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Topic: Show Pro - these guitars are as pretty as it gets. |
Ken Byng
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 9:07 am |
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As an owner of two Show Pros, I am a little biassed, but I think that Jeff Surratt's guitars are among the best lookers and sounders available today. This redburst one is just sublime.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Rondall Jones
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 10:03 am
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That is an awesome looking guitar,nice choice of wood and color.
Looks like it's on fire......... |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 11:15 am
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according to your list of stuff that would make 3 show pros, infinity, zum, emmons, hudson and more.
quite a stash of stuff. you must play alot! |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 11:24 am
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Obviously a man obsessed with high quality equipment, and I applaud you, Ken! 
I think the last few years have ushered in a new "Golden Era" of steel guitar building, and to our collective benefit.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg?
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 11:25 am
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Gorgeous Ken, flaming gorgeous matey! 
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 11:33 am
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I agree Ken 👍
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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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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 12:55 pm
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| Breathtaking. Looking forward to the sound samples! |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 1:28 pm
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I must hasten to add that this is not my guitar, and I'm sorry if I gave that impression. It is among the latest to come off Jeff Surratt's production line.
Herb - I do own good quality gear, and unsurprisingly I enjoy all of it. I have a large number of 6 string guitars, amps, recording gear, keyboards etc, etc. Think I"m suffering from GAS. 
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 1:58 pm
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| Beautiful finishes, Ken. I'm kind of partial to the bluebursts on the ShowPro website. I see you have one - feel free to post a photo of yours and I'll do my best to fend off a possible G.A.S. attack! |
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Tommy Wallace
From:
Bowling Green Kentucky
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 2:27 pm
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Hey Ken,
I saw that guitar on the Show Pro Facebook page. You are correct...beautiful craftsmanship. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 11 Feb 2016 7:11 pm Show Pro
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| Beautiful guitar in my favorite lacquer combo. |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 12 Feb 2016 2:32 am
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| Jeff Garden wrote: |
| Beautiful finishes, Ken. I'm kind of partial to the bluebursts on the ShowPro website. I see you have one - feel free to post a photo of yours and I'll do my best to fend off a possible G.A.S. attack! |
Here you go Jeff!!
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2016 3:24 am
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Thanks, Ken...that's the one! I'll bet it plays and sounds just as great as it looks. My justification for "just looking" when I know I'm susceptible to G.A.S. comes from my Dad who used to say, "even a fat man on a diet can read the menu!"  |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 12 Feb 2016 3:38 am
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I am under strict instructions from "She Who Must Be Obeyed" that I am not to buy any more steel guitars!! I can't even smuggle one back from the Dallas Show next month as she will be waiting on the driveway for me to return, and will go through the car with a fine tooth comb.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Brett Robinson
From:
Nashville, TN
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 13 Feb 2016 12:26 pm
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Ken, I have seen this guitar at the Jeffs shop, it is 5 times more beautiful in person, I wish you could see it for yourself...
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 13 Feb 2016 1:16 pm
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I don't doubt it for a second Damir. Only you can capture the true beauty of a pedal steel with your camera. I know that my own Show Pros are things of splendour. My best wishes to you Damir.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Jerry Berger
From:
Nampa, Idaho USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2016 2:38 pm Show Pro's
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I just bought this one several weeks ago from a fellow forumite. I love it and the quality is top notch!
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 14 Feb 2016 5:20 pm
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Jeffs guitars are top notch, I had the good fortune to play Mike Johnsons Sho Pro in Dallas a couple of years back - man it was nice !
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 15 Feb 2016 1:39 am
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It was a standard guitar too Paddy. No fancy embellishments or anything, just great wood, 710 pickups and expertly put together by Jeff.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E,
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Roy Heap
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 15 Feb 2016 5:15 am
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| Ken, you made a promise to the wifey before and broken it. You'll find a way of sneaking another home. Of course you could have it sent to my place in Bristol and I could bring it to the next meeting |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 15 Feb 2016 6:11 am
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If I find a nice triple 8 Fender Stringmaster, I could be tempted Roy, but I'm afraid that I have got to the stage in my life where 6 pedal steels are enough for me, as they are all quality machines. Wifey may spot your post, so I will deny all knowledge of your existence. I did smuggle my Telonics TCA500 straight into my studio, so I got away with that. I bought a re-issue Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean recently, and that one didn't beat my indoor customs officer.
Here's one of you Roy on my blue Show Pro at the recent steel meet.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Kenny Foy
From:
Lynnville, KY, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2016 9:21 am
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| Jeff is never to be take lightly in the steel guitar world whether playing or building.An expert. Period |
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Jerry Berger
From:
Nampa, Idaho USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2016 10:33 am Show Pro's
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| I asked Jeff Surratt a question about the pickup on my Show Pro and he responded very quickly with the answer. Excellent customer service is hard to find these days in any business. With the quality and craftsmanship that Jeff put's into his custom builds, (IMHO) he will be building psg's for a long time! |
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