The Steel Guitar Forum

Paul, Close to 8/1/77. Please provide color, model, built by, and any other pertinent info about your guitar. Thanks Michael Hello Michael, My SHO-BUD is a Maverick , looks like maple covered with a brown material,single neck 10string . I wish it was finished maple rather than covered with that bro...

Jimmy. My name is Gene Haugh And I have just joined the Forum. I worked for Gretsch/Sho-Bud From 1966 to 2002. I took over the Sho-Bud Division in 1980 when it was moved to Conway Arkansas. The serial number on a Sho-Bud steel was in numerical order. It had nothing to do with the model or date. You...

b0b wrote:The strings are made for the modern Zumsteel Stage One pedal steels, but they also work well on certain older models (like your Maverick). Does the Ernie Ball set have a wound 6th string (middle G#)?

Morning oBo, yes

Hello bOb, what is the meaning of "stage one". I have a new set of "Ernie Ball custom gauge, stainless steel wound" . It doesn't have the G# .0115 it's 10 and the B is an 18 plain rather tha.017. The next set I buy i'll try the ones you suggested .

That is the correct way to measure scale length. A Maverick works best with a wound .022 for the scale length. These are the strings I recommend: www.steelguitarshopper.com/e9th-wound-6th-for-stage-one/ . The Dunlop 920 tone bar (7/8" x 3.25") is a good choice. For practicing, any amp wil...

I believed I was asking for general info. about my guitar and how I should be trying to set it up. Not just about electrical . I'll try to not cause anyone extra work in the future ! Just requesting some help !

My Maverick has a length 24" from the nut to bridge. Is this the correct way to measure length? I have a Fender Frontman Amp. Ser.# M430397, 38W, type: PR 241 . Not an exspensive amp I think. I'm new to electric music and PSG's . Price is a big factor for me at this time but can someone recomme...

Thanks Jerry

I kinda have the same feeling. I wish it was closer. Thanks for the input.

Thanks,Jim,Scott,and Jerry for the replys. Sorry but Matlacha,Fl is where I spend my winters from Dec.through Apr. The balance of my year is enjoyed at home in Chippewa Bay.NY. I have also seen this guitar on E-Bay but also on other online sites as well.The seller,in the past, had a problem with som...

I'm researching a Sierra Crown 3x4 online. The seller is unwilling to provide the complete ser. # ,just, SS0107xxx . I don't know the value, year or model. Looks to be in real great shape. To buy or go look at it is a 2 and a 1/2 day 2 nite trip one way. Are there any problems or concerns like , tun...

HI AGAIN , Just got it. Thanks. Paul

Hello Patricia, Hope I'm not too late? Just getting into the PSG with an old Sho-Bud Maverick and love it. I need a lot of help . Could I get your chart? Paul Langtry , 315-324-5737 , wesew2@gmail.com Thanks

THANKS MR. MOORE, THE 4TH AND 5TH TUNE RIGHT TO E and B at 442 on my little METROPITCH {KLIO}. As soon as can get it reassembled I'll let you know how I make out here. Thank again for the quick reply. Paul

I need help with the pull rods of the C pedal not pulling equally at the same rate. The swivel with the 2 pull rods ,one going to the 4th.[E] and one going to the 5th tuner are of equal length . The swivel it self is parallel to the tuners. When the C pedal is pushed the 5th tuner is pulled halfway ...