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Dana Blodgett
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Posted 28 Aug 2010 12:48 pm |
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I just dropped in to introduce myself as a new member here on the forum. I am retired and have been trying to relearn the pedal steel.In 1974 I purchased a Sho-Bud Maverick with just 3 floor pedals.I taught myself using the "New ShoBud Pedal Steel guitar Course". I played for about 15,or 16 years and sold the guitar as it wasn't stable underneath and was really frustrating. Now after at least a 21 year Hiatus I purchased another ShoBud from Jim Palenscar in Oceanside. This is an old single neck model 6140 that was converted to a 3+2 set up.(This guitar I believe is also from '74). Six months later I had Jim add two more knee levers to give me the "Emmons" set up(3+4). The Parts were from James Morehead and were superb! And Jim Palenscar is a Master technician!Any way I am lovin my new "Old 'Bud", it sounds so good through my Fender Super!
A previous owner etched their name in the left rear end plate...J Cox... any guesses or thought as to who that person is?
Dana Blodgett
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Donny Dennis
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Posted 28 Aug 2010 3:18 pm
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Welcome to the forum, Dana. I think you will find that this is a great place to find answers to any questions you may have about the pedal steel guitar.
I don't know for sure, but my guess concerning the name etched in the left rear end plate is Johnny Cox. If so, Johnny once played for Ernest Tubb, and I don't know who else. Johnny is also a member of the forum.
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Dana Blodgett
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California, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2010 5:05 pm
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Thanks.
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Aug 2010 10:00 am
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Welcome to the forum, Dana. Thanx for the kind words about my parts, I appreciate that, and an proud they are working well for you. 
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement"~old cowboy proverb.
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Michael Robertson
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Ventura, California. USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2010 10:16 am Welcome
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Welcome Dana and you’re correct Jim is truly good people.
Where in California are you located?
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2010 1:02 pm Location
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Hi, Michael, I am located in Los Osos, Ca. which is about four miles south of Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo Ca. What's your location?
Later, Dana
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Dana Blodgett
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California, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2010 1:04 pm correctio
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Michael ,I meant to say San Luis Obispo County! Dana
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Michael Robertson
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Ventura, California. USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2010 1:30 pm Los Osos
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L. A. Wunder
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Lombard, Illinois, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2010 10:04 pm
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Welcome, Dana,
I also started on a converted 6140, which I still have. It has 3&4 and dates back to 1972. I got it used, and I've "used" it alot myself. It's a good guitar, and I think you'll enjoy playing it. Good luck in your re-learning the instrument. I started back just a few years ago myself, after a 15+ year absence. You fumble around at first, but then your head, your hands, and your feet remember what to do and it starts comming back to you. Have fun! |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2010 7:11 am
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Hi L.A., they're cool guitars alright, really great birdseye maple cabinets. Yeah I'm enjoyiung the guitar but sometimes I get down on myself for ever selling my first one, and being away from these incredible machines!I seem to do better when I don't focus on tabs and just play simple progressions.I want to focus on learning the fretboard so to speak. It similar to a regular guitar but not entirely.
It seems to me that a stock 6140 would have been perfect for a C6 tuning neck> Later, Dana
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 31 Aug 2010 7:27 am
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Hi Dana -
Welcome to the Forum! Could you post a couple of pictures of your 'Bud? Thanks, FF. |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2010 7:28 pm
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Here's my Bud. Dana
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2010 7:35 pm
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Frank, herer's a couple more shots,I think its a '74 due to a thread that was on the forum a while back.Dana
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Dana Blodgett
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California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2010 7:37 pm
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys
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Southaven, MS, USA
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2010 6:00 pm Gloat, bloat, and emote
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Thanks, and thanks for the advice!I've been enjoying my new "old" 'Bud. I need to spend more time on it, I've been side tracked installing laminate flooring in the family room.
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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