Bill Lawrence's Shop Gallery

Arlo · January 24th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Here is a link to a few pictures I took of Bill Lawrence's Shop. This is where the Keystones and many other pickups are made in Corona California USA.

Bill Lawrence's Shop

He makes everything himself including cutting the alnico poles and tumbling them.

A true "Made in the USA" product

mofugly13 · January 24th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Awesome!

I think I see mine in there...

That must mean they're almost ready to ship....

martino · January 24th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlo

Here is a link to a few pictures I took of Bill Lawrence's Shop. This is where the Keystones and many other pickups are made in Corona California USA.

Bill Lawrence's Shop

He makes everything himself including cutting the alnico poles and tumbling them.

A true "Made in the USA" product

Nice WORK!
I always thought he had a much bigger shop like a small factory?

Arlo does Bill make any pickups for Dean or any other guitar maker
these days?

Buckocaster51 · January 24th, 2008, 05:05 PM

Got to love it.

Thanks for sharing.

By now you all know I love my Keystones!

Arlo · January 24th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martino

Nice WORK!
I always thought he had a much bigger shop like a small factory?

Arlo does Bill make any pickups for Dean or any other guitar maker
these days?

Bill holds the patent on the SCN pickups used in Fender guitars. He doesn't make them but he developed them and licensed the patent to Fender from what I have been told.

He is negotiating with one of the big 2 right now for a new design.

To me his new twin blades are something that will be a real eye opener. The sparkle they produce is absolutely stunning.

His shop is bigger than it was from what I have been told. There are 5 people working there.

Bill, Becky, Rodger, Nadine and her husband.

Talk about TLC these pickups are practically kissed and tucked in every night. Bill is a workaholic and he is always calculating a new design. Sometimes he designs it in his head and goes in the next day and builds it. I gotta tell you for his age the man has some energy.

need2retire · January 24th, 2008, 06:00 PM

Any news on the tele neck pickup chrome cover? I checked a couple of months back and it was not available yet.

What new "twin blades"?

casterway · January 24th, 2008, 08:23 PM

'Dimebag' Darrell, from Pantera and Damageplan swore by Bill Lawrence L-500-L's.

Ringo · January 24th, 2008, 10:05 PM

The link has some pics of a Tele control plate, looks like there is an inductor or something in between the pots?

boris bubbanov · January 25th, 2008, 12:03 AM

I wonder if, upon entering, I would find myself whispering. With my hat doffed.

Cool post, Arlo!

Bubbanov

Brennantele · January 25th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Awesome stuff. Keystones rule!

amp boy · January 25th, 2008, 12:21 AM

ya what's that black box on the tele control plate.....and that resistor with the tone cap, what's that resistor do ??
thanks for showing this.
hooooo raaaa for homegrown builders.
nice one arlo !!!

dobrodoc · January 25th, 2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringo

The link has some pics of a Tele control plate, looks like there is an inductor or something in between the pots?

That's Bill's "Q-Filter," which improves the tone control. From what I understand, it actually allows tonal control, instead of just rolling off highs.

howlin · January 25th, 2008, 01:00 AM

Looks like Bill is jamming with one of my bass heroes:

BTW - is that black cube between the pots a Q-filter?

garrett · January 25th, 2008, 07:30 AM

Yep, the black thingy is the Q Filter. The way it's wired there reshapes the EQ. As said above, it's a real tone control, not just rolling off highs.

You can also wire it without the cap and resistor to lower the inductance of the pickups. This mellows the output, which is really cool.

Awesome pics, Arlo. Thanks! It's nice to see where my favorite pickups come from.

I still remember my amazement a few years ago the first time I called with a question and Becky put Bill on the phone. He educated me for 30 minutes! What a guy.

Arlo · January 25th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrett

Yep, the black thingy is the Q Filter. The way it's wired there reshapes the EQ. As said above, it's a real tone control, not just rolling off highs.

You can also wire it without the cap and resistor to lower the inductance of the pickups. This mellows the output, which is really cool.

Awesome pics, Arlo. Thanks! It's nice to see where my favorite pickups come from.

I still remember my amazement a few years ago the first time I called with a question and Becky put Bill on the phone. He educated me for 30 minutes! What a guy.

Excellent explanation of the Q filter. I am going to be installing one so I will give an audible example soon.

I have Bill on video demonstrating the Q in his shop. Outstanding stuff and You Tube videos are coming soon!

Dang I was either drinking too much tequila or mi spel cheka iz bustid.

Moggl · January 27th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks millions for the pics and story! Thumbs up!

Scotele · January 27th, 2008, 01:11 PM

He must be very busy, I e.mailed him for some info on Jan 3rd., but alas 'No Reply'

Arlo · January 27th, 2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotele

He must be very busy, I e.mailed him for some info on Jan 3rd., but alas 'No Reply'

Try again this month has been insane with the NAMM show.

