New member - seeking info

Rich S. Smith · Post by **Rich S. Smith** » 20 Oct 2004 6:38 pm

Hi, my name is Rich and I've been playing the pedal steel for four months, and I'm really enjoying it. Been a banjo player for 20 years and I love the banjo but I'm sure enjoying this pedal steel guitar.

Question number one: I bought a used Sho-Bud "The Professional", model 6153 double neck, serial #4655. I'm wondering if someone can help me determine when it was built. Is Sho-Bud still in business? Is there anybody who sells parts, preferably in the Twin Cities (MN) area?

thanks --

Rich

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 20 Oct 2004 7:10 pm

Duane Marrs is the place you'll find parts.

He's rebuilding and retrofitting my Professional, which is another of his famed pursuits.

I'd say 68-71 or so. I dunno for sure. Ricky Davis, another Forumite and guitar rebuilder i his own right will surely give you a more specific answer. There are a couple things you can do to perk up those old Pros, he may be able to advise you on.

At any rate, Welcome.

Sho~Bud is indeed spoken here.

EJL

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 21 Oct 2004 3:54 am

I have a Professional D10 built in 1973, Feb. By Harold Perry who lives close to Valdosta Ga. He worked at Sho-bud.

ernie

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 21 Oct 2004 4:18 am

Welcome to this Great Forum Rich

you've come to the right place
it's as good to ya' as it is for ya'

i've got a 1971 Professional D10 8/4
it was my first real PSG -
sure beats my wife's knitting machine

Rich S. Smith · Post by **Rich S. Smith** » 22 Oct 2004 5:42 pm

Thanks guys for the info! It's nice to hear from you all. Talk to you soon! --Rich