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Topic: Williams SD-10 Finally home NEW photos |
Rick Barnhart
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2008 12:10 pm |
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It shouldn't be long now...Williams natural birdseye SD-10 4 & 5, wood neck, abalone inlay, currently under construction by Bill Rudolph. Isn't she gorgeous?
(photo used with permission of the builder)
Man, does it sound beautiful. If you're considering a new guitar, do yourself a favor and put the Williams Guitar Co. on your short list. You won't be sorry.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe.
Last edited by Rick Barnhart on 6 Dec 2008 4:54 pm; edited 6 times in total |
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John Billings
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2008 2:15 pm
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| ABDO-LUTEY STUNNING! |
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2008 5:07 pm
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I applaud your use of real abalone. I see these companies that are using fake perloid plastic trim on their wood body lacquer guitars...not classy at all!!
REAL mother of pearl/abalone...nice touch! |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 5:01 am
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Hey Rick, that's a beauty pal. I had no idea you were shopping.
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 5:36 am
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GOOD !!... one less guitar before my new one is crafted !! 
Bill does build some beautiful geetars...
Nice choice of inlay & finish.
Rick |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 6:30 am
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Thanks for all the nice comments, fella's. I'm on the edge of my seat, can't wait. Hi Fred, your guitar is what I modeled it after. Now, if I can just make it sound as good as yours. Might as well dream big, right? (my wife didn't know I was shoppin' either, I'm in big trouble...) but it's worth it.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 3:50 pm
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| I have one big complaint about the guitars of Bill & Tim Rudolph. Too many times I see photos of new ones listed here, it makes me crave more like them. Yours would be one of those, Rick. Great looking & playing guitar. steve t |
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Larry Jamieson
From:
Walton, NY USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 4:46 pm
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Another piece of art on which you can play sweet music, from the talented hands of Bill Rudolph. I know you'll like your new Williams. Enjoy!
Larry J. |
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2008 7:14 pm Williams natural birdseye
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| Hey Rick, you just made one of the greatest buys of a lifetime..you'll love it for a lifetime...The Williams Steels are keepers. |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2008 12:03 pm
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Top floor, please. Thanks Brad, Steve and Larry, I spent a lot of time drooling over Williams guitar photos, before I made up my mind. Yours are some of them. Some others belonged to Larry Scott and Dick Wood. They're all beautiful guitars. Can't wait, shipping should be December 2
(oh boy) I shouldn't have started a list, I know I'll leave some out.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Larry Scott
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2008 9:57 am
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I'm very happy for you Rick  |
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2008 11:55 am
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I'm glad I had a positive influence on somebody for a change.
You made a good choice as you'll find out shortly. |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2008 6:20 pm New Williams
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Thanks for the nice comments, everybody! Bill Rudolph says it ships out on Tuesday 12/2. I'll post some better photos when it arrives. What a Christmas this is gonna be. I must have been a very good boy!
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Larry Scott
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2008 3:18 pm You Got It Yet?
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| Can't wait to see it Rick |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2008 3:41 pm New Williams Photos added at the top
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Top floor please. New photos added.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2008 4:11 pm New photos viewed
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| Hey Rick, I just viewed the photos of your new Williams 600 series steel...Rick you got a killer steel..they don't make them nicer or better than yours. You are going to love that great changer...no pins that break to worry about and it bends the strings less at the changer so little or no string breakage problems....I have mine for a year and a half and have not broken any strings. Bill Rudolph has a patent on that changer and his idea was a stroke of genius...Rick, I wish you the best..you can go to sleep tonight knowing you got the best. |
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Skip Ellis
From:
Bradenton, Fl USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2008 4:56 pm
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Beautiful guitar, Rick. They really do nice work!
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2008 9:49 pm
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Upon closer examination, I think there is a thin layer of Mother of Pearl bordering the abalone top and bottom. Nice touch that I hadn't seen before posting the photos. Wow, the attention to detail is unbelievable on this guitar. I'm tickled to death with it. Thanks for all the great comments. Bill & Tim Rudolph deserve all the credit.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Larry Scott
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 10:21 am
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Rick that is SAAAAAAAAAWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET  |
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 2:13 pm
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Another masterpiece by Bill.
I would love to have a new SD10 but lately I've been fixing things up around Wood Manor so I don't got no money. |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 3:11 pm
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Easily one of the nicest shown here in my time. Stunning!
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2008 6:46 pm
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Wow guys, thanks a bunch. Now if I could only make it do, what it's capable of doing. I really appreciate ALL your comments & compliments. That Williams Guitar Co. is top notch in my book, I feel very fortunate.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Ned McIntosh
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 3:31 am
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The inlays are simply stunning and that changer is very, very clever. You have invested your money wisely. That is one glorious steel guitar!
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The steel guitar is a hard mistress. She will obsess you, bemuse and bewitch you. She will dash your hopes on what seems to be whim, only to tease you into renewing the relationship once more so she can do it to you all over again...and yet, if you somehow manage to touch her in that certain magic way, she will yield up a sound which has so much soul, raw emotion and heartfelt depth to it that she will pierce you to the very core of your being. |
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David Biggers
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2008 7:38 am
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| Does Mark Giles-Star Steel Guitar Company build the Williams cabinets also? |
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