Sho-Bud Professional - Red SD-10 FOR SALE

Rob Moose · From: New York, USA

I'm selling the Sho-Bud I bought via this forum back in 2012. It's collecting dust (well, not really, it's in its case!) and I'd love to get it to someone who will play it. Here's all the info from the original sale here by Todd Brown:

This is a rebuild that I finished about 2 months ago. So many things done and new parts, let me see if I can list it all.

It's a Rack and Barrel Professional. Serial #4359. Approx. build date Oct. '73. Originally was an 8 & 4 D-10. I did the conversion on it, changing it to an SD-10 4 & 4.

On top:
Original finish. In very good condition, which is why I kept it original. Of course after 40 years, it has a few dings and nicks, but still beautiful! The body is in great shape! No cracks behind the changer on this one. Original metal fretboard. Original tapped single coil, recently rewound by Jerry Wallace. Tapped at 17k & 9K. Really cool tone with the 9K tap! The front switch is the tap. The switch above the input is an on/off switch for the pickup. The original changer endplate was swapped for an LDG endplate for a clean, closed up look. The changer was totally disassembled, cleaned, and lubed. The tooled pad was done by me. It is attached using Velcro tabs. That was my choice, so not to drill holes in the body. I blacked out the inside of the keyhead ala "Bigsby". Brand New Grover Rotomatics 18:1 Ratio! You have to literally turn one of the keys for this guitar to go out of tune! It could set for a week untouched and the opens not be out of tune! Has about a 2 week old set of Sid Hudson's Live Steel Strings on it. Nickel, custom gauges. I've left the empty's so you'll know what gauges I have her set up for.

The pedal board was totally disassembled, cleaned and lubed and put back together. The inside of the pedal board was blacked out. The axle was shortened appropriately for 4 pedals. New quick connects and Stainless pedal rods from Michael Yahl. Some of Dave Flanagan's rod markers. NOS pedal bar decal from James Morehead.

Under the Hood:
All 4 Teardrop knee levers are brand new and fully adjustable. The 2 outside levers are from Michael Yahl. The 2 inside levers and cross shafts are from James Morehead. New LKL linkage and stop from Michael. New Stainless pull rods w/ polished heads from James. Everyone of the brass adjuster barrels are Brand New from Michael. Brand new return springs on all racks. Pedal stop screws are also brand new.

You will see that if it has not been replaced with new, it has been cleaned, polished, or painted to look new! Alot of time, care and love went into this project. I made every effort to do the cleanest Sho-Bud conversion I have ever seen. The only sign remaining that tells this was once a D-10 is under the pad. The C6 changer hole was plugged with maple and topped with wood filler. The holes for the C6 keyhead have been filled on the endplate, original D-10 endplate swapped. From the bottom ,to the top, even from the side, this baby looks it's always been an SD-10. And that's what I was trying to do.

The original case is included. Very good serviceable condition. Has an old airline tag on it. Adds to the vibe! Winking A new leg bag and cover from Steel guitar Nashville is also included in the deal.

Like I said, I finished rebuilding this in February. I played it out before the rebuild and several times since then. There are plenty of recent videos of me playing this steel on youtube if anyone doubts that this thing plays.

When I rebuilt this, my plan was to keep it for life, but now, I'm on the hunt for another one! Confused
I don't think, I know, I'm gonna miss this one. If it's still up here a week from now, I'm liable to just keep it, and sell a different one. You will NOT find another one like this! Everything on here has been lubed with Tri-Flow(the right kind!), and nothing else. Absolutely amazing pedal and lever action! I'd put this one up next anyone's R&B rebuild or conversion!

You will not be disappointed if you are the lucky buyer! You'll know what gauge strings are on it. It is setup to the Newman tuning. With that info, she's ready to gig right outta the case! Add to that, I will guarantee everything I've stated in this ad to be 100% correct and true! Stay away from the junk on ebay, this one, is the one you want! Smile

Copedent:
pedals A,B,C - standard Emmons

pedal 4 - 4th string raise to F#( Some folks refer to this as the Mooney pedal. Usually in the 8th pedal position, but I find it very comfortable to swing my right foot over to use 2 feet with it in position 4)

LKL - raise E's
LKR - raises 1, 2 & 7
RKL - lower E's
RKR - lowers 2 & 9

$2500 plus actual shipping cost. Currently resides in Brooklyn.
Thanks!

Rob Moose · From: New York, USA

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Brian Gattis · From: Georgia, USA

Rob,
Where can I view the videos of this guitar in action?

Rob Moose · From: New York, USA

hey Brian- I'm not sure! I bought this instrument in 2012. I've copied the sale text from then because I played the instrument a handful of times and it's otherwise sat in its case. The person who rebuilt it and sold it is named Todd Brown. Googling didn't yield anything for me, unfortunately!

Brian Gattis · From: Georgia, USA

Ok thanks. Beautiful guitar

Chris Boyd · From: Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.

That's a gorgeous steel ! Whoa!

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Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

There's NO Underneath Pics??
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Spenser Naess · From: New York, USA

Just sent ya a PM

Terry Wood · From: Lebanon, MO

Pretty color on this Sho-Bud

Bill Moore · From: Manchester, Michigan

here's the link to Todd Browns"s 2012 post for the guitar:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=225154&highlight=

Todd's original pictures are the ones shown in the current post, minus the underside pics. Todd said the guitar was going to a buyer in Wisconsin.
Seems like the current seller would be able to take pics showing the guitar as it is today, 14 years latter??

Kendell Scott · From: Effingham Illinois, USA

Hey Rob, sent ya a direct message
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Jeremy Brownlow · From: Wimberley, Texas, USA

Private message sent.

Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

HELLO ROB; are you there??
Is this still for sale?? If it is....you need to put up current 2024 pics and not from 2012; as you are not selling in year of 2012, a ShoBud pedal steel; you are selling in the year of 2024. Therefore you need current descriptions and current pics top and underneath. Or within two days; put a message up to close this down or it will be closed.
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Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

Good observation.

Joe Bill Moad · From: Oklahoma

Thanks Ricky Davis!
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