ZB Custom

Bennie Hensley · From: Yakima, Washington, USA

I know a guy that has a ZB Custom D10 with 8 floor pedals and 2 knee levers, it looks a lot like the one Derrick Frank posted a picture of except it is a double neck (same color). It has volume control and tone knob between the necks.The serial number is 0444. I can buy it for $900.00. Any comments on this guitar?? Thanks.

Joe A. Camacho · Posted 11 Jun 2009 12:49 pm

Hmmm, buy it or send me the guys number....

Terry Wood · From: Lebanon, MO

Hi Joe,

I am interested too.

417-468-2102

Terry Wood

Ned McIntosh · From: New South Wales, Australia

Benny,

Look at the top of the guitar, then take a good, long look at the undercarriage. ZBs are...well, different.

After that, it's your call.
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Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

IF its in good shape then thats a decent price. Plan on $360.00-$500.00 at a minimum of work to set it up with two more knee levers and regulation.

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

That's probably a good price ...if it's in good shape. However, whether or not it's the guitar for you depends on what kind of a player you are, and on who your "idols" might be. If you like old vintage stuff, and are into early Brumley, Zane Beck, Gene O'Neal, Jerry Garcia, and Red Rhodes, it may be just the right axe! On the other hand, if you're into more modern mechanics with lotsa changes, and groove on players like Paul Franklin, Tommy White, and Hal Rugg, you'd probably want something with more capabilities.
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Bennie Hensley · From: Yakima, Washington, USA

Thanks to all of you for your response, the guitar is in really good shape and it also has a hard case with it...I am what you would call "just a steel player" nothing fancy but can get by. I have a D10 GFI with 8 pedals and 5 levers.I am looking for a second guitar that I can leave at the church and not have to pack it in and pack it out twice a week...

Chris Erbacher · From: Sausalito, California, USA

i'd buy it...seems like a good price...and if you don't l iike it there are plenty of zb nuts on this forum who would take it from you...my two cents...

Scott Hiestand · From: MA, U.S.A

Bennie

I love my ZB, it has amazing tone. But as others have said, it really is a "different animal".
They are not fun to adjust/work on, although with patience it certainly can be done. Since you'll undoubtedly have to put a few hundred into it, now you are up to around the $1500.00 ballpark. If you really just want to have a second steel to leave at church, and you are used to your GFI with more modern "easy" mechanics, a ZB may not be to your liking. Most guys who seek out a ZB are after a specific, "retro" look and more importantly, sound. If those things aren't important to you you may want to pass. On the other hand...you may love it and wind up being a ZB "convert". Just something to think about.

Also, they weigh a ton, so if you are going to "leave" a guitar somewhere set up, the ZB is a great choice! Laughing

Bennie Hensley · From: Yakima, Washington, USA

I think I probably will pass on buying this guitar, for those that are interested the guitar is on consignment at Taylor music in Yakima. Gary Taylor is the owner of the store. The number to the store is 509-453-7194. Once again thanks for all the responses.

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