The Steel Guitar Forum

Tim Sheinman wrote:

When I first glanced at that photo I thought, "Wow, those are the longest knee levers I've ever seen."

My Kline S-12, ordered new in '78, and a GES I bought used that same year, I think. Both were from Harry Guffee's shop in CT. Still have them both.

Probably the shortest and longest headstocks on any of my steels.

This is my Carter U12 (Now fitted with gauged aluminum rollers) previously owned by JD Sauser

I took the pad off of this one and put in a 6 string G tuning neck. However, I have a new Williams 12 extE9 on order. Can hardly wait…but I’ll have to!

I'm looking forward to posting pictures of my new Williams 12-string (D13th).

I thought I'd have it by now! It's now into the thirteenth month since I ordered it yet there's not even a word to say it's 'imminent'. (I've asked Bill to do a final check with me over the setup before he rods the guitar; no such call has yet come so who knows how far out it is?)

Part of me wishes I'd gone with a G2 - I'd have had it six months ago - but I know Bill's product is first class.

Oh, well: 'watch this space', I guess.

Roger,
I received my new Williams S12 a few months ago. The new Williams changer 4 over 3 with annodized fingers has a presence and a "growl" you won't believe. It's a work of art. You'll be very pleased.

Plays as good as it looks!

Steve:

I do hope you're right. Back in June, '22, Bill estimated '10-12 months' but I realize that certain factors are beyond his control.

My choice was dictated by my need for 'three lowers'; only a handful of makers do this. MSA quoted 24 months (!), Rittenberry weren't much sooner and Mullen's price was $1000 above the Williams.

All this angst, waiting for news, and I have no idea how I'm going to get along with a 12-string after decades with a D-10, much less the new tuning (D13th).

I got carried away. I should have told myself: 'D13th is a brilliant concept and, were I starting out today, that's what I'd choose.' But no: I plunged headlong into it and, during the wait for my Williams, I turned 80. Insanity?

K Maul

Did you leave that Stringtone Changer on your 'back-neck six-stringer' operable?

Neat idea

Ron

Ron Funk wrote:K Maul

Did you leave that Stringtone Changer on your 'back-neck six-stringer' operable?

Neat idea

Ron

Yes. I installed it myself, in fact. It is a fairly rare one that moves 4 strings so I can get GBDGBD / DADF#AD or DADF#BD tunings. Mighty handy! I have the same type on a Supro lapsteel, too. I’ve collected several Stringtones over the last 35 years and have different varieties. They’re more primitive than the Hipshot Double Shot (which I have on my dobros) but they work well.

My S12 U pair. Marie Laveau,



And Bee Bee. This guitar has great sustain. Is my "Go To" guitar.