{"product_id":"sho-bud-pro-1-pedal-steel-1974","title":"Sho-Bud Pro 1 Pedal Steel 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974 Sho-Bud Pro I Pedal Steel Guitar – Vintage American Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the unmistakable sound and craftsmanship of a golden era in pedal steel guitar history with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974 Sho-Bud Pro I Pedal Steel Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Built during one of Sho-Bud's most celebrated periods, the Pro I is a highly regarded vintage instrument known for its warm, rich tone, expressive sustain, and classic Nashville character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons, Sho-Bud helped define the sound of country music. Its instruments became favorites among professional musicians and recording artists, earning a reputation for their distinctive tone, beautiful craftsmanship, and musical versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pro I was designed as a single-neck professional pedal steel guitar, offering the legendary Sho-Bud sound in a more compact configuration than its double-neck counterparts. Whether you're playing traditional country, Western swing, gospel, or Americana, this vintage instrument delivers the expressive voice that made Sho-Bud a legendary name in pedal steel guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sho-Bud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pro I (Professional Series)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Neck Pedal Steel Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Sho-Bud wood cabinet construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single 10-string neck (S-10 configuration)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically E9 Nashville tuning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Sho-Bud single-coil pickup design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm, full-bodied vintage sound with excellent sustain and clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical pedal-operated pitch-changing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnee Levers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Configuration varies by individual instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Sho-Bud mechanical components and hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Sho-Bud styling with classic vintage craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Country, Western Swing, Gospel, Americana, and Classic Nashville Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Players Love Vintage Sho-Bud Pedal Steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary Nashville Tone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers the warm, singing sustain and unmistakable character associated with classic country recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage American Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built during an important period in Sho-Bud's history, when the company was producing some of its most recognizable instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpressive Playing Experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pedals and knee levers allow smooth pitch bends, harmonized movement, and the signature vocal-like phrasing of pedal steel guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Sho-Bud Styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distinctive vintage aesthetics make these instruments visually appealing as well as musically inspiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early-1970s Sho-Bud instruments remain desirable among pedal steel enthusiasts, vintage instrument collectors, and traditional country musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece of Nashville Music History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1974 Sho-Bud Pro I represents an era when pedal steel guitar was an essential voice in American country music. With its rich tonal character, expressive capabilities, and vintage craftsmanship, this instrument offers a connection to the unmistakable sound of classic Nashville.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a seasoned pedal steel player, a vintage instrument enthusiast, or a collector of American musical history, the 1974 Sho-Bud Pro I is an instrument worthy of consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very Good. It plays and sounds great. Cosmetically it's in very good condition. It might have a few marks on the chrome, some minor dings on the top and light scratches but really minor stuff. The pickup is a little bent on the edge. I photographed all the areas of wear. 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