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diceman · 10-26-2009, 09:13 PM

FW's are articulate and handle dirt well. The neck is nice and warm, the bridge has some bite and is fairly hot. It takes overdrive well. They're just great sounding articulate WB pickups!

I got the R8 two summers ago. Right at the same time I got the '69 Deluxe (a month later or so).

dougk · 10-26-2009, 11:11 PM

Hey everyone,

I just want to chime in here how absolutely blown away everything I've got from Will. I've pretty much run the gauntlet (heavens, VT, VTH, Hab's and Firewaters) finding what I think are the best sounding pickups for our guitars and I have to say there isn't a bad set in the batch!

My personal favorites though are the Heavens and the just plain Vintage Tuned's. I've never, EVER heard anything like these before... so damn good. They just do something for me that no other humbucker ever has. Amazing..

The_Sentry · 10-27-2009, 12:34 AM

^^^^

^^^^^

I really want to go visit Will again. I'm starting to entertain this idea of playing one of the local watering holes in his area with a Daylighter equipped with WB Firewaters!!

I still owe Will one for helping me dial in that Custom....

5F6-A · 10-27-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougk

Hey everyone,

I just want to chime in here how absolutely blown away everything I've got from Will. I've pretty much run the gauntlet (heavens, VT, VTH, Hab's and Firewaters) finding what I think are the best sounding pickups for our guitars and I have to say there isn't a bad set in the batch!

My personal favorites though are the Heavens and the just plain Vintage Tuned's. I've never, EVER heard anything like these before... so damn good. They just do something for me that no other humbucker ever has. Amazing..

that's good!!!

767400 · 11-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Does anyone know where Will is these days? I have tried him on every number, e-mail, P.M., and text with no replies at all.

jhvox · 11-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 767400

Does anyone know where Will is these days? I have tried him on every number, e-mail, P.M., and text with no replies at all.

I've talked to Will recently, although the best way to reach him is through Steve - wbsupport@comcast.net . They are trying to keep will at the winding machine as much as possible

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 11-02-2009, 09:46 PM

He has been busy

captcoolaid · 11-03-2009, 12:24 AM

Working his ass off at the moment.

delander · 11-03-2009, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captcoolaid

Working his ass off at the moment.

From the sights in Flick's photos just above, it will be quite some time before he gets around to winding pickups looks like.

Big_dawg · 11-18-2009, 06:59 AM

is there any way of getting hold of steve through this forum - my (work) spam filter is stopping any message from outside hte UK from getting through at the moment

***b-squared*** · 11-18-2009, 02:07 PM

I spoke to Will today--first time in about a month! He said I could post an update, so here ya go:

- Will is still suffering from the after-effects of getting run over. Lots of back pain--looks like he might have ruptured/slipped disks back there. Not good, but he's seeing a specialist and dealing with it.

- Will has spent the last month getting all special orders filled, as well as the remnants of the back orders (here me Bling?

). They ship tomorrow. Will has taken extra care with all of these pickups, and has tested every pickup coming off the bench (which slows down the whole process of course, but it ensures the highest quality). Will remarked that 'the dudes that are getting these are getting some of the best pickups I've ever made...EVER.'

(Note: Doublebuckers are 'on hold' until the Patent # comes through.

)

- Will will be opening for the first week in December, but only for a week. If you have a Christmas request for pickups, that would be the time. He's taking limited orders, so that they can get out in minimum time...Expect a full opening sometime in January 2010.

Will's got a business plan together, and is getting all of the wickets set for opening. It's taken some time, and a lot of meetings with local business professionals, but I think Will's on the right course for success with this. He's learned just how big a piece of pie he can handle, and he's sticking to that.

He also said to look forward to more exciting news in the coming months. He sounded tired on the phone, but he's been a busy man.

Have a good week guys and gals!

BB

5F6-A · 11-18-2009, 02:55 PM

Wow that's sad about Will....
I hope he gets over the accident very soon. He deserves better.

I hope everything goes well for the WB family.

BTW, I've been trying some stuff and I can tell you that WBs with bees sound great. Both pieces of equipment have incredible clarity.

