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Topic: Sho-Bud Technician |
Bruce Wandmayer
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Sedona, AZ
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Posted 6 Jul 2015 12:26 pm |
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I picked up a 1980 Sho-Bud Super Pro. It had been ignored for many years and needs a lot of attention.
Would someone recommend a good Sho-Bud tech that I can pester with questions while I get this back in shape, and if I get too twisted up, ship the guitar off to?
Thank you.
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Bruce Wandmayer
Sedona, AZ
Steel on the rocks: shakin', not stirred |
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Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2015 2:15 pm
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| I think for pestering, posts right here on the forum are best. A lot of the good techs are here on the forum and will chime in. If you need parts, Michael Yahl has a lot. If it ends up needing serious attention, I'm guessing Jim Palenscar at Steel Guitars of North County is closest too you (and he can also supply parts). |
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Dana Blodgett
From:
California, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2015 2:43 pm
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Jim Palenscar is the one to see!
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Dana Blodgett
From Los Osos,Ca.
'74 ShoBud 6140 3+4, Martins HD28,D-12-28, D-15,'65 Gibson LG-1, '77 Gibson Les Paul special dbl cut p-90's, Les Paul Special p-100's,Les paul Special Hybrid(maple top) hbkr's,'68 Fender Strat reissue, Fender Squire Jazz bass,Epi mandolin,Epi Wilshire '66 reissue, Kamaka Concert uke, 70's Kamaka Soprano Uke, Fender Super amp, Ampeg ba112 bass amp,60's harmony banjo,'00 Gibson SG Supreme |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 6 Jul 2015 2:47 pm
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hi bruce. it shouldn't be too complicated. and you're smart enough to hold your boots together with duct tape, so you can probably handle it.
Last edited by chris ivey on 6 Jul 2015 3:12 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 6 Jul 2015 2:51 pm
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What Dan said. I started diving into the undercarriage of my first project guitar, an MSA, and just took pics of stumpers and asked here. There's ALWAYS someone who has seen your trouble.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 7 Jul 2015 8:57 am
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| SuperPro is a great guitar to work on, everything is straight-ahead and logical, as Dan said, right here is where to post your questions for the most part. I've got some time under the hood on these if you feel the need for a PM... |
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Dan Beller-McKenna
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Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2015 9:13 am
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| Indeed, I just tore down and reassembled my E9 neck last week so it's pretty fresh in my mind. |
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Chris Harvey
From:
California, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2015 8:16 am
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| Talk to James Morehead or Ricky Davis. Jim Palenscar is also a great guy. |
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Zeke Cory
From:
Hinsdale, New York USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2015 8:33 am A good basic place to start with a Super Pro ...
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| First clean the undercarriage and lubricate all areas and between and down into all the fingers. Then I would back off all the nylon tuners at the endplate so they have some free play when setting idle. Now adjust your pulls one at a time to the proper pitch while maintaining the idle free play. You may have to add or remove some movement on the pedal or levers themselves. Many problems with all pulls are from the fingers being over-tightened at the nylon nuts. Working on your steel to keep it properly adjusted is a must as things change slightly over time, whether it be string wear, spring adjustments, or simple over tightening. If these basic maintenance procedures don't work, then you may have to seek further advice. Everyone here at the Forum is great when it comes to helping a brother steel player. Good Luck with your Super Pro. You will come to love these guitars. Best Regards. |
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