Old MSA

Instruments, mechanical issues, copedents, techniques, etc.

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Jim Harper
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Reece how old is this D-12 MSA. I got this guitar from Albert Talley in 69-70 and played it for 5year,s. Got it back at my house gonna redo it and was wondering how old and warranty on the guitar,espically the string,s. Thank,s Reece and congr. on your award==Jim Harper
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Post by Reece Anderson »

Jim....I responded to your private email before seeing your post.
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Post by Jim Harper »

Reece, i didn,t mention the serial number 20030. I thought you would like to know about this guitar. Thank,s==Jim Harper
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Post by Reece Anderson »

Jim....The guitar you have was originally owned by Albert Talley who is now president of the Texas steel guitar association and a great player.

Incidentally....your guitar is listed on the very first page of MSA production records.
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Post by Jim Harper »

Thank you Reece, i really thought it probably was on the first page. It still sound,s great and i am gonna clean it up and play it again. Got to put new string,s on it.Yes;sir i talk with Albert every once in awhile Thank,s for the reply==Jim Harper
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Post by Donny Hinson »

Hey Reece! I'd guess that one to be a real oldie, as MSA's go. Probably made in...1966?

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Post by Reece Anderson »

Donny....Yep that's an oldie. I too would guess it to be a late 65 or 66.

Oddly enough, Junior Knight called me yesterday to ask if the serial number of an even older MSA he had just acquired might be my old MSA, and sure nuff...he's got it.

He has the one I used to recorded my very first album called "modern steel guitar". When he completes the restoration he's bringing it to my home so we can have a reunion. What a great friend.....
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Post by Junior Knight »

And to think I was gonna sell it...not now..unless someone wants it more than me....
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Post by Reece Anderson »

This thread poses the question as to who now owns an MSA older than serial number 10023 which Junior now owns. According to records, theres only 22 older MSA's.
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Post by Junior Knight »

Reese, what year is the S-12 that I have?
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Post by Reece Anderson »

Junior....I would say your guitar is also a mid to late 65 or early 66. Back in those days we did not enter completion dates into production records.
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Post by Junior Knight »

Thanks!
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Post by Jim Harper »

Junior look,s like you won but weight for weight i think i might have won. I carried that sucker for several year,s playing 2-4 night,s a week. The first real pedal steel i ever had and i steel love it. Still has the original case and not bad shape.Don,t know what i am gonna do with my D-10 P-P and my D-10 Derby and i turned 74 today==Jim Harper up here in Okla.
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Post by Junior Knight »

Well..happy Bday Jim..glad you like your MSA!!
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Post by Jim Harper »

Junior, i sure did love it in 1969 but could carry it pretty good but now probably gonna have to have some wife help. Thank,s for the Birthday holler==Jim Harper
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Post by Mike Taylor »

Jim..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Don't get rid of that great sounding PP.. I hope to head back home this June and want to come by and visit with you again..

Take care
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Post by Jim Harper »

Guy,s you would not believe the tone this guitar still has. It is remarkable.It is 40 year,s old and sure isn,t wore out. Reece built a fine guitar when they made this one. Thank,s Reece now just send me a roadie==Jim Harper
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Post by Paul Wade »

jim can we see some pix's please??


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Post by Jim Harper »

Yes;sir Paul, just as soon as i get my Daughter to come by with her Digital Camera. I would like to post some Picture,s. You guy,s won,t believe how this guitar look,s and sound,s. I could not stand not to play it a little so i put some new string,s on E9th. I might just have to keep it. Ha==Jim Harper
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Post by Dave Grothusen »

Howdy from Kansas Reece,
I am not at home so I do not have access to my records but it seems to me that the first MSA I bought had a SN of 1004 or maybe 10004. If that number guitar was sent to Don Edwards in Denver I would say that is the one I bought in 1968.
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Post by Brian Tong »

Check out the super cool pups! What a great and rare look at some amazing history. Congrats, Jim!

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Post by Jim Harper »

Dave you can,t believe how this guitar still sound,s. I am working on C6th neck but E9th has Emmon,s copedant,s and if it wasn,t so heavey i would play it to-night.If i had kept it in 1975 it would be wore out by now,i think==Jim Harper
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Post by Jim Harper »

Thank you Brian for helping me. I hope the guy,s enjoy the pic,s of the guitar and yes;sir you can play it in your sock,s. Thank you Brian again==Jim Harper
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Post by Junior Knight »

WOW!!!!! What a great looking guitar!
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Post by Charles Davidson »

Hey Jim,thanks for the e-mail.That is a beautiful MSA,My old 73 Classic is still going strong,I'm sure it will wear me out before I wear it out,Just my opinion,but I think they were one of the most solid guitars ever built,Guess that's the reason they are so dog gone heavy.But I love them.DYKBC.
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