New Jackson Pedal Steel

Fred Layman · From: Springfield, Missouri USA

A recent issue of the southern gospel magazine Singing News has an article reporting that David Jackson, son of Shot Jackson of Sho-Bud fame, is starting production on a new line of Pedal Steel Guitars under the Jackson brand name. The article points out that David and his brother Harry were the developers of the Sho-Bud steel guitars.

Bobbe Seymour · From: Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.

Hummmmm, haven't heard this rumor,

(Giggles),

[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 05 January 2006 at 09:01 PM.]

Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

Ha...Bobbe....I'm gigglin' right along with ya....ha.
Ricky

Ron ! · Posted 5 Jan 2006 9:45 pm

Sam White R.I.P. · From: Coventry, RI 02816

Hummmmmm is right Bobbe this isn't April Fools day yet it is a little Early. Someone may have their wires crossed.Something does'nt sound right here.
Sam White

Curt Eversole · From: Kentucky, USA

Fred
Good to see your name on the forum.
Been listening to the reports about David's
guitar and you know me when it comes to sho-
bud i'm all ears.
You sure was missed this past nov. in lexington.maybe next nov.? Not that Al didn't do a good job, he did great and we had a good time.
Until next time, your friend,Curt

Curt Eversole · From: Kentucky, USA

Add to my previous post
Gospel Steel Guitar is serious business
"play your best, your playing for the KING.

Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

so who exactly was Shot Jackson then ?

I guess the two sons were older than the Dad ?

what about that other guy who's name starts with a B ?

I'm thinking I read the wrong history book...

I say, talk is cheap, bring out the Bacon for all of us to taste....

Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

I was told David was the one running the factory and also the one that made the decision to use the crappy pot metal parts.

Dan E. Hoff · From: Blue Springs, Missouri, USA

Don't know much about David Jackson back in the old days. Don't know too much even now. But considering the people he has been keeping company with, [Karen Peck gospel singers] I believe. I would suspect he is now a christian man at this time..So look out boys, he just may be building a great one..[steel guitar] that is...

Johnny Cox · Posted 9 Jan 2006 7:26 am

Shot and Buddy Emmons started Sho-Bud with the permenant model. In the 60's Harry and David did the majority of design on the Sho-Buds to come. First the Finger Tip which was also called the Universal then came the Baldwin Cross Over which was David's design. The Professional series guitars came from there. I know this because I was there. By the time the Pro series came along Shot was devoting his time to building Sho-Bros and doing custom work on acoustic guitars.

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Bart Maloney · From: Houston, Texas

Here is the link to the page for Jackson Steel guitars. I found it off of the Sho~Bud Music site.

http://www.jacksonsteelguitars.com/

Bobbe Seymour · From: Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.

Everyone listen to Johnny, he is 100% correct.

Bobbe

Greg Cutshaw · From: Corry, PA, USA

In the 1980's I bought my first ever brand new steel guitar which I had saved up 3 years for. Based on playing other Sho-Buds I couldn't wait to get my new one. When it came the setup was perfect (set up by Terry Bethel according to a signature paper inside the case). It was all down hill from there. The tone was like that of a plastic ukelele with the sustain of a banjo (I am being too kind here). I would still appreciate a full refund of my purchase price on this marvel. Especially since the pro guitars I played of the same vintage were not the same (no pot metal in critical areas). Decal on the front should have said Sho-Dud. Broke a knee lever the 1st day I played it. I have no idea who was to blame for this fiasco but I sold the guitar 2 months later for a $1000 loss even after I got it for dealers cost through a friend at Washington Music Center. Funny, my favorite guitar of all time was also a Sho-Bud,the Jim Vest burnt orange wonder, no pot metal and great sustain. Read Chet Atkins' book (Me and My Guitars) and see his comments about what Gretsch did to ruin their guitars after they moved the factory. They were built cheaply and by people who didn't even know how to set the frets in the neck properly. Chet said he felt bad about having his name associated with these later guitars.

With the internet and all the music conventions, it's a lot easier now to check out products and avoid these lemons.

Greg

Joey Ace · From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Because this discussion is more about the new Guitars, than and Event or Announcement...

I'm moving it to Pedal Steel.

T. C. Furlong · From: Lake County, Illinois, USA

Hey Greg,

What ever would possess you to sell your favorite guitar of all time, the BJV burnt orange wonder?
TC

Greg Cutshaw · From: Corry, PA, USA

Going to a new MSA Legrand, oops Legend, with wood body. The Sho-Bud will be missed and the new owner is going to love it.

Greg

Ken Byng · From: Southampton, England

"The article points out that David and his brother Harry were the developers of the Sho-Bud steel guitars"

The key word here is developers
- not originators. Surely David developed on what Shot and Buddy created.

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Good point there Ken. By the way I met Shot megga years ago when BoB Powel brought him to a club I was playing in Fulham London. I was playing my "Denley" at the time

Good news on my "BUD" John Coop has donated a 12 srting fret board and decals, and as you know it's in good hands being restored by David Langdon.

Micky Byrne.

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