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Topic: Show us your MSA please. |
Johnny Cox
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Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 21 Sep 2011 7:40 pm |
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I've only been involved with MSA since 2003 but I've loved the guitars for years. I remember when Paul Franklin played one with Barbara Mandrell. I played Curly Chalker's a few times and others from MSA's first era. Of coarse I believe that the MSA of today is the best pedal steel on the market, but I'm a tad partial. I would love to see as many of your MSA's as possible. Old ones and new ones. Bring them on.
BTW, I'm on the road but when I get home I'll put a pic of mine up too.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967.
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 3:25 am
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Hi Johnny, this is my Millenium.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Rick Lawrence
From:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 4:54 am
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Hello Mr. Cox! Thank you very much for putting this amazing instrument together. This MSA is inspiring for this noob to practice on. Thank you again!
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MSA Legend D-10
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 5:28 am msa classic d-10
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here are some of mine that i have had over the years
i still play a msa d-10 classic XL 8+7 to this day
it;s my main axe
p.w 
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Morton Kellas
From:
Chazy, NY, USA 1
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 5:59 am
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This is my lacquer SD-10 Studio Pro. Great looking and playing instrument.
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:04 am
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Morton, love the colour of your Studio Pro.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Morton Kellas
From:
Chazy, NY, USA 1
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:32 am
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| Thank you! Malcolm. The picture does not do the guitar justice. There is a slight metal flake which can't be seen in the picture. The credit for the beautiful flawless finish, would have to go to "Kyle Bennett", who is a perfectionist when it comes to detail. |
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Dave Hopping
From:
Aurora, Colorado
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:53 am
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Here's mine-a circa 1970 Classic D-10 8X4.Many miles on it but it still plays and looks as nice as you please.
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 2:26 pm
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My last ever guitar.
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 2:30 pm
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Johnny, be sure to post a pic of Joan's new red MSA that she played in St. Louis. It was a beauty, thanks, Larry
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 3:04 pm
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Here is my purple one that Johnny made for me, including the wrist lever he designed. (Thank you Johnny.)
Here's the picture of the white one that was posted on E-bay. (I can't believe I found a U-12 Millennium 3 on E-bay, and I'm really curious about the history of the guitar before I got it.)
Here it is after I decorated it.
And here's me in 2002, playing my green Classic. which I no longer own.
I don't think anybody makes a better guitar. There are a lot of great steels out there, but I truly believe MSA makes the finest steel guitars in the world.
My signature sums it all up.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:28 pm
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Here they are again. Reece says I have an MSA museum, with one from about every MSA era. Best steels ever built, (my personal opinion, your mileage may vary) and Johnny sets them up perfectly.
I no longer own the Superslide, I just didn't have time to learn non-pedal and stay halfway decent on pedals. I also sold the S12 in the center of the back row, but I have a couple of others to replace it that are being restored now. One of them was one of Reece's personal guitars that was used on the "Universal Direction" album and on some episodes of "Dallas" as well as a movie or two.
I sent Kyle a picture of my Gibson ES137 and told him I wanted my Legend to match it. They done good didn't they.
Here's a close up of my Classic SS.
Here's the "White Knight".
And last but not least "The Patriot".
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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. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:44 pm
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darvin..you're really spoiled, but i love your stuff!
mike, i love the purple one!
hey...peter grant...let's see your millenium 12...! |
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 6:52 pm
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yes Peter. Lets see that new MSA of yours. I'd love to see your copedent too. : )
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 22 Sep 2011 11:30 pm
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I went for the simple look, even thought about going Bigsby with no inlays. Chickened and ordered the herringbone....
Thanks Johnny !
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Bob Simons
From:
Kansas City, Mo, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 5:22 am
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John Drury
From:
Gallatin, Tn USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 6:11 am
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John Drury
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Michael Remming
From:
Kimberly, Idaho, USA (deceased)
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 6:29 am Msa
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Here is my 1st MSA a S10 Classic 1974?
And my 3rd a 1977 D10 Classic XL my 2nd was a D10 SS that I traded away that was the one I should have kept!
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Chris Johnson
From:
USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 9:54 am
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My beautiful 80's walnut SD-12 "The Universal". The guitar that all others are compared to in my book. The deepest biggest tone of any guitar I've played. This one fills the room up. It would be awesome if we could post the serial #'s of these great guitars also. I'll start "1C-6965"
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 10:01 am
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SS 9/8......
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Steve Alcott
From:
New York, New York, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 10:16 am
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Here's one Johnny built-I think the black twill is the coolest of the carbon fibre finishes-very pomo-industrial. It doesn't hurt that it sounds and plays great, either.
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 12:03 pm
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In case anybody is interested, there remains one beautiful lacquer/maple U-12 from the old days that has never been sold.
Either Reece or Jim Palenscar, I'm not sure who, found the cabinet a few years ago, and Jim added the changer and other necessary parts, some of which he might have made himself.
Jim now has the guitar in his shop. It is brand new and the last of its kind.
Jim, if you're reading this, please post pictures of both that guitar and your gorgeous blue Legend.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 1:36 pm
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Bob Simons, I can almost see David Wright behind that steel!!!!!!
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
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Todd Brown
From:
W. Columbia , South Carolina
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 2:35 pm
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This one is 100% original. MSA D-10 Classic 8x4, serial # 2C 5432. Built December '76. She's exactly 3 years older than me. It was originally shipped to Ridenhour Music in Salem, Va. Thanks to Mr. Reece for the info!
I'm running her through a Hilton pedal, and a '76 Session 400 w/BW 1501-4. I've seen, owned, and played alot of steels, and
Anybody that says MSA's don't sound good, don't know how to play!  |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 23 Sep 2011 10:15 pm
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Here is a picture of my other former MSA classic. I sold this one to help pay for the white Milly.
Since I had one white one before and now have another, I've been asked if I prefer white steels. The answer is not particularly. Both steels were used when I got them, and the fact that they're both white is purely a coincidence. (As is the fact that I'm wearing the same shirt in both pictures.  )
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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