About Show Pro
Show Pro was a five year design of Jeff Surratt and Duane Marrs. With
Duane's mechanical "know how"; this was definitely a great pairing. These
two were constantly compiling input from the top players in the steel guitar
industry, to make the best guitar available. Duane had 40+ years in the
Nashville area and had maintained and repaired practically every type of
steel guitar made. From this he drew information and ways to make
service on your guitar easy. With the "Marrs" system adjustments can be
walked through over the phone or via e-mail; if you ever need assistance.
Jeff Surratt...
While growing up in Charlotte, NC, Jeff began playing the steel at age 14;
and working in music stores at age 15, learning about all types of
instruments and repairs. Little did he know he would be building his own
steel guitar one day. While in Charlotte, Jeff recorded many sessions and
played with the Moody Brothers.
Since moving to Nashville, Jeff has been an active musician. Jeff was a
member of the house band at the well known Stockyard in 1996 and
1997. While there he backed such artists as Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Byrd,
The Oak Ridge Boys and many others. He has also toured with several
artists including Deryl Dodd, Sherrie' Austin, Clay Davidson, The
Wilkinsons, Tommy Shane Steiner, Jeff Bates and most recently Josh
Turner. Jeff and his Show Pro can be heard on the "Josh Turner Live at
the Ryman" CD, that is available through Cracker Barrel.
After several years of touring, Jeff is now off the road and dedicating his
energies to this new guitar full time.
A.J. Nelson...
A.J. left Sikeston, MO where he was supervisor in a toy factory, and
followed his brother Doyle to Nashville in July of 1965. A.J. has been
repairing and finishing instruments since then. A.J. was the repairman for
Sho-Bud at 416 Broadway; while Margaret his wife, worked for Music
City Mfg a division of Sho-Bud under David Jackson. It is Shot Jackson
that A.J. attributes his skill and knowledge of this craft. So far, A.J. has
done all of the Show Pro custom finishes. If you can imagine a finish, A.J.
can do it.
Duane's mechanical "know how"; this was definitely a great pairing. These
two were constantly compiling input from the top players in the steel guitar
industry, to make the best guitar available. Duane had 40+ years in the
Nashville area and had maintained and repaired practically every type of
steel guitar made. From this he drew information and ways to make
service on your guitar easy. With the "Marrs" system adjustments can be
walked through over the phone or via e-mail; if you ever need assistance.
Jeff Surratt...
While growing up in Charlotte, NC, Jeff began playing the steel at age 14;
and working in music stores at age 15, learning about all types of
instruments and repairs. Little did he know he would be building his own
steel guitar one day. While in Charlotte, Jeff recorded many sessions and
played with the Moody Brothers.
Since moving to Nashville, Jeff has been an active musician. Jeff was a
member of the house band at the well known Stockyard in 1996 and
1997. While there he backed such artists as Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Byrd,
The Oak Ridge Boys and many others. He has also toured with several
artists including Deryl Dodd, Sherrie' Austin, Clay Davidson, The
Wilkinsons, Tommy Shane Steiner, Jeff Bates and most recently Josh
Turner. Jeff and his Show Pro can be heard on the "Josh Turner Live at
the Ryman" CD, that is available through Cracker Barrel.
After several years of touring, Jeff is now off the road and dedicating his
energies to this new guitar full time.
A.J. Nelson...
A.J. left Sikeston, MO where he was supervisor in a toy factory, and
followed his brother Doyle to Nashville in July of 1965. A.J. has been
repairing and finishing instruments since then. A.J. was the repairman for
Sho-Bud at 416 Broadway; while Margaret his wife, worked for Music
City Mfg a division of Sho-Bud under David Jackson. It is Shot Jackson
that A.J. attributes his skill and knowledge of this craft. So far, A.J. has
done all of the Show Pro custom finishes. If you can imagine a finish, A.J.
can do it.
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