Help needed for MSA Semi-Classic

Marvin Born · From: Ohio, USA

I have a friend without internet at this time that just purchased a MSA Semi-Classis, S-10. (I suspect this may be a student model. ) Presently, it has three pedals, and two knee levers on the right side, no levers on the left.

Does anyone know, if additional knee levers can be added on the left side. He would like a total of four for the standard Emmons setup.

If it can be upgraded, is there a source of parts?

In other words, is there a "Coop" for older MSA Classics. The serial number appears to be 1S507 and it is signed by Bud Carter.

Thanks for your time in offering any help.

Marvin

Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

Yes, more knee levers can be added to a Semi Classic. I worked on one a few years ago and added a couple of levers, and also drilled out the endplates to make every pull, double raise, double lower. I made all the parts for this one, but I don't do it commercially.

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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.

Paul Norman · From: Washington, North Carolina, USA

This MSA is not a student model. It is a pro model.

Steven Black · From: Gahanna, Ohio, USA

Hey Marvin, Wayne Linkon has most parts at Linkon steel guitars in Canada and he does rebuilds of MSA's
you can go to Linkon steel guitars.com and find his parts list and his phone number, Tom Bradshaw is the Coop of MSA's and so is Darvin, also Jim Flynn works on them as well at Lone star steel.com Steveb.

Marvin Born · From: Ohio, USA

Thanks gentlemen, that is exactly what I needed. I made contact with Linkon Steel Guitar and he can make the parts exactly as needed.

Marvin

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

The Semi-Classic was the mid-level MSA guitar. Mechanically, it was very similar to the Classic series. The major differences were the unpolished metal parts, slightly cheaper end plates, and a doulble/single changer (at first). As Darvin said, the end plate could be re-drilled to enable the double lowers (which the rugular "Classic" changer was always capable of). The standard Classic S10 was a 5+4 guitar, listing for $1100, while the Semi-Classic was standard with 3+1, and listed for $700. (1973 prices)

MSA's "student" guitars ("Sidekick" first, and later the "Red Baron") listed for $500, but they had a much cheaper body, design, and changer.

Even I'd like to own a Semi-Classic!

Scott Rogers · From: Andalusia, AL

Guys,
I'm digging up these old posts regarding adding levers to MSA Semi Classic's. I'm in the same predicament, I'm needing add levers to a Semi Classic 3X1. I've made a good contact on parts with Out West Country, but having a hard time finding someone who could do the work. Anyone still around to add levers to these? https://photos.app.goo.gl/JbiQac39jjbss7Lz9

Thanks
Scott

Bobby D. Jones · From: West Virginia, USA

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Here is a picture of a Vertical knee lever I made to replace a Rube Goldburg/Jerry Rigged vertical knee lever on a MSA Classic. It hooks direct to cross shaft, Worked very well.
Wood was made so new owner could fit to himself. Locks for fitting, But can be removed to put in case.

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