Shobud Fingertips and Permanents----got a picture??
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I recently acquired a double NINE...I am guessing it dates from around '63-4. Is that right?
Has anyone else seen one of these? 6+2. I just added a LKR to the E9 neck. Also,in the spirit of the old 60s albums and Pete Drake,I stuck my name on the front with nice shiny letters from Wal-Mart.
It is pretty stiff mechanically but what a SOUND!
Has anyone else seen one of these? 6+2. I just added a LKR to the E9 neck. Also,in the spirit of the old 60s albums and Pete Drake,I stuck my name on the front with nice shiny letters from Wal-Mart.
It is pretty stiff mechanically but what a SOUND!
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8th & 9th Fingertip Pedals
When I acquired my FT in 1971 the 8th perdal lowered the 3rd string on C6th, and the 9th pedal had the now standard 8th pedal pulls on the 9th pedal.
This was from the factory in 1967.
Having retired June 1, 2013, I'm considering taking my FT down and having it refurbished in every way--refinished, everything metal chormed for some bling, new white bkground fretboards, and adding some knees more than the standard 4 on it now. The effort would be to make it far better than it was new--but considering the effort needed, I remind myself I am now retired. Been a while since I have posted.
Greeting to all FT owners. Wish you all the best. Larry
This was from the factory in 1967.
Having retired June 1, 2013, I'm considering taking my FT down and having it refurbished in every way--refinished, everything metal chormed for some bling, new white bkground fretboards, and adding some knees more than the standard 4 on it now. The effort would be to make it far better than it was new--but considering the effort needed, I remind myself I am now retired. Been a while since I have posted.
Greeting to all FT owners. Wish you all the best. Larry
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More Pics
Here are some more pictures of my fingertip guitar, I bought it from a man who said he wanted to learn to play, but never did much with it. Pictures are self-explanatory, the second picture is of the serial number underneath. It is stamped once into the frame, and once into the body, the same number. Last picture is a detailed picture of the tuning mechanism, and yes I know one of those acorn nuts is missing! But that one doesn't have a change on it anyways
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I would love to find the Jeff Newman D-12. I have a 68 permanent that needs total restoration. I also have an early 70's perm that has pro II style belcranks.
The 68
The 70?
I may have the new one traded for a fingertip. I don't have a shop anymore so restoring the 68 myself isn't possible.
The 68
The 70?
I may have the new one traded for a fingertip. I don't have a shop anymore so restoring the 68 myself isn't possible.
Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
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I would love to find the Jeff Newman D-12. I have a 68 permanent that needs total restoration. I also have an early 70's perm that has pro II style belcranks.
The 68
The 70?
I may have the new one traded for a fingertip. I don't have a shop anymore so restoring the 68 myself isn't possible.
The 68
The 70?
I may have the new one traded for a fingertip. I don't have a shop anymore so restoring the 68 myself isn't possible.
Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
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I have finished the restoration on the S 10 Fingertip guitar. I had the cabinet completely refinished, and inlaid the name and card cluster on the front. This is the same guitar that I posted photos of a few posts back. Everything's been completely rebuilt, has four new knee levers, and a rewound pickup from Harry Jackson. This guitar plays wonderfully, and has a sound that is second to none, here are a few photos the finished product.
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There is quite a bit of interest in Shobud Permanents lately, that I changed the title of this thread.
So anyone have some cool pics of perms? We would love to see them!
Here's my '59 Perm:
I have Grover Stay-tite tuners on this guitar--the new 18:1's. This guitar tunes up easy now. It is an awesome sounding guitar.
So anyone have some cool pics of perms? We would love to see them!
Here's my '59 Perm:
I have Grover Stay-tite tuners on this guitar--the new 18:1's. This guitar tunes up easy now. It is an awesome sounding guitar.
"Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement"~old cowboy proverb.
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Hi Bob,Bob Muller wrote:I have finished the restoration on the S 10 Fingertip guitar. I had the cabinet completely refinished, and inlaid the name and card cluster on the front. This is the same guitar that I posted photos of a few posts back. Everything's been completely rebuilt, has four new knee levers, and a rewound pickup from Harry Jackson. This guitar plays wonderfully, and has a sound that is second to none, here are a few photos the finished product
great job!
I'm curious. Would you please tell me the action of the LKL?
Many Thanks
Daniel
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