- Will Ray
Will Ray (born 1950,
Richmond, Virginia ) is a long-time American sessionguitarist and current member of theHellecasters . Ray has also released a number of solo albums. He is considered an influential player of theFender Telecaster line of guitars. Fender made two Will Ray signature models in the late 1990s: the Jazz-a-Caster and the Mojo-Tele. [ [http://www.hellecasters.com/WillRay/will_bio.htm The Hellecasters' Biographies] (Accessed 7 October 2006)]G&L is now offering a Will Ray signature model guitar and a less expensive version within their lower cost brand, Tribute by G&L. [ [http://glguitars.com G&L's website] {Accessed 4 September 2007)]The Will Ray Signature ASAT Z-3
Will chose the ASAT Z-3 as the basis for the WR model then hot rodded it to suit his unmistakable style.
Features
Factory installed Hipshot Will Ray B-Bender
Comanche headstock and neck profile (12" radius, 1 5/8" nut width) with rosewood fingerboard Locking tuners WR spec over-wound middle and bridge pickups using extended length pole pieces for wider bobbin aperture
WR spec pickup height settings
Unique skull inlays, designed by Will himself
Choice of Silver or Turquoise Metal Flake with Mirror Pickguard (MSRP $2,500), or for those with more traditional tastes, Will chose to offer Clear Orange over Swamp Ash with a Pearl pickguard (MSRP $2,200) The guitar comes with G&L Molded hardshell case and 2 WR instructional videos: B-Bender Mania and Stealth Slide, as well with a pair of WR's trademark slide rings.
References
External links
* [http://www.willray.biz Will Ray's home page]
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