Dating Sho-Bud Baldwin

Chad Karnitz · Post by **Chad Karnitz** » 4 Oct 2002 4:12 am

I'm looking for someone who knows about the serial numbers on old Sho-Buds. I found a Baldwin model with a 7146 serial number. Any idea when it was made? Also, do Baldwins have a similar sound to the old Professional and early Pro II models?

I can be reached via e-mail at cjkarnitz@hotmail.com

Ed Naylor · Post by **Ed Naylor** » 4 Oct 2002 11:21 am

These were only made for a short time around 1968. They had the alumimn frame and 1 knee lever.Sounded great,looked great'but were limited because of the "Crossover" system. They make great "Padded S-10" if converted. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.

Fred Layman · Post by **Fred Layman** » 4 Oct 2002 6:01 pm

Chad, you might do a "search" at the top of the page on "Baldwin Crossover." They have been discussed previously. They were built from 66 to 69/70. The 66-67 models had a wood neck that extended to and enclosed the changer mechanism. The 68-69 models had a metal pickup and changer housing. Some contend that the later model had a better sound.

Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 4 Oct 2002 10:06 pm

You might visit the Unofficial Sho~Bud Website at http://www.planet.eon.net/~gsimmons/shobud/
Click on history.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 5 Oct 2002 8:43 am

I am surprised this was not already said...

Dating a Sho~Bud Baldwin?

Is this your first date?

John Cadeau · Post by **John Cadeau** » 6 Oct 2002 2:31 pm

I dated a Sho-Bud Baldwin in 1969. Although I don't play it much anymore I won't part with it. For it's time it was a great steel guitar, beautiful mellow sound, beautiful coco bolo rosewood necks and front apron, and birdseye maple body. She's sure pretty. I started ignoring her when I got my Le Grande.
John

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