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Topic: ZB d10 with 8 + 5 |
Justin Brown
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 7:07 am |
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ZB D10, serial number 1132. As you can see, there's some impressive inlay on the front of the guitar. It may be hard to see in my photos, but it really catches the light and shines on stage.
It sounds great, like a ZB should. It’s a standard Emmons setup, with the Es on the left. The pedals and levers work well but are on the stiff side for my taste; I’m guessing this could be improved by someone who knows their way around a ZB. I never got around to figuring out how to fine-tune the setup or having a pro do it and have just played it as-is.
The E9 pickup has three coil tap settings. The C6 neck appears to have two of the settings disabled - or maybe the switch is bad, or there’s something going on with the wiring - Anyway, both necks sound sweet. In terms of sound, this guitar easily keeps up with my Push/Pulls.
Cosmetically, the finish has some dings and light cracking and the aluminum is worn and lightly pitted in some spots. You have to look close to see that, though. Overall, this is definitely a cool looking, distinctive instrument.
There's a small crack in the top of the guitar. See the photo, which is an extreme closeup. I’m not sure how deep it is - it's in a spot where the two pieces of wood overlap: the wood for the C6 neck is underneath it, so you can’t see if it goes all the way through. Note that it is not between the changer route and the endplate.
Email me for more photos or info.
Comes with a case, which is possibly the original one - well worn but functional.
1500 + shipping.
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Dennis Wireman
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North West Indiana 47978
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 8:27 am zb
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| email sent |
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Bob Hamilton
From:
California Central Coast
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 8:32 am Zb
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| Where's Duncan? |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 11:09 am
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| looks kinda like 8+5 to me.......but who's counting? |
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 12:21 pm
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| Duncan's not here. He went to the bank to get some money. |
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Brian Pelky
From:
Portland, OR
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 12:40 pm
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email sent
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Sho-Bud Super Pro D10,Tele,Strat,Martin D-28,Korg Triton Pro,Nashville 400 |
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Justin Brown
From:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 12:44 pm
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| Oops - thanks, Chris. I changed title of the listing. |
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Bob Hamilton
From:
California Central Coast
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 1:21 pm Zb
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| Ha... good one Kevin, or maybe he's in a coma from the sight of that inlay on his computer screen. |
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Ben Turner
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Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 1:49 pm
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 What a steal on a fine instrument. Beautiful inlay.  I don't estimate this lasting too long at this price. 
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 1:56 pm
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I'm right here Kevin and Bob. You guys are no help.
I've been looking at this ZB for years and every time it appears to find a good home it reappears to torment me and make me feel less than. The only problem is that in order to buy this ZB I'd have to sell the one that I have and then I would be depressed and in need of more medication than I am currently in need of, on account of I only have one ZB left and I already sold it once and then only managed to buy it back after whining and crying at fellow forumites for a couple of years until one special soul agreed to sell it back to me. I'm getting too old to behave that way anymore. I used to have a ZB D-10 that I stupidly sold to a really nice guy in Southern California, at least he was a nice guy until I wanted it back, then the nice guy started quoting obscure laws stating widely misunderstood concepts like the concept that once he sent the money and I sent the ZB it was his.
In any event, Justin, I wish you the best on the sale...even though I personally believe you should send it out for a tuneup and see if you still want to sell it. If it weren't for the economic wreckage that we are currently facing, the fact that my in-laws stole all my money and my refusal to sell my current ZB (unless I get a really ridiculous offer for some seriously mad money ), I'd certainly make you a nice offer on your ZB. It's a real treasure.
Duncan
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 2:02 pm
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| Duncan, that would make a great long title to a good country song. By the way, that is THE only ZB with diamond inlay that I've ever seen, and I've seen a few. Nice guitar. |
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Geoff Cline
From:
Southwest France
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 2:08 pm
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| That there is thing of BEAUTY!! |
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Joe A. Camacho
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 3:03 pm
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Wow, this thing looks sweet! It should be gone by now...
Duncan, did you want your ZB back? |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 6:09 pm
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No thanks Joe, you keep it. You play it better than me.
To all forumites, I give Joe a hard time about having my old ZB, but I'm really just having fun with him when I say he won't sell it back to me. I actually sold my old blue ZB D-10 to buy another steel that I still have and love. I did have sellers remorse after selling Joe the ZB, but I swear I never asked for it back, at least not when I was sober, which leaves much of the rest of most days when I may well have actually asked for it back and not remembered. He is a great guy to deal with and takes a ribbing in fine humor. (I added this disclaimer for all those who take things entirely too seriously around here)
Justin, I swear, though, if I had the money right now I'd buy yours it is a truly unique ZB.
Duncan
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Bob Hamilton
From:
California Central Coast
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 9:01 pm Diamond Inlay
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| Hey Kevin, I have ZB #1060 with diamond inlay, so there must be a couple more out there...but you're right, you don't see them very often. |
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Justin Brown
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2009 6:44 am
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This is a very rare and cool steel. I think the low price allows for the cost and/or effort of doing a proper setup and fixing that crack, if necessary. My plan was to hold onto it and have this done myself, but my wife and I just had a baby and I now need to convert it into diapers.
These days, I practice pedal steel like this (he cries if I play out of tune):
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Justin Brown
From:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 6:35 am
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| I had a couple people ask what year this steel is. Do any of you ZB folks have an idea of when SN 1132 was made? |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 7:18 am
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| Late 1969 to early 1970. |
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B. Greg Jones
From:
Middleport, Ohio USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 7:37 pm
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#1132 was invoiced to T.J. Seaman on July 22nd, 1968. Built in Scranton, Arkansas
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 7:48 pm
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| Ooops. I just checked the list Greg, my mistake. |
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Larry Chung
From:
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 9:45 pm
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Bump this one up!
Hi Greg - nice to see you back on the Forum, hope you're doing great.
This is a lovely ZB from the later Scranton era. Tone? Hello???
Looking at the changer endplate you will see the multiple rows of holes that all of these Scrantons and some of the Bakersfields have.
I just bet that the crack is directly opposite the endplate wood screw. My '66 ZB has a crack like that, does not affect the tone, tuning or anything as far as I can tell. Period. I've played several Sho-Buds that had the same issue, purely cosmetic. Maybe I shouldn't have said this... time for this one to sell!
Mmmmmmmmm. |
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Justin Brown
From:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2009 4:55 am
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Thank you for the info, Kevin and Greg.
Larry, you are right - the crack does appear to line up with the endplate screw.
You are also right about the tone - this is a really good sounding instrument. |
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Andy Hinton
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Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Sep 2009 6:28 am Z B D10
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FYI- Kevin; I am a close personal friend of T. J Seamon for over 40 yrs. Iknow this steel well. T. J. & Zane were very close when it was built. It was specially made for T.J, I've Played Bass behind it many times. In fact, T.J. used it on the original recording of the song; Don't Squeeze My Charmin, which Charlie Walker had a semi-hit with. Its a great Steel. I'm sure T.J. would love to see it again, but he's not into computers. Still picks but mostly at home. He's playing a 2 yr. old Zum now. Good luck with the sale. Andy Hinton. aka The Coated Pick guy.  |
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Justin Brown
From:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 6 Sep 2009 8:20 am
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| Thank you for posting, Andy. This guitar has some real history. |
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