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Topic: MSA Classic 1C3794 |
Charles Abrahamson
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2019 5:52 pm |
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I recently purchased an MSA Classic 5 pedal from a friend in North Dakota who said it had been in the case in his basement since about the late 70’s. I am new to this venue; however, I have been told MSA didn’t make a five pedal Classic. I guess the proof is in the picture. I would like to research this as it is serial number 1C3794. Does anyone how I would go about this?
Thanks,
Chuck
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Carl Williams
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Oklahoma
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Posted 18 Sep 2019 6:39 pm
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Charles,
I bought a new MSA S-10 in June 1974 that also had 5 Pedals and 4 Knee Levers...it was white. I don’t recall seeing another 5 pedal single neck until seeing yours. A fine looking steel. Someone here on the Forum has MSA serial number info and maybe they’ll chime in...Carl |
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Bobby D. Jones
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West Virginia, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2019 6:50 pm MSA Classic 1C3794
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I have MSA SN.1C2921 It was Born July 9,1974. It is what I think they called Drift Wood White with black trim where yours is chrome. When I bought it in about 1999 it had 4 pedals and 4 knee levers. It has the pedals set in to the right similar to your guitar. It was my play guitar till Dec. 2017 It went into storage, When I went to a GFI 12U.
There is a Forum Member name Kyle Bennett kyle@msapedalsteels Sorry I don't know how to make this a click on to send him an E-mail. He had Marice Anderson's records of the old MSA guitars and will hopefully look up the serial number and advise you of the guitars pedigree.
Happy Steelin. |
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Charles Abrahamson
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2019 8:23 pm
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| Thanks to all of you for your replys. The Classic I purchased also as four knee levers. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Sep 2019 9:51 pm Re: MSA Classic 1C3794
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| Charles Abrahamson wrote: |
| I recently purchased an MSA Classic 5 pedal from a friend in North Dakota who said it had been in the case in his basement since about the late 70’s. I am new to this venue; however, I have been told MSA didn’t make a five pedal Classic. I guess the proof is in the picture. I would like to research this as it is serial number 1C3794. |
Well, whoever told you that MSA didn't make any 5-pedal, single-neck Classics was just plain wrong. The "standard" model CS-10 came with 5 pedals and 4 knee levers. Of course, you could get more or less by special order, but a good many 5+4 models were sold.
I'd guess your guitar, sn 1C3794, was made in November or December of 1974. |
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 4:40 am
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As Donny said the 5 and 4 was very common.. had at least three 5 and 4 S10's from the factory myself over the decades. I recall the 2 extra pedals had changes that were of no value ... One of them on mine was the 2nd string lower 1/2 tone.. already had that on a knee lever.. The other was maybe a string 5 B to C.. something weird like that... It was a good thing however, as it got a new young steel player underneath his guitar right quick, learning how to set it up, and make changes... bob
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Larry Phleger
From:
DuBois, PA
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 12:10 pm
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I wonder if the 5 pedal arrangement might have been intended to make the steel marketable for players who may have wanted a single neck C6.  |
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John Goux
From:
California, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2019 11:14 pm
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I’ve got a Classic same era. 5 and 5. Built by Wally.
That little guy holds its own against some classy roommates.
Well built and under rated, in my humble opinion. Fun to play.
John |
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Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 4:30 am
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| John Goux wrote: |
I’ve got a Classic same era. 5 and 5. Built by Wally.
That little guy holds its own against some classy roommates.
Well built and under rated, in my humble opinion. Fun to play.
John |
the term on the stick on tag usually stated-
"Final assembly and certified correct by Wally"
I think I had an MSA once that had that label with Bud's[Carter] name on it.. Most of the original MSA's I have seen said Wally, but I really don't know who he is... bob
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 8:34 am
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| November 22, 1974 Birthday |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2019 8:44 am Maybe?
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If there is blue lock tite on the cross shaft (round shaft) it could possibly be the one I had back in 84’.
Geo
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 21 Sep 2019 1:25 pm
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For whatever it's worth, your guitar was made between 1970 and '75, and was probably assembled by Bud Carter.
Those old MSAs were built like tanks. Even after 40+ years, they are still great instruments. I played mine for 25 years and only switched to the Millenniums because of their lighter weight.
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