Zum Hybrid

Tommy Auldridge · From: Maryland, USA

I wonder why you never see a Zum Hybrid for sale? I had one that belonged to my brother Mike. It was the Emmons set-up, and I play the Day set-up, I didn't want to change it over to Day set-up, so I sold it. I think that was a big mistake. I should have kept it regardless. I guess there were not that many of them made. Thanks, Tommy.....

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

I expect Paddy Long in NZ will see this and will confirm that they're extremely desirable. I believe he has two.

Now you mention it, I haven't seen one for sale in a long time. The Big E, however, did part with his, I believe.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Marvin Born · From: Ohio, USA

Bruce did not build a lot of Hybrids and they are very desirable. I have two; both D10’s, both 9X11, both black. Exact same setup.

I think the reason you don’t see them for sale could be that people who want one make it known to those that own one and when it’s time, they sell quietly. If you find one for sale you have to pounce on it.

They do have a little different sound than a normal Zum, kind of push pull sounding without the PP issues.

Zum Hybrid, Telonics volume pedal into a Telonics amp, or LIttle Walter with Strymon effects. Could be the ultimate rig.

Per Berner · From: Skovde, Sweden

SInce I bought my SD10 4+5 Hybrid new, it's more than doubled in value – I've been offered around 7000 bucks, but I've turned those prospective buyers down...

Paddy Long · From: Christchurch, New Zealand

Roger is correct, I do have two Zum Hybrids which Bruce custom built for me - these guitars are absolutely stunning and I doubt I would ever sell them - maybe one when I am getting too old and wobbly to carry on gigging :-}
Marvin nails it in his description about how good they sound ... mine are both 9 and 9's.
I also own a pretty nice Franklin as well !
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases.

Jack Wilson · From: Marshfield, MO

I was told Buddy returned his Zum back to Bruce before he died. I know for sure Buddy returned the GFI 12 string back.

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Exactly what was the Hybrid? I've never seen one up close.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting.

dlayne · From: OH

If it’s the one I’m thinking about Buddy sold his
Zum to Hook Moore who sadly isn’t with us anymore
So I don’t know who has it now
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Dan Layne

Marvin Born · From: Ohio, USA

You can tell a Hybrid when looking at the changer end; there is a row of hex screws above the nylon tuners (not the lower stops for setting splits). These adjust the open string tuning.

When a string is raised the changer hits a stop and this is set by a brass nut that is thread locked in place. When the changer is in that raised position, you adjust the string at the key head. (similar to a push pull)

When the changer raise is released, you adjust the open string pitch with the hex screws as above. Lowers and other raises are adjusted as a normal all pull guitar. Of course there is a Hybrid logo on the front. I suspect that solid contact in the changer gives it the sound similar to the PP.

Hybrids do not have the cabinet comp device that is on the tuner of newer standard Zums.

Maybe Bruce will see this thread and fill in the expert details.

Yes, Hook Moore did have Buddy Emmons’s Zum. I actually tried it a steel jam in Louisville, OH. He had driven from WV to Ohio for the jam.

Paddy Long · From: Christchurch, New Zealand

Here is the changer end of my Red Burl Zum Hybrid - you will see the row of hex screws Marvin describes at the top of the cutout for the tuners in each neck !! All primary raises are tuned like a push pull, eg: string 4 E to F#. Secondary raises are tuned like a normal all pull guitar eg: string 4 E to F, as are all lowers.

Incidentally Buddy Emmons Zum Hybrid is now owned by Jeremy Moyers - the luckiest man alive hehe !!!!

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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases.

Gary Spaeth · From: Wisconsin, USA

some zum patents are found at patents.google.com if you search for Bruce Zumstad.

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Thanks. That's pretty cool.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting.

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