ZIG Cigar Box Guitars

Zero Impact Guitars proudly presents the Oliva 3000 Cigar Box Guitars being offered exclusively at Havana Joe's Cigar Shop in Homestead Florida. Join us on 19 June 2009 @ 7:00 PM for the official release of the product. Meet Jose Oliva and watch him sign the Zero Impact Guitars Cigar Box Guitar.

This guitar is built using the traditional methods and using a few of the modern guitar assembly techniques for the frets and inlay. 

We decided on a Ted Crocker "Flatbed" Bridge / Pickup combination for this model for that classic CBG sound and tone. This guitar has been setup on display at Havana Joe's for you to view. Stop by and take a look. They will be happy to let you hold it and play it if you want. Order yours exclusively at Havana Joe's. Other models are available, just ask for Albert.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for the next post announcing the winner of our inaugural guitar care kit drawing.

Steve

First look at the ZIG "Z"

After several weeks of development, changes and final reviews of designs, we have a pre-assembly view of the brand new Z series guitar. This guitar has a vintage styled cream finish, Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo, 2 Zebra Humbuckers, 1 volume and 1 tone knobs, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. This prototype Axe will be the latest addition to my private custom collection, however, we can build a custom version you. Just drop us a line to inquire about any guitar you desire. We can build just about any design you desire.

Price on this model will be like all the other's in our custom line. - $1095.00 (price may vary depending on special options or features) and like all our guitars, most custom options are available.

ZIG Site and Concept Under Right Wing Competitor Attack

Well, I guess it was inevitable. A competitor from a not so well known manufacturer that I won’t even bother to mention, has decided that my Eco Friendly concept was a waste of their time. So they decided to make some untrue and opinionated comments about my product that they by the way, have NEVER tried or even seen in person. (Currently, there is no retailer in the northern US and my current stock only contains prototypes that have been hand delivered to professional product reviewers and market research locations.) Not including other instruments that I have custom built for exclusive players over the past 20+ years with nary a single complaint.

They knocked the design, the concept of my site (calling what is clearly the Swiss Alps, The Rockies) and making a comment about the tone of the instruments I build. And one of them called himself a Preacher. Last I checked, it was a sin to bare false witness!

My site clearly states that my guitars are built using FSC certified wood, or smartwood reclaimed from reconditioned solid wood guitar bodies. No Plywood, No Particle Board, No Plastic or Preformed Paper or Masonite as they implied. I know that there is a market for those guitars, that's just not what I wanted to build. There are enough of those $99.00 combo sets out there already.

Their comments were clearly a club effort for the company for which they are associated. Their site would not even allow a response to their implied untruths.

So if you read something that is of a derogatory nature against any of the US Guitar manufacturers from a so called "preacher", read a bit more from their site and I’m sure you will see their comments for what they are. A sales Pitch for their Overseas Manufacturers. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Anyway, I hope that all those that review my guitars are actual customers of mine and will honestly post their comments. If there were complaints, I would know and will stand behind every guitar I build. My name is on them, Not some alias on a no name forum.

Thanks for reading my post.

Steve

Free Guitar Care Kit

Hello all,

Here at Zero Impact Guitars, we are giving away a complete guitar care kit valued at $25 to our mailing list subscribers in a Spring Sweepstakes Drawing to be held June 22, 2009.

This kit includes a 3 sets of D'Addario Guitar Strings packaged in their environmentally friendly packaging, 3 Wheatware Eco Friendly guitar picks made from biodegradable material, our very own Eco Friendly Guitar Cleaner and Polish, our Eco Friendly Neck Conditioner and a Polishing cloth.

To be entered into the drawing, just go to our website, www.zeroimpactguitars.com and click on the link on the page to enter from the homepage. Or you can check out the details of the offer by checking out the Seasonal Specials tab. You may only enter once since the drawing is to be done by e-mail address from our mailing list.

Thanks to Wheatware and D'Addario for their products and Good Luck in the drawing.

Steve
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The latest addition to the Zero Impact Guitars Line - The Retro Kaspar

Hey everyone,

Back to the blog after a brief break for some major marketing, visits to customers and a major shop renovation.

Just finished up a new design for our Retro Line - The Retro Kaspar.

The Retro Kaspar has a 50's era poplar body finished in a beautiful Sonic Blue, 3 Dragon Fire Pickups (2 single coil and a humbucker in the bridge position). A Wilkinson tremolo and our popular arrow style maple neck with rosewood fretboard.

The Retro Kaspar is available on the website, www.zeroimpactguitars.com along with the other custom guitars manufactured in our South Florida Shop.

Thanks for checking in and remember to checkout our website and sign up for the Zero Impact Guitars Newsletter. There are exciting things planed for early next week, the announcement of the Summer Giveaway! Check back for details.

Thanks again for reading,

ZIG

That Classic Fender Sound for Christmas!

I worked on this shot for my website and thought it would go great here also. This is a classic and classy combination from the late 70's and early 80's. The "Tele", is my 62 re-issue, the amp, my late 70's Deluxe Reverb amp. Together with a few select pedals and we have a toxic combo for any club. I like to call this picture the "A Retro Christmas".

Believe it or not, I played alternative rock using this setup quite frequently. You can either mike the front of the cabinet or use a direct box. I've used both and like both for what they bring to the show. Easy tear down too.

And now briefly onto the events of the Zero Impact Shop over the next few weeks.

We will be starting on the next custom internal project later this month along with preparation for the release of the eco-Axe 1a in the Spring. (stay tuned for a sneak peek in Jan. 09).

I'll be starting work on the 'G' later next quarter. The 'G' is an SG inspired creation featuring custom graphics and finish. I'll also be starting an OSU Themed Guitar for an old "Buckeye".

OK - Now for the shout out to the troops. As always, thanks for your service. It is greatly appreciated here.

And to everyone here on my blog,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year


ZIG1

Happy Turkey Day!

Well, we've consumed dinner, watched a bunch of parades and pageantry, three traditional football games and started to eyeball the leftovers. Let's not let the day go by without a great big shout out to the troops overseas keeping us safe and free to enjoy out diner and families.

Thanks to all in uniform for your sacrifices. See you soon safe and sound stateside.

ZIG1