Show us your MSA please.
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- David Wright
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'74 Classic
Classic Rosewood Mica D-10, 8+4, born 6/28/1974. Bought it 1/11 and have loved it ever since! I load it in the back of my truck to transport it between lessons and when I arrive, it's always in tune. Hopefully when I learn to play this one, it will be one of many MSA guitars to come. I would love to have a herd like Darvin!
'83 MSA Classic SS D-10 8+8, Peavey Session 400 & NV 112, BJS Bars, Pod XT, Steel Seat by Joe Naylor, Goodrich L120.
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As I promised here are pics of our current MSA's and a couple from the past.
First is my Blue Beast. 2006 Legend D 10/12 10x8
And here is Joan and her beautiful Milly. She calls her Ranger.
This was my first Milly I got in 2003. Backstage at the Opry.
Milly #2 playing a gig with Connie Smith.
The Sunburst Milly. Just had this one a short time. A customer wanted it really bad.
And the latest addition to our ever growing collection is a 1976 MSA S-12
I know there are hundreds of first generation MSA guitars still being played as well as the new MSA's. Keep posting those pics.
First is my Blue Beast. 2006 Legend D 10/12 10x8
And here is Joan and her beautiful Milly. She calls her Ranger.
This was my first Milly I got in 2003. Backstage at the Opry.
Milly #2 playing a gig with Connie Smith.
The Sunburst Milly. Just had this one a short time. A customer wanted it really bad.
And the latest addition to our ever growing collection is a 1976 MSA S-12
I know there are hundreds of first generation MSA guitars still being played as well as the new MSA's. Keep posting those pics.
Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
- David Wright
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David, who is the lady with the green Millennium, and is that Jim Palenscar's blue legend?
I really like the purple flames on your second Milly. If I could have afforded it, I would have bought it when it was available.
I really like the purple flames on your second Milly. If I could have afforded it, I would have bought it when it was available.
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David, Reece, and Johnny: I recall seeing a very old MSA with different lettering on the logo, and flat cross shafts instead of round ones. I think the knee levers may have been attached outside the apron as well. I could be wrong about that.
What's the story on this generation of MSAs? When were they made? Was it before Bud Carter joined the company? Did the script on the logo change at the same time as the design of the undercarriage?
What's the story on this generation of MSAs? When were they made? Was it before Bud Carter joined the company? Did the script on the logo change at the same time as the design of the undercarriage?
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Terrible picture because it is a photo of a Polaroid original, which is not very sharp to begin with. It shows my long lost MSA Classic D-10. (Sometimes you are forced to do stupid things)
Mid seventies, when the first lacquer series where produced, I visited the factory and I ordered a standard brown guitar but with natural lacquered necks. It turned out to be a beauty. This four-hand session is photographed in my apartment in Holland by someone who is better known for his playing than for his pictures. Mister MSA himself; Maurice Anderson.
You can see we had some fun.
Mid seventies, when the first lacquer series where produced, I visited the factory and I ordered a standard brown guitar but with natural lacquered necks. It turned out to be a beauty. This four-hand session is photographed in my apartment in Holland by someone who is better known for his playing than for his pictures. Mister MSA himself; Maurice Anderson.
You can see we had some fun.
Hey Mike, Is this the one? I played it from late 1970-79 off and on till 2002, sold it for the original purchase price. Bought it from a guy that had brain problems(he was getting married)paid him $350, it was only about 6 mo old when I bought it,D12,8+3, I put the RKL on it. The green uni, I have had for about 3 years now,, converted to extE9 5+4, 1982,model...Bill
Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!!
Steeling for Jesus now!!!
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Johnny, I can't believe that I don't have picture of my 1975 White Tidewood D-12 9 & 5. I got it new in '75 through Norlin and played it for 16 years. I sold it in '91 and it went to Southen California and haven't heard from it since. I had the C6 neck on fhe front (ala Chalker) and E9 on the rear. Sure wish I had it back in the stable
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Yup. That's the one. What's its story? When was it made? Was it before Bud Carter came on board?Bill Ford wrote:Hey Mike, Is this the one?
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Lane, That actually makes more sense now. If you can't see the aluminum beneath the finish (Translucent) then it would most likely be coated. I never thought of that one, but like I said, and most of the commemnts are supporting it, I've not seen a MSA with "shiney black blocks"
Michael
Michael
"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '74 MSA Classic D12, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
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'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '74 MSA Classic D12, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/
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- Mike Perlowin
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That really looks sharp. Very cool. Very cool.
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1975 Classic
I ordered this sweetheart in October 1975 right at the factory from Mr Anderson himself. Delivered January 1976. I still play it 4 or 5 nights a week.
S-12, 3p, 4k. Extended E9. Clean and simple.
S-12, 3p, 4k. Extended E9. Clean and simple.