BTW, Please join us:

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...bumblebee.html

Get better soon Will!!

captcoolaid · 11-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Yeah I kicked him in the back cause he ate my taco so sorry for the delay all.

rick13 · 11-18-2009, 08:52 PM

I am in wiring heaven.....Two custom sets arrived from Will.
Man I can't wait to fire them up.
Rick

alligatorbling · 11-20-2009, 01:57 AM

word is, i got some dub bees on the way

The_Sentry · 11-20-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

I spoke to Will today--first time in about a month! He said I could post an update, so here ya go:

- Will is still suffering from the after-effects of getting run over. Lots of back pain--looks like he might have ruptured/slipped disks back there. Not good, but he's seeing a specialist and dealing with it.

- Will has spent the last month getting all special orders filled, as well as the remnants of the back orders (here me Bling?

). They ship tomorrow. Will has taken extra care with all of these pickups, and has tested every pickup coming off the bench (which slows down the whole process of course, but it ensures the highest quality). Will remarked that 'the dudes that are getting these are getting some of the best pickups I've ever made...EVER.'

(Note: Doublebuckers are 'on hold' until the Patent # comes through.

)

- Will will be opening for the first week in December, but only for a week. If you have a Christmas request for pickups, that would be the time. He's taking limited orders, so that they can get out in minimum time...Expect a full opening sometime in January 2010.

Will's got a business plan together, and is getting all of the wickets set for opening. It's taken some time, and a lot of meetings with local business professionals, but I think Will's on the right course for success with this. He's learned just how big a piece of pie he can handle, and he's sticking to that.

He also said to look forward to more exciting news in the coming months. He sounded tired on the phone, but he's been a busy man.

Have a good week guys and gals!

BB

Damn. I hope the poor bastard gets some rest. He's gonna need it by next year...

(PS: Back pain SUCKS. Damn...)

***b-squared*** · 11-20-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

word is, i got some dub bees on the way

Yes, you do.

The_Sentry · 11-20-2009, 01:38 PM

On a side note....

This is being...built...right now by Doug Kauer....

I think even amongst his other Daylighters...this one is gonna be special. Combine that with Will's favorite set of pickups (WB Firewaters) and at a time when he is being quoted as making the best pickups he's ever made in his life....

I'll be the first to admit this: Even though this is a guitar forum that celebrates the Gibson Les Paul, I've never put that much stock into an instrument putting a band over. I really haven't. I still gig with low end guitars just as much as I do high end guitars.

This one...this might be different though. I really think this guitar is going to turn out to be a masterpiece.

Thanks for giving me a heads up on Doug, Will. I hope you get well soon.....

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10-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#4201 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,337 Thanks: 310 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] FW's are articulate and handle dirt well. The neck is nice and warm, the bridge has some bite and is fairly hot. It takes overdrive well. They're just great sounding articulate WB pickups! I got the R8 two summers ago. Right at the same time I got the '69 Deluxe (a month later or so). __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

10-26-2009, 11:11 PM	#4202 (permalink)
dougk Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] Hey everyone, I just want to chime in here how absolutely blown away everything I've got from Will. I've pretty much run the gauntlet (heavens, VT, VTH, Hab's and Firewaters) finding what I think are the best sounding pickups for our guitars and I have to say there isn't a bad set in the batch! My personal favorites though are the Heavens and the just plain Vintage Tuned's. I've never, EVER heard anything like these before... so damn good. They just do something for me that no other humbucker ever has. Amazing.. __________________ kauer guitars blog

10-27-2009, 12:34 AM	#4203 (permalink)
The_Sentry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17,247 Thanks: 450 Thanked 498 Times in 108 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] ^^^^ ^^^^^ I really want to go visit Will again. I'm starting to entertain this idea of playing one of the local watering holes in his area with a Daylighter equipped with WB Firewaters!! I still owe Will one for helping me dial in that Custom.... __________________ The Geartalk Video Blog

11-02-2009, 06:07 PM	#4205 (permalink)
767400 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 301 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] Does anyone know where Will is these days? I have tried him on every number, e-mail, P.M., and text with no replies at all.

