Would be nice if folks here posted their Universals

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 8 Jun 2021 8:34 am

I want to make the switch from a D-10 at some point. I’d love to see some Universal steels to covet until then. Post ‘em if you got ‘em!

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 8 Jun 2021 10:01 am

My 2003 U-12 ZumSteel with 7 pedals and 5 knee levers.

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 8 Jun 2021 10:16 am

Beautiful. Zum cabinet designs are so frickin’ cool.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 8 Jun 2021 10:42 am

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 8 Jun 2021 10:46 am

This us the one I found on E-bay.

I never decorated any of my other steels, but this one needed it. I think it looks a lot better now.

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 8 Jun 2021 10:50 am

I have 2 GFI's, 1 Keyed, 1 keyless. Both set up Day System Jeff Newman U12 Tuning.

Dave Hopping · Post by **Dave Hopping** » 8 Jun 2021 2:38 pm

Here's mine

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 8 Jun 2021 2:43 pm

Love that white MSA. Iâ€™m not one for white six strings usually, but a white steel guitar always catches my eye.

Dave, whatâ€™s that mica color called? Looks awesome.

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 8 Jun 2021 3:16 pm

Here’s one I used to have…

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 8 Jun 2021 3:40 pm

There are also a few to check out in the Steels For Sale section.

Jim Bloomfield · Post by **Jim Bloomfield** » 8 Jun 2021 5:49 pm

Slim Heilpern · Post by **Slim Heilpern** » 9 Jun 2021 5:44 am

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 9 Jun 2021 6:17 am

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 9 Jun 2021 11:53 am

This is how my keyless ones looked straight out of the box.
They're still in good shape!
The Excel is 25½", the Williams 24¼". They have identical Alumitone pickups and sound similar although they feel different. The Excel is good for playing with a loud band - the Williams is a little more dignified

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 10 Jun 2021 7:30 am

I’m drooling over here, thanks everyone. Those new MSA’s look so damn sleek, if I could ever order new I think that would be my first choice.

Christopher Woitach · Post by **Christopher Woitach** » 10 Jun 2021 8:35 am

My 2011 Bb6 U12 MSA Studio Pro

Special features - Maurice Anderson signed underneath when I picked it up from his house, and it was built by the great Johnny Cox

Christopher Woitach · Post by **Christopher Woitach** » 10 Jun 2021 8:37 am

Colin -

In my extremely limited view, MSA guitars are the kings of U12, because of Reece’s vibe…

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 10 Jun 2021 9:17 am

MSA. Magnificent.Superior. Awesome.

Fred Thompson · Post by **Fred Thompson** » 14 Jun 2021 7:04 am

My herd that I switched from Uni to Ext E9th..

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 14 Jun 2021 8:32 am

MSA have a deserved reputation, but not for lightness.

My choice of Excel keyless was partly for ease of hauling, and the Williams is nice and easy too. I'm ok now but it's possible I may get old at some point.

Gary Watkins · Post by **Gary Watkins** » 14 Jun 2021 9:49 am

These pictures show my Williams with only 5 floors and 5 knees. It is now set-up a true universal with 7 floors and 5 knees.

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 15 Jun 2021 2:23 am

My 1980 Zum.....the first Zum into Australia confirmed by Bruce. I'm the second owner.

Jon Jaffe · Post by **Jon Jaffe** » 15 Jun 2021 8:19 am

rick andrews · Post by **rick andrews** » 15 Jun 2021 8:52 am

rick andrews · Post by **rick andrews** » 15 Jun 2021 9:17 am

Colin,

I see 3 Universals in the For Sale section. There's a Carter, a Mullen and a Williams. Maybe more but that's as far as I searched.

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Would be nice if folks here posted their Universals

Would be nice if folks here posted their Universals

My G2