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Tom Brumley
From:
Nixa, Mo, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 7:17 pm |
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Just received my black 83 (I Sang Dixie) ZB guitar back after sending it to Billy Knowles to have him go through it and redo it. Thanks Billy, for doing such a great job on it.
It looks just beautiful and plays even better than it did when it was brand new. What a terrific job, Billy, thank you so much. Look forward to seeing you here in San Antonio for the opening night of my "San Antonio Live show" along with my other great friends, Steinar Schroder, and Greg Jones. I have three seats reserved on front row center.!!
Your friend,
Tom
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 10:04 am
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That's beautiful, Maestro.
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 10:26 am
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Tom,if you are talking about [I SANG DIXIE] by Dwight,Being an old southern boy I love that song,have'nt heard it in a while,The thing I remember the MOST,was the BEAUTIFUL steel work on it.DYKBC.
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Henry Nagle
From:
Santa Rosa, California
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 11:03 am
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Billy is a real prince!
I still haven't forgotten that t-shirt, Tom! |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 1:52 pm
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Absolutely beautiful Tom. I play along with you all the time on I Sang Dixie on my red ZB SD-10 that you built and Billy restored.
Billy is the greatest!!!
Duncan
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 4:03 pm Beaut!
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Tom,
Congrats on your "new" ZB!  Carl |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 5:10 pm Zb
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Tom
I can't tell you how pleased I am that you like the guitar. It is really a special guitar that sounds really great. The sound on Dixie is how a steel guitar should sound. The helper springs that we put on it really makes it play much less firm and smoother also. It was a pleasure to rebuild it for you.
Again thank you so much for your comments.
Billy |
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George Duncan Sypert
From:
Colo Spgs, Co, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 6:22 pm
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Billy if it would be alright with Mr Brumley could you post the setup on that guitar for those who would like to know.
Thanks, George |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 7:05 pm set up
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George
Are you talking about the pedal and knee lever set up
Thanks
Billy |
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George Duncan Sypert
From:
Colo Spgs, Co, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 7:07 pm
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Yes Billy that is correct. If you could please.
George |
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 7:36 pm
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Billy,
Nice work! How's that ZB you got from me coming? 
All the best,
Russ |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 12:59 am
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| WoW ! |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 1:42 pm
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Hey Crowbear,
I see that you have a Zum just like the one that Bobby Boggs has for sale. What a beauty. Have a beautiful "Pair o Knees" evening.
Duncan
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 1:52 pm set up
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George
Pedal 1 raise 7 and 10 whole tone
Pedal A, B & C are normal
LKL raise 4 whole tone
LKL raise 4 & 8 1/2 tone
VK lower 3 and 6 whole tone
LKR lower 4 & 8 1/2 tone
RKR lower 2 whole tone and 9 1/2 tone
RKR raise 1 & 7 1/2 tone
RKL lower 5 & 10 1/2 tone
Thanks
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George Duncan Sypert
From:
Colo Spgs, Co, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 5:39 pm
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Thanks Billy. That explains some of the things I have heard him playing over the years. I appreciate you taking the time to do this.
George |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 12 Dec 2008 4:02 pm
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| Great looking guitar!!!! |
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Jeff Bradshaw
From:
Leslieville, Alberta - Canada
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Posted 12 Dec 2008 6:01 pm
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| That guitar is very very pretty. What does the inlay say on the top front of the guitar or is it just a light reflection? Happy Holidays. .jeff |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 12 Dec 2008 7:43 pm Zb
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Jeff
Just reflections.
Thanks and Merry Christmas
Billy |
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Dec 2008 6:06 am
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| Could not let this post go by without jumpin' in. What a beautiful ZB with history to boot. These guitars are works of art. |
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Tom Brumley
From:
Nixa, Mo, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Dec 2008 6:58 am
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Does this picture show the guitar any better. Tom
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 28 Dec 2008 6:00 pm Clyde
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I must say that I failed to mention that before I shipped this guitar back to Tom I took it to Clyde Mattocks for him to play and put his stamp of approval on, which he did. Clyde has forgotten more about steel guitar than most of use remember on top of being one of the nicest people on the face of the earth. I am proud to count him amoung my dearest friends.
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Austin Tripp
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 28 Dec 2008 8:48 pm
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Alright Tom, My wallet is open, how much do you want for it? 
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2008 9:14 pm
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Billy, you take me way too seriously!
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Paul Graupp
From:
Macon Ga USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2008 10:04 am
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I don't think so, Clyde !! I get the same rememberances that he does !! Two right's make it right !!
Regards, Paul |
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