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Ken Metcalf
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The lighted frets seem a little silly or over the top but after using them for a while in average type gigs it is like how did I live with out this?
Extremely happy with my new MSAs
Johnie King wrote:I'm. Curious what one like that gose for I'm guessing in the neighborhood $2700 or more.
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Gorgeous an then some
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MSA includes upgrades and options that are extra in other brands.
Upgraded case. Polished under, Quad raises.
Options otherwise unavailable and service not commonly found.
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Ken Metcalf wrote:The lighted frets seem a little silly or over the top but after using them for a while in average type gigs it is like how did I live with out this?
Extremely happy with my new MSAs
Johnie King wrote:I'm. Curious what one like that gose for I'm guessing in the neighborhood $2700 or more.
MSA Pricing
https://msapedalsteels.com/studio-pro
You are correct Ken: at first glance you might think, “Whats the point”, but MAN, I love these things so much... I use them just in my Studio, and the look of them says, they should be on all the time... hence why I forget to turn them off some times :lol: :D :lol:
Ken Metcalf wrote:MSA includes upgrades and options that are extra in other brands.
Upgraded case. Polished under, Quad raises.
Options otherwise unavailable and service not commonly found.
I agree again Ken... If you compare apples and apples, most folks would be surprised how competitive MSA’s pricing is... Remember, all these guitars are Mark Giles works of art, and I think most folks want to compare a Mica guitar’s price with that, and thats not really a fair comparison... plus there’s a lot of extra NO CHARGE goodies... Lets face it... most manufacturers are top notch these days, and these is no right or wrong in whoever’s guitar you buy, but for me MSA is Top Shelf, and I’m very happy with their guitar and exceptional service.
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Johnie King wrote:Wow that's it I'll take it, I can come over an pick it up at your convenience
Johnie I hear that a LOT... :lol: :D :lol:
Johnie King wrote:A really good choice of color stunning example of American pride in craftsmanship.
Thanks, I'm really happy with color... It came out how I envisioned it, and yes the pride of craftsmanship really does show up... We are blessed to have so many great manufacturers in this country, but IMHO, MSA is the cream that's quickly rising to the top.
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*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
*1977 Blue Sho-Bud Pro 3 Custom 8x6
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Dale that is one nice peice of art but just too look at to pretty to touch
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That is one beautiful guitar, Dale.
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The guys at MSA are awesome. What I asked them to build me, was a great looking guitar in the pic I saw. And then what they built was 10 times prettier. Mark must have been having a good day - I got lucky. I was telling an old friend about the amount of work that went into it last week end, and kind of compared the number of parts, the work it took to make it and the price, to a high end Gibson Les Paul. When I told him what I paid he was shocked - he said I thought you were going to say twenty grand haha. I can't wait til July 16th - when I go pick it up!
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“Susan Alcorn" wrote:That is one beautiful guitar, Dale.
Thanks Susan, I kind of like her too :D
They just keep trying and succeeding at toping themselves at MSA
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*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
*1977 Blue Sho-Bud Pro 3 Custom 8x6
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Now I've really got to get together with you, Dale! Someone else needs to drool on this beauty!! :lol:
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John McClung wrote:Now I've really got to get together with you, Dale! Someone else needs to drool on this beauty!! :lol:
Was thinking the same thing a few minutes ago John :wink:
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*2021 MSA Legend, "Jolly Rancher" D10 10x9
*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
*1977 Blue Sho-Bud Pro 3 Custom 8x6
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Post by David Wright »

If you want a truly custom guitar, M.S.A. can build it, I have had many custom built M.S.A'S ...2 with Flames, and my newest, a H.D. color combo..Truly, the best guitar you can buy... Let us build your Dream guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dang, that's pretty!!
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Those new MSA Legends look so good, I almost wish I didn't already have my 2 Millies.
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“Mike Perlowin” wrote:Those new MSA Legends look so good, I almost wish I didn’t already have my 2 Millies.
I think there’s a pretty good market for a Millie, Mike should you decide to sell one, and then get a Legend and have one of each... that would be pretty sweet!!!
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*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
*1977 Blue Sho-Bud Pro 3 Custom 8x6
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Dale that's a beautiful guitar. Just wondering what your copedent is John
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Beautiful guitar!
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John Clark wrote:Dale that's a beautiful guitar. Just wondering what your copedent is John
Here you go John

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*2021 Rittenberry, "The Concord" D10 9x9
*1977 Blue Sho-Bud Pro 3 Custom 8x6
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http://rittenberrysteelguitars.com
https://www.telonics.com/index.php
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https://www.quilterlabs.com
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Post by John Clark »

Thanks Dale I have a single ten Mullen I ordered with six pedals and five knees. My original idea was to come up with a ten string quasi universal but it didn't really work out Always curious what other players do with extra pedals. I am still experimenting.
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Very beautiful guitar Dale

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I like everything about that guitar. I have a D-10 Studio Pro on the bench w/9x8 right now, should get it in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to get it. I think I'll go with the 705s right now. Quite a few MSA's here in the NW now.
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