What make and model is this psg???

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 8 Sep 2013 4:33 am

Hi I found this on Craigslist and I would like to know what company made it and the year if possible? Thanks!

richard burton · Post by **richard burton** » 8 Sep 2013 5:34 am

Seeing the letter M on the pedals, I'm wondering whether it's a McVay steel

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 8 Sep 2013 5:44 am

I just looked up pics of a Mcvay and it's similar to it. Thanks for the help, what would this steel be valued at?

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 8 Sep 2013 6:03 am

Here's the key head

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 8 Sep 2013 6:12 am

After actually playing it and determining that everything worked properly, I'd say the asking price is reasonable. I wouldn't touch it, sight unseen.

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 8 Sep 2013 6:15 am

Jon: So it wouldn't be a good idea to buy it?

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 8 Sep 2013 6:19 am

Didn't say that at all. Even more than the average, well-known brand, this less-than-familiar guitar needs to be checked out up close and personal. Then, if it plays well, it is not (IMO) overpriced.

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 8 Sep 2013 6:22 am

Ok sorry about that and it's in Orlando so I'll definitely check it out if my fender sells.

Greg Johnson · Post by **Greg Johnson** » 9 Sep 2013 4:40 am

Definitely a mcvay. I would guess its a later model as Charlie quit building doubles in the mid 90's. you could consult Charlie Jr he has a store in mars pa and is well known for the string bender. They are pretty decent guitars IMHO. I own the last double he built

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 9 Sep 2013 4:47 am

I spoke to the owner and he told me it was a Cougar.

Charlie McVay · Post by **Charlie McVay** » 9 Sep 2013 6:39 am

To whom this may concern, this is absolutely not a McVay Steel Guitar. I hope this info will help.
Thanks, Charlie McVay
www.mcvaybenders.com
www.mcvaymusic.com

Greg Johnson · Post by **Greg Johnson** » 9 Sep 2013 7:07 am

Ok sorry for the bad info but if Jr says its not a McVay then it isn't. My bad. The pedals and the rods had me fooled Sorry.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 9 Sep 2013 8:09 am

Looks like a pull release..and is that a reversing mechanism with a GEAR on it I see??.. Looks well builtr, but I wouldn't pay a lot for it.. many question marks... bob

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 10 Sep 2013 1:38 am

homemade no doubt

Jim Williams · Post by **Jim Williams** » 14 Sep 2013 10:44 am

If there is an R underneath the M on the pedals then they would b Market Rite. I just spent a lot of effort identifying a single neck they made. The name changed to Cougar at some point. I think the owners name was Cowgar or something similar. The original Market Rites were an economy single neck offered as a kit or assembled in the 70s. Basically beginners guitars 2/1 or 3/1 setup, similar to a Sho Bud Maverick. I just bought one of them at a yard sale price with a few accessories. From what I've heard, the Cougars were a much better line, and not kit built. I think there is a clip on YouTube of one. If I can find it I will post a link.

Jim Williams · Post by **Jim Williams** » 14 Sep 2013 10:56 am

Couldn't find the video. Here is a link to a cougar on elderly that shows the pedals though. http://www.elderly.com/items/185U-198.htm earlier fret boards had the white diamond markers. Looking at the undercarriage though it doesn't look like any cougar photos I've come across. Could very well be a cross breed project I guess.

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 17 Sep 2013 7:46 am

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 17 Sep 2013 3:32 pm

Any help with this make and model steel?

Stuart Legg · Post by **Stuart Legg** » 18 Sep 2013 9:08 pm

I recognize the model of this PSG right away It's an old "Piece Of Sht"

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What make and model is this psg???

What make and model is this psg???

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