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Topic: Have a look at my new Willy... |
Rick Kreuziger
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Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:00 pm |
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I've had it for a couple weeks now and got to play my first gig with it Saturday night. Sounds as good as it looks!
I can't say enough about the Rudolph's craftsmanship. Pictures truly don't do it justice.
I had some fun with the boys in the band... I setup and sound checked with my old guitar... then switched guitars when they were gone. The reactions were priceless!!
Rick
oh and btw... the guitar isn't distorted like my creative pictures make it appear... 
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:18 pm
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I have admired Bill's craftmanship for a long time. His guitars have the cleanest undercarriage I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful!
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:19 pm
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That's a great lookin' guitar, Rick. Bet it sounds awesome, too! Nice color choice, it kinda gives it a vintage look. 
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:21 pm Looking great.
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| Hey Rick, That is one great looking Steel...if they build them any nicer I have not seen it....What brand PUP are you using? |
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:32 pm
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| Man that is sharp looking and one of my favorite colors too! |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 12:53 pm
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PUP is a Tonealigner.
The pole adjustments made a big difference in string volume balance.
Yes, I'm real happy with the color...I picked it from pictures, so I was a little nervous about how it would look in person, but it's just what I imagined. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 2:21 pm Williams
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| Absolutely beautiful guitar!....Were the non colored fretboards available as an option or did you specifically request them as a special order? I have long admired Williams guitars but thought those large colored squares on the fretboards greatly detracted from their appearance. |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 2:54 pm
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| That's the new style fretboard now being used. |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 4:39 pm
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| HOW does he get that shine on those end plates??? |
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Barry Hyman
From:
upstate New York, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 4:51 pm can't wait!
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I'm due to get my new Williams S-12 in early June. Can't wait! I ordered natural lacquer finish on curly maple. Thinly controlled hysteria...
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2009 6:15 pm string separation?
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| Hey Rick On my Williams S10WB the string separation is 10/32...on my Mullen it is 11/32....what is the string separation on your 12 string Williams? |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 12:34 am
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Congratulations Rick
she's quite a beauty
many moons of happiness to both of ya's |
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Ray Kedge
From:
Middlesex, England
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 1:28 am New Williams
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What can you say, just another Bill Rudolph Jem
she's a cracker !!! |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 11:45 am Re: string separation?
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| Brad Malone wrote: |
| Hey Rick On my Williams S10WB the string separation is 10/32...on my Mullen it is 11/32....what is the string separation on your 12 string Williams? |
I'm not sure where you're measuring that, but I get .34 (11/32")c-to-c at the changer.
Rick |
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 12:41 pm picking area
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I'm not sure where you're measuring<<
Rick, I was measuring at the end of the fretboard, about the area where you pick. |
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Scott Hiestand
From:
MA, U.S.A
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 1:32 pm
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| I've never played a U-12, but that is a smokin' axe!! |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 3:20 pm Re: picking area
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| Brad Malone wrote: |
I'm not sure where you're measuring<<
Rick, I was measuring at the end of the fretboard, about the area where you pick. |
.31- 10/32" there... same as your 10-stringer... kinda thought it should be the same.
Rick |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 3:26 pm
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| Scott Hiestand wrote: |
| I've never played a U-12, but that is a smokin' axe!! |
Thanks!
I switched to U12 almost a year ago... well added I should say... loads of fun.
Rick |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 3:53 pm
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HI RICK,
Your new WILLIAMS S-12 UNIVERSAL PSG (700 Series)is one of the most beauitiful guitars I have seen.
Quite a few players who have been playing steel guitar for many years refuse to go to a S-12U PSG, because they can't live without the D, 9th string on the E-9th tuning. Some people have done it others claim they can't do it. 
What's the story here.????
ROGER |
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Joe McHam
From:
Houston, TX * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Apr 2009 5:45 pm Beautiful!!
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Rick it's beautiful...can you post a sound clip so we hear how nice it sounds..
I love the sound of wooden necks..
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Houston, TX
Excel Superb S-12 8&5
Fender Princeton Amp.
Peavey Vegas Amp.
Casio PG-380 midi guitar
Ham Radio WA5OKT
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 19 Apr 2009 11:16 am
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I have to mix down what's on my recorder hard drive, then I can put a clip together and figure out how to post it.
Serious learning curve on the Yamaha digital multitracker...
Rick |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 5:38 am
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The ultimate heresy: a keyless U12:
Looks familiar, doesn`t it Rick ? Honey amber is the name of the colour, I think.
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Rick Kreuziger
From:
Merrillan, Wisconsin
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Posted 20 Apr 2009 8:08 am
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Yes it does... 
Yes, correct, Honey Amber. |
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