The Steel Guitar Forum

Husband recently passed, need info on these steels, are they worth hanging onto, what they might be worth? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks for any help given ....

I waould say, the first and last one 2000-2500,
the middle one 1600-1800.
Depending on condition.

Thank you for the info. The first 2 have been in their original cases for probably 20 plus years now. I know he bought the blonde one new in 1970 when Shobud was on Broadway. The other 2 he bought new as well but I don't know when, as far as I know all 3 are just like he bought them originally. Thank you for your info.

Sorry for your loss.

Lonnie posted some better pictures of these steels on the forum:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... t=#1104723
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... t=#1104749

My condolences Mrs. Brown.

To those (forum members) that may know can you identify the type Sho Bud that are pictured? For instance, is picture two a crossover? If Mr Brown got this in Nashville we’re some crossovers made there? Or is this a permanent? These things will help for pricing. I assume the green one is. Lloyd Green mode. Picture one … that one is a????
Wayne

Sorry for your loss Mrs. Brown -

First picture is a Professional, next is a Crossover model, and of course a LDG. All appear to be in great shape. My first steel was a "Baldwin" Crossover. When set up and in good working condition they sound great.

You shouldn't have any problem finding homes for these guitars!

Yes Bonnie; my brother "Kenny Davis" and friend Marco; gave "spot on info". and I agree.
First is a '72-ish Sho~Bud Professional; it was the new very popular model right after the "Baldwin Crossover" deal expired about 1970 as it only lasted a few years. So that 2nd pic is indeed last year of the "Crossover Model"(crossover means a lever on back apron that would cross the pedals and knee lever between both neck tunings) and very nice natural blonde color.
3rd pic very nice Sho~bud LDG; that is the Lloyd Green model that came out 1973; but Lonnie's was built later in the 1980's.

Professional> $2000.00 to 2500.00
Crossover> $1500.00 to 1800.00
LDG> $2500.00 to 2800.00

So sorry Lonnie is not with us anymore; and he LOVED Sho~bud Pedal Steels; Bless his Soul.
Ricky

Thanks to everyone for the help with this....I think the Professional may have found a home locally, so I'll "steel" get to see it being played.....I'm just going to say it's pending right now. The LDG, I will probably end up keeping since that's the one he played during our 18 years. You guys have been awesome in your response but then "steelers" have always been a great bunch !!!


Thanks again...
Bonnie