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Leo Grassl


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Post  Posted 10 Jan 2023 10:20 pm    
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I am currently reading Bruce’s book, My Life and the Steel Guitar, for the second time. It is a beautifully written book. You get the impression that Bruce is right there reading it to you. His story of determination and passion for playing and building steel guitars while remaining a family man is both humbling and inspiring.
I’ve heard the book is no longer in print? I hope they make some more so more folks can read it.

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Ian Rae


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Post  Posted 11 Jan 2023 2:01 am    
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It's an inspirational read, and it's a shame the print run was so short. It appears to be self published - I wonder if Bruce could be persuaded to do some more?
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Joe Krumel

 

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Post  Posted 11 Jan 2023 11:46 am    
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I enjoyed that book myself.This instrument has a neat history for sure.
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Leo Grassl


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Post  Posted 14 Jan 2023 3:42 pm    
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Someone emailed me about this thread and I deleted it before reading it by accident. Please try me again if you wish.
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Greg Cutshaw


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Corry, PA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Jan 2023 7:23 pm    
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Perhaps Bruce would allow one of us to convert it to a pdf and distribute it for free or donation if he doesn't intend to publish it again.
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Bob Jennings

 

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Post  Posted 17 Jan 2023 3:27 pm     Bruce Zumsteg's Book
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Bruce is not only an excellent writer and pedal steel builder, he IS a very fancy Pedal Steeler!!! I couldn't put his Book down once I started reading it, and his CD is excellent listening.

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Leo Grassl


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Post  Posted 21 Jan 2023 6:37 pm    
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Interesting idea there Greg. If Bruce would register it as an ebook then it could be available on Kindle etc and he could still get money for it : )
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Ben Thomas

 

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Post  Posted 22 Jan 2023 8:36 am    
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Anyone know where I could buy a copy of Bruce’s book? Thanks
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Edward Efira


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Post  Posted 8 Feb 2023 12:13 pm    
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I bought mine directly from Bruce.
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Roger Crawford


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Griffin, GA USA
Post  Posted 8 Feb 2023 12:59 pm    
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I’ve read the book three times. It seems that I take away some more insight every time I read it. Short story about Bruce the player. Working with the audio/video recording crew at the ISGC in St. Louis every year, we would always go into the hall early every morning to get all of the gear up and running. One morning I heard some of the most beautiful playing I’ve ever heard. No one was on stage, and looking around the room, there was Bruce playing at his table. If you can find them, get the book and CD.
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Bruce Zumsteg

 

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Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 8:34 am    
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Thanks for the kind words guys! About a year ago, I sold out of the last supply that I had, and by that time, the number of requests for books had diminished considerably, and I couldn't justify purchasing the required order quantity. I recently checked with the supplier, and their costs have gone up nearly 30%, plus the high cost of shipping to get them to me. I may look into offering it as an ebook, but I don't know if there would be enough interest to justify that either. Thanks again. ZUM
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 9:25 am    
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Bruce

Thanks for chiming in here.

While I love physical books (and have shelves'-full), the reality is that either Kindle or e-books suit me better because of some deterioration in my vision.

I bought a hard copy of the Buddy biography but actually read it via Kindle. If you would consider that option, I'd be delighted.
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Tom Campbell

 

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Houston, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 10:32 am    
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I also read Buddy's biography on my Kindle.
Would be interested in an E- version (Kindle) of Bruce's biography.
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Diane Diekman

 

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South Dakota, USA
Post  Posted 10 Feb 2023 4:23 am    
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Bruce, since you own the copyright, you can post it yourself on Kindle. I put my three memoirs on there, and I don't remember it costing me anything. You also probably have the manuscript pretty much ready to go, which makes it mostly cut and paste. Amazon takes most of the money you make off it, of course, but you do get a little bit, and it will be out there for those who want to read it.
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Gary Spaeth

 

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Post  Posted 10 Feb 2023 4:43 am    
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count me in for an e-book.
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Ben Thomas

 

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Post  Posted 10 Feb 2023 5:12 am    
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Thanks for all the info, and count me in for an ebook as well.
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Roy Heap


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Post  Posted 12 Feb 2023 1:32 am    
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I also would like a copy please if it was possible.
Crying shame to lose it!
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Murray McDowall


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Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2023 9:03 pm    
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I would really love a copy also Bruce, as the proud owner of a D10 9x8 Zumsteel.
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Don R Brown


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Rochester, New York, USA
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2023 4:56 am    
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Another option to investigate would be a "print-on-demand" arrangement. You upload your book to the printing outfit, and after the necessary arrangements are in place any time someone wants a copy, they send their money to that company, the copy gets printed and mailed, and you get your stipulated amount. This avoids the author having to buy hundreds of copies and then trip over boxes of unsold books for the rest of his/her life.

Maybe someone on here has actually been through that process and could offer us a bit more insight on how it works.
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Bruce Zumsteg

 

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Harrisonville, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2023 8:09 am    
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I used a Print On Demand company for the original book. I'm currently checking with them on the details of offering it direct to the buyer, and also as an Ebook. However, from what I understand on their web site, the cost of printing each hard copy individually will make it rather pricey for the customer. If anything develops on this, I'll post it.
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Bill McCloskey

 

Post  Posted 20 Feb 2023 8:48 am    
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I would definitely purchase an ebook
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Don R Brown


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Rochester, New York, USA
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2023 12:16 pm    
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Bruce Zumsteg wrote:
I used a Print On Demand company for the original book. I'm currently checking with them on the details of offering it direct to the buyer, and also as an Ebook. However, from what I understand on their web site, the cost of printing each hard copy individually will make it rather pricey for the customer. If anything develops on this, I'll post it.


Thanks Bruce! Sounds like you are already on it before I brought it up.
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