Laquer Zum just came in

David Kellogg · Post by **David Kellogg** » 10 Feb 2012 8:50 pm

Just picked this little beauty up and though you would like to see it. The history is that it was built for Bud Eastman in 1985. 7 knees. There is just something about a laquer steel, doncha think?

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 10 Feb 2012 8:54 pm

WOW....Nice axe David

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 11 Feb 2012 12:24 am

Sweeeeeeet!

Now I know why you sold me the LeGrande!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 11 Feb 2012 1:33 am

Yep ! sure is a beaut

many moons of happiness to both of ya's

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 11 Feb 2012 5:10 am

Just don't go gettin' all "lacquered" up when you play it.

john widgren · Post by **john widgren** » 11 Feb 2012 8:33 am

A real beauty...congrats! wow!

How about a wood neck, lacquer body, hybrid changer Zum? Does such an instrument exist? anybody know?

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 11 Feb 2012 10:42 am

Classy and contemporary looking!

Greg

Todd Brown · Post by **Todd Brown** » 11 Feb 2012 11:13 am

Very Nice. Lacquer body, aluminum necks!! We need to see more of these.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 11 Feb 2012 12:55 pm

i like it... i want it...

i'd love to compare the sound of this to my '82 mica job!

i think early to mid 80's zumses may be the best sounding steels ever. for some reason they pre-empted legrandes , jch's, fronklins, etc. and that's good company!

were there many other lacquer zums this early?

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 11 Feb 2012 1:37 pm

Great find David, looks like a real beauty!! You can bring it over here for storage if you like any time.

Olli Haavisto · Post by **Olli Haavisto** » 11 Feb 2012 2:00 pm

Bud Eastman, founder of Guitar Player magazine?

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 11 Feb 2012 2:05 pm

so your thread title says it 'just came in' as if you are a buyer/seller....will this be for sale or will you play it?

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 11 Feb 2012 3:50 pm

Hi David,

Whew...really nice looking geetar you have there!!

Hmmm...I think it may have the wide 2 5/8" pedal spacing. I wonder what kind of pickups are in there?

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 11 Feb 2012 3:58 pm

"I wonder what kind of pickups are in there?"

FORD?

Just kiddin'.looks like Wallace TT,at least that's what mine looks like.The PUP's,not the guitar.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 11 Feb 2012 10:04 pm

Quit tormenting me!

That's a gorgeous Zum!!!

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 11 Feb 2012 10:05 pm

Quit tormenting me!

That's a gorgeous Zum!!!

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 11 Feb 2012 10:18 pm

DK wrote:There is just something about a laquer steel, doncha think?

Yes.

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 12 Feb 2012 10:52 am

Hey David, all is not lost, if you bring this guitar over we may be able to save it! I think we can stick some Black Mica on it to cover up that woodgrain, and probably make it sound even better at the same time!!

David Kellogg · Post by **David Kellogg** » 12 Feb 2012 5:29 pm

Nope not for sale at this time. Yep same Bud Eastman that started Guitar Player Mag.

David Kellogg · Post by **David Kellogg** » 12 Feb 2012 5:31 pm

Is this Tiger Maple as I don't see any birdseyes?

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 13 Feb 2012 12:08 pm

David, that's what is referred to as Curly Maple. I believe some people just call it Tiger. Beautiful guitar!

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