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Johnny Cox
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Huge Announcement MSA

Post by Johnny Cox »

I have a big announcement. Beginning Monday, 10/23 I'll be re-joining the great team at MSA Pedal Steel Guitars. I'll be working alongside Mitchell Smithey, Kyle Bennett, Scott Anderson and all the great team at MSA putting together these great instruments. This is going to be so much fun. MSA is growing and I'm very blessed that they have asked me to come back part time and lend a hand. This falls just one month after my 20 year anniversary of joining the team in 2003. I'm really excited.
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Post by Tony Dingus »

That's awesome Johnny. Congrats.

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Post by Bill McCloskey »

Fantastic Johnny.
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Post by Bobby D. Jones »

Great Johnny that you will be back with MSA, Building guitars.
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Post by Dale Rottacker »

Considering myself as part of the MSA family, this is FABULOUS News
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Post by Chris Brooks »

Great news, Johnny. I am part of the MSA family: rosewood mica Classic D 12; wood Vintage XL SD 12; and Carter SD 12. (I consider Carters to be MSA's "Cousins.")
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Post by Dennis Detweiler »

That's great news. I've always owned and played MSA guitars. Innovative, indestructible and precision-built guitars.
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Good'on ya Bro.
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Post by Doug Earnest »

It ain't nuthin' for Johnny Cox to stand right there and tap 1000 holes before first coffee break of the mornin'.

Tear down on it Dumplin!
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Post by Larry Dering »

Great news and a pro builder. Johnny knows his way around and will be a fine addition to a great group. Glad to hear it Johnny.
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Post by J D Sauser »

Good to hear! Back To The Future!
Congrats to both, MSA & JC... J-D.
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Post by Rhino »

Hi Johnny ...
Glad to hear you joined the MSA team!
They can definitely use the help.
Back in November 2021 I ordered a U12 Legend and continue to wait for it to be built.
Possibly you'll be the one to put the end plates on??

Congrats ...

Rob ...
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Post by Christopher Woitach »

When I had my Bb6 Studio Pro built, Maurice told me, “now, you’re gonna get lucky because Johnny Cox is building it for you!”

Not only was he right about that, I was even luckier to sit next to you for 3 days in Dallas and make music with you - you are absolutely a treasure, my friend
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Post by Justin Shaw »

Congratulations!
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