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PraiseCaster · January 19th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Quite possibly the nicest folks at the show, on the internet and person:

I also have a nice photo of Becky and Bill together, but I dont have access too it right now: I'll post it later tonight.

Arlo is right, the nicest folks out there, and Bill is always at the ready to share his knowledge and passion with anyone. And to set there and listen to himm talk, and play, well, lets just say, I felt honored, and blessed to be around such good people.

And I'm gonna give ya a teaser too: Bill came out with a new single coil pup, that will knock all your socks off, and I am already planning on getting a couple. There working on the patent right now, but let me tell you, many of you will look at this pup, and the first thing you will say is, "NO WAY!" But trust me, it is awesome!

Tuxedo · January 19th, 2009, 02:17 PM

He makes the best cables. Better than George L's.

TDPRI · January 19th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

He makes the best cables. Better than George L's.

Humm, I think Bill uses George L's.

JOHNNY FOWLER · January 19th, 2009, 06:57 PM

ok so this gentilman is the maker of keystones , right ? not the other older gentilman with a white beard . i never get that right but maby now i can . thanks for the coverage paul . good job

PraiseCaster · January 19th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNNY FOWLER

ok so this gentilman is the maker of keystones , right ? not the other older gentilman with a white beard . i never get that right but maby now i can . thanks for the coverage paul . good job

Uh, I'm that fat long haired slob standing next to Becky. Bill aint in the photo. Bill does in fact have a white beard, and is the Keystone pup man.

That other impersonator that appropriated Bill's good name? Well, I prefer not to talk about that scoundrel............

JOHNNY FOWLER · January 19th, 2009, 07:15 PM

thanks chief , i wanna make sure and support the right man. i loves my keystones , wish i could afford more thanks again . johnny

Tuxedo · January 19th, 2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDPRI

Humm, I think Bill uses George L's.

ORLY? I bought a bunch of Bill's that are far superior!

Here they are:
http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Connector_Cable.htm

Scotland · January 20th, 2009, 06:16 AM

Thanks for the photo. Not yet spoken to Becky but spoken lots to Bill, great, great guy with a wealth of knowledge that is unbelievable.

PraiseCaster · January 20th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotland

Thanks for the photo. Not yet spoken to Becky but spoken lots to Bill, great, great guy with a wealth of knowledge that is unbelievable.

Yeah, Bill's knowledge is very much a deep well, and his understanding mathmatically, and theoretical comprehension is astounding. While I was there, he says, "Here, let me show you about the guitar pick-up.", and picks up some papaer and pen, and begins to draw a schematic, and after the very first line he draws, he lost me. It is SOOOOOO over my head what he is talking about, and it is obvious even to the casual observer, that this man is in fact a true genius.

But what made me feel real impotent in his presence, was him playing Segovia, Chopin, Paginini, Brams, all on a Tele. Wow!

Scotland · January 20th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Funny, he talks to me about classical players and how much he can feel their playing as much as hear them.
Like you, what he tells me about pickups etc. is way over my head but by god I'm beginning to learn. What a teacher !!

boris bubbanov · January 20th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

ORLY? I bought a bunch of Bill's that are far superior!

Here they are:
http://www.billlawrence.com/Pages/Connector_Cable.htm

Becky gave me a bunch of cable and connectors.

Absolutely fantastic stuff, ridiculously easy to assemble the cable of the right widths. I've given away all my old cables.

Tuxedo · January 20th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Becky gave me a bunch of cable and connectors.

Absolutely fantastic stuff, ridiculously easy to assemble the cable of the right widths. I've given away all my old cables.

Yeah, he doesn't really market them at all. It's like a secret. They are absolutely the best.

PraiseCaster · January 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM

Here's a nice photo of Bill and Becky:

Now, I spoke about it, I got permission from Becky, and without further a-doo, here is the next generation of the single coil pick-up, and it will be kickin everybody arse, guaranteed:

Look at the size of the coil! And Bill says, its got a 1 Henry resistance, so it dont matter how long of a cable you throw on it, no degradation of your tone, no 60 cycle hum, hiss, fizz, nada!

And he's got one for the neck too:

This new design that Bill has is unbelievable. I am being totally objective, because hey, I dont want to be just blowing smoke, and hyping something that doesnt deserve it.

Bill played that pup, and it sounded sweet and twangy! Then to just show off, he sets right in front of the amp, less than 18 inches from the speaker, and he dimes the amp. You heard me, HE DIMED THE AMP! No noise. No hiss. Only thing you heard, was my jaw dropping on the ground! UN-BELIEVABLE!

I'll tell ya, I am all humbuckers on my guitars. I dont like 60 cycle hum. Drives me nuts. I'm puttin plans on the drawing board to build a reverse headstock, Billy Gibbons style Esquire, and that revolutionary pup of Bill's is the one going in it! It's gonna be a Mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard Monster-Esquire! I cant wait! Well, I have too, cause I gotta save up the money to build it.

To Bill and Becky: Thank you for your hospitality towards me, and for treating me like I am a life-long friend. You both are truly Class Acts, and second to none!

Tuxedo · January 21st, 2009, 11:47 PM

Okay, so how much are we talking for the bridge PU? Innovation is alive!

Scotland · January 22nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

Yep, I've had them in my Tele for a couple of months now doing some evaluations for them. They are as quiet as you can get.

PraiseCaster · January 22nd, 2009, 12:41 PM

Becky told me the price that bill wants to release it for, but I wont repeat it here. Lets just say, it could cause a stampede at a Walmart 98% off sale!!!!!

Tuxedo · January 22nd, 2009, 12:51 PM

Wonder what it looks like on the bridge. Pics?

PraiseCaster · January 22nd, 2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

Wonder what it looks like on the bridge. Pics?

You couldnt tell the difference, unless you looked really close.

PraiseCaster · January 22nd, 2009, 01:12 PM

There's even more about these pups that Bill was telling me about: Strong magnets that arent pulling on the strings, and no uncontrollable feedback. A new way of winding the pup, I mean, just incredible stuff!

Tuxedo · January 22nd, 2009, 04:46 PM

When can I order?

SimpleOne · January 22nd, 2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotland

Yep, I've had them in my Tele for a couple of months now doing some evaluations for them. They are as quiet as you can get.

Hey Scotland...Since you have had a chance to use these in a quiet environment, how are they? Do you think they will blow his previous iterations out of the water? Especially the Keystones, which got so much interest?
His Wilde/B.L. tele pups are the standard at my house and can't be beat for a real woodsy sweet tone. Awesome, and thanks for this exciting news!

SimpleOne · January 22nd, 2009, 05:05 PM

PC: "This new design that Bill has is unbelievable. I am being totally objective, because hey, I dont want to be just blowing smoke, and hyping something that doesnt deserve it."

Funny

Thanks for the heads up!

Now tell us that the tone is even more sweet than previous BL pup's!

stephent2 · January 22nd, 2009, 06:14 PM

hey,.. was Arlo at the Lawrence booth?

TDPRI · January 22nd, 2009, 06:34 PM

Arlo didn't do NAMM this time. Too much work... he claimed.

SimpleOne · January 22nd, 2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDPRI

Arlo didn't do NAMM this time. Too much work... he claimed.

Ah...that figures. We have not been blessed recently with his insightful presence. Good for him though!

PraiseCaster · January 22nd, 2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimpleOne

Now tell us that the tone is even more sweet than previous BL pup's!

To my crusty ears, they sound similar to his Keystones.

Arlo · January 22nd, 2009, 08:54 PM

I could have gone no problem. The issue was a case I am currently working on was waiting for a judicial order so we could proceed to review the original evidence. I could not take a chance on being in California if they decided to let us have access at that time. We were granted access three days after NAMM ended.

Next year.

Thats a great picture of Becky and Bill thanks for posting. Sure did miss seeing you all out there.

stephent2 · January 22nd, 2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlo

I could have gone no problem. The issue was a case I am currently working on was waiting for a judicial order so we could proceed to review the original evidence. I could not take a chance on being in California if they decided to let us have access at that time. We were granted access three days after NAMM ended.

Next year.

Thats a great picture of Becky and Bill thanks for posting. Sure did miss seeing you all out there.

next year for me too, maybe summer namm?

still owe you lunch.

SimpleOne · January 22nd, 2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PraiseCaster

To my crusty ears, they sound similar to his Keystones.

Gotcha thanks PC!

Been jonesin' for some keystones after having their Wilde pups. BL just keeps pushing it. Cool.

The Wilde pups sound so good, to me and my playing buddy, that I,m afraid of being further disappointed by other pups. Hard act to follow, IMHO. But what do I know?

ChikNpikN · January 23rd, 2009, 11:29 AM

Bill & Becky are the best in the buisness for sure. It's a shame that a lot of other big name companies have lost their small town attitude. We could use a lot more like BL.

Chik

Becky Lawrence · January 25th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I hope I do this right. Bill and I sure had fun spending time with everyone! Becky

Becky Lawrence · January 25th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Here's a couple more pics

Becky Lawrence · January 25th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Our friend Rodger took these -- enjoy!

Becky Lawrence · January 25th, 2009, 07:03 PM

And for over 30+ years, they've been telling Bill to turn it down!

Tuxedo · January 25th, 2009, 07:05 PM

You kids and your rock and or roll music! Thanks for the radical photos, Becky.

Arlo · January 25th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becky Lawrence

And for over 30+ years, they've been telling Bill to turn it down!

LOL, I love that one Becky! I can testify to that fact!

Thanks for posting the pictures.

Scotland · January 28th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Terrible photos but here they are.

Durtdog · January 28th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Scotland, your photos aren't showing up. I'd like to see them, please try again!

Scotland · January 28th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durtdog

Scotland, your photos aren't showing up. I'd like to see them, please try again!

Seems to be working okay now...hopefully.

Durtdog · January 28th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I still can't see them, maybe the problem's on my end.

January 19th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 7,840 16 Photos	Bill and Becky Lawerence Quite possibly the nicest folks at the show, on the internet and person: I also have a nice photo of Becky and Bill together, but I dont have access too it right now: I'll post it later tonight. Arlo is right, the nicest folks out there, and Bill is always at the ready to share his knowledge and passion with anyone. And to set there and listen to himm talk, and play, well, lets just say, I felt honored, and blessed to be around such good people. And I'm gonna give ya a teaser too: Bill came out with a new single coil pup, that will knock all your socks off, and I am already planning on getting a couple. There working on the patent right now, but let me tell you, many of you will look at this pup, and the first thing you will say is, "NO WAY!" But trust me, it is awesome! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!!, My Facebook, Incident Sound

January 20th, 2009, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 57 Posts: 8,053 3 Photos	Thanks for the photo. Not yet spoken to Becky but spoken lots to Bill, great, great guy with a wealth of knowledge that is unbelievable. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

January 20th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 57 Posts: 8,053 3 Photos	Funny, he talks to me about classical players and how much he can feel their playing as much as hear them. Like you, what he tells me about pickups etc. is way over my head but by god I'm beginning to learn. What a teacher !! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

January 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 7,840 16 Photos	Here's a nice photo of Bill and Becky: Now, I spoke about it, I got permission from Becky, and without further a-doo, here is the next generation of the single coil pick-up, and it will be kickin everybody arse, guaranteed: Look at the size of the coil! And Bill says, its got a 1 Henry resistance, so it dont matter how long of a cable you throw on it, no degradation of your tone, no 60 cycle hum, hiss, fizz, nada! And he's got one for the neck too: This new design that Bill has is unbelievable. I am being totally objective, because hey, I dont want to be just blowing smoke, and hyping something that doesnt deserve it. Bill played that pup, and it sounded sweet and twangy! Then to just show off, he sets right in front of the amp, less than 18 inches from the speaker, and he dimes the amp. You heard me, HE DIMED THE AMP! No noise. No hiss. Only thing you heard, was my jaw dropping on the ground! UN-BELIEVABLE! I'll tell ya, I am all humbuckers on my guitars. I dont like 60 cycle hum. Drives me nuts. I'm puttin plans on the drawing board to build a reverse headstock, Billy Gibbons style Esquire, and that revolutionary pup of Bill's is the one going in it! It's gonna be a Mahogany body, mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard Monster-Esquire! I cant wait! Well, I have too, cause I gotta save up the money to build it. To Bill and Becky: Thank you for your hospitality towards me, and for treating me like I am a life-long friend. You both are truly Class Acts, and second to none! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!!, My Facebook, Incident Sound

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Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 57 Posts: 8,053 3 Photos	Yep, I've had them in my Tele for a couple of months now doing some evaluations for them. They are as quiet as you can get. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

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January 19th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 522	He makes the best cables. Better than George L's.

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JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 56 Posts: 280 19 Photos	ok so this gentilman is the maker of keystones , right ? not the other older gentilman with a white beard . i never get that right but maby now i can . thanks for the coverage paul . good job

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JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 56 Posts: 280 19 Photos	thanks chief , i wanna make sure and support the right man. i loves my keystones , wish i could afford more thanks again . johnny

January 21st, 2009, 11:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 522	Okay, so how much are we talking for the bridge PU? Innovation is alive!

January 22nd, 2009, 12:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 7,840 16 Photos	Becky told me the price that bill wants to release it for, but I wont repeat it here. Lets just say, it could cause a stampede at a Walmart 98% off sale!!!!! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!!, My Facebook, Incident Sound

January 22nd, 2009, 12:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 522	Wonder what it looks like on the bridge. Pics?

January 22nd, 2009, 01:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 7,840 16 Photos	There's even more about these pups that Bill was telling me about: Strong magnets that arent pulling on the strings, and no uncontrollable feedback. A new way of winding the pup, I mean, just incredible stuff! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!!, My Facebook, Incident Sound

January 22nd, 2009, 04:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 522	When can I order?

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SimpleOne Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cloud Posts: 2,236 7 Photos	PC: "This new design that Bill has is unbelievable. I am being totally objective, because hey, I dont want to be just blowing smoke, and hyping something that doesnt deserve it." Funny Thanks for the heads up! Now tell us that the tone is even more sweet than previous BL pup's!

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stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Georgia/Minnesota Posts: 4,826 20 Photos	hey,.. was Arlo at the Lawrence booth? __________________ "Do it right or don't do it at all" -Ray Charles' Mom

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TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 9,081 49 Photos	Arlo didn't do NAMM this time. Too much work... he claimed.

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upta Camp Age: 53 Posts: 2,748	I could have gone no problem. The issue was a case I am currently working on was waiting for a judicial order so we could proceed to review the original evidence. I could not take a chance on being in California if they decided to let us have access at that time. We were granted access three days after NAMM ended. Next year. Thats a great picture of Becky and Bill thanks for posting. Sure did miss seeing you all out there. __________________ If you like Pine --> www.pinecaster.com www.arlowest.com

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ChikNpikN TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Home on the range Posts: 19	Bill & Becky are the best in the buisness for sure. It's a shame that a lot of other big name companies have lost their small town attitude. We could use a lot more like BL. Chik

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Becky Lawrence TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orange California Posts: 89	Pics of Bill, Paul and some of the TDPRI Crew! I hope I do this right. Bill and I sure had fun spending time with everyone! Becky Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Becky Lawrence; February 1st, 2009 at 10:56 AM.

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Becky Lawrence TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orange California Posts: 89	Here's a couple more pics Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Becky Lawrence; February 1st, 2009 at 10:57 AM.

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Becky Lawrence TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orange California Posts: 89	More Pics from our friend! Our friend Rodger took these -- enjoy! Attached Thumbnails

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Becky Lawrence TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orange California Posts: 89	The final one And for over 30+ years, they've been telling Bill to turn it down! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Becky Lawrence; February 1st, 2009 at 10:57 AM.

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Tuxedo Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 522	You kids and your rock and or roll music! Thanks for the radical photos, Becky.

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Durtdog Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,952	I still can't see them, maybe the problem's on my end.