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Jeff Metz Jr.
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York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2016 4:14 pm |
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I have an opportunity to acquire a Sd10 MSA Millennium Pedal steel guitar.
I know nothing about them regarding reputation. They appear well built and full of features. How is the tone with them being Carbon Fiber ? How is the pedal and knee lever action? Those last two are the most important to me. When were the Milly's Discontinued? Thanks a bunch
BTW I Play a Mullen G2 , How would a Millennium compare? Thanks
Jeff
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 28 Oct 2016 4:26 pm
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They play great! They sound different, but I sounded like me when played one. It being the 12 string that Bob Simons bought from km David Wright.
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2016 6:02 pm
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| Classical monster Mike Perlowin is totally gaga over the things, and his needs for recording tones are pretty deep. He wouldn't mind a question or two, surely. If I was you and had the cash I'd LEAP upon it. With vigor. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 28 Oct 2016 7:16 pm
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The Millenniums were discontinued around 2011. The lever action is smooth and comfortable and the foot pedals are smooth and precise, but not as quiet as I would prefer. They are extremely stable guitars as far as tuning and staying in tune. Like any guitar, they have good points and bad; advantages and disadvantages. Tone is subjective, and like most guitars, if the player is good, the tone will probably be good too.  |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2016 11:21 pm
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Jim, your recording of "The Prayer" sounds just as good now as it did when I found the link on the earlier thread, lol.
Kidding aside, Jim... I am inspired by your playing of that song. Your Millennium sounds beautiful, but credit to you. My cheap imitation sounds like me, but I'm working on it. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 29 Oct 2016 7:54 am
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Jeff, brilliant guitars, MSA engineering is second to none and they are only ones to have such easy adjustment while seated at guitar- pedal height/ knee lever adjustment/ even change pick up - no tools required.All modern MSA's have great tone and appearance, but for me the lightweight of the Milly is such a delight on my old back. The customer service from Kyle and Mitchell is superb, whether you are a new customer or existing one.
I have tried both Milly and Legend but still sounded just like me ( not the guitars fault). 
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 29 Oct 2016 2:02 pm
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Dave, Thank you for the compliment.
Jim Cohen best described the Millennium's tone. It was in 2003 or 4, and somebody played on at the convention, which I has missed. I asked him how the Millie sounded, and he answered "It sounds like a steel guitar."
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John Lang
From:
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 4:04 pm
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I would never let go of my Millennium SD10 for love or money, as long as I keep playing. The thing is an engineering masterpiece for one thing. The MSA company is still going strong, and the customer support from Kyle and the others over there is second to none. Any minor problem I ever had or replacement part I ever needed was turned around extremely fast by the MSA folks.
When you add in how well it plays and how light and easy to move the guitar is, all I can say is it is really too bad that MSA can't build these any more and make any money on them. They would have to set a price point for these things that is far beyond what the average steel player can afford, in order to make a profit on building them. They are that darn good. My advice, if you have one, keep it. If you want one and can find one, buy it.
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 4:16 pm
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| John Lang wrote: |
I would never let go of my Millennium SD10 for love or money, as long as I keep playing. The thing is an engineering masterpiece for one thing. The MSA company is still going strong, and the customer support from Kyle and the others over there is second to none. Any minor problem I ever had or replacement part I ever needed was turned around extremely fast by the MSA folks.
When you add in how well it plays and how light and easy to move the guitar is, all I can say is it is really too bad that MSA can't build these any more and make any money on them. They would have to set a price point for these things that is far beyond what the average steel player can afford, in order to make a profit on building them. They are that darn good. My advice, if you have one, keep it. If you want one and can find one, buy it. |
I agree 100% I will keep and play mine as long as I live.
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Steve Mueller
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 6:44 pm
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Why were they discontinued?
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 7:14 pm
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Reece or Kyle (I forget who,) told me that the wholesale price of the carbon fiber got so expensive that MSA would have had to charge $10,000 for a guitar.
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 7:23 pm
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Did a practice round on mine this morning. Great guitars.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 20 Nov 2016 10:16 pm
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| John Lang wrote: |
| The thing is an engineering masterpiece for one thing. |
It should be noted that MSAs wood guitars, the Legend and Studio Pro, have the same engineering.
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