A big thank you to the MSA crew!

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Olli Haavisto
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A big thank you to the MSA crew!

Post by Olli Haavisto »

I picked up my new S12 MSA steel at the Texas Steel Show last weekend.
It is everything I imagined it to be😀
I wrote loads of emails to everybody, starting with Kyle Bennet, making sure the delivery schedule and other practical matters were right.
Then on to Mark Giles, getting the colour, type of wood and the inlays of the body just right. Wonderful job…👍
Finally, Mitchell Smithey who had the unenviable task of fitting 8 pedals and 7 knee levers on a single size body. In addition to answering about two dozen mails, he called me twice to make sure of some details.
Everybody wanted to make sure that everything would be just right, well beyond the call of duty.
Thank you very much guys!
Here’s the guitar in the afternoon Texas sunshine !


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Post by Larry Dering »

And she's a beauty. Attention to detail and delivery is so important. Looks like the MSA crew was up to the task. Enjoy.
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Post by Don Downes »

That's stunning! Use it in good health. MSA guys are awesome :D
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Post by Mike Vallandigham »

Dang. Lookin' good.

I'm sure it's dreamy to play.

Enjoy her!
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Post by baxter vaughan »

Beautiful! Mark Giles is awesome!
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Post by Tom Gorr »

WOW!!! The quality is so amazing. From the beautiful sleek knee levers and footpedals, to the cabinet, etc. Just stunning.
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Post by J D Sauser »

Amazing looking guitars with a tone to kill for with a nice crew behind it. Congrats... J-D.
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Post by Damir Besic »

fantastic … congratulations 👍
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Post by Carl Williams »

Congrats Olli…Hard to beat the MSA Standard 👍. As beautiful as a Ruby Slipper 😉. Carl
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Post by Ken Metcalf »

Congratulation Olli!
I bought one and liked it so much I bought another one.
Very happy with that.


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Post by Bobby D. Jones »

One beautiful guitar. Good Luck and Happy Steelin.
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Post by James Webb »

It is a beautiful Steel! Congratulations! How long did it take from order to delivery?
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Post by Mike Vallandigham »

What a looker! I love the wood neck.

Enjoy it!
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Post by Marco Schouten »

It looks stunning. I hope that you enjoy it.
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