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Topic: Shobud for Ricky Davis |
Mark Butcher
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Scotland
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 8:03 am |
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Having looked at pics of Shobuds here on the forum I wonder if Ricky Davis can identify mine. I recently bought this Shobud here in Scotland where Pedal Steels are far from common. The guy I got it from admitted he never played it in the ten years he owned it, nor did who ever had it before him by the look of it. It was still in tune when I got it and setting aside an evening to tune the pedals in I found that took 2 minutes! I had to do it again when I put on new strings other than that everything in tight and stable.
There are more pictures at www.marksmandolins.com/shobud.html. I forgot to show the shaped knee levers but you can see them in the pic of the guitar in situ complete with my car mirror for the pedals and my preamp & reverb on a speaker stand. There is a serial number but no Pro I transfer on the front. I thought about 76, am I close?
The two bits of wood blu-tacked to the top are to rest my wrist, there are also a couple of leg extenders I have left on the front legs. There are four as a former owner must of had very long legs. I don’t but two means the guitar sits level without the inner leg extended.
I am determined to be able to play it fluently, as I have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time it may take some years. But B0B sent me over some fine study books so I will get there! Great forum the best I've seen.
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Sho-Bud Pro 1
Many stringed things.
www.marksmandolins.com
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Ron !
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 8:28 am
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Mark
You have added a dot to many
This the right url http://www.marksmandolins.com/shobud.html
Ron
Nikaro SD10 4x6[This message was edited by Ronald Steenwijk on 17 November 2004 at 08:30 AM.] |
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Mark Butcher
From:
Scotland
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Allan Thompson
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Scotland.
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 9:09 am
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Hi Mark,
If I can help you in any way give me a shout. I only live 70 miles away from you.
Allan |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 10:12 am
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| Mark, I'm no ShoBud expert, but with the sharp edged front and narrow pedals, it looks more like a Pro II or Custom to me. Late '70s would fit with that too. Whatever it is, it's a beauty for the eyes, and probably also for the ears. |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 10:46 am
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Hey Mark; yeah David summed up alot of it.
That single-neck Sho~bud was made during the start of the Pro~II Custom. Square front apron and still keeping the big curved head Stock; and the slick narrow pedals; and round crossbars with two hole pullers; puts it in the '76-78 range. From the one pic. of the underneath; all those parts are original except the knee lever mount...don't know what that is; probably home made.ha...but looks like it works fine.
You got a good one there pal..good find.
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Duane Marrs
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Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 11:07 am
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| Mark it appears to be late 70's early 80's. The raised fret-board has two extra frets and is probably the best and most accurate scale used at Sho-Bud. However, they catch a lot of dust. Lots of folks really like them. Very good sounding guitars. |
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Dan Sawyer
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Studio City, California, USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 11:16 am
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| Nice collection of instruments there. Is that a Fylde on the wall? |
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Jan Jonsson
From:
Gothenburg, Sweden
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 11:32 am
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Mark,
That is a very nice looking guitar! Looks like the little sibling to my own Sho-Bud Pro II Custom D-10. Same features all over the place, including that beautiful red-brown color. I bet your guitar sounds as great as it looks. I know mine does.
-- Jan
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Sho-Bud Pro II Custom 8/4, Fender Stringmaster S-8, Fender CS Nocaster
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Mark Butcher
From:
Scotland
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 11:39 am
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Thanks guys, I guess 76 wasn’t too far out. I was delighted to get this guitar. I wanted a decent single neck with the right knee levers and this is the one.
Alan I’ll email you, be good to chat. Dan, there is a Flyde or nearly, its the funny shaped mandola hanging up. It was made by a guy who went to work for Flyde. The Banjos are mainly Windsors and the rest mainly my own, except the 1918 A2 mandolin!
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Sho-Bud Pro 1
Many stringed things.
www.marksmandolins.com
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Mark Herrick
From:
Bakersfield, CA
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Posted 17 Nov 2004 12:14 pm
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I made a narrow pad for my Marrs S-10 (basically the same body as your Sho-Bud) and stuck it on with double sided tape.
Cut a piece of 3/8" plywood to fit on the back deck, glue a piece of foam that's the height you like, cover it with some vinyl from the fabric store and staple it on the underside of the plywood.
Marrs S-10
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 18 Nov 2004 3:09 am
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| Hi Mark, I stay down near Glasgow Airport, and have a Pro 1 (3x5).I work with John Miller and his Country Casuals and The Radio Sweethearts, don't get up your way too often, but if there is anything I can help with please get in touch.I would recomend a visit to Alan Thompson, he is a superb player.Regards Malcolm |
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