P.S.G Signature Models

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 18 Jun 2009 1:17 pm

Whilst the Sho Bud does not actually have Lloyds name on it We all know what L.D.G. stands for.
How many other guitars have a players name on it?
Is it desireable to have a "known"name in view as opposed to the six string guitars which are known as the xxx model without displaying the artists name.
Best regards
Billy

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 18 Jun 2009 1:35 pm

I addition to My opening post.
I think that if You have a "famous name" signature model guitar and then add a lever or pedal for your own style,Yep,you do'nt have a signature model.
I also just thought that with the signature model how would there be a Big E model( to name but one) Buddy had several set ups .
All in all I do'nt think it is a good idea to have a "Signature" model.
Billy

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 18 Jun 2009 1:36 pm

Show Pro has a Lloyd Grren model and a Tommy White model. We all know that the L.D.G. signifies a Sho~Bud SD10, but do we all really know what L.D.G. stands for?

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 18 Jun 2009 1:40 pm

Tommy,
Pehaps I am wrong but I was always under the impression that the Sho Bud LDG was the LLoyd Green model and I assumed that the man's initials are LDG.
Please correct Me if I am wrong.
Billy

Peter Nylund · Post by **Peter Nylund** » 18 Jun 2009 1:52 pm

What about Rains - The Hartley

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 18 Jun 2009 1:56 pm

The "D" in LDG stands for Lloyds wifes initial. I think her name is Dotty. Ray

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 18 Jun 2009 3:04 pm

I'm looking for a Dolly Parton model.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 18 Jun 2009 3:11 pm

IMHO, it's only really meaningful if that "name" model sports significant differences over the standard model. I know the Herby Wallace Mullen has a different changer design, so I'd consider that as a "meaningful" difference. Lloyd's L.D.G. Sho~Bud was the first (AFAIK) single/double with a pad, so that probably qualifies as a significant design difference, too!

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 18 Jun 2009 3:18 pm

Donny, you should see the drink holders on the Dolly Parton model.

Archie Nicol R.I.P. · Post by **Archie Nicol R.I.P.** » 18 Jun 2009 3:22 pm

The `Hartley` is good for jammin' in seedy, but fruity clubs. It is also good for,...?...spreading sheet.
Probably best to use the `Blade`.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 18 Jun 2009 6:21 pm

Lloyd's initials are LLG. I've heard a couple of different stories about how the LDG came about, but I can't say which one is correct. Maybe Mikey can get Lloyd to set the record straight.

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 18 Jun 2009 7:52 pm

"The" Sho-Bud LDG model changed in every way according to the model Sho-Bud was making at the time. Almost none of them are like the original. And almost none of them have Lloyd's actual copedent. Pedal steelers are so quirky and individualistic in their copedent preferences that the idea of anyone rigorously restricting themselves to the exact copedent of some hero (even if they could decide on which one of the many copedents any top pro has used in their entire career) seems perversely counter to the essential ethos of the instrument.

Brint Hannay · Post by **Brint Hannay** » 18 Jun 2009 8:19 pm

I've read in Lloyd's own words that the D in LDG is for his wife's first initial.

Kevin: re the Dolly Parton Model: We're supposed to be talking about pedal steel guitars here!

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 18 Jun 2009 8:29 pm

Does the Dolly model have DOUBLE D LEVERS ? DYK?BC.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 18 Jun 2009 8:35 pm

If they make a signature model, does the person they named it after get one for free?

If so. all you builders are more than welcome to use my name.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 19 Jun 2009 10:26 am

i was just picturing a bar holder for the dolly model...

Matthew Prouty · Post by **Matthew Prouty** » 19 Jun 2009 10:58 am

Wasn't there a Marlen Speedy West model?

m.

Michael Pierce · Post by **Michael Pierce** » 19 Jun 2009 12:28 pm

My Show Pro "The Lloyd Green" model (#07) has Mr. Green's signature on the bottom. Was that common practice for the LDG's? Just curious.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 19 Jun 2009 3:59 pm

double post.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 19 Jun 2009 3:59 pm

Apparently the Dolly Parton model is made in Hooterville. Does anyone know where that is?

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 19 Jun 2009 4:59 pm

Its close to Twin Peaks, Tennessee!

Paul Norman (RIP) · Post by **Paul Norman (RIP)** » 19 Jun 2009 5:20 pm

I dont know what state Hooterville is in, but there
was a train station there and Uncle Joe.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 19 Jun 2009 5:36 pm

Paul, "and he's movin kinda slow".

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 19 Jun 2009 7:00 pm

The Franklin steel was named after Paul Franklin, and there was also the JCH which stood for two great players-Jimmie Crawford and John Hughey. Sho-Bud was named for Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons. The Jackson steel is named after not only Shot Jackson, but his family too. GFI is named after Gene Fields-but I'm wondering if GFI means Gene Fields Instruments. Lashley Legrande on an Emmons guitar is Ron Lashley, and one of Buddy Emmons' favorite jazz musicians Michel Legrand.

Brett

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 23 Jun 2009 2:40 am

Kevin Hatton wrote:Apparently the Dolly Parton model is made in Hooterville. Does anyone know where that is?

I believe it's near Twin Peaks.