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Topic: ***BIG Tuning Wrench*** +All Sold Out--Please Close b0b+ |
Carl Williams
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Oklahoma
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 8:21 am |
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Well, what a nice run for the past five years but I've decided it's time to move on and will sell out the remaining stock of the wrench at a discounted price. Thanks so very much to all of you who have bought the wrench over the past five years. Michael Yahl will be making the New BIG Tuning Wrench very soon...he's already making super parts! (I'm going to keep a few wrenches for past customers only...My final two wrenches that I was going to sell will go to Lloyd Green and Jeff Surratt...see my last post 11-12-12 for comments)
See Photos below of the newly "modded" wrench with a longer shaft (1.5"). The original wrench had a 1" shaft and I had several requests for the longer shaft size. (I still have a few of the original wrench) The dimensions of this wrench are: Shaft is 1.5" long and it fits a 3/16" hex tuning nut and goes to a depth of 5/16" into the shaft. The Knob is 1.5" in diameter and the turning surface width is 5/8". It's milled out of aluminum. Several of the "Masters" now have this wrench and they love it! Thanks, Carl **NOTE: Wrench doesn't work on Mullen, Fessenden or Zum Stage One guitars**
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 9:14 am
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| Love mine. Great product, thanks again, Carl. |
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 9:15 am
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Glad to see that you're back in business!
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'72 Sho-Bud Professional D10, (in pieces .....), '78 MSA Classic XL D10, '69 Emmons PP, Fender 2000
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 9:41 am Thanks Gentlemen
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Hey Mark & Michael,
My best to both of you and your positive comments are very much appreciated! Michael, the steel guitar parts you've been machining are "top shelf" IMHO!  We are very fortunate to have "Master Machinists" like you as members of this Forum! Thanks again, Carl |
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Adam Goodale
From:
Pflugerville, TX
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 1:18 pm
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Hey Carl! Cool wrench! Have you ever considered making one of your wrenches with a 7/64 Allen end for a push pull. Might be a good market for that...
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John Wilson
From:
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 5:53 pm Carl....good to have you back!
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I couldn't go back to my old wrench after buying a Big'un. I'm thinking about getting a back-up in case mine falls out of the bag......
J.
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 5:59 pm Grab-N-Tune
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| Thanks for the comp on the wrench Adam....I may have to get a few made to see if there would be any takers? The entire length of this wrench is 1 5/8"...would you think the current 1" shaft would be long enough to work on a P/P? Carl |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 6:05 pm Backup Big'Un
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Hey John,
Many thanks for the kind words and chimming in on my post! I kinda like the name you gave the wrench also; "Big'Un" I might have to reconsider the name!  In this case, size does matter, huh?  |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2011 11:41 pm
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Howdy guys
If you ever grab hold of one of these Grab-N-Tune tuners, I think you will be glad you did. Makes very easy and precise tuning a snap. I only have 3. Keep a spare in the seat. Carl is a fine Okie to deal with.
Jack
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 27 Mar 2011 4:21 am
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glad i got one !
better & easier tuning precision than the small ones |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 27 Mar 2011 5:51 am Loyal Customers---Jack & Crowbear
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Hey Jack & Crowbear,
Much obliged for the comps for the wrench. Jack was one of my VERY first customers almost 4 yrs ago now and as he said, he has 3 wrenches just in case!  Crowbear was one of my first international customers and has continued to order for friends/students. Many thanks to you both for your continued support. Your bud, Carl |
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Ernest Cawby
From:
Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Mar 2011 4:45 pm New Wrench
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Carl I cut a allen wrench and made one to fit my Professional, I sent it off with the guitar I just sold so I need another one, so I can make it like the one I gave away. I just glued the allen wrench into the end of the org. tunner end and it worked perfectly. The new one will work with my williams.
send me the price of the new one.
ernie |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 28 Mar 2011 1:52 am Wrench Request
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Hi Ernie,
I've sent you an email with the details. Thanks for the repeat business. Hope all is well these days. Carl |
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John McConnell
From:
Yuba City, CA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 Mar 2011 3:56 pm
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I love my big wrench. So much easier than the smaller ones when fine tuning. Worth every penny.
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ShoBud Professional-Hilton Pedal
Fender B-Bender Tele-G&L L1000 Bass
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Howard Hughes
From:
Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 3:29 pm ****"Big' Un" ****
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Hay MR. Carl,
Welcome Back, Glad To See You Up and Running Again, My Friend 
Your Fan & Friend From The Land Of OZ-♫Howie-"The Wizard"♫.
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Apr 2011 4:52 pm
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Hey John & Howard,
Thanks to you both for your support and positive comments. Carl
p.s. Howard, I sent you a Private Message...Thx, Carl |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 8 Apr 2011 5:38 pm
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| TTT---Thanks to all my customers this past two weeks...positive feedback has been fantastic! |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 15 Apr 2011 3:42 am
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| TTT |
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Otis Dillon
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 16 Apr 2011 11:18 pm
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| Thanks Carl! This is a great tool and I really like them very much. Your service is great and I appreciate all you have done to get them to me so fast.. |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 17 Apr 2011 5:51 pm
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Love mine !!!
Thx
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 20 Apr 2011 4:16 pm Feedback Appreciated!
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Hey Otis and Jamie,
Your positive comments are what keeps me motivated to stay in the BIG Tuning Wrench business! Carl |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 29 Apr 2011 5:27 pm
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 9 May 2011 3:36 pm
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Roger Kelly
From:
Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 9 May 2011 6:00 pm
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Carl, I received my BIG Tuning Wrench a couple of weeks ago and really like it. I meant to post earlier about the good service and speedy delivery.
I should have bought one from you a long time ago. They are worth the money! Thanks for making them. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 10 May 2011 11:10 am BIG Wrench---BIG Hit :)
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Roger,
Your comments are very much appreciated and it was a pleasure doing business with you as well sir! Thanks again, Carl |
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