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Ken Anderson
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I thought I'd show a picture of my new guitar.

Ken


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George McLellan
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WOW!

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Bill sure does beautiful work! I hope you will bring it up to Duluth for the Arrowhead Steel Guitar Showcase on May 5th & 6th. I promise I'll stay back at least 10 feet so I don't drool on it.

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Post by Mike Wheeler »

That sure is a beautiful sunburst. :shock: Now you'll have the looks to go with the beautiful sounds!! 8)
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Post by John LeMaster »

What a beautiful guitar! Congrats on the new Williams, Ken.

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Post by Scott Swartz »

How about posting a close of the 600 changer finger (with the hole for mounting the string) for those who have not seen it.

Reminds me I should post a pic of my Williams, now more than a year old but still like new.
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Post by Carlos Polidura »

WOWWWWWW....!!!!
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Glug, glug, glug.... gah-gah. Gaaah! Gaah!

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Post by Bill Simmons »

WOW!! The Williams is without a doubt equal to any steel being built today. They sound and play great...and just look at this one! No finer person to deal with than Bill R.
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Post by Greg Cutshaw »

Wow!!!! is right!

I thought I owned the coolest Williams color (burnt orange) but this trumps the one I owned. Thanks for posting the pic. Bill built me a model 400 keyless with 9 & 8 and I have no idea how he fit all that stuff under there. It was delivered on time and I'm now sorry I sold it.

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I just about wet my pants. That finish is beautiful!
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Post by Brint Hannay »

That takes my breath away! Wow!

One detail I like is that it doesn't have the multi-colored fretboards. Is that something you custom-ordered or is that a standard offering?
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Post by Ken Anderson »

Bill said this steel had a lot of new changes besides the new changer.I've had a few flame maple instruments over the years but this in one flamey piece of wood.

Bill is a great guy to deal with.He knows what he's talking about and he'll never steer you wrong.

When I was picking up my steel he showed me a single
10 with a clear coat on spalted maple.my wife was lucky I only came home with the one.
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Post by Larry Jamieson »

Wow, Ken! That is one gorgeous guitar!!! I just ordered a new Williams and now I'm going to have to think about my choice of color. Bill is sure building some killer steel guitars. Enjoy it.
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Post by Delvin Morgan »

Very nice Ken,
I have a blood red S12 exE9 Williams Bill built for me, they are fantastic pedal steels for sure.

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Post by Albert Svenddal »

I also, have ordered a new 600 Series Williams. I can't wait to get it. The flame finish is awwesome. Blessings, Albert
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Post by Henry Nagle »

Nice looking guitar!

I got my new Williams a couple weeks ago and I'm enjoying very much!
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Post by Jeff Bradshaw »

That is a guitar that is most beautiful...Thanks for letting us see it. Best regards. ..jeff
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Post by Dan Beller-McKenna »

VA-VA-VA-VOOOOM!!! ... er ... :oops: ... I mean ... very nice looking guitar.

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Post by Dick Wood »

Beautiful guitar!

I bought a new Williams a year ago and talked to Bill about almost the same color as yours is but ultimately went with natural birdseye. I wish I had gone through with my original plan after seeing yours.

Bill's work is just some of the best you will find out there.
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Post by Ryan Gimpert »

It is even more beautiful than I had imagined, Ken.
Let me know if you ever want the Pro 1 back - we can swap!
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

Outstanding Ken !
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Post by Dale Chroninger »

Bill brought a beautiful red D-10 to the Dairy State Jam, last year. I fell in love, it followed me home! I love my Willy! I'm coming back to the Dairy State Jam this year, but I had to promise my wife that I would'nt look at Bill's new projects. I'm sure you'll love the guitar and Bill is great to work with.
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Post by Chuck Thompson »

ouch!! that is beautiful!!!!
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Post by KENNY KRUPNICK »

Nice guitar Ken. Is the pedal throw long,or short? By that I mean, do you have to push way down,or push just a short distance?
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Post by Ken Anderson »

It is a shorter throw than the other steels I've had.It's really nice to have an instrument that is perfectly set up.

I hear alot about people needing longer legs because they're taller.Does anyone get shorter legs because they're shorter?

And it looks good from the back too.

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