What should this MSA Double Vintage XL sell for?

Amy Osborne · Post by **Amy Osborne** » 5 Jun 2012 10:17 am

Hi folks!

This beauty was brought into my shop for consignment. The owner is a retired, very well respected steel player in Indianapolis. He's a nice ol' guy that used to play with my grandfather and I want to get him the most money possible. So far I have been unable to find any comparables to figure a price. I keep finding single necks or different models of MSAs.

Does someone here have a suggestion on price?

Thank you, thank you!!

Amy Osborne · Post by **Amy Osborne** » 5 Jun 2012 10:21 am

Oh! This does include the original case, everything works and there doesn't seem to be any major repairs past or present. Thanks!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 5 Jun 2012 11:56 am

Dang, that's purty.
Assuming it weighs about the same as a Classic D-10 (upper70s,) I'd call it $1700 if you want it to move, and 2000-2100 if you don't mind waiting.
That's assuming that the underside doesn't need disassembly and cleaning. If it's gummy under there and only functioning smoothly by luck, subtract 400.
Again, that's gorgeous. If my guitar had needed refinishing, that's the color I'd have chosen (but doing the neck glossy black.

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 5 Jun 2012 1:07 pm

That guitar is well worth 2 g's..........

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 5 Jun 2012 1:22 pm

My estimate would be $1400-$1800, depending on the number of levers it has. It is very rarely that an older MSA approaches $2,000 unless it's a dealer offering, or unless it is an "SS" model. Nice guitar, though!

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 5 Jun 2012 4:07 pm

I know the old Vintage XL is very heavy but they sure sound good. A friend of mine has a S10 Vintage XL that still is a great guitar. He bought it new in the 70's best I remember.

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 5 Jun 2012 4:27 pm

If it were mine I'd take $ 1500. and be glad for it(and I have for one prettier than that one). I love MSA guitars (have 3 U-12's) but D-10's are just too heavy for many players who tour. Just my humble opinion.

Ray Anderson · Post by **Ray Anderson** » 5 Jun 2012 4:35 pm

A famous Steel place in Nashville priced one to me for $1800 about a year ago.

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 5 Jun 2012 6:02 pm

Wow that's pretty, I have a matching Classic SS. I'm in the selling mode now though, instead of buying mode. I would agree with Donny Hinson on the price.

Larry Robertson · Post by **Larry Robertson** » 6 Jun 2012 5:45 pm

I've got a blue lacquer one just like that one (SN:2C6698-Reese said it was made 1980). I would not part with it for less than $2000.00 and probably would want $2500, I know I'd never get it. But I like it that much! Totally stock 8 & 5. Works perfectly.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 7 Jun 2012 2:24 am

For whatever it's worth, both my classic u-12's fetched $1,500 on E-bay. Interestingly, both auctions expired, and then I received messages from Europe from people who wanted to buy them. I have no idea what that means.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 7 Jun 2012 7:50 am

Donny's price is very realistic in this poor economy.

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 7 Jun 2012 7:57 am

Depending on who wants it & how bad for it to bring 2G's ,1400.00-1600.00 is a fair price.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 7 Jun 2012 9:07 am

It would help if we knew how many knee levers and could see a shot of the mechanics underneath and the condition of the case/leg bag.

Assuming it has at least 4 KLs and a nice case and is really clean, no major dings etc., it should be worth 2K. The XL and SS are the most desirable MSA guitars of this era. You can always go down in asking price.

It depends on who the buyer is also and how fast you are looking to move it. Someone looking to buy a cheaper D10 might not want to pay that price, but someone looking specifically for an XL just might. JMO.

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 7 Jun 2012 9:11 am

Sweetwater Trading Post

There is a S-10 3X4 on this site & they're asking $2000.00

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 7 Jun 2012 9:26 am

They could ask $10,000 too. It's a free country, but nobody is compelled to buy, either.

KP

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 7 Jun 2012 9:29 am

2K for a '70s vintage MSA S-10 ?!?
It's good to know the supply of starry-eyed dreamers has not run out.

William W Western · Post by **William W Western** » 7 Jun 2012 9:51 am

Lane Gray wrote:It's good to know the supply of starry-eyed dreamers has not run out.

It's funny how over the years in any given city there are one or two pedal steels that change hands from one starry eyed dreamer to the next. Usually they are in need of a tune up and are priced just low enough to attract first time PSG enthusiasts.

Butch Pytko · Post by **Butch Pytko** » 7 Jun 2012 10:14 am

I have one exactly like that--Vintage XL, D-10, 8 X 5, Burgundy, except mine has the original MSA pick-ups. Ordered it direct from Maurice on the phone in 1979. I too, am trying to figure-out what to sell it for.

Amy Osborne · Post by **Amy Osborne** » 7 Jun 2012 10:44 am

Jerry Overstreet wrote:It would help if we knew how many knee levers and could see a shot of the mechanics underneath and the condition of the case/leg bag.

Assuming it has at least 4 KLs and a nice case and is really clean, no major dings etc., it should be worth 2K. The XL and SS are the most desirable MSA guitars of this era. You can always go down in asking price.

It depends on who the buyer is also and how fast you are looking to move it. Someone looking to buy a cheaper D10 might not want to pay that price, but someone looking specifically for an XL just might. JMO.

Thank you all so much for the great information!

It is a 5K and 9F. And everything works properly, no sticking or slipping and clean underneath.

I think from everyone's comments, with the owners' approval, I'll probably list it $1,800 and sell it for $1,700.

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 7 Jun 2012 10:49 am

Sounds very realistic.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 7 Jun 2012 3:31 pm

don't tell anyone, though.
that steel is really pretty!

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