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Topic: WBS Guitars
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Victor Denance
Member From: Bordeaux, France
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posted 24 November 2004 02:10 PM
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Hi everyone !Maybe you've read the thread "bad deal and easy $$$" in the steel players section. I'm shopping for a GOOD steel (S10 or SD10) and am really interested in the WBS guitars made by fo-bro Wolfgang Bednarz in Germany. I would like to gather as much infos as I can about the way they play sound etc... btw, they look really gorgeous, check the website below and have a glance...
http://www.wbssteelguitars.com/html/english.html Thanks for your help, Vic
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CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 24 November 2004 02:18 PM
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Hi Victor
yes those WBS steels look pretty good
i've never tried or been close to one but i know that my/our friend & Fo'Bro' Ted Nesbitt from Rainbow Music in Ireland sells them http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/RainbowmusicIreland
if you do get a WBS, the fact that they're made & sold in Europa will make things a lot easier if something goes wrong
Bad deal & Easy $$$ (read 'em & weep !) http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/007851.html
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Mike Fereday
Member From: Newbury, Berkshire, England
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posted 25 November 2004 04:07 AM
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Mark Horn (from Germany) played one at the recent Irish festival and it sounded pretty good to me.Mike |
Chuck McGill
Member From: Jackson, Tn
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posted 25 November 2004 05:26 AM
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I have played the same Mark VI Paris Selmer sax for over 35 years. Europeans are well known for their precision mechanics and from the looks a beautiful instrument also. Love to play one of these someday.[This message was edited by Chuck McGill on 25 November 2004 at 05:28 AM.] |
Damir Besic
Member From: La Vergne,TN
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posted 25 November 2004 06:37 AM
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European guitars are pretty expensive for guys in US. WBS is 3600 euros wich is around $5K plus shipping.Promat is very close with its 3500 euros price tag.I don`t know about WBS since I never played one but I wouldn`t trade my Promat for any other guitar.------------------
"Promat"
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Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 25 November 2004 07:08 AM
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Damir.You are right about that prices.
5K is to much.
And I hope that I will not start a fight. After calculating the costs and the labor on a steel.....I think that I can build a D10 for aprox 3000-3100Euro's. Ron Nikaro SD10 4x6
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DIETMAR WAECHTLER
Member From: RAUNHEIM,GERMANY
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posted 25 November 2004 08:12 AM
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Hi SGF members,
yes Wolfgang Bednarz/WBS Steelguitars in Germany he is doing a great job and his support is excellent. In this case, I'm sure he have a satisfactory solution about shippingcosts, taxes etc.
Best whishes
Didi Waechtler------------------
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Johan Jansen
Member From: Europe
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posted 26 November 2004 04:49 AM
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What Dietmar says.
Johan |
Dag Wolf
Member From: Bergen, Norway
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posted 26 November 2004 05:05 AM
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$5000 It`s not too much. Many steels in the US has same price range some more some less.
I just hopes he makes enough profit to make a living in servicing the european steel community, IMHO.Thanks,
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Damir Besic
Member From: La Vergne,TN
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posted 27 November 2004 07:07 AM
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yes,I would have to agree.prices seems to be between 4K-5K for a high end instrument (US or Europe).And even more for some brands.So far record price would be (as far as I know) an S-10 Anapeg with its 8K price tag.Expensive??I would say whatever floats your boat,different people like different things.Db ------------------
"Promat"
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Victor Denance
Member From: Bordeaux, France
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posted 28 November 2004 12:51 PM
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Maybe someone else would like to chime in ?Bump To The Top ! Vic |
Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 28 November 2004 01:27 PM
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quote:
$5000 It`s not too much
Are you willing to pay up to $5000 for a steel guitar build in Europe+shipping?  Just say the word man and I will deliver you as many as you want. Ron Nikaro SD10 4x6 |
Ted Nesbitt
Member From: Northern Ireland
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posted 28 November 2004 03:17 PM
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WBS do make a fine guitar. I have played one,and in fact I have a New SD10 3+5 in stock. Superb finish and wonderful engineering,(one of the things that the Germans are renowned for) These guitars are fast gaining respect from players all over Europe. Do yourself a favour Victor,check out the WBS. |
Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 28 November 2004 11:38 PM
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Victor.Ted is right.WBS does build great PSG's.They are and look great.Wolfgang does a great job on them.I do not know if the Burgundy Red Demo is still available but if it is that is a great starter and Pro model and not expensive.
My recomendation to you is give Wolfgang a call.
He's a great guy to deal with. Ron Nikaro SD10 4x6 |
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