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Topic: Dating Sho-Bud Baldwin
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Chad Karnitz
Member From: Wis. Rapids, WI USA
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posted 04 October 2002 05:12 AM
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I'm looking for someone who knows about the serial numbers on old Sho-Buds. I found a Baldwin model with a 7146 serial number. Any idea when it was made? Also, do Baldwins have a similar sound to the old Professional and early Pro II models? I can be reached via e-mail at cjkarnitz@hotmail.com |
Ed Naylor
Member From: portsmouth.ohio usa
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posted 04 October 2002 12:21 PM
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These were only made for a short time around 1968. They had the alumimn frame and 1 knee lever.Sounded great,looked great'but were limited because of the "Crossover" system. They make great "Padded S-10" if converted. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works. |
Fred Layman
Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA
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posted 04 October 2002 07:01 PM
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Chad, you might do a "search" at the top of the page on "Baldwin Crossover." They have been discussed previously. They were built from 66 to 69/70. The 66-67 models had a wood neck that extended to and enclosed the changer mechanism. The 68-69 models had a metal pickup and changer housing. Some contend that the later model had a better sound. |
Dave Birkett
Member From: Oxnard, CA, USA
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posted 04 October 2002 11:06 PM
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You might visit the Unofficial Showbud Website at http://www.planet.eon.net/~gsimmons/shobud/
Click on history. |
Frank Estes
Member From: Huntsville, AL
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posted 05 October 2002 09:43 AM
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I am surprised this was not already said...Dating a Sho~Bud Baldwin? Is this your first date?  |
John Cadeau
Member From: Surrey,B.C. Canada
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posted 06 October 2002 03:31 PM
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I dated a Sho-Bud Baldwin in 1969. Although I don't play it much anymore I won't part with it. For it's time it was a great steel guitar, beautiful mellow sound, beautiful coco bolo rosewood necks and front apron, and birdseye maple body. She's sure pretty. I started ignoring her when I got my Le Grande.
John ------------------
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