MSA SuperSlide, my opinion
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MSA SuperSlide, my opinion
Having just recieved a new "10 string Super Slide" and playing it for a week, along with letting several Nashville players do the same, I have concluded that this just has to be one of the finest guitars of this style I have ever been introduced to.
The fit, finish,tone and overall design is something to behold.
I am not really known for being a great "lap steel guitarest", but my love for this style of steel guitar knows no bounds. Having been a Jerry Byrd fan since I was 6 hasn't hurt.
I am very happy that a company in this day and time would make a major successful effort to create such a quality instrument for us players.
This is proof that the instrument that we love has a bright future. The quality of our tools has just improved to a great degree.
We are no longer "slaves to the hunt" for Rickenbachers, Fenders, and other vintage classic instruments, we now have a new "Quality Classic" that will live on forever, in any configuration we want it, as close as the nearest phone.
I am shocked and deeply impressed at the fact that this company has seen fit to create an instrument of this quality for a market that some felt had very little future. This company obviously feels the way I do, that the non-pedal steel guitar will not only be here forever, but will spawn new and great players forever. They want to make sure the generations to come will have great instrument in which to hone this craft.
The price of Gibson, Rickenbacher, and Fender steel guitars in the early fifties hovered around $4-500.00, this was when you could buy a new Buick for $1900.00. The price of the new Super Slide has not kept up with inflation, it would be a value at twice the price. This is a value and a very high quality product. Will I stock them and sell them from my store in Nashville? Yes, I certainly hope so!
Bobbe Seymour
Super Slide? Yes!
The fit, finish,tone and overall design is something to behold.
I am not really known for being a great "lap steel guitarest", but my love for this style of steel guitar knows no bounds. Having been a Jerry Byrd fan since I was 6 hasn't hurt.
I am very happy that a company in this day and time would make a major successful effort to create such a quality instrument for us players.
This is proof that the instrument that we love has a bright future. The quality of our tools has just improved to a great degree.
We are no longer "slaves to the hunt" for Rickenbachers, Fenders, and other vintage classic instruments, we now have a new "Quality Classic" that will live on forever, in any configuration we want it, as close as the nearest phone.
I am shocked and deeply impressed at the fact that this company has seen fit to create an instrument of this quality for a market that some felt had very little future. This company obviously feels the way I do, that the non-pedal steel guitar will not only be here forever, but will spawn new and great players forever. They want to make sure the generations to come will have great instrument in which to hone this craft.
The price of Gibson, Rickenbacher, and Fender steel guitars in the early fifties hovered around $4-500.00, this was when you could buy a new Buick for $1900.00. The price of the new Super Slide has not kept up with inflation, it would be a value at twice the price. This is a value and a very high quality product. Will I stock them and sell them from my store in Nashville? Yes, I certainly hope so!
Bobbe Seymour
Super Slide? Yes!
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What an outstanding recap and endorsement on the attributes of the MSA SuperSlide by Bobbe Seymour and Bill McCloskey.
I wish MSA and the players great sucess with the SuperSlide
Now, if only Fender, Gibson & Rickenbacher would follow MSA's leadership.
I would love to see a new quality D10 non-pedal by one of these great companies or any of the other one's out there..Oh well, wishful thinkin..TX
rgds,
Ron
I wish MSA and the players great sucess with the SuperSlide
Now, if only Fender, Gibson & Rickenbacher would follow MSA's leadership.
I would love to see a new quality D10 non-pedal by one of these great companies or any of the other one's out there..Oh well, wishful thinkin..TX
rgds,
Ron
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Billy, I think you need to see a "Super Slide". Ha!
I just wish I'd have had one before I recorded the "Legends of the Lap Steel" CD.
The "Phantom Steeler" agrees with me, he wishes he's have had one also!
Next time.
Bobster <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 01 May 2005 at 06:28 PM.]</p></FONT>
I just wish I'd have had one before I recorded the "Legends of the Lap Steel" CD.
The "Phantom Steeler" agrees with me, he wishes he's have had one also!
Next time.
Bobster <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 01 May 2005 at 06:28 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Bobbe....What can we say to each other that we haven't already said. All of us at MSA are delighted to have you with us.
Herman....Thank you for your comment. The show in Oceanside was one I will never forget. Thank you for being there.
