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Topic: ZB D-10 restoration complete!!! |
B. Greg Jones
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Middleport, Ohio USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 8:11 pm |
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What we have here is a 1969 ZB Custom D-10 that just got the full works treatment done to it. All of the castings have been sanded and highly polished. The new lacquer finish was done by Glenn Thompson of Thompson's Guitar Shop in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.
The guitar had the entire C6 mechanism taken out of it when I received it and the E9th was needing some attention too. I added 2 knee levers using NOS ZB levers to match the existing ones, including LKV. I replaced all of the stainless changer caps and one broken changer finger. The belly of the guitar was repainted black along with the cross straps. Screwheads and springs polished or replaced.
This picture was taken on stage at Renfro Valley where I had the pleasure of giving it a full weekend test drive. It sounds incredible and plays very smooth. Actually I would like to keep this one for myself!!!!
The front apron has alot more figure in the maple than the pic shows, guess I need to change my lighting and resolution next time!!
Oh yea, this guitar belongs to forumite Dave Zirbel and will be heading for the west coast soon!!!!
Well, I still can't figure out how to get my pics to show on the forum so just click the link below. Sorry
Greg http://hometown.aol.com/zbmul65/myhomepage/business.html
[This message was edited by B. Greg Jones on 14 June 2004 at 09:48 PM.] |
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 8:59 pm
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 You must not be giggng tonight! That's funny about the timing. My favorite pic is the one under the gold stage lights. I think it's number 3 in the photo album in my post. It sparkles!
Thanks again Greg.
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Dave Zirbel-
Sho-Bud Super Pro, 8 x 5, ZB Custom D-10 8 x 5, Dobro Cyclops reissue, 1967 Fender Telecaster, Webb 6-14E, Fender Super Reverb
The Mother Truckers
[This message was edited by Dave Zirbel on 14 June 2004 at 10:05 PM.] |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 9:36 pm
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You mean this one>
She's a beauty; mighty fine job.
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Don Burrows
From:
Ashtabula, Oh. USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 1:45 am
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Nice work Greg, sure looks good. You can be proud of that one.
Hope to get down and see you this summer.
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Don Burrows
Builder of BSG Steel Guitars
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 5:56 am
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Beautiful job Greg, makes me wish I still had one!!!!  |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 8:58 am
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| Anyone who would play one of Greg Jone's action regulated ZB's would be shocked and forget about all the voodoo talk about ZB's. They play as good as any modern day guitar and sound way better. Once they are set up properly they stay that way. Very stable. Incredible looking guitars also. [This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 15 June 2004 at 10:00 AM.] |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 9:14 am
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Does Ricky have a picture of every steel guitar on earth? How is this possible?!  |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 10:12 am
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because Greg couldn't wait to show off his handiwork to a fellow craftsman, I expect  Beauty!
pic 1
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pic 4[This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 15 June 2004 at 11:52 AM.] |
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Duncan Hodge
From:
DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 4:39 pm
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| All I can say is WOW!!! That is about the prettiest ZB that I have ever seen...and I thought I had the prettiest one ever. Great work Greg. Dave you are one luck man. Take her home, treat her right and never beat her and she'll keep you happy for years to come. Duncan |
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Phillip Morgan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 8:39 pm
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Great job Bro!Does this guy rock or what!The ZB master has done it again.Dave is going to have a lot of gears to grab with that mother trucker.Great job again! Greg
Later Dude
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 8:55 pm
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| Does Ricky have a picture of every steel guitar on earth? How is this possible?! |
Hey David; actually I do..ha.
Ricky |
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B. Greg Jones
From:
Middleport, Ohio USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2004 6:29 am
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Thank you everyone for the nice compliments. I really enjoy working on these old classic guitars. Thanks again Ricky Davis and DVA for getting the pictures to post up.
Don Burrows, let me know when you are heading down here. Really enjoyed talking shop with you the last time!!!!
Greg |
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