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Gordy Rex
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Southport, NC
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 5:56 am |
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If I was looking for that Sho-Bud tone but wanted undated mechanics...?? I have not had the pleasure of sitting at either one of these guitars yet... How about some feedback from those of you who own them...
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Gordy Rex
Current guitar '78 Rosewood Emmons PP 8 X 6, La Grande II..8X8... |
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 8:51 am
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| I own and play a Jackson Blackjack Custom and I love it! It's got a great sound, the sound is similar to a Sho-Bud and tone is great! The pedal action is very smooth, My Blackjack Custom is my main steel guitar! David, Harry, and Dawn Jackson build wonderful steels! |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 10:06 am
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| Was admiring the craftsmanship of a "Shot Memorial" Jackson just last night, as well as the sound. Even looks like a ShoBud, including the wide pedals, but built way better. Wonderful guitar. |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 2:26 pm
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| Ken, that's the Shot Jackson Comemmorative model, which was the first model of Jackson Steel that David and Harry Jackson built. |
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David Nugent
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Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 5:40 pm
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| Currently own two Show Pros, wonderful guitars. If you are seeking the classic Sho-Bud tone, these have it in spades! |
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Tommy Wallace
From:
Bowling Green Kentucky
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 5:49 pm
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| I agree with David, Show Pro for sure. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 22 Apr 2015 6:08 pm
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Jeff Surratt is doing some awesome stuff at Show Pro - well worth checking out these wonderful guitars 
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 23 Apr 2015 2:01 pm
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I absolutely love both of my Show Pro guitars. Visit the Show Pro website and there's some great sound clips to listen to. Lots of Sho~Bud similarities , yet a much better built guitar.
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Show Pro #26 & #83,BJS bars,Stereo Steel,Tommy Huff cabs loaded with JBL D130's, Wampler pedals,NV112,NV400, Steelers Choice Seats |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 23 Apr 2015 4:37 pm
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| Show Pro. Like Ron said, Sho~Bud similarities but much better built. Jeff Surratt will custom build exactly what you want and in a very timely manner. showprosteelguitars.com |
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 24 Apr 2015 5:47 am
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http://youtu.be/bL_GcwGXP58
Here's a cool clip featuring Mike Johnson 
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Show Pro #26 & #83,BJS bars,Stereo Steel,Tommy Huff cabs loaded with JBL D130's, Wampler pedals,NV112,NV400, Steelers Choice Seats |
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mtulbert
From:
Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted 24 Apr 2015 3:49 pm
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My vote goes to Sho Pro as well. You will NOT find a more caring person who will do everything in his power to build you a guitar completely to your specifications. And to help you maintain it as well.
Jeff without a doubt is the best.
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Mark T
Infinity D-10 Justice SD-10 Judge Revelation Octal Preamp, Fractal AXE III, Fender FRFR 12
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Andy Eder
From:
North Florida, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2015 9:01 pm
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Sho Pro's Jeff Surrat makes some of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen. I have not had the pleasure of playing either brand as of yet.
Andy |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 4:23 am
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| Only negative that I can see to owning a Show Pro; they are so beautiful that you are reluctant to play them out. My D-10 has been on one gig in the three or more years that I have owned it,(a private party at a Country Club.) |
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Dennis Olearchik
From:
Newtown, PA
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 7:09 am
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http://youtu.be/bL_GcwGXP58
Here's a cool clip featuring Mike Johnson |
I didn't realize Mike was so young! |
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 8:01 am
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| Interesting. .. some guys are Shobud and others are Emmons...Mike is both. The way it should be. One of everything. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 8:39 am
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| Only negative that I can see to owning a Show Pro; they are so beautiful that you are reluctant to play them out. My D-10 has been on one gig in the three or more years that I have owned it,(a private party at a Country Club.) |
i don't understand owning a tool that can't be used. |
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Andy Eder
From:
North Florida, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 9:40 am
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I understand why a lacquer guitar owner would only use it for special occasions. Chris don't you own at least one tool that you can't use?  |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 9:54 am
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| no. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 2:34 pm
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| In response to Chris Ivey's post..The guitar in question receives a considerable amount of playing time at home, is not however exposed to cigarette smoke and/or clumsy, intoxicated people. Question: If you own a tuxedo, would you wear it to the local beer joint on Saturday nights or reserve it for special occasions? |
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Jason Duguay
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 5:09 pm
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I tend to think of my nicer/vintage equipment as just tools UNTIL I damage them at a gig, then they are priceless, irreplaceable family members that did not deserve such an ill fate.
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 25 Apr 2015 7:08 pm
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My 1 of 9 ever made highest end Guild Superstrats..late 80sbought from a music store owner and collector....never hooked into a freight damaged hercules guitar stand at a gig...fell off the stage....third song in...it was hard liquor for the rest of the night.
expensive gig...but alas... I never felt bad about using it again after that...war worthy in fact.
Not a fan of the utility viewpoint any longer. |
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Jerome Hawkes
From:
Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2015 3:15 am
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both of these are great steels, but if i was hunting the Sho-Bud tone it would be Jeff Surratt at Show-Pro. extremely nice guy who is easy to talk to and passionate about his work. he is just one of those guys you instantly like when you meet him.
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'65 Sho-Bud D-10 Permanent • '54 Fender Dual-8 • Clinesmith T-8 • '38 Ric Bakelite • '92 Emmons D-10 Legrande II |
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Gordy Rex
From:
Southport, NC
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Posted 26 Apr 2015 4:54 am
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thanks guys for the feed back... I think I've been chasing my old Sho-Bud and Fender Twin sound for long enough.... Maybe it's time for a Show-Pro and a Milkman amp... 
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Gordy Rex
Current guitar '78 Rosewood Emmons PP 8 X 6, La Grande II..8X8... |
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Chris Grigsby
From:
Boulder, CO
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Posted 29 Apr 2015 9:00 pm
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| Gordy Rex wrote: |
| thanks guys for the feed back... I think I've been chasing my old Sho-Bud and Fender Twin sound for long enough.... Maybe it's time for a Show-Pro and a Milkman amp... |
Sounds like a plan to me!!! In all seriousness, I can't recommend these two companies more highly.
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Mullen Discovery S10, Hilton VP, Kemper Profiler Head and Kabinet. |
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Gordy Rex
From:
Southport, NC
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Posted 30 Apr 2015 4:34 am
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what a beauty Chris.... I'm going to be in Denver next week on business... are you working anywhere that I could come out and hear you play?
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Gordy Rex
Current guitar '78 Rosewood Emmons PP 8 X 6, La Grande II..8X8... |
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