Billy Cooper..........

Charles Curtis · Posted 28 Jan 2008 6:05 am

I would like to comment, IMO, about Billy Cooper, of www.billycoopersmusic.com. I have just listened to his CD, "Sounds Of Steel", available at his and Wanda's webb site and I love it. I enjoy the way Billy phrases his music, the mix of notes, that make it easy for me to (try to) play at it anyway. The inventory of songs on this CD and some others are at their web site, and you can click on some samples for a listen. I have always enjoyed doing business with them over the years, IMO, wonderful friends that live their faith with great integrity.

George Crowder · From: Richmond, VA, USA

I also have one of these CDs. It has a good mix of tunes and as usual, Billy's playing is superb.

A. J. Schobert · From: Cincinnati, Ohio,

I deal with Billy and Wanda alot, I have been down at there store and they are great.

Everytime I order something it is at my house in a week or less.

I come back home and see these huge guitar center or sam ash, I have no problem supporting them.

Andy Sandoval · From: Bakersfield, California, USA

His steel guitar courses are excellent!

Brett Day · From: Pickens, SC

I'd love to go to Billy Cooper's Steel Guitar shop. I've heard there are three showrooms full of great steel guitars.

Brett-Redgold Beauty's player/owner

Bob Baringer · From: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

I have been going to Billy Cooper's since they opened, Billy is a super player and a great repair technician, Wanda and Billy are great people and devoted to Steel Guitar

Larry Jamieson · From: Walton, NY USA

Go to the top of this page and click on "Links." Then click on "Vendors," Then click on "Billy Cooper's Music." If you have a high speed connection, and your audio works, you will hear a superb renditon of "The Healing Hands of Time." The first time I heard it, it blew me away. The playing is so clean, and tasteful, and the tone is to die for. I ordered the CD from Wanda after hearing that one song on the internet.
Billy is a fine player, a gentleman, and has a great store. You can see some pictures of his shop when you click on the link above. If you live at all close, get over there for a vist. You WILL enjoy it!
Larry J.

Pete Young · From: Quebec, Canada

Well I don't live too close but I have been to the store and was treted like an old friend. Billy said play any guitar you want and don't be shy. When I told him I built a few guitars myself, he took me in the back and showed me all his equipment Must have spent two hours there. I buy from them whenever I need stuff and I have it here in no time I think they are super people and would love to go back and see them And Billy is a great picker

Les Anderson · From: The Great White North

Billy's manner of playing is what draws me to his playing. No clutter. Just crystal clear steel guitar without loads of fills that have nothing to do with the melody.

Keith Hilton · From: 248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721

One of the best players in the world--just my opinion.

Bobbe Seymour · From: Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.

I can't say enough good things about Billy, or Wanda. Two great folks. And yes, Billy is a great player!

Bobbe Seymour
(worlds smallest steel store)

Charles Curtis · Posted 30 Jan 2008 1:25 pm

Hey Bobbe, I ordered your latest CD from Dan yesterday; looking forward to listening to it. Hey, maybe I can try to copy a lick here and there, huh?

Jerry Touval · From: Great Falls, Virginia, USA

Here's a photo of Billy and Buddy Charleton playing at Billy's place in Orange VA this past October.

Bobbe Seymour · From: Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.

I love the choice of steel guitars also, seriously! Wish I'd have been there, I think a lot of both of these guys, playing and personally.
Bobbe

A. J. Schobert · From: Cincinnati, Ohio,

Look at buddy's guitar, the cool thing is that he ordered that all blacked out, it is very cool up close.

Charles Curtis · Posted 2 Feb 2008 5:36 am

I like the picture of Wanda & Billy inside the CD, "Sounds Of Steel" cover.

Gary Meyer · From: Sacramento, California, USA

Does anyone have any recommendations or info on his courses ?
Which ones have the most applicable information/material? Thanks

Jay Jessup · From: Charlottesville, VA, USA

All the things said above are true but one of my favorite things about going to Billy's store is what he has hanging on the wall. One example of just about every classic steel guitar ever built and in many cases very early production examples. Come to think of it I don't think he has a Bigsby but just about everything else you'd want to see are there.
Bret,
Billy may not quite have the inventory he once had but still has a very large showroom full of steels and I believe has that many more in the back rooms in cases.

David Nugent · From: Gum Spring, Va.

Billy and Wanda are both fantastic people, I visit their shop as often as I can... Billy and Buddy Charlton recorded a project together titled, "Steel Together" that is exceptional (Billy's version of, "Don't Touch Me" is a standout!). The tune selection is well thought out and the playing is superb. Rhythm tracks and tab book are also available.

kyle reid · From: Butte,Mt.usa

Billy & Buddy's "Steel Together" CD is as good as it gets! Buddy's version of "Half A mind" is worth the CD alone! kr

Bill Moran · From: Virginia, USA

I like Billy, He is hard to trade with even though
I have bought a couple of guitars from him.
I bought his way, might I add !! Laughing

_________________
Bill

Charles Curtis · Posted 22 Apr 2010 5:31 am

I find Billy and Wanda very easy to trade with; or buy. I tell them what I want, they give me the price, I pay and it's delivered ASAP, IMO. I find their work on my guitars impeccable. I block time with them, drive down, Billy repairs or modifies and my guitar is ready to play. I feel very comfortable with these two wonderful people; I wish that they lived next door to me.

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