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Topic: Need quick answer on MSA micro |
Bill Ford
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Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 7:16 am |
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How are these compared to other model MSA, What years were they made?
Thanks Bill
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 7:30 am
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MSA/Micro was NOT a model.. It was the name of the company back in the 70's and 80's... bob
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 7:34 am
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| Bill, are you thinking about the SS aka super small? |
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Bill Ford
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Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 7:34 am
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Bob, Thanks..I was thinking about a smaller model MSA, the Micro era was the same quality as other guitars then.
Tom, thanks, that's the one that I was thinking about..
Bill
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 9:43 am
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Bill the MSA SS was a smaller body guitar.. shorter and narrower and lighter than standard MSA models.. Same changer, same pull parts but NO aluminum frame.. Everything was mounted into the maple body similar to Sho Bud, but the parts and fit were far more precise.. They are very nice steels.. I had one but alas, it was simply awful sounding guitar, and I was greatly disappointed.. I think the guy that bought it liked it fine however.. Personal taste of course. bob
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Henry Matthews
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Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 10:21 am
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Bill, I have an MSA Classic SS and it is a great sounding guitar. It sounds close to my Emmons push pull. Mine is a D-10 natural Laquer finish, 8&4. This is the 4th one of these I have owned. Had a red and two blues before and let them get away. That was many years ago. I like the sound of them better than the big MSA and not near as heavy.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 11:26 am
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Henry, I have owned 2 MSAs, a D12, one of the first generation with crossbars before the crosshaft models black Formica, heavy, a green S12,"the universal",shoulda kept the green one. The reason for my inquiry is, I am looking at/for another uni, and it is a micro era guitar.Just wondering if this era was any different,quality wise, or otherwise.
Thanks..Bill
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 12:34 pm
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Bill, the "Micro", as you are referring to is a model not and not an era, and is called the "Classic SS". Just one more in the line of MSA's. As Bob stated they were slightly smaller and put together a bit differently than the Classic, Classic XL, Semi-Classic, Vintage XL and Universals.
Unfortunately, there weren't very many made and I don't believe that they made any 12 string versions (could be wrong on this). I also believe that they only built the Classic SS in a S10 configuration. You don't see them very often but here's a link to one that was for sale on the forum.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=266972&highlight=msa
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 12:53 pm
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The universal is on the key end, looks like the green one I had, just had MSA, nothing else on changer
end.This one has MSA Micro inc. on it.It is an S12
My bad, it's an XL
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 1:08 pm
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Like this?
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'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
PSG PARTS
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 1:29 pm
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The MSA logo is not in an oval like the one you show, it was on ebay...........I just lost another, got out bid, dang!!!!Thanks for all the input..Bill
Had one just like that (green) let it get away.
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Michael Yahl
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Troy, Texas!
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Posted 6 Dec 2014 1:40 pm
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That was a good price!
I've never seen the logo done like that plus it looks as though it was a custom paint job, apparently factory, based on the amount of checking in the finish (age).
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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
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Bill C. Buntin
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Posted 7 Dec 2014 4:28 am
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| I saw that one too. It was a good looking uni. Went for about $1300 and change I think? |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 7 Dec 2014 7:58 am
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| Michael Yahl wrote: |
Unfortunately, there weren't very many made and I don't believe that they made any 12 string versions (could be wrong on this). I also believe that they only built the Classic SS in a S10 configuration. |
The "Classic SS" model was available in both S10 and D10 configurations. Due to the smallness of the guitar (smaller even than an Emmons p/p) it had a dramatically shortened keyhead, and therefore a 12-string version was not possible.
The "Classic SS" models are probably the most desirable of the mid-period MSA's (i.e. those made with "Micro" on the nameplate, manufactured between 1972 and 1983).
Last edited by Donny Hinson on 7 Dec 2014 8:03 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Henry Matthews
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Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2014 8:01 am
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 7 Dec 2014 8:02 am
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In the back of my head something was telling me that there was a D10 but searches failed to come up with any references.
Thanks for the clarification Donny.
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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
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2014 5:37 pm
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Mine above doesn't have a name plate because the front was refinished because of some scratches caused by the case. I don't think it had micro on it though, just MSA Classic SS on the front.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Johnny Cox
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Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 8 Dec 2014 3:20 pm
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Micro, now Micro Space Instruments has built all MSA guitars since 1971 or 72.
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Lee Dassow
From:
Jefferson, Georgia USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 2:34 pm
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Very pretty Henry. I like that Natural finish.
What make pickup is that on E9th? T.L.
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 4:51 pm
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| Lee Dassow wrote: |
Very pretty Henry. I like that Natural finish.
What make pickup is that on E9th? T.L. |
It's an old silver lined BL 705 I think.
Anyone have a stick on MSA emblem lying around anywhere?
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 9 Dec 2014 5:01 pm
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Wish that I did but it almost seems a shame to put anything on that front apron. That's really purty!
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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
PSG PARTS
http://www.psgparts.com/ |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 10 Dec 2014 10:58 pm
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This is a 1976. Even though it's a Classic, this body style was only produce for a couple of years when the transition was going from the formica body to the SS, if I recall correctly. It's also the year that Reece preferred to play, as I'm told. The neck is a full 1 1/16 thick. Body 3/4 thick. Heavy birdseye. Great tone and sustain.
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