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Topic: Which model Zumsteel do I have? |
Brad Bechtel
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Posted 30 Jul 2024 9:21 pm |
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I've had this for a while but haven't really gotten into it. What model is this? Single neck, ten string, three pedals, four knee levers.
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scott murray
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Asheville, NC
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Posted 30 Jul 2024 11:46 pm
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looks like a standard SD-10?
here's serial number info
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Douglas Schuch
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Valencia, Philippines
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 2:07 am
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I don't think Zumsteel ever did "models" with the exception of the Stage One student steel which Doug Earnest eventually took over manufacturing. Instead, as Bruce had better ideas of how to build his steels he would just incorporate the idea in the next new build.
Yours has the the pedal rods that come off the top of the pedal, versus later models that attach to the side of each pedal. I don't remember exactly when he changed over to the side-mount, but I'm guessing early or mid 90's? I've owned both and never noticed any difference in how they operated. I'm sure others know far more about all of this than I do.
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Savell
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Slocomb, AL
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 5:46 am
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Looks like an early Zum S10 to me. I had one identical to this years ago and sold it to Michael Thomas way back then. Sure do wish I had kept it. If you ever decide to sell it, let me know please.
There is also an Encore model made by the Doug. |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 5:53 am
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| scott murray wrote: |
| looks like a standard SD-10 |
I don't see a pad on that guitar, S-10.
I think that's just a standard professional model ZumSteel. You can date it with the chart Scott posted, and there are a number of features that changed over the years. But all fine guitars. That is a guitar one can play for a lifetime. |
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Jon Light
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 6:09 am
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Before the Stage One, there was an economy model all-pull guitar made by Bruce. That's not what Brad has. That's a pro Zum.
I'm just adding that to the list of models. Bruce said he made a couple dozen of them in the late 70's. I've got a client with one of them. |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 7:36 am
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| Savell wrote: |
Looks like an early Zum S10 to me. I had one identical to this years ago and sold it to Michael Thomas way back then. Sure do wish I had kept it. If you ever decide to sell it, let me know please.
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Thanks. IF I decide to sell it, I'm going to sell it locally.
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scott murray
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Asheville, NC
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 2:58 pm
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love to know the serial number, Brad. looks a lot like a Zum I owned for awhile... sounded great.
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Wayne Brown
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Bassano, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 31 Jul 2024 3:57 pm steel guitar
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I'D say a black model  but what do I know I'm just guessing here LOL
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 9 Aug 2024 3:16 pm Zum
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Wonderful guitars! I love em.
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