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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 5 Sep 2013 5:12 pm    
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Got this nice old Shobud, cabinet end body, but need quite a few parts to complete. Any body have what I need?





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Douglas Schuch


From:
Valencia, Philippines
Post  Posted 5 Sep 2013 5:59 pm    
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John, I thought you were reducing the herd, not adding to it!

This one reminds me of when I was young they sold "kit" sailboats at unbelievable prices. But the "kit" only had the hull. When you added up everything you needed to make it a full sailboat (bought from them, of course) you might as well have bought a new sailboat ready to go! So, looks like you have the "kit" Sho-Bud! Good luck with her! If anyone can make her look good, you can!
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Edward Rhea

 

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Medford Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 5 Sep 2013 7:42 pm     havent seen you lately?
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John, there you are! Been missing you on the forum as of late. Got a bit of a road in front of you with this one. No worries, I trust you'll have her up and running. Keep us informed will you?
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Daniel Policarpo


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Kansas City
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 12:30 am    
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Man, it will be cool to see this one come together if we are privy to the progress along the way. I especially like looking at old beater brown and/or green Buds. Someday, man...

I don't have much in the way of parts for you, except some loose screws, and I think those are plentiful around here. Good luck with your build, John!
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Bob Gibler


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Kansas, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 3:21 am    
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John, This is going to be one beautiful Sho-Bud when you get it completed. Have fun. Smile Smile Smile Smile
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John Billings


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 2:32 pm    
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Guys! Thank you for the undeserved compliments! Many here do this kinda stuff, and there are some real standout restorers.
But,,,,,,, this posting was sort of a test and a poor joke. It's an odd guitar! Look at the pics again, closely. There's a clue in one. Examine the pics, and tell me what you see.
Chris Lucker has it completely figured out, and it's cool!
JB
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Clyde Lane

 

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Glasgow, Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 2:44 pm    
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A lot of strings and a short scale.
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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 3:16 pm    
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Ya got a good eye Clyde. Getting close!
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chris ivey


From:
california (deceased)
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 3:39 pm    
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non-pedal?
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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 3:44 pm    
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"non-pedal?"

Nope. It's a Perm.
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Edward Rhea

 

From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 4:36 pm    
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Looks to be 2 keyheads missing on that fat neck. Is that a cresant moon on the face of the cab? Perhaps one of Mooney's guitars?
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John Billings


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 5:08 pm    
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Just one keyhead missing on the fat neck. The inside neck was a 12 string, but the parts were stripped and probably used on another guitar.
Not a crescent moon, just a scratch. No Mooney connection.
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chris ivey


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california (deceased)
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 5:19 pm    
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how come no cutout on top of cabinet for changer? at least on the inside neck..
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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 5:23 pm    
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"how come no cutout on top of cabinet for changer?"

That's a small part of the mystery. But the guitar was never completed.
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chris ivey


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california (deceased)
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2013 9:31 pm    
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this is an intriguing guessing game!
was the front neck to be strung with octave strings like a 12 string guitar??
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James Morehead


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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2013 4:40 am    
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Evil Twisted Laughing Cool
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Jerry Jones


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Franklin, Tenn.
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2013 5:00 am    
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Wrong decal?...... Confused
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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2013 7:53 am    
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Correct Chris.
Decal is the right one, "Shobud, Nashville.".
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chris ivey


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california (deceased)
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2013 8:05 am    
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....what do i win?
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John Billings


From:
Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 7 Sep 2013 8:14 am    
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The right to grin. 8^)
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