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Is anyone making that type of precision finger for Buds these days??..

I have inherited all the components for the super fingers as well as other ideas from the John Coop estate. We are not offe ...

I recall Coop selling his super fingers for $40.00 each back in the day.

Yay! James is back!

Hey, give me a shout, Lane. Smile

Hmmmmm! Pic/reply didn't post. Try again
The trio;

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/3167_Singlenecks_9_2.jpg

These are 3 of the 4 known singleneck fingertips. It appears these are a ...

Possible sources for replacement brackets, made of aluminum instead of the lousy "pot metal" that the original ones are made from, are Michael Yahl, James Morehead, and Jeff Surratt at S ...

Shobud Company made Permanant guitars as well as cabinet end permanant guitars into the mid sixties as custom orders--thus the "Nashville" decal. Before '62, they would likely be "Madis ...

Contact me if you'd like, I have washers for the pedals I can send you. Smile

Move them around to different positions. Chances are the slots and/or rollers are slightly different in size.

Erv is dead on. BTW, Shobud did use gauged rollers on some of the earlier models. If yo ...

Yep, email me and I can help you out. Smile

Damir, shoot me an email, will you? Smile

If at all possible stay away from set screw surfaces that damage and cause excessive burring on the pull rod. It makes it very difficult to remove barrels sometimes requiring sanding to remove the bur ...

You might want to change to a different type of set screw;

"Cone Socket Set Screw
Cone Socket Set Screws have a sharp pointed tip on one end. It is used for the permanent setting of parts. Th ...

I keep them in stock. Email me and I will hook you up, if you'd like. Smile

We used to pry the legs closer with a small screwdriver, maybe peen the finger a little, and gently tweak it until all rollers moved smoothly. Then a little oil keeps everything spinning freely.

Ri ...

David, Give me a shout when you get a chance. Smile

We are both satisfied. Smile

Here's a good read on Fingertips and Perms:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1104498#1104498

Because they are so good, few people will let them go. I love the old perms and fingertips.

You might have a good point there! Shocked

Like I said in original post, I'm out of the loop on guitar prices.
After some looking, I lowered it to $1800.

If I'm still off, please let me know. You won't hurt my feelings. ðŸ˜ƒ

Justi ...

John, Holler at me at my email-- shobud@windstream.net

As you know, I make everything "Shobud", for the very upgrades you describe above, as well as free tech help. Smile

James, do you have the D12 Marlen I had at Coop's? Pretty wood?

If so, you can have it.

Thanx Chris, but such is not the case.

Have not heard back from Greg. Perhaps he is away from his comp ...

I remember seeing that guitar in Bobbe Seymour's shop back in the late 90's in real bad shape. Looks beautiful now.

Bobbe Seymore pulled the original keyheads and tailpieces off the Lightening Bolt ...

Greg, Contact me by email, I have that guitar. I inherited most of Coop's stuff, what wasn't stolen.

Jan Philips 6L6 GC's hands down. OR Jan Philips 7581A's(military version and tough. I never have blown a Philips power tube--never. I was talked into a set of JJ's. Tone was very nice, but blew a JJ p ...

