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Topic: Zum Formica ? |
James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 29 Jan 2004 6:46 pm |
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| Can some of you guys who own Zum's please send me pictures of your steel, and tell me what the color or pattern is ..I see 3 different blues and I'm not sure what any of them look like....Please show me what the other colors and patterns etc look like ....Thanks in advance for your help....Sincerely, Jim |
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Mark Herrick
From:
Bakersfield, CA
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2004 8:45 am
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Mark,
Actually I'm looking for something that will stand out a little more..  |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2004 9:21 am
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| Hey!! Don't make fun of that stuff. I'm having my old, black Emmons covered with that lovely material right now! It's gonna look great! |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 31 Jan 2004 6:03 pm
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Hey John,
Have you heard,black has the best tone??What's that color gonna sound like?
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Bill Ford |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2004 9:52 am
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I think it's gonna kill all unwanted overtones, and,,, it will keep the audience at arms length. No one will even come close. I'll definately have to wear sunglasses. I'm lookin' for a nice, clean 52 Tele so I can do it's top in the same material. Matchin' pair ya know.  |
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2004 1:25 pm
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John,
I remember a while ago reading a thread where there was mention of pedal steel players always being in the background, and when they play Black steel's , it put's them even further out of the picture...When I see your color sample I think of that thread ,and how you REALLY did something about it !!...Very refreshing !!!...Sincerely, Jim |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2004 9:40 pm
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Jim,
I have a new Zum on order and mine is going to be the same color as Robbie Turner's. . . Red w/Blackstone Marble.
Nick[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 03 February 2004 at 08:18 PM.] |
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Mark Tomeo
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Posted 3 Feb 2004 11:13 am
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Since you asked...
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Billy Woo
From:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2004 1:17 pm
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Mark
Is that the same "Purple Zum" that Gary Steele owned a few years back??
Bronco Billy |
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Mark Tomeo
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Posted 4 Feb 2004 11:18 am
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| That depends on whether you plan to make jokes about it... |
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Billy Woo
From:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Posted 5 Feb 2004 6:53 am
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Mark
I now realize from your post there were some "jokes" made referring to that guitar but actually I almost bought it myself at the St. Louis show in 2000 so "No" jokes from me, Im curious because I, too have an order placed with Bruce and I actually like this color scheme not sure if I'll go with it as Im still waiting to hear from Bruce to see what is actually available color wise, by the way I like the Butterfly effect and not because Im from Hollywood either..
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Mark Tomeo
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Posted 5 Feb 2004 7:14 am
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Thanks Billy. Yes, this was Gary Steele's purple Zum of abominable memory. The butterfly is actually a sticker my daughter gave me that just happened to match the colors of the guitar perfectly.
This guitar was originally an S 12 E9/B6 U but I chopped it into a 10-string E9 rock tuning. It has some aspects of the sacred setups, no 9th (D) string, an E on the bottom and best of all, no C pedal. Words can't describe how I hate the sound of that C pedal. I put the Franklin drop on the third pedal so it's right next to the standard B pedal making those movements really smooth and sweet.
Somebody was asking in another post about how easy or difficult it is to modify a Zum. Answer: ridiculously easy. The mechanics are so clean and accessable it only took a short afternoon's work to modify it and very little tweaking to get it all right and comfortable. And I'm generally terrible with tools - can't even wire an outlet. The Zum is an elegantly designed piece of machinery. |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 5 Feb 2004 7:32 am
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It ain't blue but it sure is purty.  [This message was edited by Ron Sodos on 05 February 2004 at 07:36 AM.] |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 5 Feb 2004 7:52 am
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Ron,
I'll bet you can make a "joyful noise" with that beautiful guitar!!! 
Erv |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 5 Feb 2004 8:37 am
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I sure try my best.....  Gotta make a note here about Bruce. What a guy. When I bought this steel recently it was a Jimmy Day setup. I have played Emmons setup for 25+ years. I was nervous about changing over. With Bruce's help it was easy. Bruce is one of the nicest guys I have ever talked to. He never hestitates to take the time needed to help. Again! What a guy.... [This message was edited by Ron Sodos on 05 February 2004 at 08:40 AM.] |
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 6 Feb 2004 2:29 pm
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I'm getting more and more confused as this goes along....I want them ALL !!...They all look so good, and I already know how good they sound !!...Thanks guys, keep em comin !!..Jim
PS....I miss Gary !!...This is the first I've seen the PURPLE ZUM....I like it !!...Jim |
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Gary Steele
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2004 7:37 pm
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| Hi James, That is a sharp steel. James i have a brand new Zum D-10 8+6 that is beautiful and probably sounds as good as any ever made, Atleast that is what several has said. I have a new Millennium coming in about a month. If i like it i will probably sell this Zum. Maybe a few of the guys will tell about it. A guy named Sonny here in my area would like it but i told him it would probably be available before long but i think he has a new steel that starts with an E and i dont know if he can work it out. If anyone buys it from this thread we will take care of the Forum. Thanks, much, Gary |
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2004 8:02 am
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Gary,
Good to hear from you ...Where've ya been ??
You have a D-10 ???....I thought you were playing universals of late ??...Didn't you have an Excel ??....Now a Zum and a Millenium on the way ??....Life is good, and I'm glad it's treating you well .....Don't be a stranger !!..Sincerely, Jim |
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