Williams SD-10 Finally home NEW photos

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 20 Nov 2008 12:10 pm

It shouldn't be long now...Williams natural birdseye SD-10 4 & 5, wood neck, abalone inlay, currently under construction by Bill Rudolph. Isn't she gorgeous?

(photo used with permission of the builder)

Man, does it sound beautiful. If you're considering a new guitar, do yourself a favor and put the Williams Guitar Co. on your short list. You won't be sorry.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 20 Nov 2008 2:15 pm

ABDO-LUTEY STUNNING!

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 20 Nov 2008 5:07 pm

I applaud your use of real abalone. I see these companies that are using fake perloid plastic trim on their wood body lacquer guitars...not classy at all!!

REAL mother of pearl/abalone...nice touch!

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 21 Nov 2008 5:01 am

Hey Rick, that's a beauty pal. I had no idea you were shopping.

Rick Kreuziger · Post by **Rick Kreuziger** » 21 Nov 2008 5:36 am

GOOD !!... one less guitar before my new one is crafted !!

Bill does build some beautiful geetars...

Nice choice of inlay & finish.

Rick

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 21 Nov 2008 6:30 am

Thanks for all the nice comments, fella's. I'm on the edge of my seat, can't wait. Hi Fred, your guitar is what I modeled it after. Now, if I can just make it sound as good as yours. Might as well dream big, right? (my wife didn't know I was shoppin' either, I'm in big trouble...) but it's worth it.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 21 Nov 2008 3:50 pm

I have one big complaint about the guitars of Bill & Tim Rudolph. Too many times I see photos of new ones listed here, it makes me crave more like them. Yours would be one of those, Rick. Great looking & playing guitar. steve t

Larry Jamieson · Post by **Larry Jamieson** » 21 Nov 2008 4:46 pm

Another piece of art on which you can play sweet music, from the talented hands of Bill Rudolph. I know you'll like your new Williams. Enjoy!
Larry J.

Brad Malone · Post by **Brad Malone** » 21 Nov 2008 7:14 pm

Hey Rick, you just made one of the greatest buys of a lifetime..you'll love it for a lifetime...The Williams Steels are keepers.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 23 Nov 2008 12:03 pm

Top floor, please. Thanks Brad, Steve and Larry, I spent a lot of time drooling over Williams guitar photos, before I made up my mind. Yours are some of them. Some others belonged to Larry Scott and Dick Wood. They're all beautiful guitars. Can't wait, shipping should be December 2

(oh boy) I shouldn't have started a list, I know I'll leave some out.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 24 Nov 2008 9:57 am

I'm very happy for you Rick

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 24 Nov 2008 11:55 am

I'm glad I had a positive influence on somebody for a change.

You made a good choice as you'll find out shortly.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 30 Nov 2008 6:20 pm

Thanks for the nice comments, everybody! Bill Rudolph says it ships out on Tuesday 12/2. I'll post some better photos when it arrives. What a Christmas this is gonna be. I must have been a very good boy!

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 3 Dec 2008 3:18 pm

Can't wait to see it Rick

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 6 Dec 2008 3:41 pm

Top floor please. New photos added.

Brad Malone · Post by **Brad Malone** » 6 Dec 2008 4:11 pm

Hey Rick, I just viewed the photos of your new Williams 600 series steel...Rick you got a killer steel..they don't make them nicer or better than yours. You are going to love that great changer...no pins that break to worry about and it bends the strings less at the changer so little or no string breakage problems....I have mine for a year and a half and have not broken any strings. Bill Rudolph has a patent on that changer and his idea was a stroke of genius...Rick, I wish you the best..you can go to sleep tonight knowing you got the best.

Skip Ellis · Post by **Skip Ellis** » 6 Dec 2008 4:56 pm

Beautiful guitar, Rick. They really do nice work!

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 6 Dec 2008 8:35 pm

beautiful. The abalone set against the blond wood is stunning.

Mother of Pearl would not have been nearly as attactive.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 6 Dec 2008 9:49 pm

Upon closer examination, I think there is a thin layer of Mother of Pearl bordering the abalone top and bottom. Nice touch that I hadn't seen before posting the photos. Wow, the attention to detail is unbelievable on this guitar. I'm tickled to death with it. Thanks for all the great comments. Bill & Tim Rudolph deserve all the credit.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 8 Dec 2008 10:21 am

Rick that is SAAAAAAAAAWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 9 Dec 2008 2:13 pm

Another masterpiece by Bill.

I would love to have a new SD10 but lately I've been fixing things up around Wood Manor so I don't got no money.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 9 Dec 2008 3:11 pm

Easily one of the nicest shown here in my time. Stunning!

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 9 Dec 2008 6:46 pm

Wow guys, thanks a bunch. Now if I could only make it do, what it's capable of doing. I really appreciate ALL your comments & compliments. That Williams Guitar Co. is top notch in my book, I feel very fortunate.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 10 Dec 2008 3:31 am

The inlays are simply stunning and that changer is very, very clever. You have invested your money wisely. That is one glorious steel guitar!

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 12 Dec 2008 7:38 am

Does Mark Giles-Star Steel Guitar Company build the Williams cabinets also?

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