Need an MSA worked on - know of anyone in the Austin area?

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Thomas Colvin
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Need an MSA worked on - know of anyone in the Austin area?

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I've inherited an MSA after a dear friend passed and have now idea how to set it up for my copendent. It also will need some general maintenance. Can anyone recommend a tech for MSA steels in the Austin area?
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Maybe Johnny Cox in Halletsville,,,,probably around an hour away from Austin
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Emmett Roach in Dripping Springs does fine work
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Craig Holden was Bobby Bowman's protege, and he lives in Austin. He knows his stuff and does great work.
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Memphislim here on the forum lives very near Austin, gigs there weekly and is an excellent steel mechanic. I know he takes in repair work from time to time.
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Sounds like living in Austin has its perks.
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Steve Spitz wrote:Sounds like living in Austin has its perks.
Earning a multi-six-figure income (a requirement for living in Austin with any kind of lifestyle) allows you to have many perks. Those musicians who purchased their homes before 1990 breathe easier and now only have to worry about how to pay their exorbitant property taxes. Just sayin'... :lol:
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If it were me, I would approach Johnny Cox. He worked for MSA, and has forgotten more pedal steel than most people will ever learn…just sayin!
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Herb Steiner wrote:
Steve Spitz wrote:Sounds like living in Austin has its perks.
Earning a multi-six-figure income (a requirement for living in Austin with any kind of lifestyle) allows you to have many perks. Those musicians who purchased their homes before 1990 breathe easier and now only have to worry about how to pay their exorbitant property taxes. Just sayin'... :lol:
And then the skyrocketing increases in premiums for homeowners' insurance.
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Ricky Davis refurbed both of my MSA's in fine fashion!
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I lived 30 miles northwest of Austin in Williamson county and the taxes and home prices were outrageous even that far out. I couldn't wait to get out of that mess so I retired 4 1/2 years ago and bought a ranch in northeast Texas and LOVE it. I did make some good money in the Austin area though, but not in the music business.
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