New ZumSteel Encore S10 3x5 - some pictures added

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 7 Oct 2012 12:02 am

got my order in too !

Jos Roderkerken · Post by **Jos Roderkerken** » 7 Oct 2012 12:44 am

Can this machine harvest a "franklin pedal"?

And even more important.. What is the waiting time when i buy one

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 30 Nov 2012 5:31 pm

Any updates on these yet? Has anyone received their new Encore? I have a Stage One and am really impressed, just curious......

Thanks, Mike

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 1 Dec 2012 1:22 am

i ordered a Stage 2 Encore for a musician here
the wait was approx 1 month & a half
it's on the way over now
4 pedals & 5 levers

here's some pics Doug put up of it in the build

Mike DiAlesandro · Post by **Mike DiAlesandro** » 1 Dec 2012 5:21 pm

Thanks Crowbear!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 2 Dec 2012 7:31 am

Sorry, Daniel - I missed your question!

Pick-up? I haven't specified yet but, when Doug asks, I'll opt for the single-coil.

Jason Putnam · Post by **Jason Putnam** » 3 Dec 2012 7:27 am

Quick question. May have already been covered, but i cant find it. Does this guitar have half stop? thanks

Daniel Policarpo · Post by **Daniel Policarpo** » 4 Dec 2012 12:56 am

Thanks Roger. I like the sound of Doug's humbucker, but I am interested in hearing what his single coil will sound like.
-Dan

Todd Weger · Post by **Todd Weger** » 19 Jan 2013 7:14 am

Just saw this thread! I have a S.O. in black, and just love it. I can't PLAY it, but I do LOVE IT!

This new guitar looks really nice, too.

Congrats to Doug on another fine product, and as always, first-rate customer service!

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 19 Jan 2013 8:08 am

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!!!!! Wonderful!!!

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 21 Feb 2013 12:13 am

Hey Doug!!! The Encore looks awesome!!!

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 21 Feb 2013 9:06 am

Thanks Mike! We miss seeing you around Branson.

The Encore may be some of Bruce Zumsteg's finest work.

He put a tremendous amount of work into designing the undercarriage such that it would play like a pro ZumSteel, fit within the space allowed, and be simple and economical to produce and assemble. This is the kind of work he did when he was working in industry doing design engineering before he started building guitars for a living. When it all seemed right on paper he built the prototype parts and guitar with his own two hands and tweaked things where necessary before production pieces were manufactured. It all works beautifully and fits like a glove. The detailed mechanical drawings and documentation for assembly procedures he produced are very much a work of art. Can you tell that I have a whole bunch of respect and admiration for the guy?

I have put several Encores out the door with different setups. From customers reports so far it is hitting the intended mark. It's a high performance no frills guitar offered at a reasonable price to the working musician.

Be sure to say hello whenever you come through Branson again Mike! I hope you are getting along OK.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 21 Feb 2013 11:56 am

Hey Doug, you have mail!!!

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 21 Feb 2013 12:02 pm

Bruce was a great guy before he started building guitars and that comes through his work! I admire him a lot myself! You, of course, are right there alongside him in the guitar building and the good guy status as well!!! I have a lot of respect for both of you guys!!!

If I stay in Illinois this year, I will be starting more than a few students on steel guitar, so you will most likely be hearing from me and hopefully receiving orders!!!

I havent seen every "starter" steel thats ever been built, but in my opinion, the Zum Stage One, Stage Two and Encore are the best I have ever seen!!!

Thanks!!!

Michael T.

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 23 Feb 2013 5:18 pm

Doug, will you have any of these guitars for sale in Texas at the show?. Love that red one!
Any sound bites of the Encore we could listen to?

terry

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 23 Feb 2013 11:36 pm

Can I get one in Camouflage??? LOL!!!

http://www.realtree.com/sites/default/f ... %20low.jpg

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 25 Feb 2013 6:09 pm

Hi Mike,
Sure you can get one in camo. There may be a little extra charge....or maybe I could use the remnants over at the lake cabin!

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 26 Feb 2013 3:58 am

Haha! Awesome!!!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 28 Feb 2013 3:04 pm

We received Braydon's new Encore today. I have been playing it this afternoon and it has the same feel as my D10 Zum. Solid as a rock and great sound. Thanks Doug,
Jerry

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 28 Feb 2013 3:59 pm

Hi Jerry, is that the single coil p/u that you have ;or is it the standard humbucker? JAMES TAYLOR

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 28 Feb 2013 4:01 pm

It looks like the twin of my one!!! I've got #0008.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 28 Feb 2013 8:09 pm

James, I don't know who made the pickup but it is a very clean, clear humbucker. Roger, I have been talking with Doug a while on this guitar and I think he already had a cabinet ready for when I placed the order. I think he just about had it built because he knew I was going to order it. This one is serial number 0014. It plays just like my D10 Zum, very solid stance, no side movement at all, plays like a much heavier guitar. Braydon has only seen photos as he lives in Tulsa but I know he is going to love his new "Encore".
Jerry

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 1 Mar 2013 5:46 am

Jerry: That's been my experience, too. How can it feel so stable yet weigh so little? I admit that, before mine arrived, I was slightly anxious about the possibility that I'd be chasing this guitar all over the stage but that's simply not a factor.

I have the single-coil - and I like it so much (especially through my new Roland 80XLs) that I'm pondering trying the same pick-up in one of my LeGrandes.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 1 Mar 2013 6:08 am

Jason, Braydon's Encore has the half stop on the 2nd string with a very definite feel of the D note. It also has the split on the 6th string. The changer is triple raise and triple lower so it should be able to make any change that any other all pull can make. **As an added note I received this guitar for my Grandson yesterday and set it up and played on it about an hour though it is Emmons setup and I play Day setup. I pondered it, went back and played it some more and sent Doug an email ordering one for myself! It is that good.
Jerry

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 5 Apr 2013 8:43 pm

Can someone point me to a single site with specs, details and pricing? Can't find it anywhere, not even on the StageOne website.

The Steel Guitar Forum

New ZumSteel Encore S10 3x5 - some pictures added

Wow...

Zum Encore

Encore