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Topic: ''How many play Williams Steel Guitars ''?
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Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 01:56 PM
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Hi, I was just wondering how many play the Williams steel guitar and how do you like them ? As for myself i love mine and you can add changes in five or ten minutes .All you have to do is tell Mr. Rudolph what you have in mind and he is more than willing to help out with the parts . I just added a new change on mine and i can't believe how easy it was and it works great . Please i don't mean to start a war here but just looking for positive input . I also have a Sho-Bud so that should help . Regards,,,Gary. [This message was edited by Gary Preston on 06 December 2003 at 01:57 PM.] |
Bill Waskiewicz
Member From: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 03:46 PM
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Gary, Check your e-mail. |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 03:55 PM
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My Williams 400X has a great tone!------------------
 Bobby Lee - email: quasar@b0b.com - gigs - CDs, Open Hearts
Sierra Session 12 (E9), Williams 400X (Emaj9, D6), Sierra Olympic 12 (C6add9),
Sierra Laptop 8 (E6add9), Fender Stringmaster (E13, A6),
Roland Handsonic, Line 6 Variax |
Lee Baucum
Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier
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posted 06 December 2003 04:20 PM
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now b0b. Did you mean "tone" or did you mean "timbre"?  ------------------
Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande |
LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 06:56 PM
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I have been playing my Williams S-12-U for about four years and I love it. Oh I have a Sho-Bud Pro 1 also.------------------
Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12,SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60,GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM,YAMAHA L-10A ACOUSTIC,ROLAND JW-50 KEYBOARD,G&L AND BC RICH BASS'S
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Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 07:03 PM
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quote:
now b0b. Did you mean "tone" or did you mean "timbre"?
Yes, I did.  |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 06 December 2003 07:23 PM
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if it's mica, it's tone....if it's laquer, it's timber... |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 08:02 PM
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Ok guys be good or it's time out for you both !!.Call it what you like but my ''Willy ''still sounds great . Gary. |
LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 08:25 PM
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Mica/Plastic is for countertops and something is hidden behind it. Wood is for guitars and the natural beauty shows through. How about that Gary?------------------
Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12,SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60,GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM,YAMAHA L-10A ACOUSTIC,ROLAND JW-50 KEYBOARD,G&L AND BC RICH BASS'S
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Nate LaPointe
Member From: Los Angeles, California, USA
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posted 06 December 2003 10:01 PM
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I am new to mine and just had it set up. I did my first session on it today and it sounded great! I play a U12 7x5.[This message was edited by Nate LaPointe on 07 December 2003 at 09:59 AM.] |
Ray Rasmussen
Member From: Santa Rosa, CA,
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posted 06 December 2003 10:56 PM
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I received my Williams SD10 in June and could not be more satisfied with my choice. It looks and sounds great, and is a joy to play. |
George Mc Lellan
Member From: Duluth, MN USA
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posted 07 December 2003 05:50 AM
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Add me to the list of pleased pedal pushers.  ------------------
SUAS U' PHIOB
Geo
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Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 07 December 2003 09:24 AM
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I had a Williams S10, keyless, with 400 changer, 5/5 and I liked it real well. Also nice and lightweight to carry. I only sold it because I wanted a S12........al ------------------
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/ |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 07 December 2003 11:07 AM
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Larry you said it like a true woodsman !!
I'm happy with my sound even if it is wood !!.Gary. |
Darvin Willhoite
Member From: Leander, Tx. USA
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posted 07 December 2003 02:00 PM
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Me too.
