Older MSA Info

Randy Patton · Post by **Randy Patton** » 29 Jan 2009 7:39 pm

A friend of mine has an older MSA S-12 with 7 and 5. The serial 1C281... Anyone have an idea how old this guitar is, or any other info on it.

Thanks, Randy

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 30 Jan 2009 7:11 am

Randy....1C281 is a rosewood single 12 which left the factory with 7 pedals and 5 knee levers. It was originally shipped to a man named Ron Handwerk. The exact date of birth was not entered into record but I would guess-ti-mate it as being built in the mid 1970's.

Sam Rothwell · Post by **Sam Rothwell** » 4 Feb 2009 9:22 pm

I have just received an MSA s12U white mica 8 pedals 5 knee levers. The serial number is 1C109 I was only told 1970's vintage. Seems to be in good shape. Reece, by any chance can you tell me when this guitar was made? Thanks, James

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 5 Feb 2009 4:36 pm

James....Thank you for your inquiry and for being a part of the MSA family. Records show serial number 1C109 is a white single 12 which left the factory with 7 pedals and 5 knee levers. Records also show that was my personal guitar with which I played many shows and seminars.

I'm delighted to know it now has a great home with you. I have found in many instances, those those who inquire about the history of their MSA take extra care of their guitar, and to me, thats an indication of pride of ownership.

Larry Beck · Post by **Larry Beck** » 5 Feb 2009 7:15 pm

Reece,
I just got an S-10 off ebay in beatiful Black Mica and it sounds outstanding! Could you tell me anything about 1C2378 ? It currently has 5 X 4.

Thanks for your many contributions to the steel guitar community.

Larry

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 5 Feb 2009 8:34 pm

My 74 D10 classic has been with me longer than any guitar I'v ever had[and I've had a LOT of them] Can't find any reason to want to trade it. My trading habit ended when I got it. DYKBC.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 6 Feb 2009 9:52 am

I bought the green MSA shown in my avatar in 1980. It still plays and sounds great.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 6 Feb 2009 12:28 pm

I've mentioned this a couple of times before,I don't understand why the old MSA'S don't hold their value like some of the old Emmons,Bud's etc.this is just my opinion only, but I think the old ones were built just as good as anything on the market,Mine is the most dependable guitar I have ever had.But I guess thats good you can still buy a GREAT guitar at a reasonable price. DYKBC.

Chet Wilcox · Post by **Chet Wilcox** » 6 Feb 2009 1:19 pm

I just want to add my 2 cents here, I Build Pedal Steel Guitars, but all of the MSA,s that i have owned, Have always had The Best mechanics of any guitars out there, Chet

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 6 Feb 2009 6:19 pm

Larry.....Serial number 1C2378 shows to be a black single 10 which left the factory with 5 pedals and 4 knee levers. It's original destination was CMI in Chicago which was our distributor at the time. They would have sold it to a music store.

Your guitar was born on April 19th 1974.

Thank you for being part of the MSA family and for your question.

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