VERY EXCITED!!!!! about "Rose -Bud"

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 23 May 2017 7:53 am

Who would-a-thunk-it? At 75 years old (this Aug) I would be so excited about this Super Pro II that "never was" UNTIL NOW!!!
I am getting close to getting everything I need to complete the project. Still some time to go however.
Getting many parts from PSGparts.com. (Michael Yal).
Got nice rack of 8 pedals (as new) from Fred Jack in Texas.
Had spare fretboards & odds ends from over the years.
New old stock heads, put on new Gold 18:1 Grovers
North County Steel's Jim Palenscar making gauged roller nut bridges for her.
Got changers from 2 other places on the forum etc.
This has been a real challenge, many issues, very expensive also. But in the end is going to be so rewarding for an old Sho~ Bud Freak like me!!
When all done I will post pictures of the under carriage also.
Having the time of my life!!! Special thanks to my wife Barbara Jean (Fisk) Lang an accomplished keyboardist and Bass player, for putting up with these "Sho~Bud" antics and me for the past 55 years!!!
Neil

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 23 May 2017 7:57 am

Whoa - beauty!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 23 May 2017 8:02 am

A one-of-a-kind for sure, beautiful!

Igor Fiksman · Post by **Igor Fiksman** » 23 May 2017 8:58 am

Man, that is an amazing project, and one massive undertaking to put back together. Hat's off to you for bringing this beauty back to life.

Joe Ribaudo · Post by **Joe Ribaudo** » 23 May 2017 9:03 am

I'm surprised how good the gold pegs look on this.
hmm...

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 23 May 2017 9:17 am

Thanks Joe, When I saw how the Cream body made the inlay look gold & black.....it HIT ME.....Gold Tuners for sure!!
At first I thought the Rose might have to go.....but when I got the info that it was made that way and under the clear finish, I said, no....IT has to STAY!! I had spare SP pickups and the black dust catcher fret boards, they standout amazingly also.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 23 May 2017 11:51 am

Super Cool!

Mike Scaggs · Post by **Mike Scaggs** » 23 May 2017 12:03 pm

Neil, I love it man - great job. Can't wait to see the finished product

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 23 May 2017 3:02 pm

Beautiful Neil. I am jealous !! Gonna be one of a kind. Good luck on finishing it up. J.R.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 23 May 2017 3:49 pm

That looks fantastic Neil - and yes those Gold tuners really set the guitar off - I look forward to seeing the finished product mate

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 23 May 2017 4:54 pm

A work of art Neil! Thanks for the sneak preview...looking forward to hearing it as well... Carl

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 23 May 2017 6:16 pm

That is wonderful Neil, oh the Rose is to die for, love love it!

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 23 May 2017 7:58 pm

Way cool Neil,
The perfect thing would have been to get a couple of my fret boards with the gold to match the tuners.
Even so, Love what you've done.
Been rebuilding some Buds too and appreciate the fine work you've done.
Really like that rose on the front apron.
Is it all under the finish? Couldn't tell from the pictures if it has lacquer on it yet?
Best wishes,
Andy

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 24 May 2017 4:09 am

Andy,
Your fretboards are Super Cool!!! It did cross my mind to have the Hearts & Diamonds "Gold" and the Spades & Clubs "Cream" colored. And have the fret markers Silver. But the red & Rose pick up on each other also. I will keep your boards in mind for sure!!!

Thanks to ALL for the kind words and encouragement!!!
Neil

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 24 May 2017 5:53 am

Neil,

if i come up there will you let me take a test drive
that beauty

job well done

p.w

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 24 May 2017 6:12 am

Hi Neil,
I was just joking with you.
I love the way that guitar looks.
Also looks like we all work in the kitchen or dining room?
Just noticed your in Minnesota. I expect to be going there later in the summer to see two of my son's in the twin cities.
Maybe I'll get to see a finished masterpiece?
Best wishes,
Andy

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 24 May 2017 6:21 am

Andy,
It is actually in our basement, workbench area. I have some old kitchen cabinets installed down there for storage etc.
I needed more bench room so I put up a card table. If it was the kitchen.....well......I know we wouldn't make 56 years in that case!!!! Ha!!!

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 24 May 2017 6:40 am

Funny thing is I told my lady last night, "See he also works on his guitar in the kitchen"....
Don't tell her now!

Chris Walke · Post by **Chris Walke** » 25 May 2017 11:06 am

That may well be the most beautiful pedal steel I've seen.

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 25 May 2017 5:57 pm

Thanks to you ALL for the compliments on "Rose"!! If any of you are ever in Albert Lea MN, I will be disappointed if you don't stop by and take any of my Buds or Guitars for a "Test Drive"!!!

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 25 May 2017 6:23 pm

Nice work my Sho~Buddin' buddy! Can I take her for a drive soon

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 26 May 2017 2:11 am

Thanks for that picture Neil, nice.

Geo

Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 26 May 2017 11:18 am

cool guitar. Just wondering, do all the Super Pro ii guitars have the fin type end plates?

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 26 May 2017 11:27 am

Forgot to mention that I really liked what you did with the slotting on the end plates.
Also I'll expect to be coming through Albert Lea on my way from Texas to the Twin cities to visit two of my sons. Maybe I'll take you up on that visit.
Looks like you like Old Sho Buds and Archtop guitars a lot, Me too...

Larry Jamieson · Post by **Larry Jamieson** » 26 May 2017 12:09 pm

Sweet! Very nice... You have a good wife if she puts up with your guitar collection!

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