+44 1753 439 289 michelle@greatbritishtalent.com
As a professional musician for over 20 years, Jim has played everywhere from The O2, London to touring the UK, Europe and the US and all points in-between.
He was was Mick Ralphs’ (Mott The Hoople/Bad Co) guitar player in his solo band for 6 years from 2010 to 2016 and guitarist for leading UK Americana outfit, Case Hardin for 10 years.
A talented guitarist, vocalist & songwriter, Jim offers an extensive setlist.
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“My guitar has been my friend, my passport to travel, my key to unlock new experiences and it’s been by my side for many years. I’m available for tours/gigs/recording for all styles, including slide, lap steel, mandolin and include vocals as well”
Recent years have found Jim as an in-demand sideman working with a diverse range of artists and genres including Sam Kelly (Cymande, Chaka Khan, Robben Ford), and being part of Nashville based songwriter Don Gallardo and AMA-UK Award winning songwriter Dean Owens’ touring bands and co-writer of songs with the acclaimed Pete Gow on his last two solo albums.
In 2019, he was an AMA-UK Instrumentalist Of The Year Nominee.
2022 saw the unveiling of his new solo project, “Jim Maving And The Glorious Noise”.
In July 2024, he joined The Autumn Saints promoting their albums and touring.
He has also been involved in session work for TV and film scores.
Jim’s Setlist
Whatever style you need, chances are Jim can do it! He can offer both acoustic and electric from a variety of genres and can even double-up with our very own Guy Griffin to provide a bespoke set.
Jim’s Gear
For over 35 years, my main No.1 Strat has been a Fender 1962 Reissue which over the years has had very few mods done. The first thing I did, though, was to have the three tone colouring stripped off and taken back to wood, then stained. I was going through a Nils Lofgren/Bonnie Raitt phase! It’s been fitted with Texas Special pick-ups and a 5 way selector switch and is pretty beaten up after the years of gigs and tours.
I love my 1952 Reissue Butterscotch Fender Tele. It’s from 2001. No mods whatsoever. Just a workhorse guitar and plays like a dream. Regular overseas touring meant that I was always a bit hesitant about taking certain instruments with me, so I got a Mexican Roadhouse Strat that, again, I’ve had Texas Specials fitted. I also have a couple of brilliant Squier Classic Vibe Teles and Strats. These are incredibly well built guitars. They play really well and are straight out of the box. Can take a knock and look like the real deal without the wallet punch!
My Gibson Les Paul is a standard from 2005. It’s a classic guitar. In Iced Tea, it looks and plays beautifully. A sustain to die for!
The last electric I knew I needed for a different tone was a Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet. Very different. A fairly straight ahead bit of kit fitted with a Bigsby for those rockabilly twang licks!
For acoustic work, I either use my trusty Gibson J-45. No frills, just plug in and play or I have a 1995 Takamine EN-10C. Like my No.1 Strat, this guitar has been with me all my professional life. It sounds brilliant straight into any desk. It’s not such a good naturally acoustic guitar but I know that if it’s needed on a gig, it’ll sound great whatever the PA is doing.
Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Musicians now to book Guitarist Jim Maving for your corporate event.
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🔹Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter🔹Solo/Duo🔹Acoustic/Electric 🔹UK Based - Buckinghamshire
