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Ray Kedge
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 1:21 pm |
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Is there any news on the Williams Company updating their website. They are still advetising the 400 series, they are producing 700's now.Bill produces I consider a PSG to be amongst the best on the market,but the website is sadley lacking.
C'mon Williams get this site on the same footing as many of the other manufacturers.We love your guitars and we would love to be updated on new products ect.
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Steve Alcott
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New York, New York, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 4:54 pm
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| Ditto-too good a guitar to be behind on the Internets. |
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Brad Malone
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Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 6:23 pm So much work and so little time.
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| Guys, I think its a time thing, they have been too busy building Steels. An up to date web-site would just get them more work...IMHO the Willy is the best American made Steel on the market. The Anapeg is also a great Steel but very hard to get and expensive to boot. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 1:12 am
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While a web presence is a very important part of marketing, I think Bill places his priority on his manufacturing as opposed to his web presence. With that said, I think it is important to keep his website current if he expects to remain competitive in the market. Fortunately, word of mouth is a big factor in the steel guitar world. I don't think any manufacturer would suffer much if there was no internet ( God forbid!!!!). Remember that many of these builders are 1 man operations and don't have the know-how or capital to invest in great web sites. Let's just be blessed that they care enough to build great instruments.
Now, to be a hippocrate, I think the manufacturers should put more effort into their websites. Most are piss poor as far as good websites are concerned.
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CrowBear Schmitt
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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 1:45 am
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i spoke w: Bill a lil' while back & he told me he planned on updating his site
looks like buildin' the Willies have gotten the better of him
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Rick Winfield
From:
Pickin' beneath the Palmettos
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 6:50 am Mr. Williams
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I eMailed Mr. Williams, about a year ago, and he sent me some literature, concerning prices, and products. He also said he was working on "updating" the website. Great guy !!
The good side is that he spends more time with his guitars, than with his computer 
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 8:27 am
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Rick,
There is no Mr. Williams.  |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 10:14 am
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Erv, Bill told me that his son is the one that is in charge of the website. I know that he wants to have as much info on it as possible including the owners manual.
Between making those fine instruments, working on some and attending many steel shows, he's spread pretty thin, and he still does have a life and home and family to enjoy.
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 10:18 am
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Bill built me a couple of outstanding guitars a few years ago.
He is sooooo easy to work with.
He wants your guitar to be just as you want it.
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Steve Alcott
From:
New York, New York, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 10:35 am
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Here's mine-S12U, 7/5, Alumitone pickup. Fantastic instrument.
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Rick Winfield
From:
Pickin' beneath the Palmettos
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 10:59 am Correct
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You are correct Erv. I wasn't thinking. Still a little asleep!
I meant Bill Rudolph
ooops!
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 12:11 pm
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I recently upgraded the back neck of my 400 series crossover with the new nickel-plated extrusion bell cranks. Very nice parts! I hope to upgrade the changer in 2010.
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Steve Alcott
From:
New York, New York, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 12:21 pm
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Couldn't resist posting another shot.
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 12:39 pm
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Hi Steve,
Could you post a close up of the keyless system?
I have two keyless Willies and it looks like the new model tuner system is shorter than on 400 and 600 Series...
Thanks,
Olli
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Scott Howard
From:
Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 1:49 pm
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Olli
I don't know if they are shorter but I do know he has a new keyless head. He told me earlier this year that they are now one piece . I would like to see a close up as well .
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Steve Alcott
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New York, New York, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 3:15 pm
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Here's a shot showing the tuner-it may be a little shorter than the 400/600 series. It's a one piece assembly now as well. BTW, Olli-I saw your guitar at TSGA last March and spent a lot of time admiring it. Almost got the same color, but I saw a ZB in ebony/natural and that was it for me.
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2009 4:22 pm creme de la creme
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| Hey ERV and Steve, If they build them any nicer than that, it must be a secret....You guys really have the top of the line....no wonder that web site is not getting any attention. |
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 5:06 pm
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I talked to Bill today about the website. His son is in the finishing stages of completing the site soon and will make an announcement on the Forum when it is ready. His son is also helping Bill make the steels, working a full time job, and then building the website.
When completed, it will be an online store where you can purchase bars, strings, picks and other steel related items.
Bill and his son are so busy right now building new guitars that they have had little time to finish the website. When the site is done, they may have to hire more people to help them build guitars.
I know from experience that the new 700 series is the best guitar yet and sounds fantastic.
Blessings, Albert
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 5:14 pm Sound clips
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| Hey Albert S, We are still waiting for some sound clips from your new 700 series. |
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ebb
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 7:22 pm
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| but I saw a ZB in ebony/natural and that was it for me |
wow! i can see why. that is stunning! |
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Jack Strayhorn
From:
Winston-Salem, NC
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Posted 31 Dec 2009 7:18 pm
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| Ron Lashely Sr. was on the forefront of the importance of the internet. I thought it was a waste of time. Goes to show what I know. Marketing and visibility in todays market place is every bit as important as producing the product. If I were running a steel company today I would hire the production staff necessary and would keep my seat behind the computer. |
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2009 7:59 pm internet is very powerful
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| Jack, The internet is very powerful..many people are doing their shopping on the internet instead of going to stores, many of the internet stores offer free shipping and you also avoid state sales taxes in some states..in the meanstime some shopping malls are closing..you either get with the change or go the way of the wagonwheels. |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2009 9:46 pm
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"When the site is done, they may have to hire more people to help them build guitars"
I'll be the first to get my application in....then I can quit my FT job and do something I've always wanted to do It's a good thing Bill's shop isn't any closer or I'd be bugging him nearly everyday! |
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Brad Malone
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2010 7:40 am keep it small and lean
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Kevin M, About 2 years ago I spoke with Bill about that same subject and he indicated that he liked running a small shop, just him and his son.
Some people do not like the hassle of dealing with a lot of outside people...I do not know if he still feels that way. |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2010 8:05 am
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From being in business myself, I can tell you, bigger isn't always better.
The year I did the most business is the year I lost the most money. |
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