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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 08 December 2003 02:54 PM
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Hi Darvin . Thanks for sharing a pic. of your steel, it really looks great . It will look even better when i send you your cover's. But is'nt there one missing ? Maybe we can do them both soon huh ? And by the way i'm feeling better . Regards,,,Gary. |
Darvin Willhoite
Member From: Leander, Tx. USA
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posted 08 December 2003 03:13 PM
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Hi Gary, glad you're feeling better. The two covers you're making now will take care of all five of my steels. I sold my Sho Bud a couple of months ago, so the new owner will have to spring for a cover for it. LOL.------------------
Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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Tom Wicks
Member From: Coombs, British Columbia, Canada
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posted 08 December 2003 09:49 PM
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I play a Williams D-10 400 and a Emmons D-10 Legrande, I like them both. |
Don Townsend
Member From: Turner Valley, Alberta Canada
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posted 09 December 2003 04:25 PM
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me too. |
Leon Eneboe
Member From: Sisseton, South Dakota, USA
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posted 09 December 2003 05:34 PM
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Picked up my Williams Sl2 (5 and 7) in May and I am really happy with it. It plays solid and smooth, and sounds great. I also have a ShoBud LDG, but have played only the Williams since I got it. Leon |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 09 December 2003 05:59 PM
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Hi Leon . I'm ashamed to say since i got my new ''willy'' i hav'nt played my Sho-Bud much either . Bill makes a nice steel to say the least . And he is willing to help you after the sale also . Thanks to you and everyone else Regards,,,Gary. |
Walter Stettner
Member From: Vienna, Austria
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posted 11 December 2003 01:43 PM
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There is a guy in Vienna, Austria who plays a Williams S-10. I helped him purchase it (he doesn't speak English) and of course I also tried it - great guitar!!!And dealing with Bill Rudolph is always a pleasure. Great job, Bill! Walter ------------------
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Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 11 December 2003 03:28 PM
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Thanks Walter . Gary. |
Chris Brooks
Member From: Providence, Rhode Island
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posted 12 December 2003 08:03 AM
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Walter, interesting that you helped a guy in Germany buy a Williams.A couple of years ago Forumite Steve Takacs graciously assisted me in buying a steel for one of the few Filipino steelers, Cris Bordon. I had met Cris in 85 while on a DOD tour there. He and his family have a band. He had tremendous desire to play but was working with a broken down patched up Japanese steel (not an Excel). Years later I found a good, reasonably priced Willliams S 10 in the Forum. We purchased it and sent it to Cris around 2000. If you are ever in Angeles City, Luzon, Philippines, drop into Midnight Rodeo; you'll see a happy Cris Bordon seated behind a red Williams--possibly the only one in Asia? Chris
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now living in the Ocean State .... |
Roger Shackelton
Member From: Everett, Wa.
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posted 12 December 2003 12:56 PM
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Within the last 2 years Bill Rudolph shipped a D-12 Williams PSG to Tokyo, Japan. It was the same color as the D-10 that Greg Cutshaw had a few years ago.Roger |
Jim Bob Sedgwick
Member From: Clinton, Missouri USA
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posted 12 December 2003 02:42 PM
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I've played Williams since 1984, and I don't think there is a better guitar out there. JMO |
Gerald Menke
Member From: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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posted 12 December 2003 02:47 PM
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I play a Williams, a gorgeous guitar both in terms of sound and appearance. Mine is a lacquer D-10, 8X5, natural with a strip of mahogany in front. Plays just as smooth as could be, stays in tune like crazy, and would you believe it isn't even that heavy! And yes, Bill is a very easy builder to interact with, always happy to send pictures of his work. Highly recommend his steels. Gerald |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 12 December 2003 05:04 PM
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Thanks guys . And yes Bill is a great guy and very easy to work with . What i like about my ''willy'' it is so easy to add extra changes onto the guitar and it works great afterward . Regards,,, Gary. |
Rick Kornacker
Member From: Dixon Springs, Tennessee, USA
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posted 13 December 2003 07:09 PM
