LKV for MSA Classic

Bill Plemmons · Post by **Bill Plemmons** » 21 Sep 2006 1:31 pm

I'm looking for ideas on installing a lkv on an MSA Classic. It is a mint condition 8 and 4 guitar and I want to keep it as close to original as possible. I've had a suggestion to adapt a regular knee lever to a vertical or to design and build one from scratch. If anyone has done this, your input is appreciated.

Bill

Doug Seymour · Post by **Doug Seymour** » 21 Sep 2006 2:57 pm

my machinist friend helped me make a verticle I was happy with. We patterned it after one I had previously had on a Mullen.....totally adjustable, which far too many builders fail to provide! (IMHO)

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 21 Sep 2006 3:10 pm

Hi Bill. Might try the Linkon steel suppy web site, they do have knee lever kits, not sure if I saw a vertical.... I've found many parts for my MSA there.
http://www.mts.net/~linkon/

good luck!

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Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 21 Sep 2006 3:27 pm

Have you tried Tom Bradshaw http://www.songwriter.com/bradshaw/index.php
or Bobbe Seymour? http://steelguitar.net

Ray Magee · Post by **Ray Magee** » 1 Oct 2006 4:36 pm

I got mine from Scotties in ST Louis. It was used but it fit rite in and you could tell it was made by msa.

Gil Berry · Post by **Gil Berry** » 1 Oct 2006 11:02 pm

Don't know if he still has them, but my LKV was in an easy-to-install kit from Tom Bradshaw...Not perfect, 'cuz you have to remove a screw to put the axe back in the case, but it is a very comfortable knee, and quite adjustable.

Don Poland · Post by **Don Poland** » 2 Oct 2006 2:36 am

Talk to Bobby Bowman. He installed a LKV on my 74 MSA Classic when he upgraded and rebuilt it about a year ago. It looks to be original MSA parts. http://www.bobbybowman.com/

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David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 2 Oct 2006 11:18 am

Just for backgound, but my 1970 MSA Classic came from the factory with a LKV installed, so there are most likely the parts out there somewhere. Good luck.

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Dave Wren
'96 Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; NV 112; Fender Twin Custom 15 ('65 reissue); Session 500s; Hilton Pedal; Black Box
www.ameechapman.com