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Saw a pic of a older shobud supposedly around 1973. Looks like a Pro but doesn’t have a model on the head end. It’s 10 string, 3x4. Had a single raise and single lower changer. Curious as to what the model might be. Trying to find pics again.

Perhaps a 6139?

S-10 with Single/Single Changer; barrel tuning, was called a "Single-10 Professional" back then.
Ricky

Thanks guys. I found one for sale for $500

Lee Baucum wrote:Perhaps a 6139?

6139 has double raise.

Jeff Mead wrote:6139 has double raise

...after ~'73. Before that they were single/single, as were all early "Pro" series Sho-Buds.

Have a look here Jim, you might this post helpful: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... 90#2342990

I know some guys say to leave it as is but I would love to covert it to triple raise/lower and 5 pedal/5 knee. Maybe a fun project.

It sounds like what you’re planning is tantamount to building an entirely new guitar. Triple raise/lower is a completely new changer. The two hole bell cranks (or racks) will have to be jettisoned as well, and the two new pedals will be a major overhall.

It’s just my opinion, but I think you’d do better off with finding an old junker with sound legs and a good board with good tuners and working from there There are many modern pickup options. Save the Bud! Those are getting rarer and the guitar you describe is certainly sought after by many players and collectors too I’d think.

That’s my two bits. Maybe I’ll just wait for Micky Adams to bawl you out for proposing this wild scheme. Save the Bud! Or sell it and use the money to get the parts together for your proposed axe

Just a thought. I am new to pedal steel although I had a maverick years ago. I can pick this one up for $500. Could just do some restoration.

Unless the guitar is toast, it might make a wonderful project just to bring it to it’s original configuration. For $500, if it’s mostly there, might be a just great project.
You can also do a Google search on Michael Yahl for Pedal Steel Guitar Parts. He makes quality stuff, and you could likely find needed bits for restoration (if needed). Good luck!
Mark

Keep it original. That's the best sounding changer SB ever made IMHO.

From your picture above, it looks like probably a model 6139. My Pro-I (a model 6148, 3x2) I bought new back in 1974, and I paid $500 for that one from the owner of the music store where I taught. I think even back in those days, I believe it was > $800, retail price. The owner essentially sold me the guitar at his cost to move it out of the store.

IMHO, I really think you ought to jump on this, if it’s still available. Unless the part not shown in the picture is burned to a crisp and ALL the parts are seized, $500 is a superb deal. As I said above, if you need bits for it, Michael Yahl is your man (PSG Parts). Good luck!!

the picture above is just a random example of a 6139 from the forum archives, it's not the guitar Jim is looking at.

Yep Ian. Not paying attention here
At least I got the number right.