SHO BUD double 8s

Dave Zielinski · Post by **Dave Zielinski** » 26 Jan 2006 9:34 am

Anyone ever see old Sho bud D8s?? Similar to the one Lee Jeffries plays in Big Sandys band??? I'm curious as to how many are around.

Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 26 Jan 2006 1:25 pm

Actually that's Jimmy Roy playing the D8 Sho-Bud with Big Sandy. I don't know how many there are.

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Dave Zielinski · Post by **Dave Zielinski** » 27 Jan 2006 9:55 am

oops, my bad, i knew that was jimmy roy! i was too focused on that dang shobud!

thanks for the ebay auction... ill be watching!

Michael Lee Allen · Post by **Michael Lee Allen** » 27 Jan 2006 11:32 am

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Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 27 Jan 2006 11:39 am

I knew an 8 string Sho Bud player would eventually pop up here. It's been a long time since I heard from you, Michael, I think you were in New York at the time.
Jay Y.

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Michael Lee Allen · Post by **Michael Lee Allen** » 27 Jan 2006 12:00 pm

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Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 27 Jan 2006 2:32 pm

Michael,
Maybe it was Chicago, my memory seems to be failing me, although I believe we had a mutual friend , Robert Gear. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Jay Y.

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David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 27 Jan 2006 2:33 pm

My mom had one (cut my teeth on it). Sure wish I still had it.... pedal rods as big as a pencil, and a whole lot of wrong holes drilled into the underneath side.... but beautiful maple to be sure! Of course, no knee levers. Looks just like the one that is used by Big Sandy's player... thought it might be until I read that his steel came from another steeler.

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Michael Lee Allen · Post by **Michael Lee Allen** » 27 Jan 2006 3:27 pm

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Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 27 Jan 2006 5:24 pm

Michael,
I haven't heard from Robert Gear since 1980, I spoke with Bev King a few years ago, and she told me , she heard Robert passed away.
The years pass quickly, much to my dismay, thanks for your response. By the way , I'm quite fond of 8 string steel guitars , I love the Sho Buds.
Take care Michael.
Jay Y.

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John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 3 Feb 2006 10:48 am

Well, i bid on that auction. I wonder who got it?

Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 3 Feb 2006 1:47 pm

I thought about it , but didn't bid on it. The bridge plates didn't look right to me , although after all this time , many modifications may have been made .
Jay Y.

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Jussi Huhtakangas · Post by **Jussi Huhtakangas** » 4 Feb 2006 1:00 am

Not to worry guys, the one on ebay wasn't a Sho Bud. I don't know what it was but definately not a Bud, despite of the fretboards and the "fins" on the headstocks.

Dave Zielinski · Post by **Dave Zielinski** » 4 Feb 2006 5:57 pm

Could that one been a parts guitar? Looked Like an early all wood Bud cabinet without end plates, and the headstocks. I've seen similar ones around, but to be honest with you I haven't seen many early sho-buds that were alike. Seems like they experimented alot in those days. I've seen some that were pretty much knock off Bigsby style. I'm sure you all have seen them too!

Does any one have any historical info or early models of Sho Buds?

Dave