Williams Universal 12, 8+5...Gotta Love Turquoise!-SOLD

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Silvio Bello
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Williams Universal 12, 8+5...Gotta Love Turquoise!-SOLD

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SOLD

Williams steel for sale, universal tuning SD-12 with 8 pedals, 5 knee levers. Plays and looks great, no issues.

FEATURES
• Single 12 universal tuning on double wide body (pad area is more like a half-pad, not a full neck width)
• Strikingly beautiful turquoise color
• Metal neck
• 8 pedals
• 5 knee levers
• Triple raise/triple lower changer
• Tension adjustment screws for changer finger screws
• Split tuning screws for all 12 strings
• Hard-shell carpeted case is in excellent condition, includes legs and rods bag

All the Williams guitars I've seen have an outstanding high gloss finish, and this beauty is no exception. For those of you not familiar with the Williams guitar, it has unsurpassed craftsmanship, engineering and attention to detail. Bill Rudolph really designs a beautiful instrument.

It has a full, rich sound, stays in tune, and plays very smoothly.

I've owned this steel for about 3 years, but it has never been out of my smoke-free home; no clubs or bars. I simply don't have sufficient time to devote to this great steel.

Price is $2750.00, and I'll split shipping in the U.S. Purchased new, this guitar would cost over $3300.00. No trades, please.
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COPEDENT:
Pedals are standard Emmons setup, then:
Pedal 4: raises string 6 and 10 (both G#) to A#
Pedal 5: lowers string 7 (F#) to F; raises string 11 (E) to F; raises string 12 (B) to C#
Pedal 6: raises string 4 to E when E's are lowered by RKR; lowers string 8 (E) to D
Pedal 7: raises string 5 (B) to C#; raises string 6 (G#) to A#
Pedal 8: raises string 9 (B) to C; lowers string 11 (E) to D#; lowers string 12 (B) to G#
LKL: lowers string 2 (D#) to D
LKV: lowers string 5 to A#
LKR: raises string 1 to G#; lowers string 6 to F#
RKL: raises strings 4, 8 and 11 (E's) to F
RKR: lowers string 2 (D#) to C#; lowers string 4 to D#; lowers string 8 to D#
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Post by James Quackenbush »

Silvio ...
How are you my friend ? .....NICE Willy !!!....It reminds me of Jamaica !!!.....Jim
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Hi there Jim,

Jamaica Mon? I can hear the steel drums now!

Best regards,

Silvio

P.S. Need any more hot sauce!
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Post by James Quackenbush »

Silvio ,
NOW You've got me goin !!!.....I'm picturing being on the beach in Jamaica Mon , with about 4 dozen J.I.T. B. Taco's , w/a bunch of hot sauce , getting ready to play a gig on the beach with your torquois Williams !!!.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Good to hear from you Mon !!!..... Jim
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Post by Joel Ferguson »

I'm interested in buying this guitar. Can we talk off line?
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Post by rpetersen »

Never mind - Asked a dumb question - go figure!!! :roll:
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Post by Joel Ferguson »

Does anyone know if there is a significant difference in the 400 series and the current 600 series?
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Post by Silvio Bello »

Hi Joel,
I had several inquiries about the Williams 400 vs.600 changers,so I decided call Bill Rudolph directly,and get the straight story. According to Bill,the 400 changer has an aluminum string lever,with a slot for the string.The newer 600 changer is made from 1018 hardened steel,that is chrome plated and has a hole in the nose for the string.Bill's a great guy to speak with...we also spoke about the amazing gloss finish on his guitars.Thanks Bill!
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Post by Rex Myers »

OMG thats absolutely beautiful
Rex Myers Fessenden U-12, 6 string Lap, Randall Steelman. Fender Princeton ReverbII, QuilterTT12
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Post by Silvio Bello »

Hey Guys,

Still available...might be time to trade for an Emmons or Zum???
Thanks!
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Silvio: Private Message sent.
Carter S-12, GFI S-12, Emmons S-12, Fender Deluxe 8 non-pedal, Scheerhorn Dobro. Plus banjos.
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Any chance you might have this guitar still available. If so, let me know.
Thanks I'm here in San Diego.
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Hi Gary,
Email sent.
Best regards,
sb
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Post by Ryan McMahon »

ttt from a willy owner
Williams and Fulawka Guitars
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Post by John McClung »

Long nap...this great steel is still available, per my friend Silvio.
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