Sho-Bud

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.

Bud Isaacs was an early partner in the endeavor, and was involved in designing the guitars[1][2] but later left, after which Shot approached steel guitarist Buddy Emmons.

[a] The brand was founded in a small garage in 1955 in Madison, Tennessee[4][5] by Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons,[6][7] both active steel players in the 1950s.

David Shot was involved in designing the first "all pull" mechanics of the company's steel pedal guitars, which allowed for more musical flexibility.

They also made a line of dobro-style resonator guitars in conjunction with Gretsch under the name Sho-Bro, a play on the word "dobro".