Sho~Bud Chrismas tree help

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 20 May 2003 4:02 pm

I just bought an old Sho~Bud CT and I`m looking for a good shop to go thru it and complitely restore it.Also,where can I get a black tolex?and other parts to restore it ouside (knobs,front cloth,colored panel,etc...)Thank you very much for your help.
Sincerely,Damir

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[This message was edited by Damir Besic on 20 May 2003 at 05:09 PM.]

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 20 May 2003 4:08 pm

here are some pics...

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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 24 May 2003 3:31 pm

I still don`t have a clue what this thing is.Some say it`s a junk and some say that guys used to put the tubes in their CT to buff it up to 100W and that they sound awesome.I guess I`ll know when I get it.Some guys offered a help also, for what I`m very thanful.Thanks to all.
damir

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chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 25 May 2003 4:26 pm

The amplifier section looks like it came from a '50s Gibson.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 25 May 2003 6:58 pm

It's a relic, by today's standards. I think they were only good for about 30 watts, but they had a nice tone. Then again, so did most all of the old tube amps!

As far as "buffing it up" to 100 watts? Well, I guess you could do that for a few hundred dollars, but then it's main value (as a "collector's piece") is gone.

My suggestion would be to put a good speaker in it (the one in there now is junk), and enjoy it for what it is...a decent recording/practice/small venue amplifier.

David Mullis · Post by **David Mullis** » 29 May 2003 5:04 am

The power amp section is definitely different than the two I had. (just ask Chas)

I'm wondering if this is an older model or if it's been modified? Both of mine were solid state all the way. You may want to check with Woody Woodell at bench craft there in Nashville.

Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 29 May 2003 5:24 am

Damir,

Is this a Christmas tree amp? I thought the Christmas tree amp had EQ slide/faders with lights - therefore it lid up like a "Christmas tree". Maybe I have had it all wrong?

Dag[This message was edited by Dag Wolf on 29 May 2003 at 06:25 AM.]

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 29 May 2003 5:18 pm

Hi Dag,
the chasis of this thing is definetly a Chrismas Tree but electronic part is in question.I will have the amp tomorow,so,we`ll see.Some guys say it may be a great amp but then again it may be a bumer too.Nothing I can do but wait.I will let you know tomorow what that thing is...

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