Tom Killen's New Sho~Bud Finished

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 6 Jan 2005 1:56 pm

Ok Lloyd had Tom call me months ago; and Tom called wanting to find a Sho~bud from the same era that Lloyd's LDG was made, for that particular Sho~bud sound we know so well. Tom wants that sound and wants that sound on the stage with George Jones; who Tom has played with for years and years. Ok my job was to find one(barrel tuning behind pullers; big body Sho-bud..ha) and I did and just finished this whole project and it is ONE AWESOME sounding Sho-bud. When Tom gets it next week; he will freak and now we will have a SHO~BUD on the George Jones Stage> Mission accomplished; here it is.

Tom is one of the nicest Gentleman I've ever met and so ya'll get out and see this Sho-bud underneath Tom's hands with George Jones real soon.
Ricky

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 6 Jan 2005 2:35 pm

I'm sorry, but how can you compare a modern guitar to that? Just outstanding Ricky. I'm sure that its a tone monster.

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 6 Jan 2005 3:22 pm

BEE YOO TEE FULL!!!!!!!!!

Wow, what a nice guitar! I wish mine was more like that color than what it is!

GREAT work as always, Ricky.

Lem

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 6 Jan 2005 3:26 pm

And, as per usual, your fireplace looks great!

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 6 Jan 2005 7:16 pm

Ricky, what do you burn in that fireplace,Formica?

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 6 Jan 2005 7:36 pm

Good to see another fine 'Bud landing a real job. Thanks for the post and the news -- dg

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 6 Jan 2005 9:08 pm

As Ricky told me the other day when I picked up my Professional---"This Bud's for you!"

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 7 Jan 2005 12:45 am

That Bud's AWESOME Ricky!! Is the pedal bar/hardware actually chromed or highly buffed?

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 7 Jan 2005 9:55 am

Thanks guys.
Jerry; yes I have before..ha..
Kevin; it is highly buffed metal.
Ricky

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 7 Jan 2005 6:33 pm

Beautiful job Ricky !! And you're so right, Tom is just such a great guy. I know that he's close friends with Lloyd so this guitar will mean alot to him.

Although I've been playing Emmons Guitars since 1974 and ZumSteels since 1982 (still have a few of each and love 'em) seeing this horn here reminds me of the Pro II I had in the early 70s. I agree with many folks in that they were the best sounding of all Sho-Buds. Seeing your work here in this post makes me wish I still had that 'ol Bud hanging around as well.

Thanks for sharing.

Chris "Tiny" Olson

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 7 Jan 2005 7:22 pm

Ricky-Just another beautiful job on a great guitar. My 6 pedal 5 knee lever Sho-Bud Pro-1 has the same pulling system and it sounds great, but still could use some of that Ricky Davis Magic.......al

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Henry Nagle · Post by **Henry Nagle** » 7 Jan 2005 7:38 pm

Is that Chip's old guitar, Ricky?

Buddy Blackmon · Post by **Buddy Blackmon** » 7 Jan 2005 8:00 pm

I want mine!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! '-)

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 8 Jan 2005 1:02 am

Thanks guys and Thanks Tiny; I wish you also still had that Pro~II.
YEs this is Chip's old guitar.
Oh Buddy; yours is a'coming pal.
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Brian Davis · Post by **Brian Davis** » 8 Jan 2005 10:50 pm

That is a beauty, Ricky. To say that I am jealous would be an understatement. I'm sure Tom will be one happy camper. Well done.

Nathan Delacretaz · Post by **Nathan Delacretaz** » 11 Jan 2005 6:59 pm

Beautiful as usual, Ricky my man.

p.s. - My 2000 Mullen is still sounding and feeling great...more than 1 year after the tweaking you gave it!

Best,
Nate