was like conception (down payment) and gestation (9 mo). My baby turns 20 this year.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 1 Mar 2003 5:55 am

Last August, Bruce quoted me nine months - that means a Happy Event here at 'Rettig Towers' in about May...

It'll be a D10 and in plain black (to match my Emmons...)

I can't wait!

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Roger Rettig

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 1 Mar 2003 6:17 am

Dennis, Maybe he was up that early cause he was out shopping for a new wardrobe. Mark, get a rosewood one. You know, I just thought maybe you could get Bruce to build you a Harley one.

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 1 Mar 2003 7:04 am

Craig...ouch! At least new underwear?
Maybe Bruce has chrome formica?

Mark Kelchen · Post by **Mark Kelchen** » 1 Mar 2003 8:17 am

Chrome one? I guess that would fit with the term Steel. Rosewood is very pretty and is toward the top of the list. I am not that fond of blue but I fell in love with Hugheys' Zum last week. Can't tell you here what happened to me but it definately had physical effects!!

Now I just need to replace some skivies and sell a few guns, then perhaps I'll order a new one. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Mark Kelchen on 01 March 2003 at 08:17 AM.]</p></FONT>

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 1 Mar 2003 12:54 pm

Mark, So you still have them. That's good.

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Robert L. Clark · Post by **Robert L. Clark** » 1 Mar 2003 6:15 pm

Bruce told me about two months ago to plan on 8 months. I bought a used Rosewood D10 and is the best playing guitar I have ever owned. I saw John Hughey's about a month ago at a show here in town and I'll have to say his new blue lacquer is the most beautiful guitar I have ever saw.

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Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 1 Mar 2003 7:29 pm

It really doesn't matter about how long you wait. However long it is, it's worth it.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 2 Mar 2003 9:09 am

I agree they are worth the wait. You can see my blue lacquer Zum on Ricky Davis' House of Wood. It is near the bottom of the page.
www.mightyfinemusic.com/house_of_wood.htm

Tony Rankin

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 2 Mar 2003 4:32 pm

No where can you find one with a $72 neck switch though!!! Makes a huge difference in playability by golly. Mark I have some extra boxers with the seat blown out from last weekend if ya want 'em.

Mike Delaney · Post by **Mike Delaney** » 2 Mar 2003 5:48 pm

Dang...I really wanted to go to that show last weekend. Ended up having to work because some moron downloaded not one but two viruses, and a worm, from Kazaa. Do not EVER use that site, its an incubator for virus! FWIW, the computer was FUBR; we had to format the hard drive and start again.

Now I'm getting upset about missing what I heard was a really good show all over again! Rats!

Mark Kelchen · Post by **Mark Kelchen** » 3 Mar 2003 3:21 am

Mike, there is another one in Wisconsin Rapids March 22 & 23 at the Meade Hotel. Contact Craig Davidson for more info in that one.

Mike Delaney · Post by **Mike Delaney** » 3 Mar 2003 8:40 pm

Thank you, Mark. I'll have to look at the map and see how far that is. Maybe we should get together some time, we're only a couple hours apart.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 3 Mar 2003 9:16 pm

Mike, You are about 6 hours away, give or take.

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Mike Delaney · Post by **Mike Delaney** » 5 Mar 2003 6:40 am

Thanks, Craig.

Mark Kelchen · Post by **Mark Kelchen** » 7 Mar 2003 9:25 am

Well, I did it. Sent the check to Bruce and got on the list for a new Zum. Bruce said he is currently 40 guitars behind and turns out nearly one per week, so he estimated nearly a years wait. I'm sure the wait will be well worth it.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 7 Mar 2003 1:20 pm

I ordered my new S-12 Zum from Bruce, back in Sept- 02'. He told me, it takes about 9 months. So,I'm hoping to get it around late May or middle June. I HAVE NO FINGERNAILS LEFT !!!!!

Mike Delaney · Post by **Mike Delaney** » 7 Mar 2003 4:19 pm

I have an old Zum, and am completely satisfied with it. I'm sure this will be worth the wait for you guys.