What models are my steel guitars?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 25 Apr 2014 9:03 am

Edward Rhea wrote:That shobud is a permanent model. The lack of "gumby" style keyheads suggest it was built late mid 1970's or later? I'm no expert..maybe they'll chime in.

There are at least 3 of Eddie's posts that say he is "no expert", "I'm new myself" ect. He's trying to help a fellow newbie, not trip him up, and now he got his head ripped off for it. He might not be back now.

Try to see the good in his posts. He is trying to help. He has asked that some of you "experts" readjust his information if need be. When it comes down to it, none of us are experts, but some "think" they are by seniority. Let's not discourage anyone, but rather encourage.

Bob Isaac · Post by **Bob Isaac** » 25 Apr 2014 11:53 am

Try to see the good in his posts. He is trying to help. He has asked that some of you "experts" readjust his information if need be. When it comes down to it, none of us are experts, but some "think" they are by seniority. Let's not discourage anyone, but rather encourage.

Thank you for posting this, James. As a "newbie" myself, I've seen more than enough of those type of responses to begin to second-guess joining the forum. Great information here, wonderful actually. And there are so many helpful players here, who have assisted me (and many others) to no end, so it is sad that a small minority tend to drive people like me away.
Once again, thank you for the encouragement and good advice. I can't speak for anyone else, but I sure appreciate it!

Abe Levy · Post by **Abe Levy** » 25 Apr 2014 6:35 pm

I'm with James. There are people lurking like trolls around here just waiting for an excuse to rip on people. I'd rather read Edward's posts any day.

Thomas Beck · Post by **Thomas Beck** » 25 Apr 2014 9:50 pm

Either way i appreciate any help guys, and i've just one question, when you say basket case what would you mean by that? as far as i'm concerned that means insane? haha but yeah thank you to all of you, honestly means so much

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 25 Apr 2014 10:37 pm

Thomas - I'd be glad to take a look at these if UK doesn't mean northern Scotland

Thomas Beck · Post by **Thomas Beck** » 26 Apr 2014 7:17 am

Ian that is honestly ideal! I also live in Redditch! Is there a way we can talk privately about this?

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 26 Apr 2014 10:58 am

Yes, it's called a Private Message (pm) and if you click on "private messages" at the top of the page you'll find 2 now.

Ian

Bill Duncan · Post by **Bill Duncan** » 26 Apr 2014 11:41 am

It is rather difficult to identify older instruments from pictures sometimes. Also, when someone with a "find", in an old instrument doesn't hear what they want to about it, they can be resentful of the adviser.

The written word can be cold and harsh without the author meaning to be as well.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 26 Apr 2014 11:32 pm

The Sho-Bud is definately a Madison built permanent. I do know my Sho-Buds.

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 27 Apr 2014 3:43 am

So Eddie was at least half right about that...

Lee Dassow · Post by **Lee Dassow** » 27 Apr 2014 5:22 pm

Holy S///. I better be careful when I give Mechanical advice on BMI's. I've only worked on three of them. Tennessee Lee

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 23 May 2014 6:20 am

If you look at the ally around the mech you can see its old ZB bits hacked to fit next to each other...
Its an ABC model

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 23 May 2014 6:22 am

Second thoughts ...... I could be wrong

Jimmy Lewis · Post by **Jimmy Lewis** » 25 May 2014 2:03 pm

Edward don't worry about Mr. Ivey he lurks around every thread just to jump on people. You stated you were not an expert and we are all entitled to our opinion and shouldn't have to worry about some guy chastising us for everything we say, I stand in your corner so go ahead and help out when asked.