Bruce Zumsteg

Jeff Valentine · Post by **Jeff Valentine** » 6 Jun 2013 7:02 pm

I wanted to thank Bruce for quickly shipping out a couple of parts that I needed for my Zum. He got them in the mail right away and they arrived very quickly. Thanks to Bruce for the great customer service. He always takes time to help in any way he can. Plus he builds a great guitar! Thanks, Bruce.

-Jeff

Ray Mangrum · Post by **Ray Mangrum** » 8 Jun 2013 3:24 am

Bruce is one fine Gentleman to do business with. He also builds one of the finest Instruments you'll ever sit behind as well.

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 8 Jun 2013 9:09 am

I ditto what Ray said...RM

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 8 Jun 2013 9:32 am

Bruce is first class all the way...from his guitars to the gentleman he is. I got the chance to visit with him for a couple of days recently, and I am proud to call him friend.

Billy Easton

Joe Goldmark · Post by **Joe Goldmark** » 8 Jun 2013 4:37 pm

What Ray said. Has it really been
30 years that I've been playing a Zum?
Bruce is the man.

Joe

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 Jun 2013 6:18 am

I really like the Hybrid he built for me.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 9 Jun 2013 3:41 pm

Bruce is a fantastic bloke, and of course he builds a guitar which has no peer IMO ...although i am slightly biased

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 13 Jun 2013 3:38 am

I've known Bruce for over 40 years, have the Up MOST respect for him as a Person, Builder, and Player..

Mark Wayne · Post by **Mark Wayne** » 13 Jun 2013 8:19 pm

Good post, Jeff. Thank you, Bruce.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 14 Jun 2013 2:08 am

i have never had the honor of meeting Bruce but
i have dealt w: him many a times via fone
Mr Z is a Top Notch Gentleman .....

Swiss precision to boot...

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 Jun 2013 5:05 am

I talked to Bruce once on the phone. His approach to me, calling outa the blue, was like that of a friend and fellow steel builder. Our 45 minute conversation was like a mini education and him praising me for building nice looking steels. I'll never forget Bruce's kindness and professionalism.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 16 Jun 2013 6:41 am

Bruce is the man!!

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 19 Jun 2013 12:52 pm

Like Mike says!!! I find it hard to believe that Bruce and some of the other legendary builders have not made it into the Hall of Fame.

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 19 Jun 2013 8:19 pm

I bought a Zum from him in the early 80s.. It was a great experience dealing with Bruce. It was a great guitar! I would love to buy a Hybrid if he gets time to build me one

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 20 Jun 2013 4:42 pm

Wally, the invitation is still open if you want to noodle around on my Hybrid, which is not for sale of course.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 20 Jun 2013 10:17 pm

Best guitar, best builder and best guy I know.

Monty Laffoon · Post by **Monty Laffoon** » 21 Jun 2013 11:49 am

Bruce is the Man,I love my Zum.You can always depend on him.

jackie harmon · Post by **jackie harmon** » 21 Jun 2013 12:27 pm

Great guy

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 21 Jun 2013 1:35 pm

Tuscumbia, Mo. I think I know where that is!!!

Jay Jessup · Post by **Jay Jessup** » 30 Jun 2013 5:56 pm

hopefully a little piece of my blond hybrid still shows up in the avatar? I also still have the 82 S-12 Bruce made for me way back then though it's had a few changes since then.

Daniel Policarpo · Post by **Daniel Policarpo** » 1 Jul 2013 12:55 am

I have never had the pleasure of meeting the man, but I am grateful to him and Doug Ernest for designing and building a pedal steel for the traveling pro musician and entry level player that sounds so killer.

Thankyou Doug and Bruce!

Paul E. Brennan · Post by **Paul E. Brennan** » 4 Jul 2013 7:59 am

Does anybody have an email address for Zum?

Some of the nylon hex tuners on my Zum have wrung their threads. I got a packet of GeorgeL hex nuts but they don't fit properly. I guess I need to contact Bruce and buy some spare nuts from him.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 4 Jul 2013 1:58 pm

Paul you need to give him a ring, he doesn't do the email thing mate

816-380-4568 -- check your time difference first of course

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 4 Jul 2013 3:33 pm

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