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Sho-Bud Steel Guitars Relaunches, A Family Business Once Again
The Bluegrass Situation explores the remarkable return of Sho-Bud to the Jackson family after nearly four decades. The article details how third-generation siblings Dawn and Will Jackson reacquired their family’s iconic pedal steel guitar company name in December 2024, reuniting the brand with its founding heritage. Includes highlights of Sho-Bud’s innovative new instruments including the redesigned Maverick II, upcoming Lloyd Green reissues, and cutting-edge technologies like tunable vibrato and Core-Over strings. The story also covers the company’s triumphant return to live events with the Sho-Bud Showcase Live series, featuring artists like Slash, Robert Randolph, and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, demonstrating how the brand continues to bridge traditional country music with contemporary genres.