Williams 700 Series SD10

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 22 May 2015 8:56 am

I've decided to part with my main guitar from the last couple years. These are pictures from when I bought it. I've since played a couple hundred gigs with it, so I need to give it a good cleaning, and there are a couple of small dings here and there, but in general it's still in pretty much the same shape as when I got it, allowing for the fact that it was actually used (pretty extensively, at that).

Bill just gave it a once-over a couple months back. This thing plays great, but I'm looking to go in a different direction tonally.

I'm looking for $2350 plus shipping, and not interested in trades unless you've got a Show-Pro or Rittenberry Prestige, or maybe an Emmons P/P. I don't have a ton of money to throw into a new guitar though, so I'm not holding my breath for one of these trades.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 22 May 2015 12:11 pm

that's a beautiful guitar. i know they're mechanically perfect. can you elaborate a little on what the tonal difference would be that you're looking for?

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 22 May 2015 12:21 pm

I've played a whole bunch of Show-Pros lately and I guess that's just really the direction I want to go in. I've got a couple old Sho-Buds and that's where my ears want me to go. The Williams is a little darker, a little smoother, and probably has a little more sustain.

At some point I really want to try my hand at a P/P too, although I know that's totally different from the Sho Bud/Show Pro thing.

Andy Eder · Post by **Andy Eder** » 22 May 2015 12:38 pm

PM Sent.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 23 May 2015 3:56 am

Can we get a couple pics up her skirt? Like to see the pulling system.

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 23 May 2015 7:08 am

John Booth wrote:Can we get a couple pics up her skirt? Like to see the pulling system.

Ask and you shall receive! I took some time last night to get more shots of everything. I still need to polish the metal parts because it's been a while, but here she is, underside and all. I tried to show any noticeable dings, but there really aren't more than a few.

David Alexander · Post by **David Alexander** » 23 May 2015 8:53 am

I know what you mean about that Sho Bud tone. I have a Pro II and a Show Pro (D10's) and they both have a tone that is so deep and clear and once you get used to it nothing else will ever satisfy your ears. That Williams is a sweet guitar and there's someone out there who needs a light weight SD 10 who will grab it from you when they see it. Be patient!

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 26 May 2015 6:52 am

I'm back home to Nashville finally, and I have the Williams with me ready to go. Who wants to buy a steel guitar?

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 26 May 2015 2:59 pm

Hello, Can you explain how the center cross shaft supports work on a square shaft? RP

Will Cowell · Post by **Will Cowell** » 27 May 2015 4:40 am

Atom, that is a beauty. I have a blue 700 SD12 keyless, best steel I've ever owned. Ok, I've only been playing 7 years or so, but I love it. Great tone and sustain.

Ron, the centre nylon pillars simply limit deflection of the cross-shaft under lateral load. Simple, but effective.

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 29 May 2015 9:47 am

Still available.

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 2 Jun 2015 10:22 am

To the top. Lots of interest, still no sale.

Paul Norman · Post by **Paul Norman** » 3 Jun 2015 4:19 pm

You will be lucky to find another guitar this nice and well built.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 3 Jun 2015 4:31 pm

Bill makes great guitars, and this one sure is a beauty...

db

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 8 Jun 2015 7:20 am

Indeed it is Damir.

Go figure a few different guitars I would realllllly like to own have showed up here for sale in the last couple days.

Needless to say, it'd be great if someone bought this guitar so I could buy one of those, so I've dropped the price a little to help push you over the edge

Gary Arnold · Post by **Gary Arnold** » 10 Jun 2015 4:27 pm

Atom sent email, please reply.......Gary Arnold

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 10 Jun 2015 7:53 pm

Hmm...nothing's come through. My email is adam.schmitt@gmail, if that helps.

Gary Arnold · Post by **Gary Arnold** » 10 Jun 2015 8:49 pm

Do you still have the Williams for sale.......Gary

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 12 Jun 2015 7:50 am

Still available.

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 22 Jun 2015 8:04 am

Still available, although I'm out of town till Sunday so won't be able to ship for a week. But I'd really like to sell this one since I've already found its replacement, because I don't want to buy a new guitar till I've moved the old one.

Bobby Duncan · Post by **Bobby Duncan** » 22 Jun 2015 9:31 am

Copedant ?

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 22 Jun 2015 9:43 am

Bobby Duncan wrote:Copedant ?

http://williamsguitarcompany.com/standa ... _setup.htm

Atom Schmitt · Post by **Atom Schmitt** » 23 Jun 2015 12:50 pm

Looks like we have a deal pending.

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 27 Jun 2015 7:04 am

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 27 Jun 2015 7:05 am