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Topic: SOLD MSA Semi-classic S-10 3X1 SOLD |
Jake Sulzer
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Washington, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2024 4:20 pm |
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Selling my MSA Semi-classic 3x1 simply because I've got my sights set on another guitar. Plays well IMO. In my pictures, I've tried to highlight some scratches in the mica by the tuners, a noticable dent in the fretboard, there's a little discoloration in the trim, and the manufacture tag has been taken off for lamination (I'll tape it back on). I just took about 30 years worth of bar gunk out of it, replaced the felt and the nylon washers in the changer, new strings (although one has signs of corrosion out of the package so I will include another pack of new strings), it also has a new audio jack (has been soldered on since pictures). Standard Emmons copedent except the E lowers are on rkr (I took pictures before I set it up and noticed my string 6 raise was on string 7  this has since been corrected). I've set it up to the best of my amateur ability and cabinet drop seems minimal at least to my tuner, so it could use a set up from a pro. The case is functional but banged up, see pictures for details. Fender volume pedal included. Asking 1000 + S&H OBO
Last edited by Jake Sulzer on 29 Sep 2024 8:41 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 11:53 am
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wow,,best deal on the forum right now!,,,, The only difference I can see between this MSA Semi Classic, and the MSA Classic steels of the era is the fact that this has only 1 knee lever, and Kluson tuners.. Eveything else is exactly the same as the pro model Classic, including the body, fretboard,neck, legs, frame, pedals, 2+2 changer, etc... Add a few knee kits, [take about an hour to add 3], and you have a really nice S10 that is as good as anything built during that time..Really really good price on a nice guitar thats very easily upgradeable... bob
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memphislim
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 11:59 am
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| I think there is a difference in the thickness of the wood too. |
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Jake Sulzer
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 12:02 pm
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| Interesting, could you explain? |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 1:02 pm
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| memphislim wrote: |
| I think there is a difference in the thickness of the wood too. |
Not that I can see. If they used different wood dimensions , the changer, End plates, frame etc would not fit properly.. From what I can see, this particular MSA is identical to a Classic of the era, except for fewer knees and Kluson tuners.. My mica Classics were plywood body/maple neck and I doubt they would save money by putting less wood on a semi classic... In any case, the seller is asking a super fair price on a very easy to upgrade, high quality guitar.... bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
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memphislim
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 6:48 pm
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| That's assuming the endplates and thus are identical which I'm not sure they are. I had one of each of these in my shop at one point a few years ago and it appeared to me that the top deck was thinner wood on the semi and the classic was thicker. I did not measure them though. Another difference is on the Semi, the front of the endplate is flush with the front apron. On the classic the front part of the endplate is proud of the apron. |
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Jake Sulzer
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 7:47 pm
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| Hmmm interesting, I haven't got the tools to really compare them like a machinist but having taken this guitar and put it back together I can say that the end plates're pretty dang similar. |
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Jake Sulzer
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 27 Sep 2024 7:54 pm
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| Bob Carlucci wrote: |
| wow,,best deal on the forum right now!,,,, The only difference I can see between this MSA Semi Classic, and the MSA Classic steels of the era is the fact that this has only 1 knee lever, and Kluson tuners.. Eveything else is exactly the same as the pro model Classic, including the body, fretboard,neck, legs, frame, pedals, 2+2 changer, etc... Add a few knee kits, [take about an hour to add 3], and you have a really nice S10 that is as good as anything built during that time..Really really good price on a nice guitar thats very easily upgradeable... bob |
Thanks Bob! I was thinking about adding a RKL and a Franklin before I decided to sell. It would be super easy for anyone with any amount of handiness, a good allen key set and a flathead screwdriver could add 2 more changes without having to drill anything else out. |
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Daniel Beachy
From:
Georgia, USA
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Posted 28 Sep 2024 7:11 am
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Yes, great deal! These are solid guitars that will last a lifetime… and knee levers can always be added if desired.
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Jake Sulzer
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 28 Sep 2024 7:46 am
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| I've got an interested party looking at it tomorrow, I'll keep everyone posted. |
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Jake Sulzer
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2024 8:41 am
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| Sold, donation sent. |
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