Sho Bud???

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 11 Aug 2014 10:16 am

Depends on the price. Unless they want way too much for it, I'd say yeah.
How many knee levers does it have? More pics would help...

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 10:23 am

It's a SD10 3x4, I have more pics coming this evening. Its a great price and it sounds great as well.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 11 Aug 2014 10:55 am

As long as it plays smooth and in tune and the stops are solid, it could be a good player. It is NOT a collector's item, and shouldn't cost more than about 1200-1500. IMO

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 11:08 am

I think that's a bit too high Lane. So much depends on the workmanship too! I waiting for more pics. I figure it's a Perm body, not a F-tip body, Fingertips had the wood cut out behind the changer to accommodate the tuning mechanism
Fingertip;

Perm;

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 11 Aug 2014 11:20 am

Good point, John. After all, it's no longer a Sho-Bud, it's a Frankensteel, even if it DOES turn out to be all Bud parts.
A case COULD be made for a higher price Frankenbud, but the person who made/owns it would have to have some explanation behind it (when I get done with two-hole puller SD12 Pro-II Custom, I will be able to say what's in it and why, and can justify why I wouldn't let it go cheap).
And the initial pics don't scream "check out my awesome cab finish" either.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 11:25 am

I agree Lane!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 11 Aug 2014 11:27 am

Yes I will give my full assessment of it when all the pics are there.....>there are so many variations of what is "GOOD WORTH" or "BAD WORTH"...and so I pretty much go along with what Lane; John and Skip are saying.
Ricky

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 12:25 pm

Fellows I have more pics, I will upload them when I get home. Thanks for your help!

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 1:00 pm

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 11 Aug 2014 1:53 pm

I'm with John ,perm body,part frankensteel (bell cranks). Can u use the S-Pro fingers....no...or possibly with a lot of work.The axle support piece will fit. U would have to shorten the body till the endplate is almost flush with the rear of the support housing and fab a coupla finger stops (upper/lower)cause they are cast with the plate on the later models that use +3/-2 fingers......lottaa work anyway u do it.

holy crap look at those pull rods

I suggest u send it to Ricky D. he needs a Rube Goldberg guitar to keep him on his toes lol Stormy

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 2:07 pm

I'm not into the looks honestly, I just need a steel to play for church and that would be durable. Would it be a good buy?

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 11 Aug 2014 2:50 pm

So... it's not an updated changer...just an updated changer surround.
The KL's could be squirrelly, since they're nowhere near factory replacements/upgrades. Don't know what to make of the undercarriage.
Personally, I'm not too sure about this one....not quite as cool as I thought it was.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 11 Aug 2014 3:00 pm

Nicholas, if you don't want to spend a LOT of time and maybe money working on it, check to see whether it plays accurately, comfortably and in tune. If it does and you can get it for under 8 or 9, then get it.
If it doesn't play accurately, comfortably and in tune, RUN.
Unless you want to be a steel guitar mechanic.
It looks wonky underneath.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 3:16 pm

Lane and I agree again! Good thing the topic isn't about lubrication or polishing! 8^)

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 11 Aug 2014 4:06 pm

Ah, more pictures, underside mechanics....not so cool.

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 4:06 pm

It plays great and stays in tune! I'm going to get it next week! It comes with a seat and pedal!

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 4:14 pm

Well Nick,
I'm glad you found the guitar you were looking for, for so long. I hope you enjoy it, and send me an email if you post a youtube.
Your friend,
John

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 4:14 pm

Dupe. Sorry!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 11 Aug 2014 4:37 pm

Yeah I go along with what Lane just said.
Ricky

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 11 Aug 2014 4:39 pm

The underneath looks a little like an MSA.
It's a pull release whatever model it is.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 5:10 pm

Nick rippin' it up on a very nice 8-string!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R7sC10rKW0

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 5:35 pm

Thanks for bringing up old stuff lol but it was my friends 6 string Fender

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Aug 2014 5:36 pm

Ah well,,, I thought it was the one you got from me. You ripped it up though!

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 11 Aug 2014 5:42 pm

Thanks sir!

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 12 Aug 2014 7:36 am

John I sent you an email.