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Topic: Sho-Bud Maverick - SOLD |
Jimbo Watkins
From: Allen, Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2014 2:14 pm
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
For your consideration: A 1976 (or so) Sho-Bud Maverick in good working order. Like so many people on the forum, I bought the Maverick to start my journey on steel to test the waters without spending an arm and a leg. So after six months, despite logic, reason, economics, lack of talent, and any other valid criteria, I yielded to temptation at the Dallas steel guitar show in mid-March and upgraded.
Call me a scoundrel, a cheat and a cad for abandoning my first love after such a short romance. Though bound tightly to the mast as I sailed through vendors’ booths at the Dallas show, I was tempted by the Siren’s song and jumped overboard to try and swim closer to the ethereal sounds emanating from the main stage. Yes, I am but a fool, but at least a happy one for now.
I don’t know much of its history other than it came to me from Wichita Falls, TX. I estimate the date of manufacture around January of 1976 if the Sho-Bud serial number lists on the web are valid. I don’t have a case, but it will be packed with care.
I am asking $640. It is in good working order and hasn’t had any modifications done to the pedal or lever operation though the fret board is a little off kilter. The A, B and C pedals are industry standard configuration and the knee lever drops the 2 and 8 strings a half-step which is how Mavericks came from the factory. I’ll split shipping with the buyer and make a donation to the forum.
_________________ It's only a flesh wound!
Last edited by Jimbo Watkins on 4 Apr 2014 9:06 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Ron Pruter
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2014 8:31 pm
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Good luck Jimbo. What did you buy? _________________ Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
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Jimbo Watkins
From: Allen, Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Mar 2014 5:34 pm
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Ron,
I got a GFI made in 1995. Still don't know what to do with all the levers. ; - ) _________________ It's only a flesh wound! |
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Simon Burt
From: New Zealand
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 5:58 pm Shipping
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Jimbo, would you consider shipping to NZ? |
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Jimbo Watkins
From: Allen, Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2014 5:04 am
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Simon,
I would actually love to make a trip to NZ myself. Since that's not a viable option for me, as long as the money for the guitar and shipping are in hand up front, I'm fine with shipping to NZ.
Send me a PM if you are still interested. Thanks . . . _________________ It's only a flesh wound! |
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Dan Beller-McKenna
From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2014 8:15 am
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Alas, I have no need for your Maverick (same guitar I started on many moons ago), but I loved your ad!
Dan |
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Bud Angelotti
From: Larryville, NJ, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2014 6:11 pm
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Long Live Maverick! The poor man's steinway!
_________________ Just 'cause I look stupid, don't mean I'm not. |
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Jimbo Watkins
From: Allen, Texas, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2014 5:01 am
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The Maverick is saddled up and heading to Tampa! _________________ It's only a flesh wound! |
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