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Topic: New & Improved! Stage One Licensed by Zumsteel |
Doug Earnest
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Branson, MO USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 1:05 pm |
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I would like to take this means to proudly announce the introduction of the Stage One Licensed by Zumsteel economy pedal steel guitar. This project has been in development for many months.
I worked as Bruce Zumsteg’s helper at Zumsteel for a number of years and assembled many Stage Ones under his guidance and watchful eye. As Bruce no longer has the time to devote to this model, we have come to an arrangement where I will build and sell the Stage Ones on my own. They will be built by me at my workshop in Branson, MO. Bruce will no longer build or sell any Stage One guitars. The Stage One has been produced for about twenty years and to date there have been approximately 400 sold, with about half of these going to Denmark and the Netherlands.
A few improvements have been made to these already fine instruments in order to provide an even greater value.
FEATURES
Professional Grover tuning keys
New custom designed humbucking pickup
Four knee levers standard, three floor pedals
Aluminum pedal rack
Colored fretboard position markers
Raised neck
Full thickness horizontal grade laminate covering
Fixed length chromed steel legs
*Optional adjustable legs available
Hardshell case
Choice of colors – teak woodgrain, black or red
The guitars are priced “builder direct” so as to be an excellent value to the consumer, no inflated retail price here.
Production will necessarily be limited as this is more of a hobby for me, but I should have several ready by early June and a good supply through the summer. I do have a couple of guitars with minor blemishes available now at a moderate discount.
It is difficult to express how honored I feel to have Bruce Zumsteg to allow me to take on this task.
I have a simple website running, www.stageonesteelguitars.com
E-mail doug@stageonesteelguitars.com
Contact me, not Bruce. It’s my deal now. Pictures are available with more to come in the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck!
Doug Earnest
Stage One Steel Guitars
Branson, MO
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Bo Borland
From:
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 4:05 pm
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Way to go Doug....all the best
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Bo Borland
Rittenberry SD10 , Derby D-10, Quilter TT12, Peavey Session 400 w/ JBL, NV112, Fender Blues Jr. , 1974 Dobro 60N squareneck, Rickenbacher NS lapsteel, 1973 Telecaster Thinline, 1979 blonde/black Frankenstrat
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 6:51 pm
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Nobody else is more deserving and qualified than you, Doug!!! Congrats!!!
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 7:32 pm
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Do you have the price worked out yet ? Its great you are making them available again.
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Randy Beavers
From:
Lebanon,TN 37090
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 8:21 pm
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| All my best Doug. I know you'll do a great job. |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 9:35 pm
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The Stage one should have quite a response!
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Curt Langston
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 9:49 pm A question
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They will be built by me at my workshop in Branson, MO. Bruce will no longer build or sell any Stage One guitars. The Stage One has been produced for about twenty years and to date there have been approximately 400 sold, with about half of these going to Denmark and the Netherlands.
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A lot of European customers!
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Curt Langston
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 9:53 pm
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TTT
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 30 Mar 2007 10:46 pm
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Welcome Doug.  |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 12:16 am
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 12:37 am
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That's great news Doug
i wish you all the best
Can't wait to see 'em come out
Will the copedent/set up be set or will it be changeable ? |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 4:21 am doug
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| Best wishes to you Doug. I hope you stay busy with this guitar even if it is your hobby. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 5:08 am
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Thanks to all for the encouragement.
The setup is permanent, with welded bellcranks.
Emmons pedal setup, raise and lower E on LL & LR, raise F# on RL, lower D# on RR.
I sure wish I could play everything that's possible on that setup!
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 7:54 am Excellent!
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Congrats Doug!!!
I applaud the "Standard 3P 4K" setup!
I wish you great success. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 9:06 am
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| Thanks, Joey! I felt that 4 knees should be standard, it doesn't cost much more or take a lot of time. Give people what they need and build it well. By the way, I love that Beard GoldTone Maple Deluxe you sold me. |
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Michael McGee
From:
Everton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2007 7:18 pm
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Doug, I think this is great news. Congratulations.
Bring one over to the next OSGA meeting on April 15 and show it off! |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2007 5:35 am
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Mike,
If I ever finish this job in Canada I will certainly bring one to the party!
Do any of my friends in the Ozarks have a milling machine to do small jobs? I have a couple of little "experimental" projects...it's a 3 hour drive to ZumSteel World Headquarters. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2007 11:00 am
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| Pictures are now on the website. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 2 Apr 2007 12:59 pm
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| Way to go Doug,,,,,!!!!!! I think this is the beginning of something GREAT!!! (I still want that keyless ZUM you built,,LOL) |
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Cliff Waterman
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Posted 2 Apr 2007 2:35 pm Stage one
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Hey Doug,
You'll do great. You and I both know Bruce and if he turned it over to you, that speaks volumes! Congratulations, Cliff |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2007 7:48 am
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| Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and kind words! |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2007 5:34 am
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| A little bump up, please. |
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David Biggers
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2007 3:50 pm
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| Finally A real good starter guitar. I wish the was avalible when I bought my Carter Starter. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 6 Apr 2007 4:56 am
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| Well David, you can always sell the guitar you have now... |
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Brian Henry
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Posted 6 Apr 2007 9:14 am
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How would the Stage One Zumsteel compare with the new Jackson Blackjack, price wise and performance wise?
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