Rick Kornacker
From:
Dixon Springs, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 12:28 pm |
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A few comments and observations based on about three months of playing the "600" series. First of all, I've had the pleasure of owning/playing a "400" series for the past three years so an A/B comparison would be in order. The new changer, as has been discussed in past posts, is obviously the work of someone that knows his stuff. Simple,but ingenious, The changer stretches the string on an almost level plane, no kinking of the ball end over a round finger and, of course,the slot that the string threads through. The move to the case-hardened, chromed finger produces,to my ear, great sustain, clarity, and string separation...especially for a lacquer finished body which many would expect a more mellow sound not unlike a Sho-Bud. The "600" changer versus the "400" ?, just a little bit more of an already good thing...and might even be worth a retrofit(might be more fun just to spec out a new one!) It favors the tonal characteristics of a mica body, particularly with the metal neck option. Smooth pedal-action which can be set-up to suit the player. Built like a Tiger tank, but much lighter. Fit and finish...you have probably already heard all about that. Both of my guitars A+++ in that department. The wood...just look at one and you can tell that none of Bill's babies are ugly.You will get something individually stunning, without the extra $800-$1000 upgrade that some builders charge. The pick-up is your call. The Lawrence 710 seems to be the one for this guitar, although it is an extra cost option. If I still had my "400" I would have swapped the True-Tone for a 710(just me). Special appointments such as rear apron inlay is available(and nice looking!). I bought my first Williams having never played one...and was not disappointed. And,not to mention...very reasonably priced. All things considered, my current guitar embodies virtually all the desired features and characteristics of most of the nice guitars I've owned in the last thirty years....and I won't likely be changing my mind anytime soon. No disrespect for any of the other(many) guitars available. It's truly great that we have all the wonderful choices that we do! Play gooood! Respectfully submitted, RK
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2008 7:33 pm Rick's report on the Williams 600 series
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| Rick, great report, The Williams 600 Series is the way to go, IMHO. Pin and string breakage is a thing of the past with the Series 600 changer. |
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