Bill Lawrence L500XL
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hamerfan
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Marshall_Abuser
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
The ORIGINAL ones are the Bill Lawrence USA ones.
The ORIGINAL ones are the Bill Lawrence USA ones.
CesarM13
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
thanks everybody. i have come to the conclusion that the real ones are these, like some of you above stated.
http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_Twin_Blades.html
scroll down and there they are, but i cant find an add to cart or online shopping capabilities on the original page, any help here?
thanks everybody. i have come to the conclusion that the real ones are these, like some of you above stated.
http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_Twin_Blades.html
scroll down and there they are, but i cant find an add to cart or online shopping capabilities on the original page, any help here?
Marshall_Abuser
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
The Bill Lawrence USA are the ones used by Dimebag, Nuno and others.
They are still made with the original tooling and using the original materials.
They ARE good pickups, ask Dan Torres....he sells 'em!
Willi Stich changed the recipe and now uses an A5 magnets. The tone IS indeed a bit different and many people love the Willi Stich version more. I'm not saying one version is better than the other, but when people ask about the ORIGINAL pickup, then it's the BLUSA one period. No other argument needs to be given : original tooling + same materials
Willi Stich changed the recipe! Probably for the better, but those are NOT original ones anymore.
The Bill Lawrence USA are the ones used by Dimebag, Nuno and others.
They are still made with the original tooling and using the original materials.
They ARE good pickups, ask Dan Torres....he sells 'em!
Willi Stich changed the recipe and now uses an A5 magnets. The tone IS indeed a bit different and many people love the Willi Stich version more. I'm not saying one version is better than the other, but when people ask about the ORIGINAL pickup, then it's the BLUSA one period. No other argument needs to be given : original tooling + same materials
Willi Stich changed the recipe! Probably for the better, but those are NOT original ones anymore.
Ayrton
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
This is a common belief, but a false one.
It is well documented that both Nuno and Dime prefer the Bill & Becky pups.
This is a common belief, but a false one.
It is well documented that both Nuno and Dime prefer the Bill & Becky pups.
jmh151
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
Bill Lawrence USA pickups were the ones sold through Stew Mac for years.
As for which one Dime used and preferred, I'll let this video say it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLrtPJpH5S4
I have both. The Bill and becky is sweeter sounding, the BL USA is pure Dimebag
Bill Lawrence USA pickups were the ones sold through Stew Mac for years.
As for which one Dime used and preferred, I'll let this video say it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLrtPJpH5S4
I have both. The Bill and becky is sweeter sounding, the BL USA is pure Dimebag
jmh151
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
And in this video Dime makes it all look way too easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R99RyGMYz48&feature=related
And in this video Dime makes it all look way too easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R99RyGMYz48&feature=related
Ayrton
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
I am not going to look it up (because I really don't care), but supposedly whomever was teching for Dime back then was the one ordering the pups from StewMac, and the story goes Dime could never get the same sound as his number 1, and perceived the pups quality as the problem.
Dime's belief that BL's quality was slipping was what led him to Duncan. Supposedly Dime's number 1 had the B&B, and the rest had the BLUSA.
The thread even had close ups showing the B&B in Dime's guitar.
Believe it, don't, it makes no difference to me. I have tried both in all the N4s I have and all I can say is the BLUSA is horrible pickup to my ears.
I am not going to look it up (because I really don't care), but supposedly whomever was teching for Dime back then was the one ordering the pups from StewMac, and the story goes Dime could never get the same sound as his number 1, and perceived the pups quality as the problem.
Dime's belief that BL's quality was slipping was what led him to Duncan. Supposedly Dime's number 1 had the B&B, and the rest had the BLUSA.
The thread even had close ups showing the B&B in Dime's guitar.
Believe it, don't, it makes no difference to me. I have tried both in all the N4s I have and all I can say is the BLUSA is horrible pickup to my ears.
CesarM13
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
thanks again guys but i am really not interested on what humbucker dimebag darrel preferred because i am searching for my tone, not to copy his tone..
so what i would like to know is where or how can i order the following Bill Lawrence L-500XL (THIS ONE):
http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_Twin_Blades.html (scroll down and look for the l-500xl)
thanks again for your answers
thanks again guys but i am really not interested on what humbucker dimebag darrel preferred because i am searching for my tone, not to copy his tone..
so what i would like to know is where or how can i order the following Bill Lawrence L-500XL (THIS ONE):
http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_Twin_Blades.html (scroll down and look for the l-500xl)
thanks again for your answers
Ayrton
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
The link to order is on the same page.
http://wildepickups.com/How_To_Order.html
The link to order is on the same page.
http://wildepickups.com/How_To_Order.html
Marshall_Abuser
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Marshall_Abuser
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
You don't care to spread bad info about the BLUSA and support WILLI STICH? I dunno why people always seem to take sides for the guy that plays the "victim" in most situations. Let's be honest, EZ WAJCMAN is a great businessman, he owns the "Bill Lawrence" name and still makes the pickup to the original specs. Back in the end of 80's and early 90's, the pickups were the same as the BLUSA are now (Willi Stich didn't modify them yet).
If you don't like the BLUSA fine, then you don't like the ORIGINAL pickup, but rather the modifications that Willi Stich applied to it over the years with his experience as a pickup builder. Both are GREAT pickups.
You don't care to spread bad info about the BLUSA and support WILLI STICH? I dunno why people always seem to take sides for the guy that plays the "victim" in most situations. Let's be honest, EZ WAJCMAN is a great businessman, he owns the "Bill Lawrence" name and still makes the pickup to the original specs. Back in the end of 80's and early 90's, the pickups were the same as the BLUSA are now (Willi Stich didn't modify them yet).
If you don't like the BLUSA fine, then you don't like the ORIGINAL pickup, but rather the modifications that Willi Stich applied to it over the years with his experience as a pickup builder. Both are GREAT pickups.
hamerfan
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
You name the problem: E.W. is a businessman trying to explore the name of someone who was not clever enough to protect his work.
You name the problem: E.W. is a businessman trying to explore the name of someone who was not clever enough to protect his work.
Marshall_Abuser
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Re: Bill Lawrence L500XL
Absolutely, but business is business and if you're not "clever enough to protect your work" don't try to come back at Wajcman few years later for selling the pickup you designed and that sounds so good. The BLUSA pickup is truly an underdog. For $50 it outperforms many Duncans, EMGs and Dimarzios. It is the original design usig a ceramic magnet and original tooling. I like mine a lot, sounds just like Nuno and Dime = perfect when I'm in that vibe.
I have tried the Dimebucker but it was WAY too harsh in comparison.
Absolutely, but business is business and if you're not "clever enough to protect your work" don't try to come back at Wajcman few years later for selling the pickup you designed and that sounds so good. The BLUSA pickup is truly an underdog. For $50 it outperforms many Duncans, EMGs and Dimarzios. It is the original design usig a ceramic magnet and original tooling. I like mine a lot, sounds just like Nuno and Dime = perfect when I'm in that vibe.
I have tried the Dimebucker but it was WAY too harsh in comparison.
