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Topic: cross shaft rail support on old MSA's |
Quentin Hickey
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 13 Sep 2015 12:02 am |
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Just curious why they didnt put the cross shaft bracket on the msa xl's but they were on the classics. All of the undercarriage is the same. I am doing a total refurb on my old classic and was looking through forum pics and just noticed this.
Last edited by Quentin Hickey on 13 Sep 2015 7:28 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 13 Sep 2015 6:30 am
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From what Reece told me, it was decided that the center-support was "overkill", and that it probably wasn't necessary. Most involved thought that removing it helped the tone and sustain, so it wasn't used on the (newer) solid wood guitars.
I kinda think that the fact that it made the guitar lighter and cheaper to produce also entered into the equation. From a mechanical engineering standpoint, there's no question that the support did make the guitar stronger and more stable. |
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Quentin Hickey
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 13 Sep 2015 6:35 am
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| Donny, I am contemplating removing this as I don't think there is a need for it but I wanted to see what other MSA folks think about it. I really cant see taking anything away from the tone I already love on it. The cross shafts are some of the strongest in the business as far as I am concerned. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 13 Sep 2015 9:21 am
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While I think they're not NECESSARY, I bet they do reduce cabinet drop. But the MSA isn't really prone to a problem with that demon.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 14 Sep 2015 5:58 am
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Quentin, check your email for more info.  |
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Chuck Miller
From:
Newton, Iowa, USA
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Posted 14 Sep 2015 8:42 am
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| My 76 lacquer D10 Classic does not have the center support either. Reece said it was built for stock at the music store MSA once had at the factory. |
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