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Just took delivery of my new "Willy" SD-10 w/4+5.The maple on this baby would make a 1958 flame-top Les Paul run for cover.Fit, finish, and playability all exceptional!and what a great value for lovers of lacquer finish guitars.Kudos to Bill R. for going the "extra mile".------------------
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KENNY KRUPNICK
Member From: Grove City,Ohio
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posted 13 December 2003 09:58 PM
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Darvin, what kind of effects processor are you using in your rack? |
Kevin Mincke
Member From: Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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posted 13 December 2003 11:34 PM
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Looks like a Digitech 2112.......... |
Bobby Snell
Member From: Austin, Texas
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posted 14 December 2003 12:03 AM
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Decade of service on my Dbl 10, 8&5. Smooth and accurate changer, tunable splits, Williams are the Porsches of steels in terms of performance. Bill is a great guy, too.Good to see other Willy owners! Howdy! (Edited to add: Just got home from gigging at the Little Longhorn, playing through the old Session 400 JBL, RV-3. Lots of guest singers joined Karen Poston for a bit of a Honky Tonk Christmas show. Sure was fun!)[This message was edited by Bobby Snell on 14 December 2003 at 12:06 AM.] |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 20 December 2003 11:42 AM
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Thanks, BoB. It sounds like you are another happy ''Willy'' owner . And i'm really happy with the service that Bill gives and all the helpful hints and he is happy to make any add on parts that you may need . Thanks again Regards,,, Gary. |
Marc Weller
Member From: Upland, Ca. 91784
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posted 20 December 2003 11:59 AM
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My chiropractor has never forgiven me for parking my Sho Bud in favor of a Williams. They are easy on the ears, eyes and back. Mine is a quilted maple blonde and my only complaint is that I can't see the front of it while I'm playing (maybe I should get a mirror for my rehersal room !!). Mine was purchased used but Bill treats me like a regular customer whenever I have a question. If I ever had to replace it I'd buy another Williams. MW |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 20 December 2003 05:30 PM
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Thanks ''Doc ''for your reply . And thanks for your support . My ''Willy'' is beutiful and sounds great . Bill does a great job . And i do'nt break my back trying to carry it . I love the ''E'' 66 pickup it gets me where i want to go . Again thanks . regards,,,Gary. |
Doug Seymour
Member From: Jamestown NY USA
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posted 20 December 2003 05:55 PM
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Where are those 2 guys that have the 1st & 2nd keyless Williams crossovers that Bill built? # One was in NJ & # two was in TN. I have a picture of the TN guitar & I still dream about owning one someday while still on earth. Might be the ultimate steel for some? Minnesota is long way from western NY,
Bill can you send me one to try & I'll evaluate for the forum! |
Jim Bob Sedgwick
Member From: Clinton, Missouri USA
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posted 20 December 2003 06:12 PM
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Doug: b0b has one, but I think you would have to pry his dead fingers off it to obtain it. Hey, ask him, all he can say is *%$#)(#@ NO! |
Doug Seymour
Member From: Jamestown NY USA
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posted 21 December 2003 04:38 AM
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Jim Bob, b0b Lee was kind enough to share his pic etc with us & I've had e-mail coversations w/him about his crossover, but
it's not keyless & I have been a keyless fan
ever since trying Steve Porter's D10 Kline way back years ago.......I even went so far as to put BELA tuners on a nice older ZUM I had years ago. I now have a keyless Excel S10(in my closet!)but I still miss having the E9th neck......the Excel is tuned C6th. |
Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 21 December 2003 08:20 PM
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I wish I had one. Bill Rudolph builds a fine guitar. He had some great looking Axes at the St Louis show. Even though I'm a diehard Emmons man, I'd take a Williams anyday. Man they play & sound GREAT! NR |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 22 December 2003 12:05 PM
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If someone wants to buy my Williams crossover, I might be willing to sell it. I've been thinking seriously about a D-12 crossover, but I'd have to sell the D-10 to afford it. Make me an offer by email! ------------------
Bobby Lee - email: quasar@b0b.com - gigs - CDs, Open Hearts
Sierra Session 12 (E9), Williams 400X (Emaj9, D6), Sierra Olympic 12 (C6add9),
Sierra Laptop 8 (E6add9), Fender Stringmaster (E13, A6),
Roland Handsonic, Line 6 Variax[This message was edited by Bobby Lee on 22 December 2003 at 12:05 PM.] |
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