First Pedal Steel

Brian Rogers · Post by **Brian Rogers** » 17 Jan 2025 1:52 pm

I am a guitar player and also play lap steel in the band, and now want to buy my first pedal steel. I have narrowed it down to a Jackson Maverick, Justice Pro Lite or Stage One Encore and would love some advice. Are there others I should consider? I would like to keep the cost under $4K.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 17 Jan 2025 2:54 pm

Those are all great first guitars. I would add Mullen's Discovery.

Brian Rogers · Post by **Brian Rogers** » 17 Jan 2025 3:24 pm

Thank you, Richard. I will add that to the list!

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 17 Jan 2025 3:40 pm

Brian

I am in the Dallas Ft.Worth area. I have a Justice Judge Model that you are welcome to try. It is pretty close to the Pro Lite as far as components and feel.

If you are close buy give send me a PM with your contact info and we will try to set up a meeting.

Mark T.

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 18 Jan 2025 12:33 pm

You have listed quality student model guitars, but $4k can get you a righteous good used professional guitar here on thr forum. Having the best possible instrument will definitely assist with the learning curve.

Brian Rogers · Post by **Brian Rogers** » 18 Jan 2025 12:47 pm

mtulbert wrote:Brian

I am in the Dallas Ft.Worth area. I have a Justice Judge Model that you are welcome to try. It is pretty close to the Pro Lite as far as components and feel.

If you are close buy give send me a PM with your contact info and we will try to set up a meeting.

Mark T.

Thank you, Mark, for your kind offer! We are down in the Houston area, but if we plan a trip to Dallas, I will definitely contact you.