Shobud refurb coming along nice--pics before and after

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 25 Apr 2011 6:01 pm

It feels great to be moving forward again, though slowly. Here's one we refinished the cabinet. The metal polished up great. Infact, we never thought the cab OR the metal would turn out so sweet. This poor old 'bud was VERY challenged!! Here's a before surgery pic--- meet the Shobud from Hell!!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 25 Apr 2011 6:04 pm

Man, that looks showroom new!

Ray Anderson · Post by **Ray Anderson** » 25 Apr 2011 6:17 pm

Wow! Someone's going to be very happy with this guitar, I would like to have seen the "before" pics. Classics don't die they just linger and wait to be revived.

Amazing what a little effort and diligence will acheive.

Todd Chambeau · Post by **Todd Chambeau** » 26 Apr 2011 5:11 am

Ray,
Your right I WILL BE VERY VERY HAPPY WITH THIS GUITAR.
Here are the before pics. This sucker was a worn down wart hog.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... highlight=

Todd

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 26 Apr 2011 6:13 am

James, you 'da man. Great to see you're back at it.

KP

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 26 Apr 2011 6:34 am

You would never know it could be brought back from the dead like that. The workmanship is even more amazing seeing the "before" pictures.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 6:50 am

Thanx for the kind words, fellas, it goes to show, I'm not the only one who appreciates real craftsmanship---something rare these days. I'm glad to contribute---it's a labor of love for these cool old Shobuds.

Todd, Thanx for your link, and yes this is Todds Shobud from Hell!! Hope you don't mind me harvesting these before pics and directly posting them for viewers convenience. I lost the before pics when my computer died a few months ago. I was about to ask for yours, but you beat me to it. Ah-ha!!

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 26 Apr 2011 6:54 am

Looks fantastic. Did you have to do any repair to the apron-to-top joints that sometimes separate on these old 'buds?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 7:01 am

Believe it or not, this cabinet did not have seperation issues that are pretty common, Tom.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 26 Apr 2011 7:05 am

Wonderful job James! What are ya gonna do with the pedals and knees? Hope you're not in the bad weather area!
JB

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 8:48 am

John Billings wrote:Wonderful job James! What are ya gonna do with the pedals and knees?
JB

Awe, you know John, make 'em shine like new money, Bro!!

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 26 Apr 2011 8:54 am

Hey Bud!
No twisters in your area? Hope not!
What I meant was the pedal and lever set up. The left knees seem to be in a kinda awkward position, and there seem to be 9 racks, with only 7 in use. I know you'll make everything shine like crazy!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 8:58 am

No twister in my yard so far. I'll post picks when the new undercarriage is installed.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 26 Apr 2011 9:01 am

Ah! So you're switching to a more modern system. Guitar will be killer! You know me, though! I love R&B Shobuds! So easy to noodle around with.

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 26 Apr 2011 9:04 am

Wow that sure looks better now, real shame to loose that original stressed look though!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 9:08 am

Here Todd's keyhead before and after-----------------------------

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 9:12 am

Bob Muller wrote:Wow that sure looks better now, real shame to loose that original stressed look though!

Hey Bob, This guitar was definately BEYOND original petina. LOL!!

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 26 Apr 2011 9:29 am

James, I don't know I have been told the real value is in the original look, This guy will have to wear sunglasses just to get near the guitar now. Be sure to post photos of the underside to, can't wait to see the progress.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 9:40 am

Hey Bob, When they get BEYOND original, that's where I come in.

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 26 Apr 2011 10:00 am

James, maybe the topic should be "Restoration,Why it must be done"

Richard Park · Post by **Richard Park** » 26 Apr 2011 10:07 am

Such incredible work, maybe it deserves a new decal:

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 26 Apr 2011 10:13 am

Oh, That's rich, Rich!! LOL!!

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 26 Apr 2011 11:46 am

You're probably going to have a problem with women coming up on the bandstand, wanting to use the shiney end-plates as cosmetic mirrors when they want to touch up their make-up.

Dan Beller-McKenna · Post by **Dan Beller-McKenna** » 26 Apr 2011 12:52 pm

You're probably going to have a problem with women coming up on the bandstand, wanting to use the shiney end-plates as cosmetic mirrors when they want to touch up their make-up.

And the "problem" with that is . . . . ??

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 26 Apr 2011 2:18 pm

"And the "problem" with that is . . . . ??"

Well,,,,, Kinda depends on the women!

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Shobud refurb coming along nice--pics before and after

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