Restored '82 Shobud Pro III with 8&4

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 9 Dec 2012 2:38 pm

I've been working on this Bud for a while and finally completed the adventure! The guitar was completely stripped down and all parts cleaned, polished, or replaced as needed. There was a great deal of lubricant applied to the undercarriage over the years which took it's toll on the finish. So the underside of the body was sanded and 4 coats of lacquer applied to make it look much nicer. The finish on the remainder of the body was aged as would be expected but no checking or cracks in the lacquer. I polished out the finish and with really nice results. Some bar dings between the neck are still visible but nothing major that would warrant stripping and refinishing. The endplates polished up really nice. I installed a set of George L's SS-10 pickups and replaced the toggle switch and input jack. The fretboards are new from Tom Bradshaw, the pickup mounting plates are from Jerry Overstreet, the Shobud tuning nuts from Ron Mawn. I have most of the parts for a 5th knee lever including a broken bracket which James Morehead or Michael Yahl can help with. I have another steel that I have my eyes on and need to move this one. I've put many hours of labor into restoring this beauty but it was well worth it!
Thanks,
Dave
Before restoration:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... 08#2027408

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 9 Dec 2012 5:10 pm

Great Job Dave, SHINY,SHINY. J.R.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 10 Dec 2012 8:01 am

Fine job Dave. Looks like she's ready for another 30 yrs.....at least

Pete Woronowski · Post by **Pete Woronowski** » 10 Dec 2012 12:24 pm

Wow Dave you did a great job, Congrats!

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 11 Dec 2012 8:04 am

JR, Jerry, & Pete thanks for the kind words. It really is a "labor of love" working with these classics. Again, it gives a great deal of respect to members like Lynn Stafford and Ricky Davis who regularly bring old classic beauties back up to par. I can attest to the amount of work they invest in their respective endeavors!

Dave

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 11 Dec 2012 4:43 pm

Please close it up! It's going to be a Texas Steel now!

Thanks,
Dave

Jim Venverloh · Post by **Jim Venverloh** » 20 Dec 2012 9:44 am

Couldn't be happier with my new Bud!!!!!!!! Dave is a first rate guy and it was a pleasure doing business. This guitar is where it belongs.......TEXAS!!!!!

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Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 20 Dec 2012 3:22 pm

Fantastic job David!

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 20 Dec 2012 3:39 pm

Jim, That Bud may belong to Texas now, but it comes out even cause I just brought Darvin's Texas Super Pro to Louisiana. David is a great guy to deal with. Enjoy that new Bud!
Billy

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 20 Dec 2012 4:17 pm

Guys, I really appreciate the kinds words! Jim, I'm glad your happy with the Bud and hope you enjoy it as much as I did restoring it. Billy you definitely have a beautiful Super Pro that you picked up recently. You know anything Darvin touches is perfect to say the least!
Dave

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Restored '82 Shobud Pro III with 8&4

Restored '82 Shobud Pro III with 8&4

Thanks, Dave!!!!

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