ZB Steels-Where'd they all go?

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 Jun 2003 2:09 pm

I was just wondering where all the ZB Customs went. It took me a month too locate only three double necks for sale. Two were double tens, one of which I bought. They seem to be getting rare. The tone on these guitars are killer. Very unique ZB sound. Where'd they all go?

Chris Erbacher · Post by **Chris Erbacher** » 2 Jun 2003 2:30 pm

to really answer your question, you should contact larry chung. he has a very extensive list of zb's and i think he will post it sometime in the future. i've got a d-10/11 8x6, and i am aware of another pretty close to here (dave zirbel), so they are around, love that tone!!!!

Ed Naylor · Post by **Ed Naylor** » 2 Jun 2003 2:36 pm

I have the last ZB that was built. In fact it is not completed. I understand the Owner was killed in a wreck and the guitar was unfinished. Maybe someone has info on it. It is beautiful Birdseye Maple blonde finish.Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works

Shoe · Post by **Shoe** » 2 Jun 2003 5:16 pm

Hey Kevin, there are many ZB Customs still being played. I've had mine for 28 years. My good friend Billy Knowles is a great source for information, parts, and anything concerning this class A steel. http://www.masga.org/zbcustom
Shoe

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Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 3 Jun 2003 5:10 am

All I know is I've Got Mine...

Sincerely,

Mr. I.M. Selfish

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jess dodson · Post by **jess dodson** » 3 Jun 2003 8:08 am

I got mine.....Billy Knowles restored this one to better than new

Larry Chung · Post by **Larry Chung** » 3 Jun 2003 9:02 am

I've got mine ... all three. And I love each and every one of them. They all sound different, too, but goooooooood.

Check out the ZB post that I'm keeping on this Forum and I'm sure you'll find out more about their whereabouts!

Best,
larry
zbguitarinfo@yahoo.com

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Larry Chung
ZB D-10 8+4; ZB Custom S-11 4+4; ZB Student Model 3+1 Yeeeeahhh, Bay-Bee.

John Borchard · Post by **John Borchard** » 3 Jun 2003 12:25 pm

Hey, Kevin, there have been a number of ZBs on eBay in the last 6 months or so -- some beautiful and some kinda rough. They are still out there, although they seem to come and go in waves, like many items on eBay.

What a beauty, Dave. By "Greg", I assume you mean Greg Jones. He's refurbishing my '65 ZB Custom for me. If it turns out half as nice as yours, I'll be one happy guy. I know it will be great -- Greg does a super job! In the meantime, I'm getting better acquainted with my Mullen. It's a great steel, but there's nothing like a ZB. When I get mine back, I'll post pictures for everyone and we'll let the droolfest continue! Thanks for sharing the pics.

John Borchard[This message was edited by John Borchard on 03 June 2003 at 01:31 PM.]

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 4 Jun 2003 6:14 am

yes, B. Greg Jones of London KY. I think he's as fanatical about the ZB "sound" as I am, and that's saying something.

I am sure Billy Knowles and other ZB afficionados do fine work as well, but I can personally recommend Greg to anyone looking to get their ZB in shape. I salute everyone who digs into the workings of these fascinatin' old beasts and tries to bring them to their best possible functionality.

and yup, mine is a beauty... it makes me smile

thanks for trading Glenn!

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Leonard G. Robertson · Post by **Leonard G. Robertson** » 5 Jun 2003 4:28 am

I saw a white S-10 at a pawn shop yesterday for $575.00 in Mt. Vernon, Mo. It has been there for over a yr. I'm sure. The shop owner died recently and his widow asked me what it was and how much to ask for it. Looked average condition, and in the case.

Bob Mainwaring · Post by **Bob Mainwaring** » 5 Jun 2003 9:49 pm

Yes yes yes - I've still got my two, a D10 and an SD10.
Wouldn't part with any of them though.
I know a guy who lives not too far from me with just a body - I've just got to get to see what it's like someday.

Bob Mainwaring Z.Bs and other weird things.

Chris Erbacher · Post by **Chris Erbacher** » 7 Jun 2003 12:34 pm

hey leonard, is there any way you could get the number of that shop that owns the white zb? i'd be interested in having another one for that price, did you get a good look at it? what kind of shape is it in? lookin forward to hearing from you...