The Steel Guitar Forum

I have seen this question ask, and answered several times. I still don't understand how to interpet the serial number on my MSA Classic. The serial number is 2C1885. It is a double 10 with walnut formica. I would like to know when it was built, and any additional infornmation available. I know it was built between 1971, and 1983. I bought it on e-bay from a man in Loiisanna. Any information will be appreciated.

Larry Ray Miller

Larry.....MSA records show serial number 2C1885 to be a rosewood double 10 which left the factory with 8 pedals and 2 knee levers. It was originally shipped to our distributor at the time who was located in Chicago. They would of course sold it to a music dealer, but our tracking ends in Chicago. Your guitar was born on Feb.1st 1974.

Thank you for playing an MSA.

Reece, I'm sorry I know you have better things to do than look up serial numbers but... I have an S-12 Classic 1C2167. I'm the 2nd owner, I believe the steel was purchased originally in New York. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks, Allan

Thanks Reece for the information. The previous owner had taken it apart for cleaning, and mostly put it back together. After two days installing screws, and rods, and a lot of adjusting the steel in working fine. It is well built, and in good shape, especially for the age. Thank you for building such a good insturment.
Larry

Larry M...You're very welcome and thank you for playing an MSA.

Allan J....It's always a pleasure to have the opportunity to provide information concerning MSA guitars.

1C2167 shows to be a rosewood single 12 which left the factory with 5 pedals and 4 knee levers. It too was shipped to our distributor in Chicago and sold to a music store. Your guitar was born on March 27th 1974.

Hey Reece, I would like to know about the MSA D-10 I've had for years (2C5216), and the S-12 I just aquired (1C3710). I understand that the S-12 was modified. Thanks in advance.
Sammie King

Sammie K....2C5216 shows to be a walnut color double 10 which left the factory with 8 pedals and 4 knee levers. It was originally shipped to Peavey Electronics in Meridian Miss. The exact date of completion was not entered into record, however production records state it was completed in June of 1976.

Serial number 1C3710 shows to be a white tidewood single 10 which left the factory with 5 pedals and 4 knee levers. There is of course a discrepancy concerning the number of strings shown in our record entry and the number of strings on the guitar. I can only guess it to be likely an invalid record entry was made by MSA. It was originally shipped to our distributor at the time who was located in Chicago. This guitar was completed on November 5th 1974.

Hi Reece, I would like to know if you have any info on my MSA Classic XL D10 serial no. 2C5966. I also want to thank you for making such an excellent instrument. I love my MSA. I started on a Red Baron which I still have. It served me well when I was just starting out.

Joe C......Your MSA shows to be a dark blue double 10 which left the factory with 8 and 4. It was originally shipped to Ralph Hanzel Music in West Allis Wisconsin. Sorry, but the specific date of completion was not entered into record.

Thank you for being a long time MSA owner/player.

Hi Reece. I'm considering buying a S-10 MSA pedal steel that is listed on ebay right now. Serial number 1C5233. Any info on this one?

Thanks,
Barry

Hi Reece, I'm about to buy an MSA Classic #2C5105, my first functioning steel, and wondered what info you have on it?
Thanks
Tyler S

Barry W....Serial number 1C5233 shows to be a walnut color single 10 which left the factory with 3 pedals and 4 knee levers. it was originally shipped to Bill Payne's Music in Florida. The guitar was born on November 7th 1976.

Tyler S....2C5105 shows to be double 10 SS. It was originally shipped to the Music Mart in Georgia. Even though the specific date of completion was not entered into record, they do specify it as being completed in March of 1976.

Hi Reese, Just bought my first steel which is a MSA and I think a Classic. It sounds great, but I have been trying to find any info on it I can. Can you please help? Very much appreciated. SN 1C346
Thank You

Robert Hosler wrote:Hi Reese, Just bought my first steel which is a MSA and I think a Classic. It sounds great, but I have been trying to find any info on it I can. Can you please help? Very much appreciated. SN 1C346
Thank You

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I'm sure there are many who can help here, but you may want to try fellow forum member Mike Perlowin, an expert in all things MSA.

Robert,
I read somewhere that Kyle Bennett, @ MSA, has the serial # records now.

Very sorry to hear about Reese. I'm new to the site and didn't know. Thanks for letting me know and for the help. It's much appreciated.

1C860 can someone please help?

Best to write to Kyle at MSA.

I'm reminded that Maurice helped me graciously with a number as he's done here,
genuinely proud to be associated with the guitars and happy to help because they're great guitars.

+1, as they say - Reece is truly missed, and I think of him whenever I play my MSA....