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Topic: what's it worth (Sho-Bud Baldwin) |
Larry Baker
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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 16 Jun 2013 10:59 am |
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I recently ran across a Sho-Bud Baldwin. No pic's yet. Owner says it is a mid 70's D10 7 & 4. looks clean all around and underside looks untampered with.
I know pic's will help, but was wondering approx. value. thanks, Larry
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Brian Henry
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Posted 16 Jun 2013 2:50 pm
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One sold last week in a pawn shop for $950. In Chattanooga.
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Curt Langston
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Posted 29 Jun 2013 10:58 am
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| You be hard pressed to got 700.00 |
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Douglas Schuch
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Valencia, Philippines
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Posted 29 Jun 2013 3:43 pm
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7x4 is unusual for a Baldwin Crossover - they usually had 6 pedals, I think, and maybe one, or no knee levers - I can't remember? And they were not mid-70's, they were late 60's. So, I'd say either this is a Professional/Pro II (early to mid 70's), or it is a modified Baldwin. Did you see it? Did it say Baldwin on the front? Was it a black, metal wrap-around frame?
My understanding from reading and questioning people is the Baldwins have two problems - the crossover mechanism did not work very well (would not stay in tune) and they are heavy - even compared to other Sho-Buds. So, many people overcame the first problem by eliminating the crossover mechanism, and adding pedals and levers. 7x4 leaves you one short of what is considered a minimal D-10 setup these days, but perhaps another can be added if you want.
So, I would not write this instrument off as no value yet. Even modified Baldwins do not sell for much - the weight and just not sought-after 'Buds. But maybe it's not a crossover? And the Baldwins look really cool, with most being blond with the card suits on the front - a classic Sho-Bud look. A modified Baldwin is about the cheapest way to get into a classic Sho-Bud D-10. Good, cheap tone! Just realize you won't get much when you sell it.
Doug
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David Nugent
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Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 30 Jun 2013 3:02 am
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| If you are not certain if it is/was a Baldwin Crossover model, the simplest way to tell is there should be a large black lever on the rear apron that activates the mechanism or a hole remaining where it has been removed. |
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Daniel McKee
From:
Corinth Mississippi
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Posted 30 Jun 2013 10:20 am
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| They sound good but are extremely heavy. |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 30 Jun 2013 11:28 am
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I'm not interested in this guitar, but if anyone is, it is listed on the Columbia, Mo. craigslist under musical instruments. Owner is asking $1300. which I thought was a bit HIGH, after some of your posts, I know it is tooo high. thanks for all the input. Larry
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Jim Smith
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Midlothian, TX, USA
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Skip Edwards
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LA,CA
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Posted 1 Jul 2013 6:05 pm
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| Not a Crossover...looks like a transitional model between the Crossover and the Professional. Judging by the nylon tuners, it's been worked on underneath. |
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Douglas Schuch
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Valencia, Philippines
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Posted 1 Jul 2013 6:15 pm
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Well, that is a Baldwin, based on the metal wrap-around frame (Ricky or James may correct me). However, it is deluxe version, as the standard one had the frame painted black - were the black frames steel? This is polished - maybe aluminum? Or, someone has stripped and polished and/or plated the old black frame.
The cross-over lever is gone, and with 7 pedals and 4 knees... and space to add another foot pedal. Acquire a rack, and get the other parts from James M. and you have a standard D-10 Sho-Bud, a bit on the heavy side, but with great tone, for about as cheap as you can get one. And the Baldwin's look great, IMO, with the card suits on the front, and nice maple! The polished frame is a plus, IMO.
I just noticed the plastic tuning nuts on the end - that is a mod, and am not sure why it was done. That eliminates the possibility of tuning multiple changes on the same string that was possible with the barrels and hex-bolt-end rods. I wonder if there are other changes underneath?
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