how to research a Sho-Bud's history

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 27 Jul 2003 8:34 pm

How do you get historical info on older Sho-Buds? I've run across an S-12, model 5160 (perhaps 6160), serial # 8540. Plays nicely, just curious about age, general assessment of how good the mechanics are, etc. Thanks, steelers!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 28 Jul 2003 12:34 am

Hi John

maybe you'll find some of what you're lookin'for here: http://www.planet.eon.net/~gsimmons/shobud/models.html

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 28 Jul 2003 2:56 pm

John,
Try Bobbe Seymour at www.steelguitar.net
sure knows a whole lot about Sho-Buds

Also one heck of a nice guy

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[This message was edited by Larry Robbins on 28 July 2003 at 03:59 PM.]

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 28 Jul 2003 4:54 pm

In addition to Bobbe, I would contact Duane Marrs in Madison, TN. He was there from the late 60's through the early 80's.
615-868-5344
He's probably the foremost living expert on Sho-Bud guitars.

If you're ever thinking about selling that 12-string keep me in mind. It's one brand I've never owned that I've always wanted to. They didn't build a lot of single-12's.

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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps