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Arlo · January 24th, 2008, 05:35 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, 05:43 PM

Awesome!

I think I see mine in there...

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

martino · January 24th, 2008, 05:43 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, 06:05 PM

Got to love it.

Thanks for sharing.

By now you all know I love my Keystones!

Arlo · January 24th, 2008, 06:44 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, 07:00 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, 09:23 PM

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

Ringo · January 24th, 2008, 11:05 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, 01:03 AM

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

Cool post, Arlo!

Bubbanov

Brennantele · January 25th, 2008, 01:10 AM

Awesome stuff. Keystones rule!

amp boy · January 25th, 2008, 01:21 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, 01:47 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, 02:00 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, 08:30 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, 01:28 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, 01:59 PM

Thanks millions for the pics and story! Thumbs up!

Scotele · January 27th, 2008, 02:11 PM

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

Arlo · January 28th, 2008, 12:43 AM

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, 01:20 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, 03:39 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

Mr.Reed · June 30th, 2009, 01:32 AM

ahhh I want the Blade for the tele bridge! Sent an email today, and I'm hoping for a reply soon!! Can you buy the Q factor anywhere? It seems like something worth investing in!

Eric Karonen · June 30th, 2009, 08:04 AM

He's one of my heroes when it comes to electronics. My L6-S has his pickups and they're brilliant!

Shepherd · June 30th, 2009, 08:53 AM

This looks like the prelude to a smackdown. Dont mess with another womans wire strippers.

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upta Camp Age: 53 Posts: 2,748	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 __________________ If you like Pine --> www.pinecaster.com www.arlowest.com

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Buckocaster51 Super Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 60 Posts: 14,466 1 Photos	Got to love it. Thanks for sharing. By now you all know I love my Keystones! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "She's not only merely dead, she's really most sincerely dead." - The Munchkin Coroner

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casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 4,721	'Dimebag' Darrell, from Pantera and Damageplan swore by Bill Lawrence L-500-L's. __________________ If Meg White can call herself a musician, then so can I.

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Ringo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 3,240	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?

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Brennantele Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Age: 27 Posts: 332	Awesome stuff. Keystones rule! __________________ www.myspace.com/brennanbatey

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mofugly13 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 244	Awesome! I think I see mine in there... That must mean they're almost ready to ship....

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need2retire Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 46 Posts: 267	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"?

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boris bubbanov Telefied Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 25,672	I wonder if, upon entering, I would find myself whispering. With my hat doffed. Cool post, Arlo! Bubbanov

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amp boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 339 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.

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howlin Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: zurich, schweiz Posts: 492 18 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? __________________ WEBSITE FLICKr "Its our limitations that make us individuals" - Bill Frisell

January 25th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
garrett Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL GA USA Age: 32 Posts: 1,095	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, 01:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Moggl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: - Posts: 1,931	Thanks millions for the pics and story! Thumbs up!

January 27th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scotele Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moray, Scotland Posts: 106	He must be very busy, I e.mailed him for some info on Jan 3rd., but alas 'No Reply'

January 28th, 2008, 01:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
WisconsinStrings Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 1,353	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, 03:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Moggl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: - Posts: 1,931	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

June 30th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
Mr.Reed Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 23 Posts: 1,554	ahhh I want the Blade for the tele bridge! Sent an email today, and I'm hoping for a reply soon!! Can you buy the Q factor anywhere? It seems like something worth investing in! __________________ "There is nothing like the smell of "Twang" in the morning" - Arlo

June 30th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#22 (permalink)
Eric Karonen RIP Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,370	He's one of my heroes when it comes to electronics. My L6-S has his pickups and they're brilliant! __________________ Sounds the tough horn, and twangs the quivering string. --Pope (1688-1744)

June 30th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
Shepherd Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Ridge, Canada Posts: 3,104	This looks like the prelude to a smackdown. Dont mess with another womans wire strippers.

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