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Adam Przybyla
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Chicago, IL
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 10:03 am |
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After much contemplation, I've decided that the time has come for me let this wonderful ZB go. It's a 1966 D-10, with 8 pedals and 4 knee levers, finished in a really sexy two-tone cherry red/natural maple configuration.
 
There's some absolutely gorgeous figuring in the maple that my camera just doesn't show very well. An owner or two ago refinished it, so it certainly does not look like a 45 year old guitar.
 
If you look closely, you'll find a few bar dings on the top and some imperfections on the rear apron, but the finish is really in top shape.
It looks as though it may have taken a few tries to get the LKL positioned just right, as there are a few extra screw holes, and you can see where the wood started to crack as the bracket was being screwed down. It's purely a cosmetic thing, but I figured it's probably worth mentioning.
This guitar sports serial # 1038, making it a very early one, built by Zane Beck himself.
 
The fretboards are original, and they do show their age a bit, with a few nicks and scrapes and some wear on the edges.
 
As best I can tell, only one knee lever is original to the guitar, judging by the red plastic that matches the pickups. The other three levers are original ZB parts, acquired from Greg Jones. Current copedent is Emmons pedals on E9th, with LKL and LKR raising and lowering the E's, RKL raising F#'s to G, and RKR lowering Eb to D only. C6th is the old standard with G on top, and RKR lowering String 3 to B. If you're not comfortable working on a ZB, I will gladly switch things around before shipping, provided no additional parts are needed.
This guitar is a bit of a beast to lug around, so I had Kevin Hatton build me a set of split cases for it, and they still look practically new. Also included are a matching red cover and leg/rod bag. I'm looking to get $2000, shipping included. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or to see additional photos. Thanks for looking!</CENTER>
Last edited by Adam Przybyla on 19 Feb 2012 11:25 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 10:08 am
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That old girl is stunningly beautiful....
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 10:09 am
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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B. Greg Jones
From:
Middleport, Ohio USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 11:17 am
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Adam, Just a bit of info here. Your guitar is a 66' built in Phoenix. #1038 was invoiced July 2nd, 1966 to Johnny Williams. Thats a great looking guitar and at a good price too!!! I happen to own its sister, #1037.
Good luck on the sale!!!
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Chuck McGill
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An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 11:26 am
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Duncan and Russ wake up and check out this beauty. Adam I know this is a stone
cold tone machine.
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Adam Przybyla
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Chicago, IL
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 11:26 am
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| Thanks for the info, Greg. I've updated a few of the details in the posting. |
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B. Greg Jones
From:
Middleport, Ohio USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 12:16 pm
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Adam,
Wasnt trying to step on your toes or hurt your sale any. There were only 57 guitars built by Zane in 66' and only 43 built in Phoenix before he moved back to Scranton so......this makes this guitar a bit more scarce than a 67' or 68'. As Chuck said, I am sure this thing is a tone monster and its in great shape too!!! Someone is gonna get a really nice guitar.
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 12:38 pm
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Thanks for the heads-up Chuck. I'm awake ... just financially challenged at the moment. 
Adam,If I was a bit more flush I'd be calling for details.
Russ |
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 5:32 pm
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Me too Russ. If I could sell or trade the Mullen RP d 10 I have......nudge nudge
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Bob Muller
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 6:57 pm
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| Adam, I would like to speak to you about buying this guitar, please contact me. |
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Kermit Monk
From:
Greeneville, TN
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Posted 20 Feb 2012 5:22 am
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Adam,
I will take the ZB if no one has spoken for it yet.
Email sent.
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mudstand.com
ZB Custom SD-11 (4 & 7)
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Larry Chung
From:
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2012 6:25 am
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Hey Adam:
Just wanted to say, lovely ZB. Sorry to hear that you're selling, but happy that it looks like it will find a new home.
Nothing else sounds like a ZB, especially an early Zane-built guitar. Love seeing the pics, particularly the end of the fingerboard with Zane's signature. (:
Best,
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Feb 2012 10:19 am
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| Someone has a nice axe. Enjoy |
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Adam Przybyla
From:
Chicago, IL
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Posted 20 Feb 2012 7:00 pm
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| This beautiful old guitar has been sold. Thanks for all the kind words, and thanks to all who expressed interest. |
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Feb 2012 2:55 pm
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| One more thing Adam. How do you pronounce your last name? Prize by la? |
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Chris Boyd
From:
Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Adam Przybyla
From:
Chicago, IL
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Posted 22 Feb 2012 7:37 am
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Ha! Chris, you're actually the second person to mention that. It's definitely standard height; those clutches are are just positioned a lot higher than most others.
Chuck, that there's a good, strong Polish name that sounds nothing like it looks. It's really hard to spell it out phonetically, but in Polish, 'rz' is pronounced like the 'su' in 'pleasure' or 'measure', and, in the case of my name, the 'l' is like a 'w'. So, it's kind of like Pzhi-biw-a, or if you say it fast, it comes out more like "Shebiwa."
And there's your Polish lesson for the day.
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Feb 2012 1:04 pm
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| Thanks for the lesson Adam and congrats on the sale. |
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