ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!

John L. McGuire · Post by **John L. McGuire** » 5 Apr 2015 3:08 pm

I've got 0034, bought from Don Edwards in Lakewood, Colorado (Guitar City) around 1980 or 81, do not who the original owner was, as didn't think to ask at the time, but Don would have known, as he kept meticulous records unfortunately, he has passed on. Ronnie Miller was still hanging around, playing at Club Corners, Michael Russo was teaching pedal steel, Rusty Young and Ronnie were the previous teachers. I just cleaned the old girl up after about 30 years of neglect, now that I'm retired, hope to spend more time with her.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 5 Apr 2015 4:26 pm

Is that #0034 or #1034? Don Edwards originally owned #0033 also. Sonny Curtis owned #1034.

John L. McGuire · Post by **John L. McGuire** » 6 Apr 2015 1:47 pm

It's 0034. weighs 65 pounds in the case

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 16 May 2015 1:17 pm

John L. McGuire wrote:It's 0034. weighs 65 pounds in the case

I just weighed 0317, and it weighs 65# in the case also, not really as heavy as i thought it to be.

John L. McGuire · Post by **John L. McGuire** » 16 May 2015 1:47 pm

I thought it was heavier too. Feels like at least 75# when going up stairs with it. Must be old age? $:\$

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 16 May 2015 1:50 pm

Split cases are the answer.

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 16 May 2015 2:04 pm

Kevin Hatton wrote:Split cases are the answer.

Kevin, are your split cases for a D-10 ZB running around $350? I think I might save up and purchase them if I end up holding unto my D-10.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 16 May 2015 2:50 pm

Mike, please email privately. I will respond immediately.

Kevin Hatton

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 3 Jun 2015 6:57 am

Can someone point me to or share some photos of the RKR lever linkages and mechanisms on a ZB? Mostly interested in seeing the way it works for string 2.

Thanks,
Brad

Eric Dahlhoff · Post by **Eric Dahlhoff** » 3 Jun 2015 8:08 am

Here ya go Brad. Before & after my clean-up.
Hope that helps.

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 3 Jun 2015 12:17 pm

Great pic's, thanks all...

B

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 12 Aug 2015 6:19 pm

Just a heads up to the ZB faithful that fellow ZB brother Chuck MCGill has passed away. So sad to hear. I bought a few ZB's from Chuck and we talked on the phone. He will be missed.

Jason Duguay · Post by **Jason Duguay** » 12 Aug 2015 6:34 pm

I am very saddened to hear this. Although I did not know him well, he was a kind man when we spoke and he left an impression on me. These old hunks of wood are important and those that dedicate themselves to bringing them to their potential are saints in my book.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 13 Aug 2015 2:53 am

Posted in wrong section. Sorry, stevet

admin · Post by **b0b** » 13 Aug 2015 7:54 am

Rememberances of Chuck should be posted in Gone Home : http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=288505

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 13 Aug 2015 2:29 pm

Does anyone know when #0098 was built? I'm guessing 1969...

Sad to hear about Chuck. I think I have one of his old guitars....

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 13 Aug 2015 3:04 pm

I think you are on the money with 1969.

Looks like Billy Knowles did this one and Duncan owned it.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1000507

Billy Knowles wrote:This ZB now is owned by Duncan Hodge. Serial number 0098.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 13 Aug 2015 6:14 pm

I made a mistake. It's 0095, and it's for sale in the Bay Area. D-10

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 13 Aug 2015 6:29 pm

Cool.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 20 Aug 2015 6:24 pm

1967

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 21 Aug 2015 5:37 pm

Actually, I believe that my ZB is 0093, or 0127( I have owned both numbers at one time), but I am in South Carolina at the moment and can't turn it over and check the true serial number. In any event, mine is a 1969, the same year as Jerry Garcia's, but it was made with Tom Brumley parts. I believe that Jerry's was assembled by Mr. Brumley out of Scranton parts.
You all have a beautiful evening,
Duncan

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 23 Aug 2015 6:49 am

Here is # 0104. It was setup Day, and has the necks reversed with the E9th on the rear. It was originally turquoise with a natural maple top, but has evenly faded. Was this one built around 1969-70?

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 23 Aug 2015 11:23 am

Yes. Late 69 early 70. Most likely 69.

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 23 Aug 2015 1:14 pm

Kevin Hatton wrote:Yes. Late 69 early 70. Most likely 69.

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate your knowledge! This particular guitar sounds fantastic, I've never played one that has this fine of a tone.

Jimmy Gibson · Post by **Jimmy Gibson** » 2 Sep 2015 12:56 pm

I have just got this customised ZB Student and had a problem with the 4th string lowering to pitch thought I had sorted it but it`s doing it again, it looks like the raise on the forth string is starting to move when the lower is engaged, never had this problem before,has anyone had this problem? Any help on this problem would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Jimmy..

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