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Topic: My new Zum Encore |
Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2016 9:51 pm |
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My new Encore arrived today, and I am surely pleased! It is black, 4 pedals, 5 knees, and Doug's humbucker. Forty-two pounds in the case. It is very well-built, and it plays and sounds great--nicely balanced across the strings, and great note separation and sustain.
It's a good-looking guitar, too--not all the fancy cosmetics of much more expensive guitars, but it looks good. You will not find more bang for your buck in a new steel.
I didn't have to wait long for delivery, either.
Thanks, Doug Earnest, for building me this nice steel! |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 11:46 am
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 12:08 pm nice one bro
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hey that's a real purtty guitar Jeff!!
im very happy for you bro
fine made steel second to none
mike 
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Mullen g2 d-10
Quilter 112
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David Weisenthal
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 1:19 pm
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Looks good Jeff! how long is the wait now for an encore now?
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Derby SD10, Peavey Session 400 |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 1:26 pm
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| David, I first emailed Doug in early October about ordering. He shipped the guitar on December 31st. He did initially say to expect it in February, but things got moved up. Email Doug and he'll give you an idea. If you order one, I'm sure you will be happy with it! |
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Patrick Thornhill
From:
Austin Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 2:23 pm
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I'm in the queue after emailing with Doug last week and he estimated late March or early April for me!
That's for an Encore. Stage One was a bit longer which suggests to me that he's starting to see more Encore than Stage One orders, although that's just my idle speculation. I'm sure he'll post his own response soon.... |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 3:19 pm
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My Encore is wonderful - the best money I ever spent!
I have #8.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 3:34 pm
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Very nice. Jeff!
That is my "bucket list" guitar, and configured the same as your's, except for having Es on the right 
Congrats. |
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 5:50 pm
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Jeff
That is a great looking steel...congratulations !!! I bought a used stage one just a few weeks and have been thrilled with it in every regard. Would thinks yours is even better !
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Lyle Clary
From:
Decatur, Illinois, KC9VCB
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Posted 13 Jan 2016 6:49 pm
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Like Roger Rettig I'm still loving my Encore.
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2006 Zum D10 8x8,1969 ZB Custom D10,
10 3x4 Peavey Nashville 112 Peavey LTD 400 2014 Zum Encore Wood Grain 4x5 Stage One pot pedal |
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 12:29 pm
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| Like Roger and Lyle I'm lovin mine too. |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 3:19 pm
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the only draw back to Dougs guitars is that he doesn't make an SD version of them
if he did THEN they would be damn near perfect ...lol
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proud parent of a sailor
Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
Mullen SD-10,Simmons SD-10,Mullen SD-10,Zum stage one,Carter starter,
Sho-Bud Mavrick |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 5:37 pm
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I understand some folks' preference for an SD10, but I actually wanted an S-10.
I'm having no issues with knee lever placement, etc., The guitar is easy to play, and I love the light weight.
In spite of the narrower body and light weight, the guitar doesn't walk around when you press knee levers (even levers with 3 pulls on them). |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 6:14 pm
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I agree, Jeff, and I remain convinced that an S-10 is better for one's playing and general 'form' than an SD-10. There's a temptation with the SD-10 (or a D-10) to acquire a lazy right arm and wrist that rests on the back neck with the result that execution is impaired.
Doug offered me the optional detachable back-rest but I'm glad I declined it.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 6:47 pm
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Thanks for pointing that out roger....i just ordered the pad from doug so i will pay attention to my arm and wrist.
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp
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Patrick Thornhill
From:
Austin Texas, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 8:41 pm
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The fourth pedal on this one (pedal 0) is a Franklin pedal, correct?
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2016 11:29 pm
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| Yes, that is the Franklin change. I have that on my zero pedal now (I was considering Randy Beavers' idea of lowering 6 and 9 a half, and I may put that on this pedal). I use a .022 wound sixth string, and the whole-tone lower on 6 works perfectly. Not all guitars will do that. |
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 15 Jan 2016 3:57 am
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I have the zero pedal in the first position. I would think with it in fourth it would put the A
& B petals too far left for good action with the left leg levers. I have the pad and love it. |
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Patrick Thornhill
From:
Austin Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2016 8:13 am
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| Cool. I really like the sound of the Franklin change so I'm thinking I'll probably want to add it when my turn comes. |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2016 10:38 am
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the reason the i like an SD better is that it make's my right hand steadier, i don't think my left arm ever touch's the pad
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proud parent of a sailor
Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
Mullen SD-10,Simmons SD-10,Mullen SD-10,Zum stage one,Carter starter,
Sho-Bud Mavrick |
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James Taylor
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 15 Jan 2016 3:38 pm
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| Yes indeed this is a great instrument and I love it to bits. JAMES TAYLOR |
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Dean Holman
From:
Branson MO
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Posted 16 Jan 2016 12:41 am
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| I helped build this guitar. I've been working for Doug almost a year now. I think these are wonderful guitars for the money. Doug stays pretty focused on what he's currently building because of the affordability and being able to build these guitars in a timely manner. Doug does an excellent job and I as well try to pay attention to detail so you can get the best quality for your money. I hope you get much enjoyment from this guitar. |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2016 6:29 am
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| Thanks, Dean! |
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