Sho-Bud Amp

Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 22 Feb 2003 1:23 pm

A friend from Poland sent me the following email. I wonder if someone could help me with the questions he has.
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Could you help me and send to me some informations about
Gretsch Sho-Bud amp . This model has 15 inch speaker , has reverb and also vibrato . In left up corner front panel are buttons(vol ,
treble, bass) for two inputs . I has colored design . I found possibility to buy this model in Poland . Did you use this model anytime
and how much it cost in USA today ? </font>

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Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 22 Feb 2003 1:38 pm

This sounds like a Sho~Bud Dual Channel amp, better known as the "Christmas Tree," because of it's colorful back-lit panel.

These amps sound really great, even though they were cheaply assembled, and are quite sought after today. I've seen them selling for as much as $600 in excellent condition.

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Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 22 Feb 2003 1:44 pm

Thanks Herb,
I think you are right, by his description I thought it was a christmas tree.
I owned one in the 70's and it sounded great. One night at a club in Tucson it started smoking and never lived to tell about it.

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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 22 Feb 2003 4:50 pm

great amp,I heard David Mullis on his Pro II playing thru Christmas Tree and what a tone.Best sounding Sho~Bud tone I have ever heard.

David Mullis · Post by **David Mullis** » 23 Feb 2003 5:16 pm

Yup, I only wish I had kept at least one of them. Oh well, live and learn

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 23 Feb 2003 5:29 pm

Personally, I'm very happy that David didn't keep one, they've both been rebuilt and they have Altec speakers in them. You want the country sound from transisters, these amps have it.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 25 Feb 2003 4:24 am

I agree, it sounds like a duel channel Christmas Tree model. With a good JBL speaker they sound excellent, but may lack a bit of power for large-room venues. I still own two of the single channel models and use them often.

David Mullis · Post by **David Mullis** » 25 Feb 2003 8:31 am

Hey Chas, did you keep either of the JBL's that came out of those amps? I think the K-130 was a 4 ohm. I sure could use that for my Twin. If you'd be willing to sell or trade it back to me, please let me know.

Thanks
David

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 25 Feb 2003 9:53 am

David, the D-130F is in a Standel cab and the K-130 found a home with a guitar player I work with, I'm sorry, I wish I had known that you wanted it.

David Mullis · Post by **David Mullis** » 25 Feb 2003 10:18 am

No Prob Chas

I didn't need one until last month. Take care buddy!

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 25 Feb 2003 1:25 pm

Hey Tommy,do you remember that single chanal Sho-Bud i used to play throuth at the old Harrys Capri,it sounded great but ran out of juice about 30 feet of the stage,hey,e-mail me some time,Fred Justice.