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Topic: Dating Sho-Bud Baldwin |
Chad Karnitz
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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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Posted 4 Oct 2002 4:12 am |
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I'm looking for someone who knows about the serial numbers on old Sho-Buds. I found a Baldwin model with a 7146 serial number. Any idea when it was made? Also, do Baldwins have a similar sound to the old Professional and early Pro II models?
I can be reached via e-mail at cjkarnitz@hotmail.com |
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Ed Naylor
From:
portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Oct 2002 11:21 am
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| These were only made for a short time around 1968. They had the alumimn frame and 1 knee lever.Sounded great,looked great'but were limited because of the "Crossover" system. They make great "Padded S-10" if converted. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works. |
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Fred Layman
From:
Springfield, Missouri USA
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Posted 4 Oct 2002 6:01 pm
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| Chad, you might do a "search" at the top of the page on "Baldwin Crossover." They have been discussed previously. They were built from 66 to 69/70. The 66-67 models had a wood neck that extended to and enclosed the changer mechanism. The 68-69 models had a metal pickup and changer housing. Some contend that the later model had a better sound. |
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Dave Birkett
From:
Oxnard, CA, USA
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Frank Estes
From:
Huntsville, AL
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Posted 5 Oct 2002 8:43 am
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I am surprised this was not already said...
Dating a Sho~Bud Baldwin?
Is this your first date?  |
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John Cadeau
From:
Surrey,B.C. Canada
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Posted 6 Oct 2002 2:31 pm
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I dated a Sho-Bud Baldwin in 1969. Although I don't play it much anymore I won't part with it. For it's time it was a great steel guitar, beautiful mellow sound, beautiful coco bolo rosewood necks and front apron, and birdseye maple body. She's sure pretty. I started ignoring her when I got my Le Grande.
John
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