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Topic: Ebay..Pro II....amazing DEAL! |
Chris Boyd
From:
Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 6:10 am |
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That is a good deal, although it looks like it needs some TLC. There's about a week's worth of polishing, plus a probable cleaning of the changers. Looks like there may be some finish peeling on the back as well. Also, it's set up "Day" right now - not a huge deal, but for someone who doesn't know how to change that around, it could be a stumbling block. Most players will want to add two knees. It's single raise/lower, just like the Professional. An early Pro II, before the nylon tuners - this thing must have incredible tone.
All in all, not too bad a deal. I'm sure it will be gone by the end of the day. |
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Jerry Hayes
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Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 6:48 am
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Somebody better get that bad boy before it's gone.......JH in Va.
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Don't matter who's in Austin (or anywhere else) Ralph Mooney is still the king!!!
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 8:08 am
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I saw that one, too... it's a round front ProII, before the "Custom" decal with brass pullers and bell cranks.
Considered by more than a few to be Sho-Bud's best vintage.
A little TLC and some Coop levers is all this baby needs. |
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Larry Robbins
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Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 11:00 am
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I got its twin brother. NICE STEELS.
Looks as if it would need some TLC as you expect but,a good deal IMHO
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Sho~Buds, Fender amps & guitars, Tut Taylor resos, and Twang to the bone!
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 11:13 am
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| Gone! Okay, fess up..........who bought it? |
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 12:51 pm
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Dont know who bought it but mine looked to be in the same sort of shape when I first got her. Clean er up and she'll look like this!
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Sho~Buds, Fender amps & guitars, Tut Taylor resos, and Twang to the bone!
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 2:43 pm
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| IMHO, with only 2 levers, it really wasn't a big bargain...unless you could restore and upgrade it yourself. About $1,000 worth of work (cleaning, polishing, and adding 3 or 4 more levers) would make it a $2,200-$2,300 guitar. |
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 3:00 pm
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I agree with Donny. It will make a great guitar with some elbow grease and parts. I just hesitate to buy from someone who calls it a 'steel pedal guitar'.
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
My CD's: 'I've Got Friends in COLD Places' - 'Pedal Steel Guitar'
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S/D-12 6x6, 1984 Sho-Bud S/D-12 7x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 3:05 pm
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As I understand it all of these came with 8&2, Yep, will take some work but, worth it IMHO. ....not that its worth anything!!!  |
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Jay Ganz
From:
Out Behind The Barn
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 3:25 pm
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I wouldn't exactly say "amazing deal".
I got a near mint Professional for $850....
and that's with the original volume pedal.
[This message was edited by Jay Ganz on 13 November 2006 at 03:26 PM.] |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 6:36 pm
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| Auction ended with "Buy It Now". |
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Duane Reese
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Posted 13 Nov 2006 6:47 pm
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I've got a Pro-II almost identical to that one - mine is serial #5908, has the same diamond shaped inlays up the sides, raised fretboards, walnut stain, 8x2 single+single with brass barrels & 2-hole pullers, and the neck screws that come through the bottom instead of the top.
You can add more levers, but either way they are about as rare and special as Sho-Buds get. You can about trust your life with them too.
Here's mine:
Sorry I don't have a pic of it set up or with strings on it - this is a photo I had filed away. It currently has strings on it. |
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