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Reece Anderson recalls the history of the MSA name:
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.
