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Topic: Pick up choice for ZB D 10 |
Jimmy Gibson
From:
Cornwall, England
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 2:12 pm |
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If i wanted to change the pick ups on my ZB Custom is there a good replacment that could be used?There is nothing wrong with the P/U`s on my steel but i just wondered if i wanted to change them for recording what would be a good choice?.Has anyone used other p/u`s on their ZB`s with good results?
Thanks and God Bless all our boys away from home...JIMMY. |
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Michael Johnstone
From:
Sylmar,Ca. USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 2:49 pm
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 3:43 pm
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I'd be scared to do that. ZB's are known for having one of the best steel guitar sounds ever produced. I doubt that a pickup change could improve it, and it would hurt the resale value of the instrument.
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 7:06 pm
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| Jimmy, c'mon buddy. What are you thinkin? You'll lose that ZB thing if you do it. |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 7:44 pm
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Don't let Larry Chung see this thread  |
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Larry Chung
From:
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2003 10:33 pm
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Too late ... I heard the unfortunate news ...
Dear Jimmy, say it isn't so!
ZB pickups are my favorite, period. If you want that good ol' sound of a good ol' steel guitar, well ... there you go.
I'll trade you a new George L of your choice for it anytime. Seriously!
hee hee! |
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Jimmy Gibson
From:
Cornwall, England
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Posted 24 Mar 2003 1:04 am
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OH!DEAR what have i started?there is no way i would consider changing my pick up`s on my ZB, all i asked is if there was an another p/u that any one else had tried on a ZB with good results,sorry if it was taken the wrong way.but it was just a thought.thanks
God Bless JIMMY.. |
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Richard Sinkler
From:
aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 25 Mar 2003 11:41 am
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UH! Maybe another ZB pickup.
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Walter Jones
From:
Athens, Ohio USA
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Posted 25 Mar 2003 8:29 pm
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Jimmy, I was starting to get concerned for you but now see you will be OK. Just some additional information about ZB. Zues is the Greek God that rules over all others, one of his attributes is the lightning bolt. Now I am sure you have seen lightning bolts in the sky but have you noticed how they appear in a jaggered line in the sky? Look close and you will see the " Z " in them and almost always followed by a very loud "B"oom.
Now you know where the ZB actually comes from. Since you were only considering such a move as replacing the pickup you have been spared the wrath of Zues. I have it on pretty good authority that he has two agents stateside, one in San Francisco, Ca and another in London,Ky.
Possibly one or both were reaching for the big switch to notify Zues and he probably would have sent a lightning bolt directly to you in England but, " and then I woke up". All is well that ends well.
You have received some very good advice in this thread but this is probably the most accurate.[This message was edited by Walter Jones on 25 March 2003 at 08:33 PM.] |
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Jimmy Gibson
From:
Cornwall, England
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Posted 26 Mar 2003 1:14 am
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Sorry guy`s but more bad news,i would never change my p/u,s but am going to have to part with my old freind,i find that my back hips and old age have taken there toll,and my old ZB is just tooooo!!!!!!heavey for me to lift in and out of my car,anymore,so i put an add in the buy and sale for a 12 string universal for a trade,please don`t think i am a traitor to ZB`s i love them but my health is more important as i have a disabled wife to look after and she is more important than any steel guitar,
May the good lord take care of our boys and girls across the other side of the world.
JIMMY..[This message was edited by Jimmy Gibson on 26 March 2003 at 01:16 AM.] [This message was edited by Jimmy Gibson on 26 March 2003 at 01:17 AM.] [This message was edited by Jimmy Gibson on 26 March 2003 at 01:20 AM.] [This message was edited by Jimmy Gibson on 26 March 2003 at 01:22 AM.] |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 26 Mar 2003 11:46 am
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Jim - do you have a buyer? I may be able to point someone in your direction.
Ken |
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Bob Mainwaring
From:
Qualicum Beach Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
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Posted 1 Apr 2003 9:51 pm
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Hi there Jimmy,
The reason that I bought a station wagon (Estate Car) whilst still living up near Manchester on the moors was to enable me to carry all the heavy equipment including my old Z.B. SD10.
Since coming back living in Canada after a 12 year respite I aquired a D10 Z.B. so I still had to own something that was easier to get into the back of the vehicle including all the other stuff required to play steel - this time I went with one of the popular 4Xs out here.
You'll rue the day believe me if you let the Z.B. go.
All the very best 'owd lad.
Bob Mainwaring. Z.Bs. and other weird things.
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Jimmy Gibson
From:
Cornwall, England
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Posted 2 Apr 2003 12:34 am
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Just to say it`s gone to another good home,took a 12 string in px so you can close this thread if you wish bOb thanks..
God Bless our troops so far away, JIMMY.. |
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Chris Erbacher
From:
Sausalito, California, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2003 12:42 am
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