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Topic: Sho Bud Pro 1 |
Stan Knowles
From:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 15 Apr 2005 8:27 pm |
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Hi All, I was hoping that someone could fill me in on the pros & cons of this single neck model. I've been playing my Carter Starter for a bit now, and am thinking it is time to move up to another guitar.
Thanx,
Stan |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Apr 2005 8:49 pm
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PRO1,Stan,one of the finest guitars,sho-bud made some good ones. i have a natural birds eye and it has a sound that i can't even begin to tell about.i sent it to marrs and had knee pedals added,the origional curved ones.just put a True Tone pickup in it,man it is not for sale at all.it sure surprized me and its all origional toooo.i was afraid it wouldn't be steady with all those knees,but it doesn't even move.solid as a rock. and stays in tune right on.
you can't go wrong with them. farris |
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Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 1:31 pm
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The Big "E" likes the tone I get outta mine. How do I know? He told me so.
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 6:18 pm
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I sure like my little Pro 1. I had 3 pedals and 3 knee levers added , all original and now it is 6 pedals and 5 knee levers. Not a scratch on it. Sho-Bud all the way. I have my "Lean and Mean" E6th tuning on it.....al 
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My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 7:28 pm
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I gotta echo the words above, for almost twenty years I've been lookin' at bigger, fancier guitars with more changes but then I play a few notes on my '78 Pro I and the tone just knocks me out every time. I'm hooked.
And it only weighs 50 pounds in the case.
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Production
Pickin', etc.
1978 ShoBud Pro I E9, Randall Steel Man 500, 1963 Precision Bass, 1954 Gibson LGO, 1897 Washburn Hawaiian Steel Conversion
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 2:44 am
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Stan, the old Pro 1's are very fine and I would grab another in a NY minute. The only realistic consideration would be the setup. I believe most if not all PRO 1's had 3 floor pedals and the majority had probably 2 knee levers.
Your Carter has a very modern copendant with it's 3 and 4 setup, you can get the PRO 1 to match but it may take a few extra bucks , some time and maybe a headache along the way.
No doubt ( not the band) the old Sho Buds in my opinion are the finest looking Steels out there and have awesome tone, but if the setup is not what you are looking for you may just want to move slowly.
good luck
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Rick Garrett
From:
Tyler, Texas
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 8:27 am
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I have a mid 70's Sho Bud pro 1 that is probably the finest sounding steel I've ever had. Stays in tune and really has a sweet sound to it. I think you'll like it if you can find a good one.
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Stan Knowles
From:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 9:05 am
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Thank you all for your input. This pro 1 is 3 pedals, and 4 knees. I am just trying to figure out how to afford it now.
Thanks againm,
Stan |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 11:21 am
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Stan, a Pro 1 with 3+4..
don't try to figure it out just get it !
t |
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Daryl Stogner
From:
San Diego, CA * R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 4:06 pm
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Man these guys are right, I love my Pro I 3+4. Way too much fun to play!
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Daryl Stogner
ShoBud Pro I, Peavey stereo power amp with Black Widows, ProFex II,
Corona warm or cold.
My Website: Click to Visit
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