My husband passed away almost 4 years ago and he loved this site. I have his Pedal Steel Guitar that I've been holding on to and I think that it's finally time for me to part with it. It really should be played.
The problem is that I haven't got a clue what I should price it at. I wonder if any of you might have an idea of how I can find a fair price for it. It's in amazing condition he was always so careful with his stuff. I've attached photo of him playing.
Many thanks!
ShoBud model 6150 LDG
Made: Sept 1976 by D. Marrs
Serial # - 11132
ShoBud model 6150 LDG
Made: Sept 1976 by D. Marrs
Serial # - 11132
Last edited by David Milliken on 3 Feb 2021 4:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I am so sorry to hear about that. I'm sure Ricky Davis can chime in and help you out, he is a great person to talk with about these old Buds. Best of luck, and god bless.
'66 Sho~Bud Fingertip, Sho~Bud amps, Fenders, old cars and Tinkerin with steels!
I'm very sorry of your husband David's passing; I think I even communicated with him at one point.
Well that is a very nice Sho~bud LDG; I still consider it a great Sho~bud from 1976; with the gumby headstock curved knee levers; with crossbars with two-hole pullers; either double raise/single lower or double/double fingers.
I don't really sell Sho~bud's; unless I work on one for a customer and he wants to sell it...so I know how much he paid for it then how much I put into it to restore it to NEW-ish....and so that's How I get the worth. I don't have those factors with me with this one David had; but I do know that particular LDG made during that time of the "The Pro-II Custom with narrow slick pedals and curved knees is one that NOTHING EVER GOES WRONG with it....So to me; that is certainly worth at least 2500.00 US dollars.....but actually worth what someone will pay for it.....so I would say: "Start your Bidding"..ah..ha...
Ricky
Thank you Ricky, I appreciate your feedback and help.
I don't know how much he paid for it, I've looked everywhere but I know he searched a long time to find it. I think it's time to list this and let someone else enjoy it.
I have an 80 model LDG that my good friend Ted bought new. He had back problems so I would always try to help him load in and out at our gigs. I unloaded the "new" guitar and asked what it cost, his wife said "almost a divorce"! He told me he paid $1200 in Phoenix.
You could consign the Sho-Bud pedal-steel to Al Brisco's Steel Guitars of Canada shop and have him sell it for you. His shop is located in Colborne Ontario, about a one hour drive east of you.
Al is a world class player and a first class steel guitar builder and technician. It is quite likely that your husband knew Al. Al is very fair when selling, which he does through his shop and website. Al really knows the value of guitars and his commission is modest. He sold a 1970 Sho-Bud for me exactly two years ago and I was very pleased with the money I received.
You can call Al Brisco at 905-355-3056. His website is steelguitarcanada.com
Wishing you the best, Dr. Al Kirby, Peterborough County, Ontario
Hello Karen first so sorry for your loss...take this to Al Brisco at his shop in Colbourne just a short drive for you...there is no better guy than Al ...for the sale and setup of steel guitars anywhere period you will not be disappointed ...David Rattray...
You could consign the Sho-Bud pedal-steel to Al Brisco's Steel Guitars of Canada shop and have him sell it for you. His shop is located in Colborne Ontario, about a one hour drive east of you.
Al is a world class player and a first class steel guitar builder and technician. It is quite likely that your husband knew Al. Al is very fair when selling, which he does through his shop and website. Al really knows the value of guitars and his commission is modest. He sold a 1970 Sho-Bud for me exactly two years ago and I was very pleased with the money I received.
You can call Al Brisco at 905-355-3056. His website is steelguitarcanada.com
Wishing you the best, Dr. Al Kirby, Peterborough County, Ontario
Thank you! My husband did know him and actually was at his shop quite a few times, and in fact I know he bought and sold a few items with Al. I am going to give him a call to discuss. I appreciate your feedback.
