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Topic: How Do You Tell The Year MSA |
Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 May 2005 4:02 pm |
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| Serial number 1103 I think?MSA |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 3 May 2005 4:06 pm
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Randy....I'm happy to try to help you, but to do so I'll need a valid serial number.
You might try lightly tracing it with a pencil. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 May 2005 6:51 pm
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There should be a number and a letter in front of the four digits, Randy, like 2C1103. Then you'd have the full serial number. If it is 2C1103, your guitar would date to late June '73. Reece can probably give you more specifics.  |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 May 2005 8:14 pm
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| Thanks Reese And Donnie I Will get correct serial number tommorow Thanks. |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 May 2005 2:42 pm
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| 2C 1103 Is Correct . Thanks For the Help, |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 May 2005 5:57 pm
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Randy....2C1103 shows to be a black double 10 which left the factory with 8 pedals and 2 knee levers.
It was originally shipped direct from MSA to Caruthers Music. (location unknown) This was done at the request of our distributor at the time. (CMI)
Your guitar will be 32 years this month. It was born on May 21st 1973.
I appreciate your being so proud of your MSA as to inquire about it. I'm delighted to know it has found a great home. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 4 May 2005 6:07 pm
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| It was originally shipped direct from MSA to Caruthers Music. (location unknown) |
There's a place in L.A. called Carruther's with 2 Rs. Could it be the same place? |
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 4 May 2005 7:30 pm
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I have an old MSA D-11 that actually has the date stamped on it. It's a 1966 9 x 2 with wooden keyheads. It has a unique changer. With pedals down you tune the with the tuning keys and with no pedals you tune the endplate. It plays nice and seems to stay in tune. It has brass saddles.
When was the first MSA built?
DZ |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 May 2005 7:48 pm
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| Thanks I am going too try and restore this Beauty. |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 May 2005 1:48 pm
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| Dave....The first MSA was built in 1963. Thank you for your question. |
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