MSA Classic D-10 Pedal Steel with Hardshell Case and Volume Pedal - Used

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This used MSA will ship insured and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This pedal steel is in very good condition, with the kind of surface wear you'd expect from a well-loved instrument of this vintage — including scratching and scuffing across the woodgrain paneling and the metal support structure. The accompanying hardshell case is also missing a handle. All the levers and pedals are in working order.

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The MSA Classic D-10 Pedal Steel Guitar stands as a hallmark of vintage pedal steel craftsmanship, revered by country, western swing, and roots musicians for its precise mechanics, tonal clarity, and striking visual character. Built in the 1970’s by the legendary Micro Space Age (MSA) company, the Classic model became synonymous with reliability, innovation, and smooth playability. This double-neck 10-string steel (D-10) features two 10-string necks, giving players access to both the high-lonesome wail of classic country pedal steel and the lush jazz voicings and chordal flexibility of swing and western dance styles.

Pedal steel guitars are unique among stringed instruments for their dynamic pitch-bending capabilities, achieved through a combination of foot pedals and knee levers. This MSA Classic comes equipped with 8 foot pedals and 2 knee levers, which manipulate string tension on-the-fly to shift pitch, enabling fluid transitions between chords, expressive glides, and complex harmonic structures not possible on standard fretted instruments. The iconic “crying” steel sound, beloved in countless recordings from the ’60s and ’70s, comes from the interplay of bar slants, volume pedal swells, and split-second pedal changes. Whether you're laying down melodic solos, harmonic pads, or intricate jazz voicings, the Classic D-10 delivers nuanced tone with razor-sharp intonation and the signature shimmer of a great vintage steel.

This particular MSA Classic features stock single-coil pickups, known for their crisp, articulate response and excellent note separation — ideal for studio work or live performance where clarity matters. Visually, it combines a retro Formica woodgrain finish with bold silver and red chess piece inlays on plastic fretboards and stylish white binding. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, it’s a heavy, road-ready beast built for serious steel players, complete with its original hardshell case, volume pedal, extra strings, slide bar, and even a chromatic pitch pipe. Whether you're an experienced pedal steel player or a curious newcomer ready to explore the expressive depth of the instrument, this MSA Classic D-10 offers an exceptional gateway into the rich tradition of American pedal steel.

Features / Specs

General

• Model: MSA Classic D-10
• Manufacture Date: 1970–1978
• Country of Origin: USA

Necks & Strings

• Number of Necks: 2
• Strings per Neck: 10 (Total: 20)
• Common Tunings: E9 (Neck 1), C6 (Neck 2)
• Scale Length: 24"
• Nut Width: 2.804"
• Nut Material: Integrated Multi-Slot Rounded Metal
• Frets per Neck: 24
• Fingerboard: Plastic
• Fingerboard Inlays: Red/Silver Chess Pieces
• Fingerboard Radius: None
• Side Dots: None

Pickups & Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS (1 per neck)
• Bridge Type: MSA Stock Single Coils (1 per neck)
• Controls: Volume Knob, Tone Knob, 3-Way Neck Selector Switch
• Output Jack: 1/4", Back-mounted
• Pickup Covers: White

Hardware

• Tuners: Grover Closed-Gear with Opaque Vintage Buttons
• Bridge: Integrated Steel Bridge Assembly
• Construction: Formica Woodgrain Paneling with Metal Trim + Support
• Binding: White

Pedals and Levers

• Foot Pedals: 8
• Knee Levers: 2
• Pedal Functions: String bending/retuning (adjustable)
• Lever Functions: Common for E9 tuning – E raises/lowers, C6 tuning – various 6th chord changes

Miscellaneous

• Condition: Used – Very Good
• Case: Original Hardshell Case Included
• Accessories: Volume pedal with cable, solid metal slide bar, chromatic pitch pipe, extra D’Addario strings
• Serial Number: 20251