ZBI guitars??

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 11 Jan 2004 8:36 am

Of course I know what a ZB is and I know what a BMI is but I have never heard of a ZBI... is this something that was made by Zane Beck before BMI and after ZB?? .. I have never seen the brand... it looks nice... Black mica/aluminum neck and trim... there is one on ebay with No bids and it looks like it may go cheap and I'm somewhat interested .. any help???? bob

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 11 Jan 2004 8:42 am

That is a BMI, listed by a reading/writing impaired seller. The logo says "BMI". I have never understood how someone with the item sitting right there in front of him can still go and spell it as if he had nothing to reference. I see it here on the forum all the time. It has nothing to do with knowing how to spell. Just about having enough respect to look at the decal and spell it the way it is written.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 11 Jan 2004 8:51 am

Thanks Jon!!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bob Carlucci on 11 January 2004 at 08:51 AM.]</p></FONT>

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 11 Jan 2004 8:58 am

I've got one so I know the logo well. The seller states that it is 3+2 with room for one more lever. I bought mine in '83 as a 3+2 and added two levers many years later---I suspect that there is no problem adding two rather than one, if anyone were interested in this guitar. Could be wrong.
Lever kits are still being made.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 11 Jan 2004 10:08 am

lately we had some ZBI`s ,some LGD`s and some Mark II p/p Emmons guitars too

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Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 11 Jan 2004 10:19 am

Bob,
It's definately a BMI Logo on the front apron of the guitar. It's mis-spelled on the e-bay info. NR