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Topic: Fair price for Sho-Bud S15? |
Ryan Gimpert
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2008 7:50 am |
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A local shop has a single channel, solid state model. I am not sure what kind of speaker is in it, but it's definitely not a D130. Whatever it is, it sounds blown.
That considered, I'm trying to figure out if it will be worth my while to get involved. |
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Jerry Overstreet
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Louisville Ky
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Posted 1 Mar 2008 1:08 pm
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If it's the S15 silver face chassis with the slider controls on the front, not much. With something other than the JBL, even less. Considering you suspect the speaker needs replacement, maybe not worthwhile.
OTOH, if you just like the sound of this amp, you can replace the driver. Just depends on what it's worth to you.
FWIW, I bought one of these just a few years ago with a good JBL M30 for $150 which is a good deal considering the M30 is basically the same as the D130. I wasn't too impressed with the amp itself as the slider pots were always giving me trouble. The sound was OK, but a little weak on power.... around 75W @ 8ohms as I recall. I sold it for a meager profit as the speaker was the main selling point.
If it is the larger cabinet Sho-Bud Custom badged single channel black face Cain model with 5 knob controls, it would have more value and might be worth a speaker replacement as these models are much more desirable. Hope this helps some. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 1 Mar 2008 5:22 pm
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| Not a lot of demand exists for either of the S-15 Sho~Bud solid-state amps...I'd guess $200 for an average example, and $300 for something close to mint. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 3 Mar 2008 4:27 pm
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If you have a photo or description of the amp in question, it would make things lots easier. 
Though both are solid state amps, the Sho-Bud S15 model and the Sho-Bud Custom are completely different amps. Though possibly on a level with it's competition at the time, the S15 was a barely adequate steel amp. It's saving grace was the 15" JB Lansing speaker. The controls were prone to malfunction and difficult to repair.
OTOH, the Kenneth Cain Sho-Bud Custom units, and the Christmas Tree SS units with the conventional rotary style control pots were much more reliable and more loved by steel players.
Having owned both models, I can state first hand the difference is apples and oranges.
I have sold and seen sold Customs and similar Christmas Tree models sold in the $5-600 range, whilst the lesser S15 label brought less than $200.
To each his own, but IMO while a Custom or "Tree" might possibly warrant vintage speaker replacement, dthe S15 with a bad speaker is practically worthless. YMMV.  |
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