Hal Ruggs Zum

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 9 Sep 2006 1:11 pm

I've been listening to Hals' Take Me As I Am from the 2004 Convention (over and over

Man, I really miss him. That was my first convention and Hal's set was one of my favorite memories.

Does anyone know what pickups were on his Zum and what ever became of that beautiful guitar?

God bless you, Hal!

bob

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 9 Sep 2006 4:35 pm

I'm pretty sure Hal had the Bill Lawrence 910's on his Zum's , but perhaps not this early

Kurt Kowalski · Post by **Kurt Kowalski** » 9 Sep 2006 4:48 pm

John Swain is correct.

Hal had Lawrence 910's in his Zum.

FWIW - Hal helped to get the 910 released on the market.
(The 910 has one row of pole pieces in the middle - with 2 coils on their side under the cover. Hence the name - "The Sidewinder")

Hal and Bill were very close friends.

My best to all,
Kurt

John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 9 Sep 2006 4:54 pm

Bob,

I think Henning Kock in Denmark has it.

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Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 9 Sep 2006 6:26 pm

Thanks,Guys

I thinj Hal may have had more than 1 Zum?

This is the one:
http://www.lloydgreentribute.com/AustrianSteelguitar/tempimages/HalRugg/01rugg1.jpg

bob[This message was edited by Bob Snelgrove on 09 September 2006 at 07:38 PM.]

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 9 Sep 2006 8:55 pm

NOt sure if this information helps. I saw Hal about two months before he passed in Tucson. He told me that the guitar in the picture was at his residence in Nashville. The beautiful lacquer Zum that he played his last time in Dallas was in Arizona. I am not sure what happened to either one of them after he passed away.

I don't believe his daughter Tammy follows the forum or maintains any interest in Hal's stuff. Could be wrong however.

Regards,

Mark T.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 9 Sep 2006 9:43 pm

I sure miss Hal. Wonderful, caring person and pedal steel pioneer. Always beautiful tone and taste.

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 10 Sep 2006 4:11 am

So do I Tommy.. We once figured that we had done around 1000 sessions together in Nashville back in the 70's. The guy never had a cross word, always had that great smile and a twinkle in his eye. And of course what came out of that guitar WOW!!!!

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 10 Sep 2006 5:58 am

I sat down yesterday and watched Hal Rugg and Buddy Emmons on the Bell Cove video. I just still can hardly believe he is no longer with us. Hal was just a great player and that country sound just sends chills down my spine.

Henning Kock · Post by **Henning Kock** » 10 Sep 2006 11:25 am

10 sept 2006,
Hi everybody,
I have Hal´s Rosewood Mica D-10 Zum.
And also Lloyds Rosewood Mica S-10DB JCH.
Both wonderful special musical instruments with a history.
Kind regards,
Henning

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Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 11 Sep 2006 5:13 am

This is the steel Hal played in 2004 at the ISGC. Hal got it in 2003. It`s red laquer with black trim. A beautiful steel.
I sure miss Hal and his wonderful personality.

Found the pic at the Carter website.

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Randy Beavers · Post by **Randy Beavers** » 11 Sep 2006 5:46 pm

I may be wrong, but I believe this guitar had Jerry Wallace True Tone single coil pickups in it. The reason I remember is I was trying to decide what pickups to get in my new Zum at the time, and Hal's tone with that guitar influenced me. I think the mica Zum had the Lawrence 910's in it.

Like everyone else, I miss him. The shows aren't the same without him.

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 12 Sep 2006 5:26 am

Just listen to this clip, guys, in case you haven't or it's been a while:
http://www.lloydgreentribute.com/AustrianSteelguitar/Soundfiles/04TakeMeAsIAm.mp3

bob

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 12 Sep 2006 6:01 am

Randy...you are correct about the True Tones in that guitar. I also asked him about that, based on the tone he had. That's one of the reasons I have them in mine now.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 12 Sep 2006 10:12 am

Bob. thank you for THAT one! Wow!

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 12 Sep 2006 11:55 am

Oh man, that's nice!

Thanks for posting.

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Larry Sasser · Post by **Larry Sasser** » 14 Sep 2006 2:30 pm

I think I don't have to say how much I miss Hal because I think everyone knows we were pals. BUT I will say it anyway
"I MISS YOU PAL"!!!. As for the guitar, I think Randy is right about the True Tones. I have been helping Tammy, Hal's daughter, inventory his equipment. She will probally let me post the list soon. There are 3 guitars and a Pedabro in the mix.
Thanks,
Larry

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 14 Sep 2006 2:39 pm

Thanks, Wimpy

Even tho we weren't pals, I really miss him too. That clip I posted brings tears every time!

bob

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 16 Sep 2006 6:26 am

Bob, Thanks for letting us all here Hal's playing. I do have to tell you it brought tears to my eyes. Hal always played so great and gave the tunes he played a little different twist. I will always remember his great talent, his humor, his love for music and friends, and that big Hal Rugg smile. I too loved him and miss him so much. Bobby

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 16 Sep 2006 9:36 pm

Hal was loved by everyone who knew him. His playing ability was the gteatest. He was the "same ole Hal" every time I saw him. I miss you pal. Jody.

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 20 Sep 2006 7:41 pm

Thanks for posting that. Would that be the True tone/Zum combo that Hals' playing if anyone knows?

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 21 Sep 2006 7:54 am

I'm with you folks, Hal was great. Besides the fact that I loved his playing he was just a super guy to be around. One night in the early 80s, backstage at the Opry he gave me a compliment that just meant so much to me. To this day I remember that fondly and it still makes me feel great whenever I do. That was Hal, his music and good nature were so lasting and wonderful.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 6 Nov 2006 2:12 pm

Trying to ply the sound clip of Hal Rugg's Take Me As I Am and its stream is all broken up. Is this available from some other source? thanks

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 6 Nov 2006 3:01 pm

Steven, I think if you will let it go all the way thru skip and all then play it again it should be without the skip. Give it a try anyway.
Jerry

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 6 Nov 2006 3:24 pm

Nope. Tried that. When I playd the clip a month ago it played fine so I dont know its broken up now. I coul not locate this astraliansteelguitar sound file at all going directly to the Lloydgreentribute site either. Again, so Id still like to locate this music/mp3/cd somewhere if possible, anyone know? Thanks