Unique Sho-Bud Crossover stolen

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 7 Aug 2007 12:39 pm

Stolen from loading dock at Steel Guitar Nashville.
A very unique Sho-Bud Baldwin cross over. Six pedals and two knee levers, This personal guitar was built for me in '68 by the Sho-Bud Co.

It has a black front, natural Maple top, Rosewood necks. Original finish top has turned orange-yellow with age. This guitar is very special to me and a appropreate reward will be paid for info leading to it's return. This is the only Sho-Bud ever known built with this combination of colors and two factory knee levers on the right knee.

Thank you, please help, anyone hear anything please let me know.

Bobbe Seymour 615 822 5555

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 7 Aug 2007 12:58 pm

bobbe this is terrible, I am certain this special steel will find it's way home soon. These are hard Instruments to hide. And may the person who took it have a bad day...

I see you are playing a set in st Louis, awesome !

Look forward to seeing you there..

tp

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 7 Aug 2007 4:54 pm

Bobbe, I will certainly be on lookout up here in NW Arkansas. I can't understand anyone taking someones guitar but most certainly one they will never be able to have out in public without being caught up with. It can't do them any good. What a waste.
Jerry

Leon Campbell · Post by **Leon Campbell** » 7 Aug 2007 6:27 pm

Bobbe, This is terrible, I sure hope you get it back,
You must be heart broken. Let us know when you get it back. Leon

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 7 Aug 2007 6:42 pm

Anytime an instrument is stolen is sad, but when it's one that has a special history with you the hurt is much worse.

I suspect it'll find it's way back to you, my friend.

In the mean time, let me know if you need to borrow a Steel to keep working.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 7 Aug 2007 7:41 pm

This guitar is the guitar I used when I first moved to Nashville and I played it on my first jobs in this town, Ray Price, Stonewall Jackson, Connie Smith, Billy Walker, and Claude Gray. This is also the guitar on the cover of my first instrumental CD.

There is a possibility the a FedEx driver could have picked it up and lost it, but this company is denying this theory.

Naturally, the sentamental value to me is pretty high.

I appreciate everyone keeping an eye out for this strangly unique steel guitar. There isn't but one like it I'm sure.
It's present condition was excellent with no personal mods. Pure factory as delivered in 1969. The "clear" lacquer on top has turned yellow with age but this is to be expected at 40 years old.

Thank you all.

Bobbe

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 7 Aug 2007 7:51 pm

Bobbe, I can't believe some local sumb---- grabbed your guitar. It has to still be in the area. I'll keep my eyes and ears on the lookout. It'll turn up.

When we find it, and whoever it was... ya want me to have Guido have a chat with him?

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 7 Aug 2007 8:00 pm

Yes Mike Thank you. You are one guy that knows how good these guitars can sound. Tommy White still has his I believe.
Darn, I miss this stupid guitar!

Bobster

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 8 Aug 2007 6:09 am

Bobbe,
This is awful news. So sorry that happened to you.
I remember the guitar very well. It is a beautiful representation of that Sho-Bud era. As you pointed out, I still have mine and would hate to part with it, as it was my first pedal steel, purchased around 1969 or so. I hope you recover yours. Please keep us informed.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 8 Aug 2007 8:11 am

Having owned a '69 Baldwin D-10, I can also attest to their amazing tone. There was something unearthly about it, very ethereal. Sad news, Bobbe. I hope it gets returned to you safe and sound. Like the others pointed out, its orginality will probably be in its favour and it could very well be returned to your hands in the same condition as it left. Here's hoping that's the case.

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 8 Aug 2007 5:47 pm

Bobbe!!

Can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you in Ashtabula a few weeks ago.

I certainly hate to hear this. What bummer!!!!
I will keep a sharp eye out around the Muscle Shoals area just in case it drifted south.

Your pal,
Benton

L. A. Wunder · Post by **L. A. Wunder** » 8 Aug 2007 7:10 pm

Bobbe,

The theft of your guitar is nothing less than a travesy! I pray that whoever has it will reconsider their actions, and that it will be returned to you in mint condition - hopefully with a note of appology.

Dave Burr · Post by **Dave Burr** » 9 Aug 2007 9:40 am

Bobbe, I'm hoping it will not make it this far without being recovered, but can you post a couple of pics so we know just what to keep an eye out for. Good luck buddy!

David Burr

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 9 Aug 2007 7:28 pm

Thank you all so very much. I will post some pictures of it if they are still in my store computer.
You guys are sure showing where your hearts are, and I appreciate it so much.
Your friend,
Bobbe

Frank Harris · Post by **Frank Harris** » 11 Aug 2007 9:30 am

Bobby S I will watch in San Diego area for your Steel Frank Harris A Customer

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 11 Aug 2007 10:02 am

Bobbe, My heart aches to read this. I've never lost a PSG but I once had a Gibson Les Paul that was stolen right out of the club I was playing at the end of the night. It's almost as if I were dumped by the only girl I ever loved. My heart was broken. I'll leep you in my prayers.

I spend a lot of time on the internet these days. Send me some pictures of it and I'll keep my eyes and ears open.

Your friend,
JW

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 12 Aug 2007 11:45 am

Bobbe,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your
Crossover.Those of us here on the west coast will
keep our eyes open in case it gets this far.That will be a hard instrument to hide !

Dave

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 12 Aug 2007 12:35 pm

Bobbe, I pray a camel will shed ten thousand fleas in the thiefs bed. Some one who steals another persons posession is the lowest form of life. Praying for it's safe return.

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 13 Aug 2007 6:08 am

Bobbe, I hope you recover your Sho~Bud.I know how heart-wrenching that must be.

Keith Ballmer · Post by **Keith Ballmer** » 13 Aug 2007 7:18 am

Bobbe
If you have a Picture of the Guitar Please post it! I will keep my eyes out on ebay, thats where it will most likly show up at!
Keith

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 13 Aug 2007 7:19 am

Bobbe: I can feel for you, i had one like it stolen out of the trunk of a 56 coupe deville. everyone back home accused us of trading it for women. i really hope you find it, i still have the bill of sale with the serial number in my billfold...thanks jack

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 15 Aug 2007 6:49 am

I am very sorry to hear this my friend.

I can assure you I will keep my eyes and ears open and will be also keeping an eye on ebay for you.

I believe in the old days of cutting off the thiefs hands when caught stealing.
He ain't gonna steal no more is he?

I know, kinda Extreme HUH ??

But at least I'm honest and not afraind to speak my mind about it........

I hate a thief !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 15 Aug 2007 7:39 am

Hey Bubba, find the cat, I gotta' rope and you know it.

phred

DeWitt Scott · Post by **DeWitt Scott** » 15 Aug 2007 9:00 am

Bobbe - I hope you have better luck than I did. 3 Sho Bud steel guitars were stolen off the dock in St. Louis that were going to Bobby Chatfield in Springfield, MO. A guy showed up at my store about 5:00 pm on a Saturday with one of them wanting to sell it. That was way back when my store was in my home. I went up stairs and called our local police department and they told me it was out of their jurisdiction. I then call the FBI and all the agents were off until Monday. The guy got away Scott free... Scotty

Bill Myrick · Post by **Bill Myrick** » 15 Aug 2007 12:02 pm

Scotty---Should have dotted his eye for him, then he wouldn't have left "scott free"

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