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Topic: Michael Yahl - steel guitar parts |
Ken Byng
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Southampton, England
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 8:55 am |
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I recently asked on this forum where to source some replacement parts (changer springs) for my newly acquired D10 MCI. Some springs were corroded and others were a little weak. Michael Yahl responded and I subsequently ordered some replacement (and adjustable) changer springs and brackets that fitted exactly on my guitar. I have put some before and after shots below. Michael is a good guy to deal with and recommended. His web site can be found at http://www.psgparts.com/main.sc
E9 springs (before)
C6 springs (before)
E9 bracket & springs (after)
C6 bracket & springs (after)
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Now I just need to source some pullers (bell cranks). 
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Richard Keller
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Deer Creek, Illinois, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 9:07 am
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I agree, Michael is a great person to work with. I was having trouble with a knee lever bracket I had bought from Michael slipping on the shaft on my MSA. The bracket Michael sent me the first time was identical to the original MSA bracket which also slipped on the shaft when I press on the knee lever. Michael improved the design on the bracket and sent me a replacement part at no charge!
Now the knee lever is solid as a rock, no slipage!
Great job Michael!! |
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 11:11 am
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| Forum member Larry Petree has a bunch of MCI / EMCI bellcranks and rods that came off my guitars. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 11:25 am
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I've found Michael really helpful in assisting me in getting my MSA Classic up to modern changes.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 11:39 am
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| Peter Freiberger wrote: |
| Forum member Larry Petree has a bunch of MCI / EMCI bellcranks and rods that came off my guitars. |
Larry has been in touch Peter - hopefully he will be able to help me out.
Ken
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 12:58 pm
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Michael makes GREAT stuff.. Not sure there is anything he can't make, and he makes old parts even better than the originals.
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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Brad Issendorf
From:
Lake City, Minnesota
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Posted 12 Nov 2011 5:41 pm
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| I also agree. The Sho Bud barrels that I got from him work perfectly and look just like the originals, just brand new. This guitar tunes up and stays in tune perfectly. His work is highly recommended here. |
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Jim Smith
From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2011 7:25 am
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I made the exact same mod on an MSA I had in the early 70s. I made the angle brackets, but I bought the adjustable springs from Sho-Bud. It played much smoother after that.  |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 14 Nov 2011 7:18 am
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Thanks guys.
Just doin' my part to keep the music flowin'.
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"Don't fergit to kiss yer horse!"
'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
Peavey Session 500 BW, Crate Digital Modeling Amp
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 14 Nov 2011 8:07 am
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I got one of his end plate tuners. First rate quality all the way and easy to do business with. I'd give him an A+ for service.
Russ |
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Richard Sinkler
From:
aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 14 Nov 2011 9:51 am
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Plus, he dresses cool.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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Nicholas Ackron
From:
Daytona Beach
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Posted 15 Nov 2011 8:27 pm
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I agree with everyone. I contacted Michael about my MSA issues and within a couple weeks I had everything I needed to get my 1974 MSA Semi-Classic up and running. Anytime, I have a question about different parts, he's always there to answer. He's an awesome guy to deal with and talk to. I just had the body and legs, and Michael made the rods,, pedals, pedal bar etc. And this is a pic of my baby with everything!!!
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