WisconsinStrings · January 28th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the pics. I tried making my own pickups once. It didn't go very well. lol It's a real art.

Maybe someone can help me with this.... When I go to his website, I can't seem to find any prices or ordering information. How does one go about ordering his pickups?

Moggl · January 29th, 2008, 02:39 AM

WS: On these pages, choose the pup you want to look at and click the link below the picture to get more info and prices:

The Wilde pups: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Wi...SA_Pickups.htm

The L-500s: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Or...troduction.htm

The Keystones: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Keystone_Singles.htm

Teh Rooling CabelZ: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Connector_Cable.htm

The Latest stuff: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/News.htm

You can always e-mail Becky for more info or check the Wilde-Gate forums: http://p082.ezboard.com/Gate/fguitarsbyfenderfrm8 for specs, wiring and stuff.

Hope that helps,

greetz,

Moggl

January 24th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arlo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In a van down by the river Age: 49 Posts: 1,930	Bill Lawrence's Shop Gallery Here is a link to a few pictures I took of Bill Lawrence's Shop. This is where the Keystones and many other pickups are made in Corona California USA. Bill Lawrence's Shop He makes everything himself including cutting the alnico poles and tumbling them. A true "Made in the USA" product __________________ www.arlowest.com

January 24th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 3,828 1 Photos	Got to love it. Thanks for sharing. By now you all know I love my Keystones! __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

January 24th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
casterway Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 40 Posts: 1,942	'Dimebag' Darrell, from Pantera and Damageplan swore by Bill Lawrence L-500-L's. __________________ There's nothing wrong with a proper repair... "I don't scratch no guitars." John Lee Hooker, when asked to carve his signature into an old acoustic.

January 24th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,884	what's the deal on that Tele control plate? The link has some pics of a Tele control plate, looks like there is an inductor or something in between the pots?

January 25th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brennantele Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Age: 23 Posts: 314	Awesome stuff. Keystones rule! __________________ www.myspace.com/brennanbatey

January 24th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
mofugly13 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 34 Posts: 80	Awesome! I think I see mine in there... That must mean they're almost ready to ship....

January 24th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
need2retire Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 42 Posts: 190	Any news on the tele neck pickup chrome cover? I checked a couple of months back and it was not available yet. What new "twin blades"?

January 25th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 5,067	I wonder if, upon entering, I would find myself whispering. With my hat doffed. Cool post, Arlo! Bubbanov

January 25th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
amp boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 330 4 Photos	ya what's that black box on the tele control plate.....and that resistor with the tone cap, what's that resistor do ?? thanks for showing this. hooooo raaaa for homegrown builders. nice one arlo !!! __________________ I'm kinda like class act simplicity with a raw edge that can rip out yer bones.

January 25th, 2008, 01:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
howlin Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: zurich, schweiz Posts: 154 10 Photos	Bill & Duck Dunn Looks like Bill is jamming with one of my bass heroes: BTW - is that black cube between the pots a Q-filter? __________________ - - - *http://the-fingerprint-file.blogspot.com/*

January 25th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
garrett Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 28 Posts: 154	Yep, the black thingy is the Q Filter. The way it's wired there reshapes the EQ. As said above, it's a real tone control, not just rolling off highs. You can also wire it without the cap and resistor to lower the inductance of the pickups. This mellows the output, which is really cool. Awesome pics, Arlo. Thanks! It's nice to see where my favorite pickups come from. I still remember my amazement a few years ago the first time I called with a question and Becky put Bill on the phone. He educated me for 30 minutes! What a guy. __________________ --Garrett--

January 27th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Moggl Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nürnberg, Germany Age: 41 Posts: 126	Thanks millions for the pics and story! Thumbs up!

January 27th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scotele TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin, Scotland Posts: 65	He must be very busy, I e.mailed him for some info on Jan 3rd., but alas 'No Reply'

January 28th, 2008, 12:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
WisconsinStrings Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 594	Thanks for the pics. I tried making my own pickups once. It didn't go very well. lol It's a real art. Maybe someone can help me with this.... When I go to his website, I can't seem to find any prices or ordering information. How does one go about ordering his pickups?

January 29th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Moggl Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nürnberg, Germany Age: 41 Posts: 126	WS: On these pages, choose the pup you want to look at and click the link below the picture to get more info and prices: The Wilde pups: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Wi...SA_Pickups.htm The L-500s: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Or...troduction.htm The Keystones: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Keystone_Singles.htm Teh Rooling CabelZ: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Connector_Cable.htm The Latest stuff: http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/News.htm You can always e-mail Becky for more info or check the Wilde-Gate forums: http://p082.ezboard.com/Gate/fguitarsbyfenderfrm8 for specs, wiring and stuff. Hope that helps, greetz, Moggl