WBS Guitars

Victor Denance · Post by **Victor Denance** » 24 Nov 2004 2:10 pm

Hi everyone !

Maybe you've read the thread "bad deal and easy $$$" in the steel players section.

I'm shopping for a GOOD steel (S10 or SD10) and am really interested in the WBS guitars made by fo-bro Wolfgang Bednarz in Germany.

I would like to gather as much infos as I can about the way they play sound etc...

btw, they look really gorgeous, check the website below and have a glance...
http://www.wbssteelguitars.com/html/english.html

Thanks for your help,

Vic

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 24 Nov 2004 2:18 pm

Hi Victor
yes those WBS steels look pretty good
i've never tried or been close to one but i know that my/our friend & Fo'Bro' Ted Nesbitt from Rainbow Music in Ireland sells them http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/RainbowmusicIreland
if you do get a WBS, the fact that they're made & sold in Europa will make things a lot easier if something goes wrong
Bad deal & Easy $$$ (read 'em & weep !) http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/007851.html
Bonne chance mon ami

Mike Fereday · Post by **Mike Fereday** » 25 Nov 2004 4:07 am

Mark Horn (from Germany) played one at the recent Irish festival and it sounded pretty good to me.

Mike

Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 25 Nov 2004 5:26 am

I have played the same Mark VI Paris Selmer sax for over 35 years. Europeans are well known for their precision mechanics and from the looks a beautiful instrument also. Love to play one of these someday.[This message was edited by Chuck McGill on 25 November 2004 at 05:28 AM.]

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 25 Nov 2004 6:37 am

European guitars are pretty expensive for guys in US. WBS is 3600 euros wich is around $5K plus shipping.Promat is very close with its 3500 euros price tag.I don`t know about WBS since I never played one but I wouldn`t trade my Promat for any other guitar.

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"Promat"
~when tone matters~

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 25 Nov 2004 7:08 am

Damir.

You are right about that prices.
5K is to much.
And I hope that I will not start a fight.

After calculating the costs and the labor on a steel.....I think that I can build a D10 for aprox 3000-3100Euro's.

Ron

Nikaro SD10 4x6
[This message was edited by Ronald ! on 25 November 2004 at 09:29 AM.]

DIETMAR WAECHTLER · Post by **DIETMAR WAECHTLER** » 25 Nov 2004 8:12 am

Hi SGF members,
yes Wolfgang Bednarz/WBS Steelguitars in Germany he is doing a great job and his support is excellent. In this case, I'm sure he have a satisfactory solution about shippingcosts, taxes etc.
Best whishes
Didi Waechtler

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Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 26 Nov 2004 4:49 am

What Dietmar says.
Johan

Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 26 Nov 2004 5:05 am

$5000 It`s not too much. Many steels in the US has same price range some more some less.
I just hopes he makes enough profit to make a living in servicing the european steel community, IMHO.

Thanks,
Dag

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 27 Nov 2004 7:07 am

yes,I would have to agree.prices seems to be between 4K-5K for a high end instrument (US or Europe).And even more for some brands.So far record price would be (as far as I know) an S-10 Anapeg with its 8K price tag.Expensive??I would say whatever floats your boat,different people like different things.

Db

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"Promat"
~when tone matters~

Victor Denance · Post by **Victor Denance** » 28 Nov 2004 12:51 pm

Maybe someone else would like to chime in ?

Bump To The Top !

Vic

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 28 Nov 2004 1:27 pm

$5000 It`s not too much

Are you willing to pay up to $5000 for a steel guitar build in Europe+shipping?

Just say the word man and I will deliver you as many as you want.

Ron

Nikaro SD10 4x6

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 28 Nov 2004 3:17 pm

WBS do make a fine guitar. I have played one,and in fact I have a New SD10 3+5 in stock. Superb finish and wonderful engineering,(one of the things that the Germans are renowned for) These guitars are fast gaining respect from players all over Europe. Do yourself a favour Victor,check out the WBS.

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 28 Nov 2004 11:38 pm

Victor.

Ted is right.WBS does build great PSG's.They are and look great.Wolfgang does a great job on them.I do not know if the Burgundy Red Demo is still available but if it is that is a great starter and Pro model and not expensive.
My recomendation to you is give Wolfgang a call.
He's a great guy to deal with.

Ron

Nikaro SD10 4x6