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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 12:44 pm |
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| Buddy, I seem to recall a while back you wanted to trade in the anti-dop Zum for the Hybrid after playing one. After having both a bit I was wondering what your current take is. Thanks |
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Buddy Emmons
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Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 4:27 pm
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Steven,
I have the same pickups (Lawrence) in both guitars so they are very similar in sound and perform equally well. Having said that, I’m leaning toward the all-pull Zum with its anti-drop mechanism, mostly because I’ve been spoiled by the counterforce feature of the Emmons Legrande I played for several years. Nothing is ever chiseled in stone for me but because the two Zums are great guitars for different reasons, I’m hoping I stay confused so Bruce will let me hang on to both for a while. |
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Bill Moran
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 5:45 pm
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Good Answer !  |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 6:55 pm E's Zums
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| Problem is neither of them will be worth much anymore 'cause all the notes will have been played right outta them~~ |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 7:35 pm
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Buddy.....I can't see Bruce NOTletting you hang on to both of them (lol) and how R U man....hadn't talked to you and Peggy in a long time.....good to see ya here on the forum....take care and may '07 be a great year for you.....HAL
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Joe Goldmark
From:
San Francisco, CA 94131
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 10:25 pm
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| I imagine this has been discussed here before, but I couldn't find any info when I did a search. What exactly is a hybrid, and an anti-drop Zum? What are the cool features, and why can't the good features of each be combined? I have two Zums, the newest being @ 6 years old. Rather than bother Bruce with these questions, can somebody explain? |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 5:28 am
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Buddy,
Your tone in St. Louis was extraordinary. I can't imagine the Hybrid sounding any better under the hands of "Da Man". You say you have Lawrence pickups...can you tell us which ones? |
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mtulbert
From:
Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 6:01 am
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Well, I will try to explain, but I may not be totally 100% accurate.
The hybrid Zum has a changer which uses some properties of the push pull guitar. You tune the primary raises as you would a push pull.. Pedal down, tune at the tuning head, and then tune the open strings at the changer end.
Because of this type of changer the anti-drop system will not interface with this changer.
I am sure how the anti-drop system works. Wayne Smith has a Zum with that mechanism and perhaps he can chime in and explain how that system works.
FWIW, I have the hybrid and there are plenty of compensators on it for cabinet drop. The guitar stays in tune very well and to date, I have had no problems with the guitar at all.
Regards,
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Infinity D-10 Justice SD-10 Judge Revelation Octal Preamp, Fractal AXE III, Fender FRFR 12 |
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Tommy White
From:
Nashville
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 7:20 am
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E,
Your playing and tone on Prairie Home Companion, again knocked me out! Very rich and punchy. How do you do that? Can or would you tell us what amplification you employed? |
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Buddy Emmons
From:
Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 4:35 pm
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| Tommy… You rascal you. I used a combination of the all-pull Zum, Rev preamp going into the power amp input of a Peavey 112, and a couple of 69 & 11/12 year old hands. I don't know how I do it. I just do it. |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 6:51 pm
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| It's all in the smile. Bobby |
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Tommy White
From:
Nashville
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 7:59 pm
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Big E,
Thank you. Absolutely amazing and inspiring, as always. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 11 Jan 2007 7:59 pm
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Well, all right! 
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 12 Jan 2007 2:33 am
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| I don't know how I do it. I just do it. |
I think that just about says it all. There's plenty to come from the (not so) old fella yet.
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Roger Kelly
From:
Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 12 Jan 2007 6:28 am
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Buddy I'd like to be one of the first to say......
<marquee> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIG E............................HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MORE </marquee> |
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Charles Pompe
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2007 6:49 am
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That was marvelous 
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 12 Jan 2007 10:42 pm
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| FWIW, I have the hybrid and there are plenty of compensators on it for cabinet drop. The guitar stays in tune very well and to date, I have had no problems with the guitar at all |
Mark, would you explain that?
You're not thinking of lower return compensators which do nothing for cabinet drop?
The only thing I can think off. Some guys use extra pull rods to sharpen strings just a tad to compensate for cabinet drop. Strings 1 and 7 come to mind.I'm asking for the sake of education. Not trying to start a debate.....Thanks......bb |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 12 Jan 2007 11:23 pm
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| Buddy, I'll second that Prairie Home Companion show. Wish we could see more of you. It sounded great. |
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