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Topic: The value of a MSA semi-classic S-10 |
Larry Ray Miller
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Elizabethton, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2013 5:21 pm |
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I bought a 1974 MSA Classic D-10 recently for $1,225.00. I would like to have a S-10 because of weight. I am looking at a MSA Semi-classic on e-bay. From what I can see in the pictures it looks identical to my D-10 except for the plastic tuners.
The current bid is $700.00,and the reserve has not been met. I don't think that it is worth much more than this. MSA guitars are not that popular with most pickers. (I like them) I would like to have the opinion of pickers that know more about this than I do. Thanks for any help.
Larry Ray Miller
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 8 Sep 2013 6:32 pm
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How many knees? The semi was easily expanded to a full setup. At 3&4, I'd pay up to 900-1000. Subtract $150 for each missing knee.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Bill L. Wilson
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2013 6:41 pm MSA semi-classic.
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| My very 1st pedal steel was a S-10 semi-classic, bought brand new w/case for 500bucks. They are plywood guitars, but very durable, and sound decent, especially w/the Super Sustain pick-up. |
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Bill Howard
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2013 9:59 am MSA's
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First the MSA'a are pretty fair geetars for da money..
Churly Chalker one of the best to ever pick up a bar played one,as did the late great Maurice Shields Anderson(MSA) the man who it was named after and built them..played one as well several others played MSA's.
I think Russ Wever who played here in Indpls played an MSA in the 70's Russ can tear a pedal steel up:)...
I just think MSA didn't keep up with the times or advertise and give free steels to major players so that will wain popularity...But I would rather have an MSA than ANY so called Student or cheapie models.... I think Bud Carter built a lot of them???...another genius... |
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Marc Friedland
From:
Fort Collins, CO
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Posted 9 Sep 2013 5:41 pm
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I learned, gigged & recorded with my first psg, MSA S-10 semi-classic which I bought used about 20 years ago. Then I bought a new Carter and eventually sold the MSA.
Here’s a picture of me playing it at a club near Hollywood, CA around 1996 with an original country/rock/pop group called Spaghetti Western – good players and real nice harmonies…
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Sep 2013 5:48 pm
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Bill, I don't recall Reece's middle name, but MSA was Morell, Shields and Anderson. Danny was the guy behind the electronics, and Tom and Reece need no introduction.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Sep 2013 5:48 pm
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Bill, I don't recall Reece's middle name, but MSA was Morell, Shields and Anderson. Danny was the guy behind the electronics, and Tom and Reece need no introduction.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2013 9:13 pm
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| While the Semi-Classic is a great guitar, one needs to drill out the end plate in order to take advantage of the changer as it was drilled out for minimal pull rods. |
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Bill Howard
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 9:30 am How dumb of me
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Lane I had little doubt would you know the answer.
I know little about a pedal steel even though I met and been around the likes of Speedy West,Julian Tharp, Winnie Winston,Bud Issacs,Don Helms and Jimmy Day.
I only started playing a pedal Steel 34 years ago.
Played for 3 nashville recording artist and to many Semi pro's to count
I know all of the newer steel players know more than us forgetful old farts. Now it seem's anyone that can afford a 2x4 with strings is an expert....
I quit posting for a long time for that very reason and will return to that format.
No matter what anyone post there is always someone who takes delight in trying to prove you wrong...
BTW Maurice's last name WAS Anderson I was WRONG about the middle name but it was only 2 people not 3 so We were both WRONG:).
In the future I will leave it to the Experts.
Pictured below:)
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 10 Sep 2013 10:20 am
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Don't worry about it.
I was once told the quickest way to learn the truth was to post an error on the internet.
(Amusing test of theory: start a thread asking how to do something; wait for good help. The following week, post a "tip" explaining how to do something, but have it wrong. Observe and compare elapsed time)
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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