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Topic: Fair Price for Coop Sho-Bud Parts
James Morehead Replies: 14 Views: 7373	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:38 am Subject: Fair Price for Coop Sho-Bud Parts
James Morehead Replies: 14 Views: 7373	Is anyone making that type of precision finger for Buds these days??.. I have inherited all the components for the super fingers as well as other ideas from the John Coop estate. We are not offe ...
Topic: Fair Price for Coop Sho-Bud Parts
James Morehead Replies: 14 Views: 7373	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2015 4:31 pm Subject: Coop parts
James Morehead Replies: 14 Views: 7373	I recall Coop selling his super fingers for $40.00 each back in the day.
Topic: Broken Sho Bud Pro Knee Lever
James Morehead Replies: 16 Views: 7378	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2015 6:01 am Subject: Broken Sho Bud Pro Knee Lever
James Morehead Replies: 16 Views: 7378	Yay! James is back! Hey, give me a shout, Lane.
Topic: Shobud Fingertips and Permanents----got a picture??
James Morehead Replies: 449 Views: 208253	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2015 5:39 am Subject: Shobud Fingertips and Permanents----got a picture??
James Morehead Replies: 449 Views: 208253	Hmmmmm! Pic/reply didn't post. Try again The trio; http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/3167_Singlenecks_9_2.jpg These are 3 of the 4 known singleneck fingertips. It appears these are a ...
Topic: Broken Sho Bud Pro Knee Lever
James Morehead Replies: 16 Views: 7378	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2015 5:31 am Subject: Broken Sho Bud Pro Knee Lever
James Morehead Replies: 16 Views: 7378	Possible sources for replacement brackets, made of aluminum instead of the lousy "pot metal" that the original ones are made from, are Michael Yahl, James Morehead, and Jeff Surratt at S ...
Topic: When did Sho-Bud decals change to Nashville from Madison?
James Morehead Replies: 9 Views: 3523	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Jun 2015 5:21 am Subject: When did Sho-Bud decals change to Nashville from Madison?
James Morehead Replies: 9 Views: 3523	Shobud Company made Permanant guitars as well as cabinet end permanant guitars into the mid sixties as custom orders--thus the "Nashville" decal. Before '62, they would likely be "Madis ...
Topic: Sho~Bud pedal help
James Morehead Replies: 3 Views: 1372	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 May 2015 9:42 am Subject: Sho~Bud pedal help
James Morehead Replies: 3 Views: 1372	Contact me if you'd like, I have washers for the pedals I can send you.
Topic: ShoBud roller nut
James Morehead Replies: 5 Views: 2417	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 May 2015 11:26 am Subject: ShoBud roller nut
James Morehead Replies: 5 Views: 2417	Move them around to different positions. Chances are the slots and/or rollers are slightly different in size. Erv is dead on. BTW, Shobud did use gauged rollers on some of the earlier models. If yo ...
Topic: sho bud parts
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1435	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 5 May 2015 8:14 am Subject: sho bud parts
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1435	Yep, email me and I can help you out.
Topic: decided to keep it, b0b close this one up please
James Morehead Replies: 33 Views: 11279	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 19 Apr 2015 2:32 pm Subject: decided to keep it, b0b close this one up please
James Morehead Replies: 33 Views: 11279	Damir, shoot me an email, will you?
Topic: Tuning Barrel Set Screw Wrench?
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 6608	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Apr 2015 6:08 pm Subject: Tuning Barrel Set Screw Wrench?
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 6608	If at all possible stay away from set screw surfaces that damage and cause excessive burring on the pull rod. It makes it very difficult to remove barrels sometimes requiring sanding to remove the bur ...
Topic: Tuning Barrel Set Screw Wrench?
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 6608	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Apr 2015 3:47 pm Subject: Tuning Barrel Set Screw Wrench?
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 6608	You might want to change to a different type of set screw; "Cone Socket Set Screw Cone Socket Set Screws have a sharp pointed tip on one end. It is used for the permanent setting of parts. Th ...
Topic: Ball Joint plastic snap- Maverick
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1083	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Mar 2015 2:37 pm Subject: Ball Joint plastic snap- Maverick
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1083	I keep them in stock. Email me and I will hook you up, if you'd like.
Topic: Sho-Bud Noisy/Loose Rollers
James Morehead Replies: 17 Views: 4926	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Mar 2015 6:39 am Subject: Sho-Bud Noisy/Loose Rollers
James Morehead Replies: 17 Views: 4926	We used to pry the legs closer with a small screwdriver, maybe peen the finger a little, and gently tweak it until all rollers moved smoothly. Then a little oil keeps everything spinning freely. Ri ...
Topic: Sho Bud Pro II D-10 8X4 (Please close, keeping it)
James Morehead Replies: 10 Views: 4708	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Mar 2015 10:55 am Subject: Sho Bud Pro II D-10 8X4 (Please close, keeping it)
James Morehead Replies: 10 Views: 4708	David, Give me a shout when you get a chance.
Topic: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Feb 2015 3:46 pm Subject: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	We are both satisfied.
Topic: Sho-Bud FingerTip
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 7221	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Feb 2015 3:07 pm Subject: Sho-Bud FingerTip
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 7221	Here's a good read on Fingertips and Perms: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1104498#1104498
Topic: Sho-Bud FingerTip
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 7221	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:22 am Subject: Sho-Bud FingerTip
James Morehead Replies: 13 Views: 7221	Because they are so good, few people will let them go. I love the old perms and fingertips.
Topic: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2015 4:35 pm Subject: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	You might have a good point there!
Topic: Sho~Bud Professional Price lowered
James Morehead Replies: 21 Views: 10368	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Feb 2015 4:23 pm Subject: Sho~Bud Professional Price lowered
James Morehead Replies: 21 Views: 10368	Like I said in original post, I'm out of the loop on guitar prices. After some looking, I lowered it to $1800. If I'm still off, please let me know. You won't hurt my feelings. ðŸ˜ƒ Justi ...
Topic: WTB Shobud undercarraige parts cranks etc. the whole 9 yards
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1017	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 26 Feb 2015 4:14 pm Subject: WTB Shobud undercarraige parts cranks etc. the whole 9 yards
James Morehead Replies: 2 Views: 1017	John, Holler at me at my email-- shobud@windstream.net As you know, I make everything "Shobud", for the very upgrades you describe above, as well as free tech help.
Topic: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2015 3:58 pm Subject: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	James, do you have the D12 Marlen I had at Coop's? Pretty wood? If so, you can have it. Thanx Chris, but such is not the case. Have not heard back from Greg. Perhaps he is away from his comp ...
Topic: Lloyd's Sho-Bud in new exhibit at CMHoF
James Morehead Replies: 34 Views: 15347	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2015 7:42 am Subject: Lloyd's Sho-Bud in new exhibit at CMHoF
James Morehead Replies: 34 Views: 15347	I remember seeing that guitar in Bobbe Seymour's shop back in the late 90's in real bad shape. Looks beautiful now. Bobbe Seymore pulled the original keyheads and tailpieces off the Lightening Bolt ...
Topic: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Feb 2015 6:25 am Subject: Have you seen this guitar lost after John Coop's passing?
James Morehead Replies: 15 Views: 6622	Greg, Contact me by email, I have that guitar. I inherited most of Coop's stuff, what wasn't stolen.
Topic: Favorite 6L6s?
James Morehead Replies: 24 Views: 10924	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Feb 2015 8:53 pm Subject: Favorite 6L6s?
James Morehead Replies: 24 Views: 10924	Jan Philips 6L6 GC's hands down. OR Jan Philips 7581A's(military version and tough. I never have blown a Philips power tube--never. I was talked into a set of JJ's. Tone was very nice, but blew a JJ p ...