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Topic: 1973 Sho-Bud model 6140 Project |
George Ashmore
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Posted 16 Jun 2013 1:07 pm |
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The project is a 1973 Sho-Bud model 6140. My Oldest Friend Carl Marlar wrote the following:
I paid $300.00 in nonworking condition. The modifications made to the guitar over the years were not done well or with care. Now that I am retired, I repair guitars and other string instruments for a local music store in Plainview, Texas. Although I had never tried to restore a pedal steel guitar, I thought the Sho-Bud 6140 would make a good C6 single neck. The finish on the guitar was cracked all over and missing in several places, as well as extra holes drilled in the wood and metal. After taking every thing apart, I polished all the aluminum and painted the steel parts with aluminum paint. I took apart the changer and cleaned and polished the cams and all the moving parts. I took the wooden neck off the deck and striped the old finish off everything. After a new decal and clear finish was applied I replaced the original finger-board with a new one with a mate finish. After adjusting for intonation, I left the finger-board longer to cover the extra holes that had been drilled in the neck which I had already filled. There were large holes in the one of the end plates that were going to cost over $120.00 to weld closed with no promise of matching the rest of the aluminum. So I had two custom engraved plates made showing what the year, model and brand was. Also who restored it just to cover the small holes on the other side end plate. The wood they used in these guitars is amazing to see! I love the sound and history behind these great American made guitars. My goal was not only to have a classic C6 Sho-Bud to go with my Mullen B9, but to bring something back to life and be enjoyed by others long after I am gone.
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George Ashmore
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Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2013 1:22 pm Before and After
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I also have some before pictures to include here.
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And The End-plate Placards
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Jay Fagerlie
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Lotus, California, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 5:37 am
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Good job George!
It looks like my 73 C6 'Bud.
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George Ashmore
From:
Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 7:46 am Thanks Jay - Carl's Story
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Hello Jay.
Carl Marlar is the Luthier in Plainview Texas who purchased and rebuilt this guitar.
He is in the process of signing-up for the SGF via Mail.
I told him that I would post his project to show him how many fine folks were here.
I am sure he will be pleased with any comments or suggestions.
He is brand new to Steel and appreciates the guidance and any direction.
Until he is a member I will pass along his replies.
Thanks:
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George Ashmore
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Spearfish, South Dakota, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 7:49 am Jay's Guitar
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Jay:
That's one fine looking guitar.
I bet you're proud of that one!
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Jay Fagerlie
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Lotus, California, USA
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Gary Patterson
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Gallatin, TN
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 1:30 pm
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| Nice touch with the engraved restoration nameplate. |
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John Roche
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England
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Niels Andrews
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Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 2:09 pm
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The birds eye maple on this guitar is incredible. It seems a lot of the Shobud's had some real nice wood cabinets.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 17 Jun 2013 6:13 pm
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Great job. I can't imagine what would prompt someone to ruin a guitar like they did. Luckily it landed in the hands of someone who cares.
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