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Topic: Looking for Info on Sho-Bud Pro II |
robert kramer
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Posted 12 Apr 2022 12:30 pm |
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I'm trying to gather as much information on the round-front Sho-Bud Pro II as possible, including the model number, manufacturing dates, mechanical details (double raise / single lower, etc.), and the Sho-Bud factory location during the Pro 11 production run. Also, and especially, the Sho-Bud catalog names for the lacquer finishes: burgundy, green, red, natural, etc.
Any info very much appreciated. Thank you. |
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Kenny Davis
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Great State of Oklahoma
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Posted 12 Apr 2022 1:42 pm
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As you have probably learned, dating Sho~Bud guitars can be a little sketchy. Fortunately, we have Gene Haugh's information that provides a wealth of info.
Best I can tell, the Pro II began production by mid-year 1973 as a #6155. First models were identical to The Professional series cosmetically, with the absence of the racks of the rack & barrel pulling system. All Pro II's were initially round front single raise and single lower with two hole bell cranks. 8 floors and 2 knees were standard, but additional levers were available. Unless it was a "custom" or a "pro" guitar it would have been built at Music City Manufacturing. After the introduction of the Pro III, the Pro II took on some of it's features. At some point, it got a square front, nylon tuners and eventually triple raise and double lowers, as well as the Pro II Custom name.
For colors, all I am sure of is what was available by 1978:
Natural, Red Rosewood, Walnut, and Ebony stain.
My November 1974 built guitar was ordered with Blue stain. I'm thinking the vast majority of early guitars were probably Walnut or Red. I would guess Blue, Red, Natural, and Walnut were the only colors available on earliest guitars. By 1978, the catalog shows Blue stain only available on a #6160 single 12. Ebony stain was first used on the Pro III, and the first Black Lacquer I ever saw was a Super Pro. The Green stain was only available on the LDG unless custom ordered.
Maybe Ricky D will chime in on this one and add or correct what I have related.
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robert kramer
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 12 Apr 2022 2:58 pm
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Mr. Davis, Thank you very much for your reply. Very helpful. The guitar I'm researching is, as you describe:
"a #6155. . . First models were identical to The Professional series cosmetically, with the absence of the racks of the rack & barrel pulling system. All Pro II's were initially round front single raise and single lower with two hole bell cranks. 8 floors and 2 knees were standard, but additional levers were available. . . .Unless it was a "custom" or a "pro" guitar it would have been built at Music City Manufacturing."
I'd like to add some info to your post, I am not trying to contradict, just want to document this steel as accurately as possible. I don't know that much about Sho-Buds.
The Sho-Bud Unofficial Website "Shot Jackson and the Sho-Bud Pedal Steel Guitar Company" states:
"In April of 1972, the factory was moved from Dickerson Rd to the 9th Ave location for about 2 years. Then in April of 1974 it was moved to a larger place on 2nd Ave in Nashville, just several blocks from the retail store. The factory stayed at this 2nd Ave location up until the time the Jacksons sold the company to Baldwin in June of 1979."
So, by that, I'm assuming the early round front Pro 11's were built at the 9th Avenue North location. I think as early as Dickerson Pike, Sho-Bud was Music City Manufacturing. I could be wrong.
Thank you again, Mr. Davis. If you or anybody else, has any more info - it's very well appreciated. |
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Kenny Davis
From:
Great State of Oklahoma
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Posted 12 Apr 2022 5:02 pm
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Built 11/13/73 by Paul Franklin
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