MSA Convention

Richard Gonzales · Post by **Richard Gonzales** » 28 Nov 2004 10:14 am

Reece, Is there any plans in the future to have a MSA convention or a MSA family get together? How many MSA players would be interested?

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 28 Nov 2004 2:45 pm

How about a possible MSA owners (vintage and new) "get-together/convention" in the MSA room at the Dallas in March?

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 28 Nov 2004 3:25 pm

Sounds good to me, but they'll have to get a much larger room!!

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MSA Millennium S-12U
Fessy S-12U
Walker Stereo Steel, Hilton Pedal

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 28 Nov 2004 4:21 pm

The committee has booked a local phone box for the occasion !!!! Should be able to get everybody in !

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 28 Nov 2004 5:03 pm

A Dallas Fort Worth Texas phone box should be about the same size as New Zealand. Yea bo Paddy you're probably right. They'd all fit in providing they didn't bring their wives' purses.

fred

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If it aint got a steel, it aint real

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 28 Nov 2004 7:18 pm

Fred Touche' -- the subject matter does not have a good reputation out this way mate !

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 28 Nov 2004 8:55 pm

Paddy, me lad, certainly understandable that an MSA convention would not be received too well there, however, with over 2000 MSA guitars made in some years, it's quite possible there are a few left somewhere. Without a dog in the hunt I don't think I would be too interested either. But Paddy if you make it to Dallas you're welcome to come out here and spend time with me. We'll treat you well.

fred

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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real

Billy McCoy · Post by **Billy McCoy** » 30 Nov 2004 11:01 pm

I would be interested in an MSA convention.

Some of you folks need to quit living in the past. Hate can kill you...and will.

b

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Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 2 Dec 2004 4:30 pm

Fred, I look forward to the opportunity to visit with you - 2005 maybe !

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 2 Dec 2004 6:42 pm

Fred,

I don't think we need to worry to much about pedal steel cobbers in New Zealand. I have a brother in law there and during my many visits have seen a few. You could count them on your fingers. They are of little consequence, and more into sheep dog trials than than MSA pedal steel. tbh

Dave Horner · Post by **Dave Horner** » 3 Dec 2004 1:07 pm

Richard,

What time of year did you have in mind? Also, annually? Or, a One-time thing?

It might be a fun thing to do if there were enough people interested. The logistics and timing might not be good at the same time as the Texas show. Maybe later in the year would be better.

Dave

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 3 Dec 2004 3:35 pm

MSA guitars have great looks, great mechanics, great tone and great players. Lets have a convention. Let's do it!!!!!!!

Richard Gonzales · Post by **Richard Gonzales** » 4 Dec 2004 7:51 am

Dave- I think it should be the decision of the principals of the company.
Although I might recommend to have it an annual affair at a different location each year. It could be its own thing or part of a convention/jam.
MSA could show new products and tell us what might be coming down the road, have seminars, guest artist, even a beginners session playing their MSA's, fun and games, bringing family and etc.
The new MSA company is in its early stages and might not want to take on an endeavor of this magnitude.
I also believe there should be a nominal fee to help support the event. They could also get sponsers from accessory manufactures.
How many people do you think would attend?
50,100 or more ?

If MSA decides to ignore the Idea, that's okay too as I still love playing my Millennium!!!

Dave Horner · Post by **Dave Horner** » 4 Dec 2004 8:20 am

Richard,

Reece, Kyle, Jerry and I have discussed the general outline of such an idea, but getting the new company started and the attendant issues that accompany getting "up and running" have taken priority and the idea hasn't moved beyond the discussion stage.

If there was enough interest, now might be a good time to look at the idea more closely.

Now we need to find a place to put those 50,100 people you mentioned:-)

Dave<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Dave Horner on 04 December 2004 at 08:25 AM.]</p></FONT>

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 4 Dec 2004 10:21 am

Dave, Texas Stadium should work fine. Even if it rains, we could continue to play the Milleniums since their not affected by any amount of moisture!!

Seriously though, it sounds like a great idea to me!!!

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MSA Millennium S-12U
Fessy S-12U
Walker Stereo Steel, Hilton Pedal