Sho-Bud D-10 - some have called it The Ultimate Sho-Bud
- T. C. Furlong
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Sho-Bud D-10 - some have called it The Ultimate Sho-Bud
I know I'm going to have seller's remorse but this is too special to keep for myself. I bought this Sho-Bud D-10 while it was being renovated by master machinist and Sho-Bud maven John Coop. His concept was to build a Sho-Bud D-10 as it would have been made if money was no object and each part was hand machined to perfection. Coop really went all out on this steel. All aluminum parts are machined out of billet or made from bar stock (there are no castings in this steel) It took Coop many years to complete this project. If it were a car, you might call it a resto-mod. The Grover keys on string 5 and 6 are not ground down to fit the standard casting. Instead Coop machined the keyhead to accommodate full length key shafts. The workmanship in this is unbelievable and the birdseye maple is gorgeous - especially in person. I'm happy to give more details to any serious interested party. I'd like to get $4400 for it. Shipping to lower 48 only please. Thanks for looking. TC
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Ah tell u what...thats a work of art right there...yes it is... worth every penny
Hand made two hole puller system..wow..Sho Bud freaks are freakin' out !
Hand made two hole puller system..wow..Sho Bud freaks are freakin' out !
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- T. C. Furlong
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Bobby,
I'm sure that Coop milled the "changer comb" from a single piece of billet aluminum. If I'm not mistaken, Sho-Bud changer blocks were machined from a casting. Coop told me that castings were known to have imperfections and defects in the metal. That's the reason he wanted to make everything on this steel from billet aluminum.
I'm sure that Coop milled the "changer comb" from a single piece of billet aluminum. If I'm not mistaken, Sho-Bud changer blocks were machined from a casting. Coop told me that castings were known to have imperfections and defects in the metal. That's the reason he wanted to make everything on this steel from billet aluminum.
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I’ve got to be fast with this post...
I think my laptop is about to short out...
I just drooled ALL OVER the keyboard...
I think my laptop is about to short out...
I just drooled ALL OVER the keyboard...
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*2021 MSA Legend, "Jolly Rancher" D10 10x9
*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
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It's certainly got the looks, but how does it sound? If it sounds as good as it looks, it's going to be a horn!
There's beautiful blondes, and then there's seriously beautiful blondes. This one definitely falls into the latter category.
There's beautiful blondes, and then there's seriously beautiful blondes. This one definitely falls into the latter category.
The steel guitar is a hard mistress. She will obsess you, bemuse and bewitch you. She will dash your hopes on what seems to be whim, only to tease you into renewing the relationship once more so she can do it to you all over again...and yet, if you somehow manage to touch her in that certain magic way, she will yield up a sound which has so much soul, raw emotion and heartfelt depth to it that she will pierce you to the very core of your being.
- T. C. Furlong
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Ned, It sounds absolutely great to me. Super clear and full without any whiney characteristics. This steel is meant to be played not just part of a collection like it is now. I'm thinking that I might move it to my studio and start to use it on e-sessions. Of course, once I start using it, I will need to keep in in case any of my clients want me to fix or replace parts that were recorded with this guitar. Somebody please buy this great steel before I change my mind about selling it! Reasonable offers will be considered. TC
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I miss my friend John a lot. RIP buddy. He was a perfectionist, and his best guitars cannot be equaled. Stunning guitar!
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"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
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Sho-Bud
The best Sho-Bud I`ve ever seen.