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Topic: Opinions Williams D-10, 8+8, Keyless |
Mick OGrady
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 7:14 am |
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| I am interested in buying the Williams D-10, 8+8, Keyless and would like to hear any thoughts on this instrument, good and bad. Since I do not live close to someone that can service this instrument it has to be solid mechanically and function reliably. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 7:21 am
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Williams guitars are well built as good as any of them. The mechanics are solid and the sound is good.
But, without knowing the age and condition of the guitar in question, I would be hesitant to offer advice.
I've seen really odd setups, poor maintenance, excess wear, abuse etc. in all types of used guitars.
If it's a fairly recent build with a conventional setup, good maintenance record etc., it's value would be similar to other branded all pull guitars of like build.
Bill Rudolph's Williams factory is just north of Minneapolis Mn. |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 7:50 am
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Al Brisco may be able to advise you. FWIW, I’ve never had any issues with my “Willie†in the 20 years I’ve had mine.
Geo |
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Bryan Crowley
From:
Crescent, Oklahoma
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 8:01 am Willy
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Hi Mick. I am on my second Williams keyless D-10, and both have been absolutely
Incredible. They have amazing tone, sustain, and stay in tune so very well.
There’s a reason why you don’t see very many used Willy’s for sale. |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 8:25 am
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I have two D-10's and also owned an S-10 at one time. They are a solid guitar. Any little things I had questions on a phone call to Bill straightened them out. I was at Bill's yesterday and he had a batch of guitars ready for assembly. I think the high number was in the 1100's. So somebody likes them.
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2013 Williams D-10, 2019 Williams D-10, 1970 Fender Twin, Evans SE200, Fender Tonemaster Twin, Hilton pedal, Jagwire Strings. |
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Steve Mueller
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2021 8:22 pm
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I've had a D10 and 2 D12's new and a wide body S12 on order. Wonderful steels in all respects. Bill's service is second to none. I email him and he answers right back. Call him, and he answers the phone. Who else does that these days?
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2016 Williams D12 8 x 8, 2015 Williams D12 8 x 8, 2023 Williams S12 4 x 5, Milkman Amps, 1974 Gibson Byrdland |
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Walter Webb
From:
California, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2021 10:33 am
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| I immediately noticed something wonderful about my Williams D10 model 600: the light pedal and lever action. Easy to press, with full return and pitch stability. BTW, Bill Rudolph informed me there is almost no difference between the 600 and 700 model, other than the headstock tuner blocks being open at the top, which is rather insignificant... |
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