Model Help

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 20 Feb 2017 9:24 am

Hi I ran across this ShoBud and I'm wondering what model and possible year and worth is? Sn: 3529

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 20 Feb 2017 9:27 am

My guess is 6139. Look for either a paper label or something stamped in the wood. Forty years ago, there was a sticker in there saying the model number and who inspected it upon completion.
Sweet guitar.

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 20 Feb 2017 10:03 am

I added the Sn that was given to me.

Allan Kirby · Post by **Allan Kirby** » 20 Feb 2017 10:22 am

It looks to be a Sho-Bud Professional, model 6139. It has a round-front, which indicates that it was likely built around 1972-1973. The serial number indicates the same.

I have a round-front 6139, which I gig with. These are very reliable guitars with exceptional tone. I can not offer much information on the current value, but would guess that it would be around $1,500 (U.S.).

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 20 Feb 2017 11:21 am

6139. I had not seen a black one before I got mine, and I had not seen a green one til I saw yours!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 20 Feb 2017 11:55 am

1973
January 2947 3062
February 3063 3160
March 3161 3282
April 3283 3391
May 3392 3504
June 3505 3607

You can see built in June 1973. They did call them "Single-10 Professional".
Ricky

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 22 Feb 2017 6:45 am

Thanks guys, I'm not sure if I want to pull the trigger on it yet, but if someone is interested email me.

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 22 Feb 2017 11:20 am

Like an LDG with less weight!

Jack Aldrich · Post by **Jack Aldrich** » 22 Feb 2017 2:46 pm

My first ShoBud was a 1975 S10, 3/4 like this one, but it had the 3 raise, 2 lower changer. I think the last year for barrel changers was 1973 or 4.