Sho-Bud Pickers. . . . .stand up and be counted!

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 28 Sep 2009 7:14 pm

There's a vast Steel Guitar heritage out there with the many vintage Sho-Bud's that were built and still exist to this day. Thanks to guys like Jeff Surratt, Ricky Davis, James Morehead, Leon Roberts, Coop & a few others. . . .parts & rebuilds for Sho-Buds are available today and make it possible for these old guitars to still live on. I've owned 3 Sho-Buds during my years of playing, and still have my old '78 Pro-1 which I acquired in the late 80's. I'll start off by posting some pics my Sho-Bud's. We'd like to see yours as well. . . .so if you have "Sho-Bud" pics then post away.

My '78 Pro-1 that I bought 25 years ago and still have.

My very first steel, a Sho-Bud Maverick mid 80's

My Fender/Sho-Bud. I never liked the sound of this steel because it twanged like a Telecaster. But oh how I wish now I had of kept it.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 28 Sep 2009 7:55 pm

Hey Nick, here's the cool '68 I rebuilt for my daughter. I have never heard so much natural "growl" in a guitar like this one has. It has the original single/single fingers. I played this guitar at Dallas last year. It's perfect for the old Buck Owens era country music.

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 28 Sep 2009 8:19 pm

My l;ittle Pro I sweety

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 28 Sep 2009 9:24 pm

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 28 Sep 2009 9:37 pm

Here's my Professional that Ricky and Coop did their magic on.

Michael Strauss · Post by **Michael Strauss** » 28 Sep 2009 9:47 pm

My pristine green LDG

Stan Schober · Post by **Stan Schober** » 28 Sep 2009 10:41 pm

My very much UN-pristine Professional

Rack and Barrel ...F*** Yeah !

Is this a continuation of Phil's thread ?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... =show++bud

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 28 Sep 2009 11:03 pm

I love my short body 80's pro-1

it is actually shorter than my brand new Rittenberry and very close in weight (its the case that pushes the Sho-bud up over the Ritt in weight)

its a bit old and clanky, but it sounds really really good!

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 29 Sep 2009 12:09 am

Click Here to see my good looking Sho~Bud!

Leslie Ehrlich · Post by **Leslie Ehrlich** » 29 Sep 2009 12:17 am

Ronnie Boettcher · Post by **Ronnie Boettcher** » 29 Sep 2009 8:06 am

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 29 Sep 2009 10:39 am

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 29 Sep 2009 12:07 pm

My '67 6&2.
'59 Permanent 6&1
'63/4 Fingertip 9&3
'74 S-10 3&6 (Davis/Coop)

Steve Leonard · Post by **Steve Leonard** » 29 Sep 2009 10:39 pm

My Sho-Bud Super Pro

My LDG

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 30 Sep 2009 7:08 am

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 30 Sep 2009 10:26 am

Wow Erv, thats one beautiful Bud!

Here is my Pro III

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 30 Sep 2009 10:46 am

Thanks, Larry.
I was fortunate enough to buy it a few years ago from a fellow Forumite.
You've got a real nice guitar there also.

Here's what the bottom looks like:

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 30 Sep 2009 11:27 am

Well, here's my Crossover Model.

Gotta love these old Buds!
Cheers!
Benton

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Sep 2009 11:53 am

Benton! That's the prettiest X-over I've ever seen. Also,,,,,Didn't ShoBud use really nice wood back then?

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 30 Sep 2009 12:45 pm

Boy, they sure did, John. Sometimes I catch myself just sitting here admiring that beautiful old birdseye.
Just amazing!
Benton

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Sep 2009 12:52 pm

Heh! Heh! Wood!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 30 Sep 2009 1:16 pm

John, your thumping your chest now---easy now!!

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Sep 2009 1:18 pm

Hey James! You're right! I admit it!

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 30 Sep 2009 1:26 pm

I generally don't like endplates, but recently got a blonde D-10 Permanent that has them.
Here are two I have that are cabinet ends. The one with green necks and pickups is Al Udeen's old 1957.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Sep 2009 1:30 pm

Chris! The blue green necks and pups are way too cool. The guitar on the chair is gorgeous too! Same inlay/trim as my Rosewood Fingertip. Wonder if they were built around the same time??? Are those 18 to 1 Grovers?
JB