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Topic: Pro I rebuild with John Coop undercarrage |
James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 3:54 pm |
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I just finished this one up(or nearly finished) for my daughter, Maryanne. It's a '68 "Professional" singleneck, what is simply called a "Pro I".
I acquired this guitar from the original owner, who played at home occasionally as a hobby. Some of ya'll might have seen this guitar displayed at the Dallas Jamboree, in front of Steelseat.com at Thom's booth. Thankyou Thom, for the opportunity to display this guitar. Your beautiful steelseats dressed it up real sweet!!
This guitar had the old rack and barrel system under it. I need to build a small pad for the short ledge, and later, I will install a set of new 18:1 Grover Rotomatic tuners. I have a SWEET TrueTone pickup in this guitar, and I have to build a little bracket to mount the coil tap switch underneath so I don't have to drill a hole in the end plate. Final touch will be Coop's "Super Fingers", later in the year.
I want to thank Mr. John Coop for building such wonderful and beautiful shobud replacement parts. There IS hope for these old shobuds!!
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P Gleespen
From:
Toledo, OH USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 5:22 pm
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Wow! That's beautiful James.
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 5:25 pm
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That's a guitar to be VERY proud of! Congratulations, James.  
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 5:26 pm
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Wow. What a jaw dropper, James. Tha'ts about as good as it gets, in my opinion. Great job on the installation and refurb! And of course, a nod to Coop for making the precision parts.
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 5:52 pm
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I figure a nineteen year old girl who takes up steel guitar like her daddy needs to go with a little touch of class. 
Thanx everyone for the kind words!! It means a lot to me. |
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Art Beard
From:
Once upon a time out west (deceased)
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 6:12 pm Professional I
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| Looks great James, I bet she is really happy. Art |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 6:44 pm
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Oh, man - ya had to go show me that. Dead ringer for my Sho Bud Professional, but mine still has the rack and barrel underneath. I'm trying to keep her original, but this look so tempting. 
I agree, that's a classy way to start into this pedal steel guitar business.  |
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Jon Hyde
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 7:24 pm
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| James, that is a real looker. I have one just like it (still got the rack and barrels). The finish on mine is pretty rough but I do love the old thing. Congrats, it looks great. |
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 8:21 pm
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| ¡Que bonita! |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 8:30 pm
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I got to play this beauty through James' Twin in Dallas.........hard to describe in words.
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Joe A. Camacho
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 8:57 pm
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Hey James,
What if any are the tonal changes going from rack and baskets to the new set-up? I'm thinking about doing it to a Professional...
thanks,
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 17 Apr 2007 9:22 pm
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Half-stop on the RKL as well? Now you're "pulling out all the stops", aren't you James!
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Colby Tipton
From:
Crosby, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 1:45 am
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James,
Did you order the parts and install them yourself or did you have John Coop install them?
I have a double I need to do and would like to just order the parts. Sure looks clean.
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 6:07 am Awesome Work!!!
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Well I keep looking at the pictures of the mechanics to try and see if I can find something you could of done a little better....ah...ha....>but There is just nothing there....it is done with Perfection my brother....>you have the nitch man....
Great Job.
Ricky
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 8:51 am
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Thanx for the encouragment, Ricky!! You are a fine teacher of more than just playing steel guitar, my friend!!
Colby, contact John Coop at Cshobud1@wmconnect.com
I did my own installation, with a little coaching from Ricky and John. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 9:17 am
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Here's the owner of that cool guitar, Maryanne. She admires Sara Jory's and Joan Cox' playing. Here's a couple pics, one she is being my assistant at our club seminar, demo-ing some excersises for the right hand.
Steelseat.com embroidered her name on the seat. Great job, Thom!! And Bill Stroud for BJS bars, too!
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 10:38 am
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It's all there, style, grace,beautiful lines,put together just right and the guitar ain't bad either.
James,you are the best dad in the whole world.
Love, your new son.
Dick
P.S. So when will my guitar will be ready...DAD |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Apr 2007 10:45 am
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Gee Dick, I'm speachless. Too late to claim you as a dependant this year-------------  |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Apr 2007 7:50 pm
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Hey Joe C. I find that if anything, the tone comes out better. Those old shobud parts have a lot of slack in them and slack dampens tone, especially when they get some wear, IMO.
Do up your Professional with Coop's parts and the tone will get better, especially if you go all the way with Super Fingers. And it will play smoother and easier, and stay in tune. |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 22 Apr 2007 12:29 am
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Wow... I'm coming in 5 days late here. Can't believe I missed this post. The first PSG I ever played was a pro 1 and I have,,,,, lets say a "fondness" of Sho~Bud Pro 1's. Plus A Bonus! 1968 just so happens to be the year "I" was made. This is my dream guitar. All rebuilt and everything. I just know she'll never part with it. Think I'll go Cry now.....  Ha!
JW
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Apr 2007 3:43 am
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Your right Jim, she won't part with it. And she can wrassle, too.
Keep your eye peeled, occasionally you will see one surface------------------ |
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Charlie McDonald
From:
out of the blue
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Posted 22 Apr 2007 6:08 am
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Boy, is she smiling, like the cat that ate the canary.
Nothing like a real instrument to start out on.
It's as pretty as she is. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 22 Apr 2007 10:57 am
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Well, James, now we know who got the good looks in the family. Maryanne first, then the Pro 1......I guess you come in dead last! Just don't "fret" about it. 
(ok, i'll go to my room now)
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Apr 2007 11:06 am
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Don't forget to put my blonde D-10 in there, Mike or it's feelin's will get hurt. My daughter wants to grow up and be like her daddy---all but the ugly part that is!!  |
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