New MSA Millennium

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 1 Oct 2005 5:24 pm

Well I decided to spend a little more of my kid's inheritance and get me a new MSA Millennium to keep my new Legend, and my old Classic SS company. This is "The Patriot". This guitar was in the MSA room at ISGC, and it caught my eye when I first walked in the door. I have a couple of American flag motif six string guitars so I needed a steel to match.

I used to travel a lot overseas and got to see how a lot of the rest of the world lives, and what the American Flag stands for really has a special place in my heart. I love this Country.

I only got it on Thursday so I really haven't spent much time seeing if I can tell any difference in the sound or sustain of the Millenium (carbon fiber body) versus the Legend (wood body). I'll post more on that later. What I could tell the first time I sat down to it is that it plays and sounds fantastic just like the Legend. Now my dilemna will be deciding which one to play.

As with the Legend, Johnny Cox set this guitar up perfectly for me. Thanks MSA guys for another great product. Now about that Superslide, oh well, I guess I should wait a while.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

[This message was edited by Darvin Willhoite on 01 October 2005 at 06:25 PM.]

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 1 Oct 2005 6:01 pm

That's a seriously impressive looking guitar.

Travis Bernhardt · Post by **Travis Bernhardt** » 1 Oct 2005 6:34 pm

No kidding.

-Travis

Dennis Stambaugh · Post by **Dennis Stambaugh** » 1 Oct 2005 7:29 pm

Wow what a beauty.If it sounds as good as it looks !!!!!Sure would like to have one of those.
Denny

Jon Zimmerman · Post by **Jon Zimmerman** » 1 Oct 2005 7:30 pm

Tell us if it has any Cabinet 'flutter', Darvin...

Now you'll have to tab-out Stars and Stripes Forever!
For serious, though, a unique design on a uniquely modern steel. Who is the airbrush(?) artisan..nicely done!
~JZ~

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 1 Oct 2005 8:39 pm

Wow! Even the knee levers have stripes!

Lee

B. Greg Jones · Post by **B. Greg Jones** » 1 Oct 2005 8:42 pm

Nice, very nice. That is one cool looking axe!!! Tip of the hat to the folks at MSA.

Greg

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 2 Oct 2005 2:11 am

Does the wrinkled carbon fiber eliminate cabinet drop?
Just kidding; amazing paint job.

What I'd like to know: is it light (in weight)?

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 2 Oct 2005 2:39 am

That's an amazing finish. Wonderfull!

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Steelin' Greetings
Marco Schouten
Sho-Bud LLG; Guyatone 6 string lap steel; John Pearse bar; Emmons bar; Evans SE200 amp

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 2 Oct 2005 3:03 am

Hm, I'll have to talk with Mr. Reece and Kyle about a similar finish for a future Super Slide. Very cool!

Rick

Kyle Bennett · Post by **Kyle Bennett** » 2 Oct 2005 4:12 am

Rick - Go to our SuperSlide website and click on SS Pics, then scroll down to the sixth picture. I think you’ll find what you’re looking for…. “SuperSlide Patriot”. www.msasuperslide.com

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 2 Oct 2005 11:04 am

So Darvin, looks aside, how does the Millennium compare with the Legend?

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 3 Oct 2005 7:31 am

...looks cool; but how do you fly that thing at half-mast when the need arises?

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 3 Oct 2005 9:33 am

Rick....MSA has decreed it is considered flown at half-mass when lowered into the case.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 3 Oct 2005 1:25 pm

Reece, what is the weight of that guitar in the case?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 3 Oct 2005 1:38 pm

Charles, mine (D10, 8+7) is a shade over 56 pounds in the Dell flight-case.

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 3 Oct 2005 3:52 pm

Hey Kyle, man I love that. What a great looking little axe. COMON Santa!

Reece, thats too funny! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Sure having some fun with my SS. Thanks for a great guitar.

Rick

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 3 Oct 2005 4:20 pm

Thanks Donny.

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 3 Oct 2005 5:58 pm

Mike, I really can't tell much difference in the Legend and the Millennium. Both guitars are set up identical, and the Legend is about 5 lbs heavier than the Millennium. These come with a heavy duty, flight case with wheels which weighs about 28 lbs. The Millennium in the case weighs about 67 lbs.

The Legend has the BL XR16 pickups on it and sounds really good. The Millennium has George L's TW pickups on it and sounds equally as good. The Millenium may have just a little more sustain, but there is very little difference. Last night at church, I played a couple of songs on E9th with the BL pickup, then changed to the TW pickup for a couple of songs. The TW may be just a little brighter, but there was very little difference. This is a nice feature on these guitars, it takes about 2 seconds to change pickups.

I got lots of comments on this guitar yesterday, mostly from people that wouldn't notice an Elephant behind the pulpit, but they noticed this guitar. It is really beautiful and plays just as good as it looks.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

JAMES BANKS · Post by **JAMES BANKS** » 6 Oct 2005 11:48 am

Darvin, JUST AWESOME! That's all I can say.
Love it.

James

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 6 Oct 2005 11:51 am

WOW!!

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Jeff's Jazz

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 6 Oct 2005 12:17 pm

Be sure to give that guitar a good going over with a steam iron before you go out to a gig, it's looking a bit wrinkled ! ha

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 7 Oct 2005 5:48 am

My, that is an eyecatcher!

However, the 12 and 11 should be 7 and 6.

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 7 Oct 2005 8:54 am

WOW!!! That has to be the ONLY one in the world as cool as your new MSA!! MSA is the most creative steel builder's and with Johnny adjusting it to utmost perfection...unbelievable steel guitar.

Darvin...don't leave your door to your music room unlocked at night or I will be over for a 'visit' if you know what I mean! HA HA

Congratulations to you and MSA.[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 07 October 2005 at 09:57 AM.]

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 1 Nov 2005 6:10 am

I love my Country and the Flag that represents it. I have done quite a bit of travelling out of the country and there just ain't no place like the good old USA. Here's my trio of Patriot guitars.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording