who makes sho bud fretboards for 1986 d 10

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Richard Teston
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who makes sho bud fretboards for 1986 d 10

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can anyone direct me to companys that make these fretboards, my current boards are from the center of the nut rollers to the 12 fret measures 11/12inches so I know this is not the correct fretboard causing me to play flat
you help is appreciated Art
Tucker Jackson
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Re: who makes sho bud fretboards for 1986 d 10

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Sho Buds are 24" scale length, so yes, you have the wrong board on your guitar if it's measuring less than 12" at the halfway point.

You can get a correct fretboard from Tom Bradshaw.

https://steelguitarbradshaw.com/fretboards/
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Re: who makes sho bud fretboards for 1986 d 10

Post by Bobby D. Jones »

There is a story I have heard from a 1970's Sho-Bud dealer. Shot Jackson had made some Sho-Bud (off scale fretboards). He would sneak around and lay the (off scale fret board) on some players Sho-Bud neck on stage. When the steel player kicked off the first song, And the band joined in, It was a train wreck.
Shot Jackson would be back stage bent over laughing. >:-) :lol: :lol:
You may have found 1 of Mr. Jackson's joke fret boards.
May be valuable, To some Sho-Bud collector.
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Kelcey ONeil
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Re: who makes sho bud fretboards for 1986 d 10

Post by Kelcey ONeil »

Have you reached out to Sho-Bud?
Co-owner and operator: Emmons Guitar Co.