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Topic: Photos of my new Williams D-12. |
Albert Svenddal
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Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 7:28 am |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 7:46 am
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Albert,
It looks like Bill has come up with a new idea for attaching the roller nut.
From what I can see, it is screwed directly to the cabinet or is it part of the keyless head?
That should add to the sustain. 
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Kenneth Kotsay
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Davie/Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 10:33 am
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I noticed how the undercarriage is very neat & well organized, the front apron inlaid really make your Williams standout, the color is just right, good luck with your new Williams.
Ken |
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John McClung
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Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 10:54 am
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Very nice, Albert! I'm on a pre-RP Mullen D-12 9+10.
What pickups does yours have?
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 10:55 am
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killing a dupe post...
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 12:12 pm
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Erv, you are correct. Bill went to a one piece keyless headpiece. I think it does sound better.
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Williams D-12 9x7, Emmons PP D-10, 8X5, Quilter SteeAire amp. |
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 12:22 pm
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I am using the Telonics X-12 and really like them for the top neck (E9th universal) but not so much for the bottom neck (extended C-6)
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 12:31 pm
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| Love that color! |
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Loren Morehouse
From:
Meadowlands, MN USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 1:05 pm
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| Hi Albert, beautiful rig! We'll have to talk sometime. Enjoy, Loren. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 2:26 pm
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Looks like your running a lot of compensators on there Albert - good idea mate :-}
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John Ely
From:
Minneapolis Minnesota, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 2:54 pm New Williams D-12
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Sweet rig there, Alberto. Hope to get to see it in person when the virus calms down...
John
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 5:49 pm
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Albert can you get a closeup shot of the pushing right lever reversing mechanism and linkage? Looks a little different, but hard to see. Thanks!
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 6:26 pm
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One Beautiful guitar. Congratulations.
That is the first roller nut setup I have seen on a Keyless Guitar. From the pictures it is a part of the frame for the keyless tuners. Just like most Key Head guitars.
A lot more work machining the roller groves, And making 2 sets of 12 rollers, But may make a big difference in tone. |
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Larry Ball
From:
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 7:10 pm Great looking Guitar
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Albert,,, I also have the Telonics X12 on my recently purchased Williams SD12.
I would suggest you give Dave Beaty a call at Telonics and he will help you adjust the pick up on the C6 neck to your desired tone. He helped me on mine.
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 7:42 pm
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| Wow. Very nice. |
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Cameron Parsons
From:
Angleton, Texas
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Posted 5 Aug 2020 9:01 pm
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| Still totally happy with both of my Williams D-10’s with 9x9! |
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 6 Aug 2020 6:48 am
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John, here you go. Also the sustain is better being one piece. I will post a sound sample soon.
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Williams D-12 9x7, Emmons PP D-10, 8X5, Quilter SteeAire amp. |
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Robert Parent
From:
Gillette, WY
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Posted 6 Aug 2020 7:38 am
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That is a very nice looking guitar.....
Robert |
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Charley Bond
From:
Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2020 8:27 am Beautiful Guitar & looks like a masterpiece
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I'm an ex engineer, so I like machines. This beauty looks to be very well made. Great Color too, that will surely look good on any stage....
One question, how much does it weigh, in & out of it's case?
Are you using one or two cases...?
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 6 Aug 2020 12:21 pm
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I have 2 piece case. will check weight.
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 6 Aug 2020 7:06 pm
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lovely machining there ... thats a classy bit of work indeed !
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08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 7 Aug 2020 2:36 am
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Beautiful, Bill does great work.
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 7 Aug 2020 4:31 am
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Albert,
By E9 Universal, do you mean uni strings (no D) and only the E9 pedals?
Great looking guitar....
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Olli Haavisto
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 7 Aug 2020 7:15 am
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Olli,
The top neck is a 12 string universal tuning but set up as a super extended E9th. I found that the single neck Universal which has the C-6 pedals (played as a B-6) became overcrowded in the undercarriage set up. Thus having the top neck E-9 the changer was less crowded by having all the C-6 changes on the bottom neck. The extra 2 strings on the C-6 allowed me to get the G and the D on top, which you have to choose between the two on a 10 string. I also decided to put a F note on top as well which became very useful and fun. It allows the same chromatic run that is on the E-9.
Top Neck - super extended E-9
1. F#
2. D#
3. G#
4. E
5. B
6. G#
7. F#
8. E
9. B
10. G#
11. E
12. B
Bottom Neck - Extended C-6
1. F
2. D
3. G
4. E
5. C
6. A
7. G
8. E
9. C
10. A
11. F
12. C
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