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Dating Sho-Bud Baldwin
Posted: 4 Oct 2002 4:12 am
by Chad Karnitz
I'm looking for someone who knows about the serial numbers on old Sho-Buds. I found a Baldwin model with a 7146 serial number. Any idea when it was made? Also, do Baldwins have a similar sound to the old Professional and early Pro II models?
I can be reached via e-mail at
cjkarnitz@hotmail.com
Posted: 4 Oct 2002 11:21 am
by Ed Naylor
These were only made for a short time around 1968. They had the alumimn frame and 1 knee lever.Sounded great,looked great'but were limited because of the "Crossover" system. They make great "Padded S-10" if converted. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.
Posted: 4 Oct 2002 6:01 pm
by Fred Layman
Chad, you might do a "search" at the top of the page on "Baldwin Crossover." They have been discussed previously. They were built from 66 to 69/70. The 66-67 models had a wood neck that extended to and enclosed the changer mechanism. The 68-69 models had a metal pickup and changer housing. Some contend that the later model had a better sound.
Posted: 4 Oct 2002 10:06 pm
by Dave Birkett
You might visit the Unofficial Sho~Bud Website at
http://www.planet.eon.net/~gsimmons/shobud/
Click on history.
Posted: 5 Oct 2002 8:43 am
by Frank Estes
I am surprised this was not already said...
Dating a Sho~Bud Baldwin?
Is this your first date?
Posted: 6 Oct 2002 2:31 pm
by John Cadeau
I dated a Sho-Bud Baldwin in 1969. Although I don't play it much anymore I won't part with it. For it's time it was a great steel guitar, beautiful mellow sound, beautiful coco bolo rosewood necks and front apron, and birdseye maple body. She's sure pretty. I started ignoring her when I got my Le Grande.
John
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