MSA D10 questions

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 13 Apr 2013 2:08 pm

Looking at a used 70's MSA Classic D10. What are the weak points in these guitars, and how available are replacement parts? The one in question is in great shape, but just wondering for the future.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 13 Apr 2013 3:16 pm

You will find the weak point when you go to lift it.
Several people are making and selling replacement parts, most notably Michael Yahl, who appears to be selling everything you would need. Jim Palenscar of Steel guitars of North County and tom Bradshaw up in Concord California also have them.

They are quite heavy, but very well made and easy to work on. The only reason I sold my last one was to buy the one I have.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 13 Apr 2013 4:44 pm

I play a U-12 rather than a D-10, but those old MSA are great, except as Lane said, when you pick them up.

I played the green one in my avatar for 25 years, and like Lane, only sold it to get the money for another newer MSA.

I expect to play MSA guitars as long as I live. As I say in my signature, they are magnificent, stupendous and awesome.

Lee Dassow · Post by **Lee Dassow** » 13 Apr 2013 5:15 pm

SCOTT, I have a 1974 D-10 classic that I purchased recently. Added some extra changes to it via Michael Yawl. Great guy to do business with. You wont go wrong with those old MSA'S. Tennessee Lee

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 13 Apr 2013 7:04 pm

Here's a demo video of the '74 I sold a few weeks ago. It played and sounded really good.

http://s135.photobucket.com/user/dbl10/ ... 0.mp4.html

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 14 Apr 2013 3:17 am

You folks have given me some very good info. I'm on limited budget, so I figure it's buy new S10, or good used D10. If I go the latter, I want it to be one I'll live with for a loooooooooong time...

Thanks for the info!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 14 Apr 2013 4:40 am

I'd go with the MSA. But I'm partial to playing that C6 stuff in the middle of a country song

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 14 Apr 2013 6:53 pm

Roughly, how much does one weight? I'm planning on carrying it short distances, just to set it on a cart! Still curious...

Lane, I was thinking I might get used to the C6 neck first while I am learning the E9. I've been playing the Rogue in 6 string C6. Transition might be easy!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 14 Apr 2013 6:54 pm

About 75 pounds in case, and it's a molded plastic case

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 14 Apr 2013 6:56 pm

GRUNT!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 14 Apr 2013 6:57 pm

I'd urge Hatton Split cases

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 14 Apr 2013 7:05 pm

May have to be "Scott's Backyard Shop" split cases!

I took a huge flat panel TV road case I bought for $20 off ebay one time, and sectioned it, put all the hardware back on, and used it for a road case for a lot of my sound system. I played it smart, rolling rack case for the PA, and the road case for everything else, enclosed trailer with RAMPS! Zero lifting!

Al Carey · Post by **Al Carey** » 15 Apr 2013 3:10 am

I have an MSA D10. After carrying it in it's original(wood) case a couple of times, I knew I needed a better method. I bought a Hatton case for just the body, and a soft rifle case from Cabela's for legs, pedalbar, vp, etc..

I can carry the hard case in one hand, the soft case slung over my other shoulder, and have a free hand to carry my Roland Cube. I'm quite happy with this set up!

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 15 Apr 2013 5:02 am

Or you could go fancy like I did and build split road cases. They attach to each other for rolling and separate for carrying. Together with the guitar inside they weighed 100lbs. The guitar & case was 70lbs, the legs, rods, pedal bar & case was 30lbs.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 15 Apr 2013 5:15 am

Old MSA's..nice axes..grab it if you can !

built like a tank !

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 15 Apr 2013 8:38 am

Darvin, what did the materials cost for the cases you built?

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Apr 2013 11:36 am

everyone complains about the weight of older msa's but i don't think they're much heavier than an emmons p/p.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Apr 2013 11:37 am

if any.

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 15 Apr 2013 2:29 pm

Well, the MSA sold today, but not to me... $:\$

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 15 Apr 2013 5:55 pm

Scott, I think the materials were around $600. It took me about 3 weeks to make them in my spare time, probably 25-30 hours.

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 15 Apr 2013 6:35 pm

Thanks Darvin, and thanks to all for the great info. Next time one comes around, I know what I need to know now!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 16 Apr 2013 5:57 am

Darvin, check your mail, perhaps your spam filter.

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