Sho~Bud Pro II (early to mid 70s)

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Kris Taylor
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Sho~Bud Pro II (early to mid 70s)

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I have an early to mid 70s Sho~Bud Pro II with the round front. I bought this guitar from Chuck McGill a few years back. This is the one with the rack/barrels. I've heard a lot that this mechanism is very desirable. It is 8 X 2 and has a walnut red/brown lacquer-look to it. All original I believe. I bought this with the intention of playing it a lot and it just didn't happen. Playing too much 6-string right now. I've got to come up with some money pretty soon and I figured one of you out there would play this one more than I have. It has the most amazing tone I've ever heard and it plays great. I think the finish looks awesome, but being original, it has a little age to it. Minor checking, some bar dings, whatever... don't you worry though, this thing cleans up and shines! Email me if you are interested. I'd like $1750 plus shipping, but I will entertain reasonable offers.

Thanks,

Kris

I had always thought this was a 1970 model, but I am being told different years now that I've posted it. I've corrected the post to match since I'm not sure.
Last edited by Kris Taylor on 26 Aug 2009 9:28 am, edited 2 times in total.
Kris Taylor
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Looks like this...

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The flash emphasizes some scuffs on the front, but they actually appear darker in person and don't look bad.

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Johnny Thomasson
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Post by Johnny Thomasson »

Kris, I have that guitar's identical twin, except mine has rope inlay. Ricky Davis said he thought mine was a '72. Ricky added 2 more knees to make it 8x4. It sounds like a million bucks. This one should sell fast, and someone will get a great guitar!

Good luck with the sale.
Johnny Thomasson
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James Morehead
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Post by James Morehead »

Cool guitar. Beautiful wood!! It is barrels behind two hole pullers. The rack and barrel was the model before the Pro II--the "Professional". Yours is a little more desireable than the rack and barrel model. 8)
Kris Taylor
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Back to the top :)
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Post by Kris Taylor »

One more time... any offers? Got a couple trades that I'm inclined to consider but I could use the money more.
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