ZB Pedal Steel Guitars - Please help!
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- Brendan Mitchell
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I want to strip my guitar and refinish the body and polish the end plates etc.The mechanics scare me a bit as I'm not sure if I can put it back together and set it up properly.I have done quite a bit of work on my P/P with no problems but this thing scares me.I have had it for a couple of months now and love playing it but would like to have it shiny.Is there any manuals or such that I can use as a guide? Another case of ZBGBZ?
Regards Brendan
Regards Brendan
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Hi Brendan, i am probably stating the obvious but be sure to take close up pics of every part of the guitar before starting,I have nearly finished a complete refurb on my S10 custom (blue) and enjoyed doing it but I must admit a manual would have been invaluble, maybe all us ZB owners could contribute our knowledge and get one started? if you need more info on the probs I had drop me a email.
regards Allan.
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I'll post here given there is no longer a need to post in the Buy and Sell section. I am glad I could be of help, Chuck.
My heart just dropped when I first saw this guitar; it was beautiful--I was wondering what it would like (and sound) like once it had some TLC. I am happy it is now in the hands of a forumite. Send me some pics once you have it all buffed up.
My heart just dropped when I first saw this guitar; it was beautiful--I was wondering what it would like (and sound) like once it had some TLC. I am happy it is now in the hands of a forumite. Send me some pics once you have it all buffed up.
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#1029 was a S-12 5&4 purchased by me through the company store. Birdseye maple with a rosewood fretboard. It was stolen from my home in Austin,TX in 1981 along with my Les Paul, Music Man Bass,Precision Bass,Fender Twin,and a bunch of other stuff.
#1092 was my brother's steel, that I traded for a Dobro just a few years ago here on the forum before ZB's became so popular again.
#020 (BMI) Don Buzard's D-13 is probably around Phoenix somewhere.
There you have it
#1092 was my brother's steel, that I traded for a Dobro just a few years ago here on the forum before ZB's became so popular again.
#020 (BMI) Don Buzard's D-13 is probably around Phoenix somewhere.
There you have it
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Well Larry, after 10 pages of replies you certainly did<SMALL>I certainly don't want to clutter the Forum</SMALL>
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Larry:
Perhaps a new entry for your archives? (Follow the links to this guy's gallery.) I also posted this to the thread asking about availability of ZB D-10s...even though this is a D-11.
http://www.guitarnotes.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=000353;p=
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Perhaps a new entry for your archives? (Follow the links to this guy's gallery.) I also posted this to the thread asking about availability of ZB D-10s...even though this is a D-11.
http://www.guitarnotes.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=000353;p=
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I spent some time tweaking my ZB s-10 last week. I felt that the a and b pedals were a bit to stiff and quick. So I moved the equalizers over one hole to give a longer travel. That and some general balancing (equalizing) and now the thing is better feeling than it ever has been. What a great guitar!
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Yet another link to the "Z-Files" ZB Custom Picture Gallery!
Many of you have contributed, but please feel free to send me pics of your ZB at the email address in my signature.
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Many of you have contributed, but please feel free to send me pics of your ZB at the email address in my signature.
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<small>1998 Zumsteel U12 "Loafer" 8&6 :: 1973 ZB Custom D-10 8&5 :: Vintage Fender 'Tube' Amplification
www.dvanet.net :: zbcustom73@dvanet.net :: www.lasttrainhome.com
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Hello Larry,
I bought a ZBCustom D10 two days ago.The E9 is set Jimmy Day which is the same as my Emmons single.
The back neck is standard (I think)
At this stage I know little of the C6 tuning and am busy trying to learn something.
The serial number is 0506, perhaps you will be able to date it for me.
I am pretty sure this instrument has changed hands twice in the last nine months.
Best regards Billy
I bought a ZBCustom D10 two days ago.The E9 is set Jimmy Day which is the same as my Emmons single.
The back neck is standard (I think)
At this stage I know little of the C6 tuning and am busy trying to learn something.
The serial number is 0506, perhaps you will be able to date it for me.
I am pretty sure this instrument has changed hands twice in the last nine months.
Best regards Billy
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Almost to 400 replies. Holy smoke.....
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OK Guys, I just got back from Phoenix this afternoon with a D-10 ZB Custom, serial no. 0108 from purchased from Mitch Daniels (catch that # Dave Zirbel?) and all I can say is WOW. I had a couple of hours in the motel room with this thing and I am a believer. (no Monkees puns please) With waaay dead strings and no amp, this guitar sounds like you're hearing the wood when you pick it. I can hardly wait to get the E-9 hooked up and operational (it's a partial basket case). White fretboards, white pickups, blue aprons and natural birdseye tops (just like Brad's), machine swirled endplates, etc, etc, 9 floors and 8 knees. I'll post pictures when I've had time to rest. About a '69 I guess. Man what a guitar. Bob
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Hi Bob and ZBers:
I saw the post for the ZB in the Buy and Sell section and thought better of asking for a serial number... but ya came through anyway.
Thanks so much for the serial number, Bob. Your ZB is most likely a 1968 or early 1969 made in Phoenix, I think. Greg Jones, this sound about right? That's what my info tells me and it sounds like a wonderful guitar.
It's a pleasure to hear that you're enjoying your steel so much already! (:
One more word ... TESTIFY!
All ZBest,
Larry
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I saw the post for the ZB in the Buy and Sell section and thought better of asking for a serial number... but ya came through anyway.
Thanks so much for the serial number, Bob. Your ZB is most likely a 1968 or early 1969 made in Phoenix, I think. Greg Jones, this sound about right? That's what my info tells me and it sounds like a wonderful guitar.
It's a pleasure to hear that you're enjoying your steel so much already! (:
One more word ... TESTIFY!
All ZBest,
Larry
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Your pretty close Larry, I would say it is a 69' built in Bakersfield, with Ser #0108. BUT, I also guess that it was sent back to ZB for added knees and swirled endplates after they moved back to Phoenix. If there are two rows of open holes between the fine tuners at the endplate, it was built in Bakersfield. This one is 8 numbers older than Dave Zirbel's D-10.
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