As one of the founders of the original MSA steel guitar company, and past president of MSA/ Micro Inc., I have assumed the responsibility to maintain the heritage and history of MSA steel guitar company.

The intent of this statement is to continue to preserve the heritage and history while making it a matter of record as to the rebirth of the MSA of the 21st century after an almost two decade absence in the art of steel guitar manufacturing.

From 1962 until today, the letter "A" has designated the initial of my last name. In the early years of MSA, the “M” and “S” also signified the last name initials of the other individuals who, with me, founded the company.

In 1971 a new corporation was formed called MSA/Micro. It was so named because it was jointly founded by MSA and Micro Instrument Corporation (a manufacturer of precision equipment and parts for the defense, geophysical and medical industries). At that time MSA continued to signify the initials of the three founders of the original MSA company, although shortly after the founding of MSA/Micro, I was the only one of the original three who continued.

After we closed MSA/Micro in 1983, I started another company called MSA, which was filed with the state of Texas to represent Musical Services & Accessories. Within my personal MSA company, I still today maintain my mail order business, accessory business, entertainment booking agency and playing engagements. Musical Services & Accessories has absolutely no relationship with the original MSA, MSA/Micro or the new MSA, other than I have been involved with each one.

In late 2001, Jerry Anderson, Kyle Bennett and I, all of whom had some involvement with the former MSA – Jerry from 1969 to 1983, Kyle from 1971 to 1983, and I, from 1963 to 1983- began exploring the possibility of re-entering the steel guitar business.

After much study, we concluded that together we had the production facilities, design capability, management experience and marketing skills to produce and sell a dramatically advanced concept in steel guitars that would truly “raise the bar of excellence and innovation” in the world of steel guitar.

After much work in planning and design we re-established the MSA name, which now stands for MicroSpace and Anderson.

The new MSA management team is composed of four principals: Jerry Anderson, Kyle Bennett, Dave Horner and, of course, me. In 1982, Micro Instrument Corporation was renamed MicroSpace and has continued to be involved in precision machining and manufacturing for the medical and defense industries. Kyle is also a VP of MicroSpace.

So, there you have it. The new MSA is born and is bringing products for the 21st century to the steel guitar market. The management team is in place to ensure success in serving and satisfying the needs of steel guitarists worldwide.

[This message was edited by Gary Watkins on 16 June 2006 at 04:48 PM.]

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

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The medical items include titanium implants

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I'm in the process of having a titanium implant installed in my jawbone. Expensive little booger at $3100.00.....about half the price of a new Millenium guitar and no strings or pedals on it!

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www.genejones.com

I've not flown since then. I wonder of I'll set off the alarms at the airport.

BTW I've completely recovered from my injuries. Good a new.

Reece wrote the entire MSA story from beginning to its demise in the early 80s. I believe it was published either in SGW or the PSGA newsletter.

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...people who are MSA loyalists are the MOST loyal players I've seen---And I live in Emmons country!!

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I'll make a couple of facts here now, but in a few days Maurice and I will both post the facts and details as we recall them.

Yes, the "S" originally stood for Me, Seymour, but I left the company in Dallas and moved east after a few months. The opening I left was filled by Danny Shields, It was agreed by the other two partners and myself to just leave the "S" and name the way it was, "MSA". A great idea, but was to cause minor confusion later.

So in the beginning, It WAS me, then, it WAS Danny Shields a few weeks later. (Possibly five months) So everybody is right here.

There are many details that you all would like to know, I'm sure,,,,, and I'll let Maurice relate them to you to demonstrate the friendship and cooperation I have with him and the new "MSA" company today.

Look for a posting from Maurice in the very near future. This will end all controversies and set this record straight, forever.

Stan, Kyle, David, Sonny, Johnny and the entire present "MSA" crew are to be commended for their company the way it is today. Some wonderful people here.

It's quite interesting that so many of you seem to care.
It is very interesting also to see so many small disagreements ending in wonderful friendships, the way they should.
Bless you all,

And not only that, but the music is a lot better in Texas! This way I'd be doing both a favor, Texas AND Tennessee. Ha!

(Think I could get a job building black MSAs?)

Bobbster,

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Gene-Good luck with your jaw surgery, I hope it works out real fine for you...al

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but the music is a lot better in Texas!

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BTW I've completely recovered from my injuries. Good a new."

It's sort of like wearing a helmet under your hair, a lot better than titanium plates. Kyle may be getting ready to tool up on this product, I know he has the material!
Seriously, these MSA guys know what quality machine work is.

(All in good humor,)

Bobbe