Maverick Sho-Bud's

Michael Breid · From: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA

I've always been told that if you seriously want to play pedal steel guitar, don't get a Maverick because they are not built so any pedals or levers can be added to them. If you took the guts out of a Maverick cabinet could a new set of guts be put in them with extra levers and pedals or is the cabinet too small to accomodate such a "custom job"? Mavericks are going for a pretty cheap price on ebay. Some of you pros out there enlighten me on this subject.

Bob Carlucci · From: Candor, New York, USA

Mike.. this topic is ALWAYS discussed on this forum.Take my advice.. If you are thinking about a Maverick,get yourself a Carter Starter student model steel guitar. It is VASTLY superior to a Maverick for the same money.

The Maverick has 3 pedal 1 knee lever,the Carter Starter has 3 pedals 4 knees. .. You will not need to upgrade to a pro model as quickly with the Carter as you will with the Maverick. Think about this. Mavericks are vintage instruments,,, they haven't been made in many years,yet they are forever on ebay..
Guys buy them and outgrow them REAL fast. Do what you like of course, but I would say to look for a Carter Starter,which is about the most "complete" and reliable student model out there.. I imagine this post is going to get booted over to Pedal Steel by the way... bob

Roger Shackelton · From: MINNESOTA (deceased)

A "Carter Starter" would be a better investment. IMHO

Roger

David L. Donald · From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand

If you want to play Nashville E9 the Carter Starter is a great value.
A small, but powerful and precise instrument.

A Maverick for short money could be changed to a different tuning,
with a few good choices of the 4 available pull groups

and can be a 10 String Lapsteel with Balls.

Remember most of our legendary players started you out with less power than a Maverick has.

If it were set up with much of a C6 or a Sacred Steel copedent,
it could be a really fun steel on the cheap.

Depends on your direction.

[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 06 February 2005 at 11:43 AM.]

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

This topic has come up many times. They are great guitars that can be updated at a reasonable cost. Many great Steelers started on a Maverick. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.

Sonny Priddy · From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.

I'm With You ED. SONNY.

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Bob Carlucci · From: Candor, New York, USA

Ed.. No doubt your statement is correct.. BUT ,the point is, a newbie steel player won't NEED to upgrade until he's really ready to,if he begins with a solid 3+4 E9 student guitar.. I appreciate your stance on the Maverick.. I too learned on one, but looking at a Starter and Maverick side by side is like looking at a Yugo and a Ford.. neither is state of the art or top of the line, but which would you rather drive?? .. bob

Brian Henry · Posted 6 Feb 2005 5:40 pm

Bob! I agree with you! I started out with a Maverick, I only wish Carters had been available back then.

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

You must remember one thing- There are 12 notes in the music scale.You can find a note or sound on ANY guitar. Sometimes with 1 string ,sometimes 3/4 strings.In some sense Steel playing is like college.Some want a PHD, and probably can't pass a GED. A lot of pedals .knees, etc.don't necessarily make you a player. Learn the basic function,What's a PICK, What do pedals do,what's a position marker etc. ED

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

Another thought-All this NEGATIVE post about limited guitars,is like telling a kid they can't play sports without NAME BRAND shoes.While you are saving money,or finding that "Right" guitar think of all the Basic things you could have learned on the Maverick. Several steelers have told me the Maverick type guitar really helped in the long run, because they had to learn how to MAKE WHAT YOU HAVE WORK FOR YOU. ED

CrowBear Schmitt · From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France

Ed, i don't think it's about brand names but rather knee levers
4 are sho' better than 1
how many knee levers do you offer your students on them Mavs you restore Ed ?
imo, the Carter Starter or Zum Stage 1 is way ahead of the original Mav

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

Crowbar- Practically all Mavericks I convert or sell parts for, are 3/4.Occasionally a 3/3. I use Super- Pro type changer fingers and R/L for 2-4-8 strings.All other fingers are modified to "Match" but are Raise only.The Bell Cranks are "Multi" position very similiar to what I use on the most expensive guitars.LOts of times the customer wants a GEORGE L PU. ED

Ron ! · Posted 7 Feb 2005 8:02 am

Crowbear.

What if the Maverick had 4Levers back then?
Sure the Zum Stage1 and The Carter Starter ar steels that have more potential when you compare them with the Maverick.But like you said........it's all in the kneelevers.
Let me ask you this:If you had a student,what brand would you advice him or her if all student steel guitars came with 3 floor and 4 knees?

Ron

Nikaro SD10 4x6

CrowBear Schmitt · From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France

Ed: in that case your Mavs are up to date & probably worthy for a student
your probably the only one doin' this right ?

Ron: i would advise a Pro model if the student had the intention, potential & the $$$€€€£££
it would be a sound investment & good on resale value
otherwise i would recommend a Carter Starter or Zum Stage 1
any Nikaro student models yet ?

ps: i got a crowbar in muh truck

handy ain't it ?

[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 07 February 2005 at 08:50 AM.]

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

Crowbear- I have no control over how ,when,why,where someone got a"MAVERICK or limited guitar",my objective is to help that person resolve a problem or need.There are many old "CARS" out there that need a transmission,insted of fixing it up and have wheels that work, they go in debt and buy another car and in a short time the motor blows. The same thing happens with Steels.The main thing is-DON'T GET EXCITED.ED

Nicholas Dedring · From: Beacon, New York, USA

Seems like a financial question: a used Maverick costs close to $500.00, a new Carter Starter is around $800.00, but can be closer to $500 used, and they pop up on the used market with a degree of frequency.

Why buy a $500 guitar, and pay good money to update it, when you can buy a $600 guitar that doesn't need the update??

Moreover, for someone starting out I think that buying a guitar from a company that is still in business is a really good idea. The frustration of having to buy parts on the used market is really draining.

Ed Naylor · From: portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.

Nicholas- You miss the point- I agree paying $500 for a Maverick is too much.But if you already have one why not "FIX" it up. Or do you put it dumpster and spend $500-1200 for something else.Believe me there are thousands of "OLD" guitars and people want to keep them. By the way- Do you know Henry DaSilvia in Brooklyn.??WE played together in the Army in ITALY 1958-60. ED

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