Elizabeth's Sho-Bud Super Pro-II D10 8&4 is one of the last guitars ever produced by Shot Jackson. After hearing of her hardship and the loss of her guitar, Shot gave this Sho-Bud guitar to Elizabeth. Read the whole story below and you'll find the rest of her story HERE).

In Elizabeth's own words:

Dad sent the Royal Canadian Mounted Police knocking at Robert's door to seize my pedal steel guitar. Nashville Skyline had a show to play and Robert knew the police had no jurisdiction on the military base, so he asked them to leave. The officer went back to his car, but five minutes later he was back at the door asking to speak with me. I didn't want to, as I was a mess. However, I did. The officer said, "It would be in your best interest to give the steel back to Mr Pellikaan as he had proof of ownership on the guitar. And may I ask what is all the fuss over one guitar? Aren't are you his daughter?" I knew he wasn't into Country and Western music. Robert say it was my call and he would support me either way. So I told the officer I was not going to give up my steel, but dad could have the banjo back. With that the policeman left. Robert and I decided right then to hide my steel out in his son's Volkswagen as we knew they would be back for it and I needed it that very night. Not a hour later, the military police arrived at the door and after two hours of talks (going nowhere) I reluctantly gave up the steel. I was terrified of Dad and too worn down to fight anymore. However, I told them they have to wait until morning. All that night the military police watched Robert's home. The next morning, after watching them take my steel guitar away, I went out and killed the banjo.

Robert then told me he had very good friend who owed him a favor named Shot Jackson. He lived down in Tennessee and would most likely set me up with pedal steel guitar at a good price. I didn't want another steel as I had just gotten a new Dekley steel and I wanted it back. I told Robert I was leaving his band as it would be best for everyone. Robert asked me to wait until he talked with Shot. Then, he said, I could make my decision.

Robert got Shot on the phone and explained my situation to him. Shot then asked to speak to me. He said "Listen here kid, I wouldn't cry over them taking your old steel guitar. They did you a favor!" I thought to myself, "Boy, is this guy for real? What's he know about steels?" I was ignorant to the fact that Shot was "Mr. Sho-Bud guitar". Robert only said that he was a good friend. Shot said to me, "I'll tell you what kid, I have a beautiful steel guitar around here that's never been used. It's the last of its kind made and I want you to make good use of it because you've earned it. And best of all, no one can ever take it away because it's yours, kid. Just tell me where to send it on to". And shortly after that a brand new Sho-Bud guitar arrived at my door.

It wasn't until 2004, after joining the Steel Guitar Forum, that I've come to realize who Shot Jackson was and I will never forget his kindness and generosity.

My only hope is I've done Shot proud.