ShoBud Crossover Serial 8012, 6 x 1

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 21 Sep 2019 7:08 am

I bought this about a year ago as a pile of parts, not quite complete. It had suffered tremendous cosmetic insult, including being covered in a "rosewood" contact paper, covering what proved to be a beautiful combination of birdseye maple and (I think) rosewood. Instead of attempting a "full resto" on this wood, I opted to clean it up, touch it up, and leave some patina and lacquer checking appropriate for its age (about 1973 vintage, I think).

Much of the undercarriage was already disassembled. I took the rest of it out, including the changers, and cleaned all the individual parts. The crossover mechanism was missing, but I acquired/made parts to restore it to full function. A fellow forumite was generously giving away a case, which I relined with velvet. (I'll look up his name and credit him).

What the heck can you do with this thing?
1. Play it. It works well, and sounds good. I don't really like the pedal spacing, however.
2. Do the complete resto. This wood is spectacular
3. Build your own LDG, and sell the leftovers. I recently read where one expert here on the forum regards these single/single changers as ShoBud's best sounding.

Would $1250 + shipping be about right? I'd make a reasonable drive from Nashville to exchange and avoid shipping.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 21 Sep 2019 7:10 am

The fellow who donated the case was Don Hines. Thanks again, Don.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 27 Sep 2019 5:01 am

To the top, please.

Larry Welter · Post by **Larry Welter** » 4 Oct 2019 5:06 pm

I have 1969 crossover minus knee levers,,,legs/pedal rack,,undercarriage seems all there,,,mine would be a good parts donor for Gary's,,

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 5 Oct 2019 8:22 am

Larry, I sent u a pm....thanks jack

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 5 Oct 2019 8:24 am

Larry, I sent u a pm....thanks jack

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 6 Oct 2019 8:32 am

Russell Adkins, did you receive my reply to your PM?

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 7 Oct 2019 6:24 am

Gary,check your email.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 7 Oct 2019 6:37 am

Steve,

Sent a reply via Forum Email.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 14 Oct 2019 8:18 am

Still looking for a home...

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 19 Oct 2019 5:51 am

Couple of nibbles, but no bites yet. C'mon, Forum, let's make a deal.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 28 Oct 2019 10:32 am

C'mon, Forum. What's it going to take to put you in this beautiful vintage crossover today?

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 4 Nov 2019 1:52 pm

To the top, please.

Tom Knowles · Post by **Tom Knowles** » 6 Nov 2019 5:44 pm

Greetings to All! My first post here

Hi Gary,
I'm pretty sure that the dark wood is solid 1" thick drop dead gorgeous Brazilian rosewood. Its now on endangered list and many consider it the finest tonewood for guitars. Nearly impossible to find for a new build these days.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 8 Nov 2019 7:47 am

Tom,

I can't be certain, but I also think it's Brazilian RW. Probably not much effect on tone when this massive, but it sure makes for a pretty combination with the birdseye. We won't see any new guitars with this wood.

Thanks for your comment.

George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 12 Nov 2019 2:31 pm

I have one of these guitars and just had it out of the case two days ago.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 24 Nov 2019 8:40 am

Thanksgiving is almost here. I'd be thankful for an offer to buy this beautiful instrument.

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 7 Dec 2019 5:48 am

Bump, Please

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 15 Dec 2019 8:36 am

Still time to order this beauty for Christmas. How about an offer?

Tom Knowles · Post by **Tom Knowles** » 19 Dec 2019 3:18 pm

.. here's another example from UPS.
Value of item $231.84. Total import charge $102.84.
lol

Tom Knowles · Post by **Tom Knowles** » 19 Dec 2019 3:22 pm

.. oops sorry folks, my mistake. Gary and I were just talking in private conversation about the nice people in our government and shipping companies and how little we pay to bring stuff across the border

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 2 Jan 2020 6:09 am

Well, it's a New Year, full of new hope to find the next owner of this beauty. Send me an offer, guys!

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 13 Jan 2020 5:10 am

Back to the front page, please.

Tom Knowles · Post by **Tom Knowles** » 13 Jan 2020 6:45 pm

Couldn't take it any longer! Its so beautiful!!
Offer sent in PM

Gary Patterson · Post by **Gary Patterson** » 18 Feb 2020 6:02 am

This beauty is sold and shipped.

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