Trying to re-creat that Sho-Bud sound

Instruments, mechanical issues, copedents, techniques, etc.

Moderator: Shoshanah Marohn

Post Reply
User avatar
kbdrost
Posts: 293
Joined: 1 Mar 2001 1:01 am
Location: Prospect Heights, IL

Trying to re-creat that Sho-Bud sound

Post by kbdrost »

I have a Sho-Bud Pro III Custom that I bought in 1978. I love the guitar, but it has lost a few pieces over the years and it weighs a ton. I have two questions: (1) I am looking to buy a current production (i.e., lighter) model that will re-create, as close as possible, the sweet sound I can get with this ax. Any suggestions? and (2) does anybody know where I can take or ship my current guitar to have it repaired? Thanks for any help.
Bobbe Seymour
Posts: 7418
Joined: 12 Jan 2001 1:01 am
Location: Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
Contact:

Post by Bobbe Seymour »

Looks like your perfect answer is the "Sho-Bud Super-Pro". Metal neck, you will be very happy with this light weight, great sounding guitar with the new alum finger mod. We restore these guitars to any specs you wish. We also have a major restoration department for all Sho-Bud and Emmons P-P steel guitars. You choose colors, pedals, knees,any other mods you wish for . Our prices are very modest and turnaround time is the quickest anywhere. We use all factory and "previous" factory workers for the Sho-Bud restorations.
www.steelguitar.net
Paul Graupp
Posts: 4922
Joined: 24 Jan 2001 1:01 am
Location: Macon Ga USA

Post by Paul Graupp »

Now there's a member with a name to remeber !

Good to see ya, Bobbe !!

Regards, Paul
User avatar
Al Marcus
Posts: 9440
Joined: 12 May 1999 12:01 am
Location: Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
Contact:

Post by Al Marcus »

Good advice- I had a Super-Pro 8 and 6 knees and I liked it real well. I should have kept it.
Easy playing and a great sound. Stayed in tune too.....al Image
User avatar
Marco Schouten
Posts: 1866
Joined: 30 Mar 2000 1:01 am
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Post by Marco Schouten »

Or have Bobbe restore it and buy a wheel case.

Marco Schouten
Pro III Custom<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Marco Schouten on 04 July 2002 at 10:40 PM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Marco Schouten on 04 July 2002 at 10:41 PM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Marco Schouten on 04 July 2002 at 10:41 PM.]</p></FONT>
Ann Fabian
Posts: 1787
Joined: 4 Aug 1998 11:00 pm
Location: Mesquite, Texas, USA
Contact:

Post by Ann Fabian »

If you choose to restore your steel, whether you do it yourself or have it done for you, here is a resource with contact information which you might find valuable:

<CENTER><FONT SIZE=-2>http://www.steelguitarinfo.com/restoration/restorationindex.html</FONT></CENTER>

<FONT SIZE=-1>
hope that helps!

Image Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com

</FONT>


User avatar
kbdrost
Posts: 293
Joined: 1 Mar 2001 1:01 am
Location: Prospect Heights, IL

Post by kbdrost »

Thanks for the help, everybody. Bobbe, I'll contact you directly.
Reggie Duncan
Posts: 2257
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 1:01 am
Location: Mississippi

Post by Reggie Duncan »

Hmmmm.....Bobbe, you're not on the list.
Jim West

Post by Jim West »

Gee ........ I wonder why that might be? Image
User avatar
Bobby Lee
Site Admin
Posts: 14863
Joined: 4 Aug 1998 11:00 pm
Location: Cloverdale, California, USA
Contact:

Post by Bobby Lee »

My Williams with Lawrence 710 pickups sounds very Sho-Bud-ish to my ears. I love it! It probably weighs about 2/3 of what a Sho-Bud weighs, due to the compact design.

------------------
<small><img align=right src="http://b0b.com/b0b.gif" width="64" height="64">Bobby Lee - email: quasar@b0b.com - gigs - CDs
Sierra Session 12 (E9), Williams 400X (Emaj9, D6), Sierra Olympic 12 (F Diatonic) Sierra Laptop 8 (D13), Fender Stringmaster (E13, A6)
Post Reply