shobud narrow pedals

Paul Smith · From: Ma

Hello,

I have a 1973 Shobud 6139 3x1, I was wondering if it is possible to replace the wide type foot pedals with the narrow style pedals, and if so, where would I buy them?

thanks,

smitty

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

I wouldn't even consider it! The wide pedals are great!
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Ronnie Boettcher · From: Brunswick Ohio, USA

A few months ago, I traded my 3 narrow ones, for 3 wide ones, and I love the wide ones. Also the fellow that I traded with loves the narrow ones. My advise is the same as Johns. Keep your wide ones. One big concern is I no longer slip off of the A or B, when I am pressing both at the same time. Or just missing one, when I go to press them.
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Ron Pruter · From: Arizona, USA

Paul,
I love the thin ones. They will fit right on the 1/2" axle with no modification. James Morehead might be a fella to get in touch with to find some. Actually what I did was cut the first two rows of knurling off the sides of my pedals. They cut easily. Guitar played better and looked better. RP
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Ian Worley · From: Sacramento, CA

They likely will require some modification, but it's fairly minor. The axle mounting system is different on the later thin pedal models, the old mounts were fixed position with a screw through the top and bottom and the axle was right in the center of the rail. The newer narrow pedals were designed to mount in an extruded channel and are closer to the bottom of the rail. There is a small 'stop' cast into the pedals above the axle which will likely need to be ground down or cut off to allow full movement of the pedal.

It's a minor caveat, it was discussed recently here:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2367388#2367388

Ronnie Boettcher · From: Brunswick Ohio, USA

Jason Putnam, put my narrow pedals on his 74 Sho~Bud a few months ago. He is on the forum too. Either you grind that top tab off, or you can flop the axle upside down, and you should get the clearance. Also make sure you get the spacers. Very easy to do. Good luck. Ronnie
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Paul Smith · From: Ma

Thanks Gentleman,

I think im going to leave well enough alone, and keep the original pedals on there

thanks again for your input

smitty

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