Zums Only?

jay thompson · Post by **jay thompson** » 28 Dec 2010 11:57 am

Really nice Marvin. Do you know who owns this Dodd guitar?
Both my Emmons are 8&9. Had a passing thought about splitting the RKR but did not know why.
Regards, Jay Thompson

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 28 Dec 2010 6:12 pm

If I had it to do over again I would have that. Bruce talked me out of it and it is fine. But I use it a lot and really see the wisdom in Tommy's choice to have it built like that.

Wayne

Gianni Gori · Post by **Gianni Gori** » 4 Jan 2011 3:13 pm

Ferdinando Ghidelli wrote:
CrowBear Schmitt wrote:my 1st Zum - 1983(approx) 9/8 that was made for Mike Smith that i got off ebay
a great steel that made me appreciate the ZumSteel quality

... and now it's mine!!! Ciao James!!!

But now it's mine...

It's an amazing guitar!!! It sounds great and plays so smooth.
I'm proud to enter into the Zum owners' family!

Grazie Ferdinando, you're such a nice person to deal with....

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 4 Jan 2011 8:53 pm

My D-10 & S12U

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 10 Feb 2011 8:02 pm

Chuck Huffman · Post by **Chuck Huffman** » 10 Feb 2011 8:52 pm

I tell ya, I bought a one of a kind Zum, 8 levers, 5 pedals, I won't say who I bought it from out of respect of the previous owner.
All I can say is it's the best sounding and functional steel I've ever played. I'm in heaven!!!

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 12 Feb 2011 7:24 pm

So Chuck how about a photo then ????

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 13 Feb 2011 6:46 am

Here's my latest addition to my herd - just got this from Billy Murdoch. D10 8 + 8. Quite a nice guitar. Photos courtesy of Billy.

Mark Dunn · Post by **Mark Dunn** » 14 Feb 2011 3:09 am

That's really nice Ken. I'm surprised Billy let it go!

All the best

Mark

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 14 Feb 2011 4:21 am

Mark
Billy just wasn't playing any C6th and felt that it was a waste. He does have a very nice SD10 Zum that helps take away some of the pain of selling this one.

The guitar is an early model, made in 1980. The engineering is so good for the time, its no wonder that Mr Zumsteg is held in such high regard. Tonally it is very nice, but I still have to place my push-pull in front of it for tone.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 22 Feb 2011 3:42 pm

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 22 Feb 2011 3:57 pm

Tony, that's stunning!!

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 22 Feb 2011 7:05 pm

Chris, great thread, beautiful guitars, i also enjoy your dry, witty, sense of humour, a bit like mine

A bit of controversy is always enjoyable.

Are Zum's still being made??

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 23 Feb 2011 11:37 am

Thanks Mikey! I am very pleased with it in all respects.

Larry...Bruce is still churning them out but, he may not be taking any new orders.

Bob Simons · Post by **Bob Simons** » 23 Feb 2011 12:49 pm

I've finally solved (!!!) the age-old question: "Which sounds better, a black guitar or a white guitar?"

Black 2002 Zum U-12, 8 & 5, Trutone
White 2007 Zum U-12, 8&5, Trutone
Hilton pedal
Webb 614-e

Bruce and I are the only ones who know the answer...unfortunately, I have been sworn to secrecy!javascript:emoticon(':D')

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 23 Feb 2011 6:10 pm

Tony Rankin wrote:

Ohh la la,
I could get a lot of chicks with this one, woooooow!!!

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 24 Feb 2011 11:52 am

.....thanx larry...

a little humor never hurt anyone...however, another's misery can be quite entertaining.

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 24 Feb 2011 4:42 pm

I didn't know about the red burl when I got my SD10 hybrid. That's really nice. Mines a looker with the Blackstone and chrome pin stripes and logos, but it needs good lighting to shine. That red burl shines on it's own.

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 25 Feb 2011 6:22 am

ken,
that zum d-10 use to belong to my friend T.C. Furlong
great sounding zum!!!!

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 25 Feb 2011 9:59 am

Paul Wade wrote:ken,
that zum d-10 use to belong to my friend T.C. Furlong
great sounding zum!!!!

Paul
Billy has told me of the guitar's previous heritage. I hope to do it justice. It is in good condition for a 31 year old instrument.

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 27 Feb 2011 5:50 pm

This is me and my 98" Zum D10 8-5On the job saturday 02/27/11

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 27 Feb 2011 5:53 pm

Zum nights left unattended it looks like this.

it looks like this:

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 27 Feb 2011 6:58 pm

Roger, you're a funny dude. I still remember that steel guitar song you wrote. I hope I get to see you sing it again some day. Might see you at Snyder,Tx if ya'll go there again this year.
(At least they were kind enough not to use the used stuff to wrap your guitar).

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 4 Mar 2011 6:36 pm

say Colm C. that beautiful Zum looks familar!!!

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 25 Aug 2011 4:27 pm

Chinese women prefer Zumsteels, particulary red ones, possibly because it's the color of their national flag. steve t

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