Sho-Bud Serial Numbers

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:15 pm

Jack Guthery
Jack 6155 Brown, Built 8/14/78, Shipped 9/26/78 to Gospel Music & Supply Fresno Ca.
Gene Haugh

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 23 Nov 2009 1:17 pm

Thanks, Gene. I appreciate you givin' it a shot.

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:21 pm

CrowBear Schmitt
Model 6155 Brown, built 8/14/78, Shipped 11/10/78 to Brussells Belguim. Sorry if I spelled it wrong.
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Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:25 pm

Murray Cooke
Murray,
Model 6150 # 13632, Built 9/8/78, shipped 10/18/78 to J.M. Green Ontario Canada. Legs 1" shorter than normal.
Gene Haugh

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:29 pm

David Slack
David,
6139 Red # 6369 built 10/7/74 by D. Marrs, shipped 10/8/74 to Goldsboro NC.
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Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:33 pm

Todd Brown
Todd,
Guitar Model 6138 Serial # 2952, built 1/2/73 Thats all I have.
Gene Haugh

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:42 pm

Jim Lawler
Jim, Guitar 6164 Blue, Serial # 8959 built 6/10/75, Blue with Pearl Inlay, 9 floor's 7 Knees. returned to factory for new undercarriage and changers 7/11/77.
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Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:50 pm

George Shute
George, I'm sorry but this is another one I don't have information on. The finish you speak of I don't know anything about either. Not much help I'm afraid.
Gene Haugh

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 1:54 pm

Ted Nesbitt
Ted, Guitar model 6150, serial # 16398 was built 2/24/81 in Conway Ar. thats all I have.
Gene Haugh

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 2:25 pm

Kevin Mincke
Kevin, Guitar model 6164 Blue,serial # 10260 built 2/24/76.
Guitar model 6148 Walnut,serial # 17247 built 10/27/81.
Guitar model 6166 natural serial #17921 I don't have anything on.
Guitar model 6166 Black serial # 13378 built 6/6/78 shipped 7/21/78 to Anoka MN.

R Crow · Post by **R Crow** » 23 Nov 2009 2:34 pm

Hi Gene, welcome to the forum. I hope that you haven't been overwhelmed by all of these requests. If you have time, any information on Professional SN 1303 will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Rick Crow

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 2:35 pm

Danny Bates
Danny, Guitar 6139 Natural Sreial # 9898 built 12/24/75 by D. Marrs. Shipped 11/19/76 to Fountain Valley Music.
Guitar 6155 Red serial # 14701,Had two extra Knees added. Don't have date of build, shipped 9/7/79 to Valley Music Maumee Ohio.
Gene Haugh

Gene Haugh · Post by **Gene Haugh** » 23 Nov 2009 2:49 pm

R Crow
Guitar Model 6143, serial # 1303 built 23/6/71 by Warren? checked by D. Marrs, shipped 12/3/71.
Gene Haugh

Richard Park · Post by **Richard Park** » 23 Nov 2009 3:40 pm

Hi, Gene. I have two requests. A Maverick #4037 and a Pro II Custom #11338. Thanks so much for doing this.

Jack Musgrave · Post by **Jack Musgrave** » 23 Nov 2009 3:57 pm

Gene, two request please. 12824 and 12826. thanks in advance. your information is fantastic

Ray Mohr · Post by **Ray Mohr** » 23 Nov 2009 4:30 pm

Gene this is incredible that you have all this info.
Could you please check model 6160 serial# 8904.
Thanks for your time

ray

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 23 Nov 2009 4:55 pm

Thanks for the info Gene! I see my Pro III was listed as blue when shipped but is green. It has faded to a bluish/green after 33 years, but I would still call it predominately green. It still has the "inspected by" Duane Marrs sticker on it. Great info, thanks for taking the time to share

Johnny Thomasson · Post by **Johnny Thomasson** » 23 Nov 2009 5:50 pm

We're just a-wearin' pore 'ol Gene plumb out!

Gene, if you do happen across any more information on model 6155 s/n 5692, such as who built it, I sure would appreciate knowing it.

Many thanks again for providing all this incredibly valuable historical information. Most of us Bud guys had given up hope long ago on getting this kind of info.

All my best,

Michael Barone · Post by **Michael Barone** » 23 Nov 2009 7:27 pm

Gene, thanks for the information.

Mike

Jon Hyde · Post by **Jon Hyde** » 23 Nov 2009 7:54 pm

I agree with Chris L on this one. This has got to be one of the best Sho Bud threads yet. I am amazed by all this cool info. Thanks Gene!!

Brint Hannay · Post by **Brint Hannay** » 23 Nov 2009 10:26 pm

This is great that this information is finally coming to light!

Well, Gene, if you're not burned out on this, my Sho-Buds are:

5257 (LDG)
11845 (Pro III)
13375 (Super Pro)
14299 (LDG)

Matthew Carlin · Post by **Matthew Carlin** » 23 Nov 2009 10:47 pm

Wow!!!!!!

Hi Gene, you sure know how to make an entrance.

If you get a chance mine is 2469, its a brown round front professional D10 now... but its black or dark blue under the necks and keyheads.

Thanks for lookin'
Matt

John Maggard · Post by **John Maggard** » 23 Nov 2009 11:17 pm

Gene,
As everyone else has said, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I'm just now jumping into the vintage Sho-Bud addiction, and at the risk of piling on would love some info on mine:

Red s10, round front SN 4349

I'm in Cincinnati and it sounds possible the guitar might have been here it's entire life...

Again many thanks for your time!

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 24 Nov 2009 12:04 am

Gene, this is really something! Welcome to the forum. I can't believe I skipped this thread for so long.

I'd love if you could dig up some info on #5589, please and thanks a lot!

Jim Lawler · Post by **Jim Lawler** » 24 Nov 2009 9:30 am

Thanks Gene for the info. As with Kevin's Pro III, mine was listed as blue but has faded to green. With the nine on the floor, Seven knees, and having been returned to the factory for a rebuild after only two years It kinda makes me wonder who the original owner was. The pearl inlay really looks nice and it still plays like a dream. I have owned the guitar since 1983. I know all the Sho Bud guys really appreciate your help. Thanks again.