Bill....I appreciate your comments and for taking your new SuperSlide to Howards "slide off" last weekend.
Ron....Thank you for your well wishes.
HowardR....Thank you for everything.
Herman....Thank you for your comment. The show in Oceanside was one I will never forget. Thank you for being there.
Bill....I appreciate your comments and for taking your new SuperSlide to Howards "slide off" last weekend.
Ron....Thank you for your well wishes.
HowardR....Thank you for everything.
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Hey, I'm tellin' it like it is, this is the greatest lap steel I've ever seen!
Players that come into my store in Nashville play it and can't believe it, I had to fight Randy Beavers for an hour last week to get it back away from him. This is happening all to often!-------- Help!
Yes, there is a rumor of the possibility of a D-8 "SS" in the future, I'll also have to have one of those!!!!
Bobbe
Players that come into my store in Nashville play it and can't believe it, I had to fight Randy Beavers for an hour last week to get it back away from him. This is happening all to often!-------- Help!
Yes, there is a rumor of the possibility of a D-8 "SS" in the future, I'll also have to have one of those!!!!
Bobbe
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Bobbe is spot on with his evaluation of the SuperSlide .....I played Bill M's at the NYC Slide Off . and came away VERY impressed, and I'm not easily impressed.
Howard and Bill kept going back and forth with the cord to do instant comparison's with the SuperSlide, and Howard's Sierra which is no slouch either I might add... The definite nod went to the SuperSlide.... It was a unanimous vote hand's down !!.... The Superslide play's like butter !....It's got a really professional feel to it ....It's rare that you get a good feel for an instrument ....Some sound good, but you don't get a lot of feedback from the instrument.....The Superslide not only sounds good, it really FEEL'S good ....It's hard to put into word's , but anyone who know's what I'm talking about, know's just what I'm saying ... The fit and finish is 2nd to none ....It's also very well layed out...Just my opinion, but I would have to say that the SuperSlide will be the lap steel for others to compare to ....Jim
Howard and Bill kept going back and forth with the cord to do instant comparison's with the SuperSlide, and Howard's Sierra which is no slouch either I might add... The definite nod went to the SuperSlide.... It was a unanimous vote hand's down !!.... The Superslide play's like butter !....It's got a really professional feel to it ....It's rare that you get a good feel for an instrument ....Some sound good, but you don't get a lot of feedback from the instrument.....The Superslide not only sounds good, it really FEEL'S good ....It's hard to put into word's , but anyone who know's what I'm talking about, know's just what I'm saying ... The fit and finish is 2nd to none ....It's also very well layed out...Just my opinion, but I would have to say that the SuperSlide will be the lap steel for others to compare to ....Jim
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How did pedal guitars get into this post Kenny? Ha! Lets stay with the"Super Slide".
The greatest news here is that there IS going to be a D-8 ! ! ! With accessories to make it any configuration a player would want.
It is already designed and proto-types are being built soon. I heard it directly from the horses mouth.
Now Kenny K.,,,, Forget the training pedals and get one of these great guitars!
You play to well for pedals anyway!
Bobbe,
The greatest news here is that there IS going to be a D-8 ! ! ! With accessories to make it any configuration a player would want.
It is already designed and proto-types are being built soon. I heard it directly from the horses mouth.
Now Kenny K.,,,, Forget the training pedals and get one of these great guitars!
You play to well for pedals anyway!
Bobbe,
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Kenny, I'm sure you have his attention, he doesn't miss anything when it comes to steel guitars. I want him to see your 8 string request, I have several folks echoing your interest in D-6s and D-8 string guitars.
These should be the best ever in this industry.
Now, I'm looking forward to your being here in two weeks. It's about time! Ha!
bobbe
These should be the best ever in this industry.
Now, I'm looking forward to your being here in two weeks. It's about time! Ha!
bobbe
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"...it would be a value at twice the price."
Hey Bobbe, I know you have a business to run, but let's not give Reece any ideas!As an amateur, I already have a hard enough time selling my wife on my purchasing of instruments and equipment. When the time comes, I'd like to have a legitimate shot at being able to buy one of these things!
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Hey Bobbe, I know you have a business to run, but let's not give Reece any ideas!As an amateur, I already have a hard enough time selling my wife on my purchasing of instruments and equipment. When the time comes, I'd like to have a legitimate shot at being able to buy one of these things!
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