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Darrell Denton
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Wanted to say something about Bill . I had posted that I needed to add a pull on my guitar , and just needed the nylon but couldn't locate them. He stepped up and and offered me a couple of his, but wouldn't let pay him. What a kind thing to do. Thankyou Bill. What a great example of ca·ma·ra·de·rie .
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Larry Dering
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No surprise, he's a good'n. Bill has been a great friend to the steel community.
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Henry Matthews did me a solid one time with a lever for my EMCI , I had at one . There are some really good folks in the steel guitar community. Henry had a spare lever and sent it to me.
I am forever grateful for him helping me out.
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Jerry Overstreet
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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

Bill set the example for me several years ago. We bought an older Ernie Ball volume pedal from him. When I asked about payment, he said just wait until you get it and send me a check or money order.

So, I try to follow his example on small purchases from particularly established members by shipping items while waiting on the money. Not been burned yet.

You have to trust somebody sometime, and this is one thing I learned from Mr. Ferguson.
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Post by Roy Carroll »

He's a good'ern! I have purchased several things fro Bill, super helpful and ALWAYS right on time. Very easy to do business with. Someone you can certainly trust.
Bill is one of the good guys!
Just north of the Weird place, south of Georgetown
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Walter Stettner
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Post by Walter Stettner »

Bill is the real deal, an overall gentleman, a friend to everybody and one hell of a player.

Kind Regards, Walter
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Gene Tani
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Post by Gene Tani »

Not to mention the huge amount of time he's put in on the youtube video archives of not just the great players but other players who deserve to be remembered. I owe him a huge debt of gratitude for that.

Thanks Bill.
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Doug Taylor
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Post by Doug Taylor »

I came across Bill just a month or two after I started playing. I bought strings from him and in my inexperience broke a couple of the 3rd strings. Nothing wrong with the strings but plenty wrong with the installer! Bill was kind and gracious helping me figure out what I was doing wrong and even sent a couple of 11.5s

I wish more people did business the way he does.
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Post by Mark Robinson »

Bill Ferguson is excellent to deal with.
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Dirk Edwards
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Post by Dirk Edwards »

He helped me get in with Peavey to get my amps fixed!!
Wouldn't take any money for his time and effort!

A true businessman to be modeled after in any endeavor.
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Post by Dale Rottacker »

Bill is a special guy. I always feel like I'm talking to a close friend when I'm talking to this fine young man.
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Post by Charley Hill »

Bill helped me in Dallas a few years ago. I tried to pay him but he refused. He has always been willing to lend a helping hand.

One thing should be noted that he has been instrumental in helping young players get started. Hats off to a great human!!


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Buck Reid
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Post by Buck Reid »

I have lost count of how many times Bill has gifted me with his generosity. They just don't come any better! Thank you Bill for your friendship, that makes me the lucky one!! :)
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Jim R. Harrison
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Post by Jim R. Harrison »

My view of Bill in 2016. A really "good guy"!

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Mike Mantey
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Post by Mike Mantey »

This guy is first class. I really think he is special. A genuine human for sure.
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