Another '73 Shobud LDG refurbed

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Dave Mudgett
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Beautiful work, James. It is so good to see such great restoration work that preserves the historical integrity of these cool old instruments.
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James that is great work, do you do P/P Emmons to, Shorty
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James, did you also use Muvva's on the endplates and pedal rack? I usually have to sand out nicks on those parts, and then take them to a pro for buffing.
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Hey John, I do my own polish and buffing. Yes Mother's works great. Also, Mothers will clean the grease off the paint under the body. Yee Haww!! 8)
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Wow... you managed to take an already relatively clean guitar considering it's age and make it look drop-jaw amazing- well done! :whoa:
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Thanx for the kind words, Mr. Collet. :)
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Post by John Billings »

James, I polish all the smaller parts with my bench buffer. Just can't seem to do as good a job on the rack and endplates as a shop with a big wheel. And they don't charge very much, and saves me a lot of time. Also easier on the old arthur-itis!
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Post by Jimmie Martin »

Nice job James. Nothing like a refurbed Bud are they? You do a tremendous job on them. :D
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Post by Mike Christensen »

Very fine ole hoss. Probably took ya well over a year for that job I bet. :lol: (Lil humor there) Happy Trails through the new year. Mike C.
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Post by Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) »

Absolutely beautiful job, James ... that guitar turned out fantastic. The LDG was always one of my favorites in the Sho-Bud line. :)
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Post by James Morehead »

Hey Mike, yeah, I hear ya, pal!!

James Lindsey, thanx for the kind words. These old 'Buds have a special place in my heart--especially a cool '73 LDG. Like fine aged bourbon.
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