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I've got a 70's MSA Classic, and the legs rattle a ton. I thought it was the rods on the undercarriage making noise, but it's actually the legs themselves. Any tips for getting the rattle dampened? I ...

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Fair points with that note being available in other spots- a few of my favorite licks would benefit from me not having to slide my bar up a fret, and I wasn't using my LKV for anything useful at the m ...

You would have to set it up with a stop on the initial knee lever raise to C that would then be released via a separate pull rod when you engaged the A pedal to allow the full raise to D. It would tak ...

Interesting. And I'm coming up empty too. Hitting brick walls with anyplace my mind takes me.

But tell me -- I have consistently had bad problems with having a secondary raise on an already raise ...

Trying out a new change on my MSA classic; I wanted to raise my 5th string an additional half step *when in the A+B pedals position*, and have it working on my LKV. I had to set up the LKV as a 3 semi ...

My '76 MSA Classic has one set of holes. They are 2 1/2" above the floor.

Thanks Bob- exactly what I was hoping to find out. I've got holes at 2 1/2 and 2- a previous owner must have tried to ...

Thanks for the replies folks! Am curious if anyone who currently has an MSA classic is able to check the measurement for me- I'm just not sure which set of holes is the standard one!

I am using a drum throne as a seat, and at it's lowest height setting, my knees are quite close to the underside of the steel. Holes are already drilled so might just use that taller setting instead o ...

My MSA Classic has 2 holes drilled in the legs, allowing the pedal bar to be mounted at 2 different heights off the floor. Curious what the 'standard' would have been, as I don't think they came with ...

Thanks for the responses folks! Some things for me to check out. I actually ended up adding the franklin change over the weekend as a pedal 0, and really enjoying having it available.

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My MSA classic is set up for a B -> Bb on the LKV, and beyond combining it with my A+B to get a minor chord, I can't seem to figure out how folks are using this one so commonly. Any examples of lic ...

Those springs are no big deal just standard hardware,, you can try going a size or two lighter and see what happens, or back in the day, I put a bunch of gaps in the spring.. It was ugly but effecti ...

Jordan, here are some facts:

That lower finger in the changer should move a LOT farther than you're showing in your picture! I can push the lower finger in my (identical?) '73 MSA changer 3/8" ...

For a start.
Engage the knee lever, Watch the knee lever stop, The 2nd string lower lever in the changer as it moves, At the same time watch the 2nd string raise lever too.

Does the 2nd string r ...

If the guitar was originally set up for only a half tone lower, the lever stop was likely set for that travel.

Examine the stop for the KL, and loosen it up a couple turns until you have enough tra ...

This is a constant problem with msa's due to the thickness or heaviness of the return spring. I have run into this when using this or the 1st string lower a whole tone change... I have found a solutio ...

Hey folks! Pulling my hair out a bit with my 70's MSA classic 12 string, and trying to set up a whole tone 2nd string lower on my RKR. When I got the guitar, it was originally setup for a half tone lo ...

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Selling an 8 string Goldtone LS8 Lap Steel guitar that has been upgraded! Has new tuners, and most of all, a set of Certano palm benders.
Got this setup in order to play this style: https://www.youtu ...

