Another '73 Shobud LDG refurbed

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 19 Nov 2009 12:04 pm

Here's one I finished up for Shari W.. It's a first year ('73) LDG. It's got some typical fadeing that's so common with this year LDG, which adds tons of charachter to the guitar. I went through the whole guitar and cleaned and adjusted it. Plays like the dream we all know those first LDG's are. What a wonderful guitar, Shari!! Enjoy.

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John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 19 Nov 2009 12:14 pm

Fabulous job James! Eggs Ackley what I expect from you. And on the most desirable LDG model. Shari has a wonderful guitar now!

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 19 Nov 2009 12:19 pm

Wow, James! Once again, you've outdone yourself!

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 19 Nov 2009 12:20 pm

Man oh man, you know how to clean up those 'Buds my friend! Great job!

Jeff Hyman · Post by **Jeff Hyman** » 19 Nov 2009 12:28 pm

James,

Great job on keeping that classic alive. It's beautiful.

Skip Ellis · Post by **Skip Ellis** » 19 Nov 2009 12:54 pm

Great job, James!!

Danny James · Post by **Danny James** » 19 Nov 2009 1:34 pm

James that sure is a beautiful guitar, and you did a great restoration job.

I would love to own a guitar just like that one. For that matter, who wouldn't??

Danny

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 19 Nov 2009 1:55 pm

Doesn't get much better than that. Awesome work from an Awesome guy. Great going James....much better than I could do.
Ricky

Joe A. Camacho · Post by **Joe A. Camacho** » 19 Nov 2009 2:02 pm

So nice! James, did you swap out any parts, or is it all original? Joe

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 19 Nov 2009 2:19 pm

Hey Joe, It's all original parts. Ain't that a cool LDG??

Thanx for the kind words, guys. It's something i love to do, resurrect these cool old 'buds.

Now Ricky, If I knew a fifth of what you forgot-------------------- I just do what my mentor Ricky tells me.

Jim Gahring · Post by **Jim Gahring** » 19 Nov 2009 2:54 pm

Sweet! It looks awesome James! I can't wait to see mine!

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » 19 Nov 2009 3:36 pm

James,

You are blessed with such talent. Guitar looks absolutely beautiful.

Dave

Marty Neer · Post by **Marty Neer** » 19 Nov 2009 4:14 pm

James check your email. Thanks, Marty

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 19 Nov 2009 4:29 pm

Not only can James clean them and make them shine, he can also set them up to play like butter. This also takes a lot of talent. You've got the form and function down pat, my friend! Also, to have Ricky give you such a nice compliment must mean a lot. I've seen a bunch of Ricky's refurbs, and they're serious business. Between you two, nobody has to worry about their Sho~Bud being left in a lurch.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 19 Nov 2009 9:08 pm

Weldone james, Absolutley beautiful!

Dennis Wallis · Post by **Dennis Wallis** » 19 Nov 2009 9:52 pm

I have one of those . It is all original . Not faded too much . I have owned it since '74 . It even survived a tornado . Plays and sounds great !! Has been a good old BUD all these years . It doesn't get played much these days since I have other guitars but it still has a prominent place .

Bobby Burns · Post by **Bobby Burns** » 20 Nov 2009 6:00 am

Thanks for showing us that James. It looks great. You and Shari should both be very proud.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 20 Nov 2009 9:28 am

Nice work, James. Very cool gtr...

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 21 Nov 2009 1:10 pm

James,
What buffing compound did you use on the aluminum?

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 21 Nov 2009 1:57 pm

Looks great, James!
Benton

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 22 Nov 2009 6:17 am

John Billings wrote:James,
What buffing compound did you use on the aluminum?

Hey John, I use Mother's, and elbo grease.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 23 Nov 2009 1:04 pm

Thanks for the info James! Ya know, Earl Scuggs used to use "Nose grease" on his fingerpicks to make 'em slippery!

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 23 Nov 2009 1:08 pm

Very nice James!! I think that rope binding has got to be my all time favorite, either that or I'm bored with the three I have with diamond inlay $:\$

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 24 Nov 2009 4:41 am

the best, sure is purty, course you do great work. am working on the things we talked about last nite will take about three days to finish, but I bet you will hours of listening pleasure.

friend ernie

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 24 Nov 2009 12:33 pm

James - you are very talented.

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