Recent content by bluesmanbill

Hey thanks! I was surprised to get a Birthday Greeting from you guys at Talk Bass--always nice to see a personal touch in today's world (even if it might be automatically generated). Best regards, Bill Wilkat Wilkat Guitars

Never heard from you Johnnybass01 Oddly, I've been getting only guitar orders these days, and that's fine. But I may stop taking custom requests soon and simply build a few basses and guitars and offer them up for sale. It's so time consuming to continue doing "one of a kind" models that...

Hi Bottoms up, Glad to hear it! Yes, the Steinberger necks are tapered on the sides of the heel (about 6 degrees, but not always absolutely on the mark). Following Ned Steinberger's advice, (he's a great guy!), I made the pockets perpendicular, and added small matching wood shims to close off...

I miss my old B15 but it is really more nostalgia than any other reason--it certainly was underpowered back in the 60s, and I really wanted to upgrade at the time to a Traynor with a pair of 12s or 15s.....but, the Ampeg B15 is still a great amp, just too pricey for me today! Later, Bill

With the wealth of great basses out there today, it's hard to stick with just one style and make--but I do understand that many players feel that way (and like to be in their comfort zone). However, that being said, the custom builders today make superior products that are beyond just being eye...

Doing a fine job--I like the inspiration too! ;) I've only made two of these--for the same client, but often get asked about doing more. However, while it was fun at the time, I do prefer to come up with original designs. Later, Bill

Just to let folks know: yes I am still building basses and guitars. However, my e-mail Spam filters have been working overtime of late it seems, and so on occasion I have missed some requests (my apologies). Please be careful how you title your requests, or any other links that you add to...