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Topic: Dampening leg vibration/rattle?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 581	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 May 2024 12:52 pm Subject: Dampening leg vibration/rattle?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 581	I've got a 70's MSA Classic, and the legs rattle a ton. I thought it was the rods on the undercarriage making noise, but it's actually the legs themselves. Any tips for getting the rattle dampened? I ...
Topic: Please Close -holding onto it
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 541	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 11 Mar 2024 6:53 am Subject: Please Close -holding onto it
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 541	DM sent!
Topic: Sold Pack-A-Seat $100.00 plus freight
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 659	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 5 Mar 2024 7:42 am Subject: Sold Pack-A-Seat $100.00 plus freight
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 659	PM Sent!
Topic: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Feb 2024 7:11 am Subject: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Fair points with that note being available in other spots- a few of my favorite licks would benefit from me not having to slide my bar up a fret, and I wasn't using my LKV for anything useful at the m ...
Topic: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2024 12:21 pm Subject: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	You would have to set it up with a stop on the initial knee lever raise to C that would then be released via a separate pull rod when you engaged the A pedal to allow the full raise to D. It would tak ...
Topic: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2024 12:19 pm Subject: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Interesting. And I'm coming up empty too. Hitting brick walls with anyplace my mind takes me. But tell me -- I have consistently had bad problems with having a secondary raise on an already raise ...
Topic: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Feb 2024 9:40 am Subject: "stacking" raises between pedals/levers
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1968	Trying out a new change on my MSA classic; I wanted to raise my 5th string an additional half step when in the A+B pedals position, and have it working on my LKV. I had to set up the LKV as a 3 semi ...
Topic: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2024 12:27 pm Subject: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	My '76 MSA Classic has one set of holes. They are 2 1/2" above the floor. Thanks Bob- exactly what I was hoping to find out. I've got holes at 2 1/2 and 2- a previous owner must have tried to ...
Topic: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Feb 2024 7:07 am Subject: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	Thanks for the replies folks! Am curious if anyone who currently has an MSA classic is able to check the measurement for me- I'm just not sure which set of holes is the standard one!
Topic: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2024 11:17 am Subject: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	I am using a drum throne as a seat, and at it's lowest height setting, my knees are quite close to the underside of the steel. Holes are already drilled so might just use that taller setting instead o ...
Topic: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Feb 2024 10:05 am Subject: "standard" pedal bar height on MSA Classic?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 9 Views: 1742	My MSA Classic has 2 holes drilled in the legs, allowing the pedal bar to be mounted at 2 different heights off the floor. Curious what the 'standard' would have been, as I don't think they came with ...
Topic: B - Bb LKV examples?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1844	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jan 2024 7:24 am Subject: B - Bb LKV examples?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1844	Thanks for the responses folks! Some things for me to check out. I actually ended up adding the franklin change over the weekend as a pedal 0, and really enjoying having it available. Hi Jordan, ...
Topic: B - Bb LKV examples?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1844	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Jan 2024 7:21 am Subject: B - Bb LKV examples?
Jordan Yeo Replies: 12 Views: 1844	My MSA classic is set up for a B -> Bb on the LKV, and beyond combining it with my A+B to get a minor chord, I can't seem to figure out how folks are using this one so commonly. Any examples of lic ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jan 2024 3:17 pm Subject: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Those springs are no big deal just standard hardware,, you can try going a size or two lighter and see what happens, or back in the day, I put a bunch of gaps in the spring.. It was ugly but effecti ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Jan 2024 1:58 pm Subject: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Jordan, here are some facts: That lower finger in the changer should move a LOT farther than you're showing in your picture! I can push the lower finger in my (identical?) '73 MSA changer 3/8" ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2024 2:08 pm Subject: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	For a start. Engage the knee lever, Watch the knee lever stop, The 2nd string lower lever in the changer as it moves, At the same time watch the 2nd string raise lever too. Does the 2nd string r ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2024 9:20 am Subject: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	If the guitar was originally set up for only a half tone lower, the lever stop was likely set for that travel. Examine the stop for the KL, and loosen it up a couple turns until you have enough tra ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2024 9:08 am Subject: Re: steel guitar parts
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	This is a constant problem with msa's due to the thickness or heaviness of the return spring. I have run into this when using this or the 1st string lower a whole tone change... I have found a solutio ...
Topic: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Jan 2024 8:00 am Subject: MSA Classic, 2nd string lower not low enough
Jordan Yeo Replies: 15 Views: 1860	Hey folks! Pulling my hair out a bit with my 70's MSA classic 12 string, and trying to set up a whole tone 2nd string lower on my RKR. When I got the guitar, it was originally setup for a half tone lo ...
Topic: George L Pickups - Three 12-1's, One Eon 12 String
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1163	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Nov 2023 8:08 am Subject: George L Pickups - Three 12-1's, One Eon 12 String
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1163	PM sent
Topic: SOLD please lock -Goldtone LS-8 w/ Certano Benders
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1354	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Oct 2022 6:47 pm Subject: SOLD please lock -Goldtone LS-8 w/ Certano Benders
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1354	Mods please close thread- sold locally after all.
Topic: SOLD please lock -Goldtone LS-8 w/ Certano Benders
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1354	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Oct 2022 7:01 am Subject: SOLD please lock -Goldtone LS-8 w/ Certano Benders
Jordan Yeo Replies: 2 Views: 1354	Selling an 8 string Goldtone LS8 Lap Steel guitar that has been upgraded! Has new tuners, and most of all, a set of Certano palm benders. Got this setup in order to play this style: https://www.youtu ...