Shobud Style Replacement Parts- "ADJUSTABLE Knee Levers

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 28 Feb 2010 4:49 pm

Ernest Cawby wrote:I noticed you are not using steel but the good stuff.

ernie

Ernie, What do you think I'm using? What's the good stuff?

Gerard Kema · Post by **Gerard Kema** » 1 Mar 2010 7:55 am

I think James is doing a great job in enabling us to refurb and or upgrade our Shobuds.
Last week I ordered a lot of parts from James for my '73 LDG.
In '77 Shobud 'upgraded' it to better parts

and I'd like to go back to real good parts like the ones James is making.
Also, James is very supportive in helping me with my LDG. Thanks a lot James!!

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 2 Mar 2010 6:18 am

James,
In answer to your earlier question, I want one o' them two-tone jobs! Are you gonna be makin' any barrels?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 2 Mar 2010 7:18 am

John Billings wrote:James,
In answer to your earlier question, I want one o' them two-tone jobs! Are you gonna be makin' any barrels?

Yes, we will be making barrels. I also have our first run of C6th cross shafts.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 4 Mar 2010 8:28 am

Here's our C6 cross shafts.

Van Gray · Post by **Van Gray** » 4 Mar 2010 4:28 pm

These are really beautiful parts; just awesome, James. I'm new to the pedal steel guitar thing, and James has graciously provided much assistance - great guy. I can't wait to buy some of these parts from him (I need a Sho-Bud project!!!!!).

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 5 Mar 2010 12:54 pm

I just received an E9 crosa-shaft from James. It's just as beautiful as it looks in these pictures! Can't wait to have the time to install it...

Gerard Kema · Post by **Gerard Kema** » 10 Mar 2010 10:43 am

James, any other Sho-Bud parts you are going to manufacture and sell?
Are you keeping the sales limited to the forum?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 10 Mar 2010 6:07 pm

Yes Gerard, we will soon have knee levers(tear-drop) and knee lever kits. We are also making pull-rods and pedal-rods. I have parts listed on ebay if you type in Sho-bud.

Gerard Kema · Post by **Gerard Kema** » 11 Mar 2010 1:35 am

Any news on the endplates?
If so, can you post some pics of these and other new parts?

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 11 Mar 2010 12:28 pm

Changer fingers James?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 11 Mar 2010 12:47 pm

Ken Byng wrote:Changer fingers James?

They will be coming soon.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 13 Mar 2010 5:28 am

Here's our new fretboards. They are metal based. White or black available.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 13 Mar 2010 5:29 am

Excellent work James!

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 13 Mar 2010 8:37 am

James, WOW!

Beautiful work!

David Kellogg · Post by **David Kellogg** » 13 Mar 2010 12:29 pm

James, I put the black original dustcatcher on this Pro 1 I'm finishing up

but it took away from the look. Then I saw your white fretboard and thought that may be the look. Blue and white work but not black and blue. Can you see the tape on the edges or is it super thin? I could use anyones thoughts on white or original. thanks.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 13 Mar 2010 1:33 pm

How does this look to ya, David? I agree, white on that blue would be killer. But white on any shobud body looks best to me anyways--it's my fave.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 13 Mar 2010 2:42 pm

Here's my blue one with a white fretboard. I think it looks really good.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 14 Mar 2010 8:27 am

Dang straight, Bob, that IS a beautiful 'bud!!

mike nolan · Post by **mike nolan** » 14 Mar 2010 11:26 am

The Tuxedo......

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Jason Hull · Post by **Jason Hull** » 15 Mar 2010 9:43 am

I just got a box of parts from James, and they are excellent quality. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing parts for their 'Bud.

Gerard Kema · Post by **Gerard Kema** » 15 Mar 2010 2:21 pm

Here are 2 pictures showing the progress on refurbing my '73 LDG.
When I bought the LDG it was in bad shape and James offered to help me refurb it. I am completely new to the pedal steel.
After a while I came to the conclusion that some parts were just too bad to make 'em nice and shiny.
Luckily James emailed me that he's making new Sho Bud parts.

I ordered quite a few parts and these parts are just great.
The nylon bushings in the L-brackets definitely are an improvement.
I am grateful for all of the help I get from James and I am excited about the new parts. Can't wait to have the LDG refurbed and ready to play...

Before pics :

Current :

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 16 Mar 2010 3:30 pm

James,
Ya gonna make any Fingertip parts? Ya know I'm a total sucker for those!

Bobby Burns · Post by **Bobby Burns** » 16 Mar 2010 4:29 pm

Hey James, have you got a nylon bushing in the flat bracket where the crossrod mounts to the front apron also, or just in the angle on the other end?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 16 Mar 2010 11:30 pm

Bobby, Gerard is using his original hangers, but our new ones will have the nylon bushing. I will post pictures when I get them done up.

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