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Bart Maloney

 

From:
Houston, Texas
Post  Posted 1 Aug 2004 2:32 pm    
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I am looking for a pedal steel guitar that needs some TLC. I am looking for 10 or 12 string. I am looking for a project, so if you have anything that is lying around that you were gonna fix, but never got around to it, let me know. Student models are ok. I really have enjoyed doing some work on mine, and am looking for another challenge.
e-mail me if you have something.

southerndobro@hotmail.com

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Tom Gorr

 

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Three Hills, Alberta
Post  Posted 2 Aug 2004 1:52 am    
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I have a MSA S-10 4K/3P that has a bout of leprosy er... lacquer delamination problem.

The changer could use a good cleaning, too. Its a bit scary to look at - but the mechanics and direct recorded sound sold me on it. Excellent. The original SuperSustain P/Ups kick my E66's out the door for direct recorded sound.

I'm not sure I want to sell, though. It sounds too good. A bit like a diamond in the rough. But maybe I could be convinced. Maybe...
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Bart Maloney

 

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Houston, Texas
Post  Posted 2 Aug 2004 10:46 am    
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How much for the MSA if you want to let it go? I understand about how hard it is to let musical instruments go.

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Tom Gorr

 

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Three Hills, Alberta
Post  Posted 2 Aug 2004 1:29 pm    
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I've got to figure out a formula that makes some logical sense to get me past my sentimental hurdles.

MSA Sidekicks have been selling for US$450-$500. I wouldn't trade this for a sidekick no matter how much duress I was under...(Pro-instrument). So $500 is too low.

If you've been following my WTB "Want" ad - I'll trade it for a mint ADAAmpulator + you pay freight on both. These are worth about US$450-$500, but are hard to find. Freight on the two items would be about $100, I'm guessing. That values the transaction at $550-$600 plus the value of a finders fee on this hard to find amp simulator. Do you have any gearhead friends?

As you're thinking about this - I'll try to develop some [reverse]logic for a straight across cash dea.


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Bart Maloney

 

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Houston, Texas
Post  Posted 3 Aug 2004 8:23 pm    
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There has to be some beaters sitting around someones house they need to get rid of.

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

No people, just steels.



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Al Marcus


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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 4 Aug 2004 3:20 pm    
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Bart-That MSA that Tom has is a good buy at $600-$700. Why? Let me count the ways.

First it is Wood lacquer instead of mica.

So it has the aluminum pocket for the pickup (like the old Sho-Buds), so great sound.

3 pedals and 4 knee levers would cost $100 a kit, That is $700. plus you get the guitar free.

These are precision made well built guitars with plenty of parts available. A great guitar for restoring.....al

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Tommy Butler

 

Post  Posted 5 Aug 2004 4:11 am    
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I got an old wheeler 3 & 4 I think. Its kinda like a Maverick. Trade for about anything.
I bought it to get my daughter started but she has other interest. It has a case and all.
Bart Maloney

 

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Houston, Texas
Post  Posted 5 Aug 2004 9:44 am    
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Hey Tommy, how much cash would it take to get that ole steel? I don't really have to much to trade but I am interested. Do you have any pics? If you have some, e-mail me at SouthernDobro@hotmail.com. Thanks Tommy

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Tom Gorr

 

From:
Three Hills, Alberta
Post  Posted 5 Aug 2004 4:23 pm    
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RE: MSA Classic 3Px4K.

May be able to be convinced for $750 + shipping (guess shipping at $70). You could probably sell for $1,100 when its restored, so there's some nice upside for you. Besides, you would have an excellent sounding steel whether or not you went ahead with the restoration. It looks worse from the front than from the top. If fact, if you play it against a wall - the worst part of the lacquer issue isn't that noticeable.

I would provide a tattered old case for protection during shipping.

If you're interested, I'll take some film pictures and get them processed onto CD and send you a jpeg. Or, let me know if you're not interested.
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