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Topic: How many of the older Sho~Buds are in regular use? |
Antolina
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Dunkirk NY
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 2:52 am |
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I'm wondering how many of the older Sho~Buds are in actual use today... professionally or otherwise.
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Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 6:11 am
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Tom Killen with George Jones uses a Pro II and Jon Graboff with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals uses a Pro 1. There must be more.
I used my Pro 1 exclusively on gigs until I sold it to Jon. And I am about to receive another 'Bud which I fully intend to gig extensively. I also took out the big Baldwin D 10 once or twice, before I sold it for something under 100 pounds. 
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Lewis John Foote
From:
Dorset, UK
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 7:25 am
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howdy, im not a pro player, but i play my pro 1, bud,[3-4] every day, at week ends i may be on it for two or thee hours at a time, its quite an early one, it has tone and volume controls, on the back apron, only had one string break in the last year, it could do with a make over, but its comfy to play, cant see no reason why it wont last longer than me, lew.
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Bo Legg
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 9:09 am
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I play for money and as I’ve said many times I’m Hall of Fame in my price range. All Sho-Buds are old.
This is my gig choice of PGS… Black D-10 Sho-Bud Super Pro w/aluminum necks. As you can see I also have my own fence to protect me when they rush the stage. Most times it’s to protect them from me. If you’re interested I have these fences for sale in a kit.
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chas smith R.I.P.
From:
Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 9:16 am
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My favorites:
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 4:05 pm
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| I regularly play my "Cooped" S-10.... gigs and studio. Shared the stage with Larry Campbell the other night..... His Marrs rebuild S-10 blonde round front stage right, my Cooped S-10 black square front stage left. |
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Michael Douchette
From:
Gallatin, TN (deceased)
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Duane Becker
From:
Elk,Wa 99009 USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 5:00 pm
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| I've got several old Sho-Buds, although I dont play them on a regular basis, I do from time to time take each one out on a gig. Last month I used my early model Shobud Maverick on a gig. I also have taken my old but all orginal Professional out too. Plays kinda ruff compared to the newer steels but its sure sounds good. I also have an old Baldwin Crossover that I play once in a while here at the house, as well as my Super Pro and LDG. They all sound great! |
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 5:59 pm
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| Yup - my 1972 Model 6139 S-10 Professional gets regular use. I still have to finish working on my universal E9/B6 Sho Bud, but it's gonna get a lot of use when it's done. I'm desperately trying to finish a research project at work so I can get back on it. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 8:24 pm
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I can't imagine anyone throwing an old pedal steel out, so I have to assume that most of them are still around. A lot of them are probably stored away as second or third steels. I have several in boxes.
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Antolina
From:
Dunkirk NY
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Posted 22 Feb 2008 8:26 pm
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I'm sure that's true Alan. What I'm interested in knowing is how many are still in regular service.
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The only thing better than doing what you love is having someone that loves you enough to let you do it.
Sho~Bud 6139 3+3
Marrs 3+4
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Tony Dingus
From:
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 9:25 am
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Ricky, nice looking Buds. Does the LDG have the rack and barrels under it? I have a Pro 1 S10 that doesn't get played much. Beautiful guitar and good tone.
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 11:57 am
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| RC Antolina wrote: |
| I'm sure that's true Alan. What I'm interested in knowing is how many are still in regular service. |
Well, my main instrument is a Sho-Bud Crossover. It will always be in regular service.....
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Russ Blake
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 12:19 pm
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| I've been playing out weekly (and sometimes weakly) with a '64 permanent. It's actually the newest steel I own, and my first ten string. Lots of fun. And it sounds pretty darn good when I don't get in the way! |
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Kyle Everson
From:
Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 12:27 pm
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| The newest guitar I currently use is a 1976 LDG. My only D-10 right now is a 1973 roundfront Pro-II. |
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 12:30 pm
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I use the 73 Pro II a lot as well as the 79/80 ProIII..the 70 Professional stays at home in the music room ( used to be Tommy Whites Bud) that way I dont have to move them around too much and one is always set up and ready to play!
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Ronnie Boettcher
From:
Brunswick Ohio, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 12:43 pm
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My LDG gets played almost every day, and still plays and sounds excellent. Last week I gave it a lube job with Tri-flow. Took out a few rubs, and squeaks. Firt time I used that, and will keep using it. What a good product. The LDG is my only steel, and love it. Only place I have any fade of the green, is by the changer. Don't know what caused it now, but maybe years ago the sun hit it peeking through a window.
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 1:04 pm
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Ricky, nice looking Buds. Does the LDG have the rack and barrels under it? I have a Pro 1 S10 that doesn't get played much. Beautiful guitar and good tone.
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Ricky's LDG has barrels behind two hole pullers, and is a very FINE playing/sounding 'bud, since it still has the original shobud pickup in it. |
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Ryan Gimpert
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 1:22 pm
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Oops...photo trouble.
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Ryan Gimpert
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 1:23 pm
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Here's me and Ol' Purple aka the Purple Monster. Note the Crown Royal bag on the keyhead, which has found new life as pick holder. 
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 2:41 pm
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I'm playing my '70 Blonde Professional, that's Cooped. This at the Kansas Steel Show last October.
Ryan, I have a few Crown Royal "trophys" and your right, what a great pick bag! The Crown ain't half bad, either!
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 5:25 pm
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1970 Sho~Bud Professional. San Antonio, Texas. Last year at Floore's Country Store.
Photo courtesy of Emmett Roch
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 5:59 pm
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| James, you gotta rearrange the cards on your shirt to match the front of that 'Bud.....I was getting all confused |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 6:42 pm
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Any way you look at it Mike, it's hard to beat 4 aces.  |
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