How much does a new MSA weigh?

Nathan Guilford · Post by **Nathan Guilford** » 20 Nov 2021 7:49 pm

I'm so impressed with the sound of the new MSA guitars. And since I live in OK, that's the closest steel builders, too. But I can't find the weight of these guitars. I looked on the website, but can't find it. Are they comparable to the old (too heavy) MSA's of the 70s? Help me out y'all?

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 20 Nov 2021 8:37 pm

The new MSA's are definitely lighter than the old Classics and Classic SS's. I think my Legend is a little under 70lbs in the case, and my Millennium is about 8 or 10 lbs. lighter. This is going from memory, it's been a long time since I weighed them.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 20 Nov 2021 9:43 pm

Much lighter than the old ones.

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 21 Nov 2021 5:25 am

Weight in shipping carton: 82.4 pounds
Shipping container size: 46"L, 20.5"W, 12.5"H
Guitar weight 45.7 pounds
Guitar in case weight: 73.6 pounds
Case Weight: 27.9 pounds (with leg bag)
Fun fact!: Each leg weighs only 0.9 pounds!!!!!
Leg bag is a deluxe unit made by Sharp Covers Nashville
Guitar is standard height and measures 25.5" from floor to bottom of end castings
Guitar height from floor to lowest hanginng horizontal knee lever is 24.5"
The Aura lights and lighted fretboard are spectacular and really add a nice custom touch to this guitar
Bill Lawrence L-705 pickups, E9th: 21.12 kohms, C6: 20.63 kohms

From my web site review here:

http://www.gregcutshaw.com/MSA%20Amber/MSA%20Amber.html

This guitar has a lot of extra hardware including knees and pedals so the average MSA will be a bit lighter.

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 22 Nov 2021 8:15 am

Single body 12 string universal in split cases.
Body in wheeled case 49 Lbs. Legs and pedal bar case 25 Lbs.

Brad Issendorf · Post by **Brad Issendorf** » 22 Nov 2021 9:51 am

I just weighed my two D 10 MSAs that are set up identically with 8 and 5 and factory cases. The maple 1975 Classic is 88.4 lbs and the 2006 Legend is 68.2 lbs. Basically 20 lbs lighter.

Nikolai Shveitser · Post by **Nikolai Shveitser** » 22 Nov 2021 2:49 pm

Fwiw, i weighed a D10 MSA Classic SS in the factory case with 8+5. It was 68 lbs.

Chris Willingham · Post by **Chris Willingham** » 22 Nov 2021 5:49 pm

My new S10 Legend 5x6 is 31 pounds. Aside from the incredible tone, mechanics and ease of play, my back loves it compared to my old D10!

If you find yourself in Broken Bow/Hochatown, Nathan, give me a shout. You're more than welcome to play mine.