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Topic: Buddy's New Zum |
Jim Peter
From:
Mendon,Mich USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 10:44 am |
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In a previous post Buddy Emmons said this about his new guitar.
"I’m hesitant to say much about a guitar until I use it in a live situation. I don’t accept live jobs in Nashville so I won’t know if it’s a keeper until after the St. Louis convention this coming Labor Day weekend."
Buddy, I was just wondering if you are ready to make a statement yet?
Thanks,
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Gary Steele
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 11:45 am
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| Jim, I was thinking the same thing. |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 1:12 pm
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| I know all ears are different, but what Buddy had in St. Louis was the best I've heard him sound since the Blade! |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 3:26 pm
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| And pray tell, what brand of guitar is the "Blade", that has such a fantastic sound? |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 12 Sep 2006 3:46 pm
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Charles, The Blade is an Emmons Original. I believe he still has it.
I too thought Buddy sounded great on the Zum. I came in on Friday just as the first tune was starting, and the guitar was just filling the room with a wonderful, sweet tone. That, of course, may have something to do with the player behind it.  Not discounting the "Zum" factor, because John Hughey's Zum had that same rich tone when I heard him Thursday evening. |
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Buddy Emmons
From:
Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 6:32 am
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| Thanks for the comments. I was very pleased with both the Zum’s performance at the convention and the feedback I received regarding the sound. I thought it was a keeper until I had the opportunity to play a hybrid model Bruce Zumsteg had on display in the Zum room. After a few minutes of begging, beseeching, and imploring, Bruce was kind enough to allow me to take it home and spend, more time with it. As of now, I believe I’ll be trading my all-pull Zum for the hybrid. It’s truly an amazing machine. |
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Dag Wolf
From:
Bergen, Norway
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 10:22 am
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Here is a pic I took in St. Louis showing the new ZUM (all pull) Buddy & builder Bruce Zumsteg
Bill |
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Glyn Bone
From:
Halifax.Nova Scotia. Canada * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 10:37 am
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OK...I`ll bite!!
Would someone please explain what a Hybrid is?
Just showing my ignorance....again
Glyndwr
Carter SD10 4x5 ( black of course)
Peavey NV 112 ( also black )
Hilton M262B VP.( sorta black  )
BJS 15/16"`Hughey` bar ( not black )
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 10:38 am
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So now he really IS Zum-Buddy!
(Altogether now: Grooooaaaann!)  |
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Tony Rankin
From:
Land O’ Lakes, FL
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 11:03 am
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Glyn,
The ZumSteel Hybrid has a changer that is a cross between an all-pull and a push-pull mechanism. It tunes like a push-pull in that you tune the primary raises with the tuning keys and the opens with Allen head screws at the changer. The rest of the changes you tune with nylon tuners, like a regular all-pull guitar.
Great sound, easy pedal action, and it has split-tuning! I own Hybrid number 17 and love it.
Tony Rankin
www.daytonambassadorsquartet.com
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Bill Simmons
From:
Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 11:46 am
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Dag...you made me drool looking at those Hybrid Zum's!!
I played the Hybrid two years ago in St Louis and immediately said it was the closet tonal qualities to my great sounding P/P's. At the show, I believe about 50% of the people comparing the original Zum changer and the Hybrid prefered the original changer. Both are winners!
Now I have to save my $$'s so I can order a Hybrid. I have a super sounding '79 Zum D-10; 8+5 birdseye maple that is priceless to me. Bruce just keeps building the ultimate machine.[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 13 September 2006 at 12:49 PM.] |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 11:58 am
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| Wouldn't that be something; to sit next to Buddy and watch him play. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 1:21 pm
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Dag I love your new lacquer Zum mate --- you lucky dog !! :-} .... great colour too!
I can see a spot in my music room for at least one more Zum.
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 13 Sep 2006 2:19 pm
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| LOVE my hybrid #8. Glad I ordered my second a while ago...it's all I will ever want or need. Looks like I beat the impending flood of orders..ha ha. Congratulations to the Big E on the new axe, he continues to be an inspiration. Best wishes to Bruce Z, good fortune to you all. JW |
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Bob Kagy
From:
Lafayette, CO USA
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Posted 14 Sep 2006 1:09 pm
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| Great picture - I love to see those two guys looking so happy. |
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 14 Sep 2006 3:07 pm
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I am very pleased with my Hybrid. It playes great, looks great, stays in tune and I could go on and on. Best of all it feels good in my hands and I love the tone. Just what I look for in a guitar.
Larry |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Sep 2006 6:00 pm
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| Well I sat next to the "BIG E" on stage and let me tell you the sound of his steel was great. I was very happy for him and Bruce. The only thing that guitar needed was the touch of the Masters hands. Well we all got that in St. Louis. Buddy is playing so good and it was nice to see him back at the convention. Until next time my best to all, Bobby |
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Bud Harger
From:
Belton, Texas by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Posted 16 Sep 2006 5:29 am
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I suppose now that the 'waiting time' for a new ZumSteel just went from 18 months to 3 years.
Congratulations to Bruce for building a great guitar.
bUd |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 Sep 2006 10:17 am
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just the other day i was on the fone w: Bruce
he told me waitin' time is still 18 months
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 16 Sep 2006 10:25 am
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| Looks like Mr. Zumsteg will be cancelling that vacation he had planned for summer, 2017. |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 16 Sep 2006 8:40 pm
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| Does anyone know why the Hybrid isn't offered in U-12? |
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