Sho Bud Super Pro conversion?

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 2 Feb 2017 7:03 am

I was thinking about taking the back neck off of my "79 Super Pro and making it a "LDG" type model. Other than resale value is there anything wrong with this idea? Or will it affect the front neck in any way?
Thanks

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 2 Feb 2017 7:21 am

I've seen several brands of steels that have had the back neck removed and a pad installed. There are pros and cons on whether that affects the sound (I don't think it does).

Another option is to tune that neck to E9th also (I've heard of those that did this). If you are on a job and you break a string or whatever all you have to do is flip the neck switch and continue playing.

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 2 Feb 2017 7:25 am

never thought of that, sounds interesting. I was hoping by taking off all the additional hardware it would also lighten it up for carrying purposes.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 2 Feb 2017 8:12 am

Maybe, you could trade it, for an LDG, and save a D-10?

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 2 Feb 2017 8:20 am

Edward, I would seriously consider that, tried to sell but didn't get much interest so figured maybe try this since I have another D-10

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 2 Feb 2017 9:17 am

I see...got a link to your ad, I can't seem to find it in a search? Thanks

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 2 Feb 2017 9:33 am

Edward, sent you a PM

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 2 Feb 2017 7:56 pm

I wouldn't do it to a SuperPro or any D-10 for that matter. I'd find an LDG or Loafer or look at builders doing SD-10. Plenty to choose from. I think you'd get good resale from S~P and be able to swing into to what you want.