Private company

Sho-Bud

Pedal steel guitar manufacturer

Sho-Bud is a brand name for a manufacturer of pedal steel guitars that was founded by Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons in 1955 in Madison, Tennessee. Known for helping shape the "Nashville sound", Sho-Bud instruments became iconic in country and Americana music throughout the 1960s and 70s.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1955Founded¹

Legal formprivately held company¹

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Sho bud Double12 — Photo: Abrowneckel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

Sho-Bud is a brand name for a manufacturer of pedal steel guitars that was founded by Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons in 1955 in Madison, Tennessee. Known for helping shape the "Nashville sound", Sho-Bud instruments became iconic in country and Americana music throughout the 1960s and 70s.²

Timeline

1955Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaSho-Bud
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WikidataQ7499684

Sources

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WikidataSho-Bud on Wikidata
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WikipediaSho-Bud on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSho-Bud photo by Abrowneckel, CC BY-SA 3.0