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Topic: A Tale of 2 MSA's |
Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 10:33 am |
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When the Millennium series of MSA's was introduced I asked Kyle Bennett of MSA when they were going to come out with another wood-bodied guitar and he replied that their criteria for cabinets was such that they didn't know of a cabinet builder who could comply with their strict specifications as currently the carbon fiber cabinets were built with a slight draft angle in order to facilitate removing them from the mould. I then introduced Kyle to my great friend Mark Giles and Kyle said that I was going to get the 1st one- it was to be called the Legend and Johnny Cox did his magic and it arrived absolutely perfect! Fast forward to several years ago when Reece was ill MSA announced that they were going to offer a limited edition of 12 guitars known of as the Anniversary Edition and I ordered one- honestly mostly out of my love and admiration for my wonderful friend Reece- and told them no hurry as I loved my current guitar  . I just received that guitar and feel compelled to brag about the job that my friends at MSA did for me. First I asked Mark Giles to build me a cabinet with a dark green lacquer burst and of course he knocked it outta the park and then I presented Kyle and Mitchell with the daunting task of installing a setup that included 7 knee levers (w 2 verticals on the left knee)and 8 pedals on a single 12 cabinet and once again- they did a magnificent job. I also had them add the MSA designed L Frets lighted fretboard and I could not be happier and have to say that the work done here exceeded my expectations that were already quite high. Thanks my friends- I owe you big time!
 
Last edited by Jim Palenscar on 9 Dec 2015 5:32 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 10:42 am
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Wow. Congrats all around
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 2:31 pm
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Jim, beautiful guitars, with a build quality second to none.I know the fantastic job they did on my old Milly after I bought it, when finished it was like a brand new guitar.Can't praise them highly enough, Kyle, Mitchell and Sonny and all the crew at MSA.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 2:35 pm
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| Wonderful, Jim. And beautiful. |
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Quentin Hickey
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 2:44 pm
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| That is a beauty Jim. |
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Christopher Woitach
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 3:01 pm
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Partially because of Reece, but mainly due to the extraordinary quality of both the instruments and their customer service, I am an MSA customer for life.
These are stunning!
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Christopher Woitach
cw@affmusic.com
www.affmusic.com |
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Kyle Bennett
From:
Dallas, TX USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 3:22 pm
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Here is another picture of the color. |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 3:44 pm
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Wow, that is beautiful. An itch is beginning. I haven't owned a green guitar yet.
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"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Dyke Corson
From:
Fairmount, IL USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 5:22 pm
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| when I ordered a new MSA back in the late 70s I asked Maurice what color to get - he said "order a green one" so I did. Great guitars! |
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 3:12 pm
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Mark Giles is a genius.
Jim - that green burst of yours is sensational.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 3:22 pm
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Beautiful, just beautiful!!
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Billy & Meriul Easton
Nashville, TN |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 8:43 pm
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WOW!! That's one stunning guitar, Jim. Congrats!!
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Mitchell Smithey
From:
Dallas, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 9:13 pm
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| Jim, that was one tough setup! I'm very pleased that you like it. |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 10:25 pm
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| Mitchell- you dd an amazing job- but I'm not surprised ~ thanks again! |
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John Roche
From:
England
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 2:11 am
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Very happy with mine
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 4:28 pm
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My Milly, with Mitchell and Kyle,
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 11:20 pm
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A beautiful guitar for sure!
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Die with Memories. Not Dreams.
Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo. |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 12 Dec 2015 4:31 am
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| Beautiful guitar !!!!!!!!! |
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2015 2:34 pm
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| Dang! |
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Archie Nicol
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 13 Dec 2015 6:30 pm
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Come on, Malkie. Where did you get the idea for that colour? 
Arch.
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 14 Dec 2015 2:41 am
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Archie, Burgandy Wine is the new New Ayrshire Black, sounds better and plays faster.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Archie Nicol
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 14 Dec 2015 6:37 pm
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Huh! I was told the colour was `Plum` when I got mine.
Makes no difference. Looks great from every Angle....and Scotsman.
Arch.
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 18 Dec 2015 5:15 am
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Beautiful Jim.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 18 Dec 2015 6:12 am
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| Those guitars are Museum pieces....ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|
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