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11-02-2009, 09:46 PM	#4207 (permalink)
*FLICKOFLASH* Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hagerstown,MD USA Posts: 14,391 Thanks: 334 Thanked 530 Times in 113 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] He has been busy __________________ http://grou.ps/flickoflash/home

11-03-2009, 12:24 AM	#4208 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] Working his ass off at the moment. __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

11-18-2009, 06:59 AM	#4210 (permalink)
Big_dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island Boy... Posts: 1,489 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] is there any way of getting hold of steve through this forum - my (work) spam filter is stopping any message from outside hte UK from getting through at the moment __________________ 'sall Good ---------------------------------------------------- And Jesus said 'come forth and you shall receive eternal life'.... But I came fifth and only got the toaster ---------------------------------------------------- Proud user of: W B Firewaters W B Hot VTPH W B 6707 Greens Damn I got another guitar....

11-18-2009, 02:07 PM	#4211 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] I spoke to Will today--first time in about a month! He said I could post an update, so here ya go: - Will is still suffering from the after-effects of getting run over. Lots of back pain--looks like he might have ruptured/slipped disks back there. Not good, but he's seeing a specialist and dealing with it. - Will has spent the last month getting all special orders filled, as well as the remnants of the back orders (here me Bling? ). They ship tomorrow. Will has taken extra care with all of these pickups, and has tested every pickup coming off the bench (which slows down the whole process of course, but it ensures the highest quality). Will remarked that 'the dudes that are getting these are getting some of the best pickups I've ever made...EVER.' (Note: Doublebuckers are 'on hold' until the Patent # comes through. ) - Will will be opening for the first week in December, but only for a week. If you have a Christmas request for pickups, that would be the time. He's taking limited orders, so that they can get out in minimum time...Expect a full opening sometime in January 2010. Will's got a business plan together, and is getting all of the wickets set for opening. It's taken some time, and a lot of meetings with local business professionals, but I think Will's on the right course for success with this. He's learned just how big a piece of pie he can handle, and he's sticking to that. He also said to look forward to more exciting news in the coming months. He sounded tired on the phone, but he's been a busy man. Have a good week guys and gals! BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

11-18-2009, 02:55 PM	#4212 (permalink)
5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back and forth the UK Posts: 4,139 Thanks: 110 Thanked 160 Times in 38 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] Wow that's sad about Will.... I hope he gets over the accident very soon. He deserves better. I hope everything goes well for the WB family. BTW, I've been trying some stuff and I can tell you that WBs with bees sound great. Both pieces of equipment have incredible clarity. BTW, Please join us: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...bumblebee.html Get better soon Will!! __________________ Saltaire's Vicars "Post Tenebras Lux" ----------------------------

11-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#4213 (permalink)
captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] Yeah I kicked him in the back cause he ate my taco so sorry for the delay all. __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

11-18-2009, 08:52 PM	#4214 (permalink)
rick13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 342 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] I am in wiring heaven.....Two custom sets arrived from Will. Man I can't wait to fire them up. Rick

11-20-2009, 01:57 AM	#4215 (permalink)
alligatorbling Master Entertainter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central VA Posts: 14,397 Thanks: 455 Thanked 550 Times in 122 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] word is, i got some dub bees on the way __________________ "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." -Jiddu Krishnamurti

11-20-2009, 01:38 PM	#4218 (permalink)
The_Sentry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17,247 Thanks: 450 Thanked 498 Times in 108 Posts	Re: WB Pickups [merged] On a side note.... This is being...built...right now by Doug Kauer.... I think even amongst his other Daylighters...this one is gonna be special. Combine that with Will's favorite set of pickups (WB Firewaters) and at a time when he is being quoted as making the best pickups he's ever made in his life.... I'll be the first to admit this: Even though this is a guitar forum that celebrates the Gibson Les Paul, I've never put that much stock into an instrument putting a band over. I really haven't. I still gig with low end guitars just as much as I do high end guitars. This one...this might be different though. I really think this guitar is going to turn out to be a masterpiece. Thanks for giving me a heads up on Doug, Will. I hope you get well soon..... __________________ The Geartalk Video Blog

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