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Topic: MSA for dummies ? |
mickd
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london,england
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 1:16 pm |
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Can anyone point me at an old thread (I'm sure there must be a few, but I couldnt narrow it down in a search) that summarises what to look for in an old MSA ? Whats good, whats not so good, what to watch out for, what the various models were, and how easy/difficult it is to make copedant changes ?
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 3:25 pm
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Classic SS....period.
Well to elaborate more.
All MSA's were built wonderful and easy to change/work on. But to me; there is something very special about the sound of the SuperSustain and the rest of the models just sound like a good steel guitar to me> but the Classic SS stands out to my ear.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 5:39 pm
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| Mick, I've sent you an e-mail telling you exactly what to look for, how to spot the good ones, and a couple other tips! |
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David Higginbotham
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 8:50 pm
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What Ricky said exactly!
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 12 Jan 2005 10:16 pm
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I agree with Ricky on the Classic SS. I would also consider the Vintage XL and the " Universal" lacquer models....al 
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John Daugherty
From:
Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 6:25 am
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I recently bought a D10 Classic SS thinking I would go back to playing a D10. I was amazed by the tone of this instrument.
I guess I will have to sell it now. I decided that I am hooked on a U12 which is 15# lighter in weight.
I do hate to part with the outstanding sound of the MSA. I can't play that thing without getting a smile on my face..........JD |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 7:48 am
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Yup, what Ricky said. Here's mine, a '77 model and it plays and sounds just as good as any of my newer steels. Very well made guitar.
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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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mickd
From:
london,england
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 3:43 pm
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| was the SS only made in D10 format ? How about S12's ? |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 3:46 pm
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| The SS was made only in the single 10 and double 10 models. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 13 Jan 2005 4:44 pm
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Mr. Anderson,
What was the model designation for the early MSA model that had the "crossbars" instead of bellcranks, as we know them on todays guitars. I owned one (D12 8+2)from the early 70s til just recently(and bought a lot of grocerys with it),never quiet understood what that system was called.
Thanks, Bill[This message was edited by Bill Ford on 13 January 2005 at 04:46 PM.] [This message was edited by Bill Ford on 13 January 2005 at 04:46 PM.] |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Jan 2005 6:24 am
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Bill F....The old MSA guitar which had the flat crossbars did not have a name other than MSA. It was not until we designed a production guitar that we started attaching different names to models.
If memory serves correct we began designating different names in about 1971 with Semi-Classic, Classic, Vintage, Vintage XL, The Universal, Classic SS, Mini
Pro, Sidekick and Pro-Am were some of the names we assigned.
I'm delighted your MSA served you and your family well for many years.
All of us at MSA are very proud of the fact we are aware thousands of our guitars are still mechanically reliable after 39 years of playing. I would venture to say over 90% of the guitars have a changer system which has never been out of the guitar, and together with the original return springs, it is still returning to pitch.
All of us at MSA want to again say thank you to everyone who owns or once owned an MSA in the past. |
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