Old MSA S10 Sidekick help

Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 3 Jul 2023 10:41 am

I was asked to go thru an old MSA Sidekick, a basic 3+1 student model of a few years ago. The pedal rods that came with it are not original and are way, way, too long. In fact, it appears that a Sidekick uses very, very short rods due to the where and how they connect to the crossbars. So, I’ll have to cut down and thread a spare set I have.

My question is whether any member has access to a working MSA Sidekick and, if so, whether they would send me a pedal rod’s length. It would take the guesswork out when I measure, cut and thread the new set.

Thanks!

Gary Spaeth · Post by **Gary Spaeth** » 4 Jul 2023 4:26 am

you could get close by referencing off this picture.

Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 4 Jul 2023 8:49 am

Thanks, Gary!

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 4 Jul 2023 2:52 pm

It's odd that the pedal rods are too long? Sounds like someone changed to shorter legs, for one reason or another. Make sure to check the height of the guitar to see if it's been lowered before you make changes that can't be easily reversed.