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Terrence Erb

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:01 am    
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I have an MSA that I would like to sell. I’m not sure of its exact age but from what I understand, it’s possibly from the early 70’s. There are a couple of things I need to make known about this guitar. It has an odd scale of 24 1/2 , not sure why. Also it has a Sho-Bud fretboard, not MSA. (see pics).

It plays but could benefit from a good set up and changer cleaning. Perhaps a nice project piece?

Looking for the best offer starting at $700 + shipping.








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Steven Black

 

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Gahanna, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:23 am     Steel guitar reply
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Terrance, this is not a bid site, you got to be asking for more on this guitar, like $2,000.
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Kevin Glandon

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:25 am     Price
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If that's the true asking price I'll take it. I'm in NY no shipping needed.
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Kevin Glandon

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:40 am    
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Hell, I'll drive over and get it today!
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Jack Goodson

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:50 am     ?
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Kevin, I don,t think you understood what the post says. For instance if I said that I would pay 800.00 for it then I would be the purchaser....thanks jack
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Kevin Glandon

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 8:59 am    
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I guess I don't understand. I said I will buy it. I thought that is enough. I'll take it. I will pay what you asked. Thought that would do it. I may be a little to naive and anxious to get into a decent pedal steel for the meager amount of money that I have. I could have misunderstood what was posted.
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Tony Prior


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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 9:26 am     Re: Old MSA for sale
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Terrence Erb wrote:


Looking for the best offer starting at $700 + shipping.



this is an auction not a BUY IT NOW.
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Kevin Glandon

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 9:42 am     Now I get it!!
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I got it now.

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Andy DePaule


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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 3:56 pm     Re: Old MSA for sale
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Terrence Erb wrote:
It has an odd scale of 24 1/2 , not sure why.


My 1960 Sierra S-10 and the Dewey Kendrick D-8 have a 24.5" scale as do a lot of the older steels.
I'm no expert so not sure when the 24.25" and 24" scales became the standard.
Also not sure how many older ones had the 24.5" scale, but I have 3 including my Clinesmith T-8 with that. Rolling Eyes Very Happy
Maybe one of the builders will know and post.
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Kevin Glandon

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 4:38 pm     Case
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Is there a case with this guitar?
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Jim Goins

 

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Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 4:45 pm     old MSA
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To me that looks like an old MSA Classic works, looks like someone made a custom body, they removed the tone and volume controls, also my 1974 Msa classic has a 24 1/4 scale. all said and done still looks like a great buy.Jim Goins Smile
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Mike DiAlesandro


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Kent, Ohio
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 5:06 pm     Question?
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Curious as to how Sho~Bud fretboards being 24" scale work on a 24 1/2" scale guitar?
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Scott Shipley


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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 5:53 pm    
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Terrence Erb

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 6:37 pm     Re: Question?
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Mike DiAlesandro wrote:
Curious as to how Sho~Bud fretboards being 24" scale work on a 24 1/2" scale guitar?


Mike, good question and why I mentioned the scale and SB fretboard. Obviously intonation will be less accurate as you get higher up so good idea to replace. I recently read a post by someone who does excellent work with replacements including 24.5
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=313592&highlight=fretboard+scale
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Terrence Erb

 

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Post  Posted 25 Mar 2018 6:45 pm     Re: Case
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Kevin Glandon wrote:
Is there a case with this guitar?


Kevin, there are two.

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Charley Bond


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Inola, OK, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 9:26 am     MSA Giveaway
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Wow, a D-10 MSA with splitcases for nothing. I'm sure it's new owner will show up soon.
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Daniel J. Cormier

 

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Lake Charles, LA, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 10:51 am    
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When did the forum become an Auction site. This guitar is well worth around 1500.00 maybe more with the split cases. Just set a price and or best offer
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Bill Alexander


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Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 11:50 am     Msa
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Time to step in bob Sad
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 1:34 pm    
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We don't have a rule against auctions, but I do think it's a bad idea. Usually, "best offer" means a price below the asking price, as in "$2000 or best offer". I'm prepared to pay the full $700, if that's what it takes. Razz

In all seriousness, I suggest that Terrance should set a realistic asking price before people come to blows over this. Rolling Eyes

Thanks to the member who alerted me to this potential flame war. You know who you are.
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Donald Horne


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Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 1:43 pm     auction
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I love the Auction vibe!!! if it bothers people for some strange reason maybe a auction tab could be added?

regardless it looks like someone has the chance to score a great price on this fix-r-upper
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Steven Black

 

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Gahanna, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 2:12 pm     Old MSA reply
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This guitar will need new changers, I think the sound is unbalanced especially when the changer end is milled out, on the classics they had holes for the pedal rods which kept the 2 raised 2 lower changers balanced on pulls and for pull rods, this guitar needs different types of changers to make it balanced in sound.
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Carl Heatley


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Morehead City,NC
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 2:34 pm     Re: Old MSA reply
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Steven Black wrote:
This guitar will need new changers, I think the sound is unbalanced especially when the changer end is milled out, on the classics they had holes for the pedal rods which kept the 2 raised 2 lower changers balanced on pulls and for pull rods, this guitar needs different types of changers to make it balanced in sound.


Unbalanced you say!
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Jack Goodson

 

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Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 2:38 pm     changers
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that is why i am watching this, i just happen to have some good changers....jack
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Steven Black

 

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Gahanna, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 3:34 pm     Steel guitar reply
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Yep, Jack, it needs those MCI changers 3 raise two lowers, or Sho-Bud style 3 raise two lowers or 3 raise 3 lowers, wood looks fabulous.
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Steven Black

 

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Gahanna, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2018 3:51 pm     Steel guitar reply
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Or even make it a pull release for a tone monster.
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