Williams Guitar Co brings over four decades of lutherie expertise to Anoka, Minnesota. Founded by William “Bill” Rudolph in a modest basement shop, the company has evolved into a respected builder of custom pedal steel guitars known worldwide for their craftsmanship and precision engineering.

What began as a one-man operation has grown into a modern facility where hand-selected woods meet state-of-the-art CNC technology. The shop specializes in custom and boutique guitar builds, with particular acclaim for their pedal steel instruments featuring patented universal changers and mirror-like finishes. Each build reflects the company’s commitment to working directly with musicians to create their dream instruments.

Beyond their custom shop work, Williams Guitar Co offers comprehensive guitar repair services backed by decades of hands-on experience with intricate instrument construction. Their technical knowledge extends from traditional fretwork and setups to complex mechanical systems found in pedal steels. The same attention to detail that goes into their boutique builds carries through to their repair work, ensuring every instrument receives expert care from seasoned guitar techs who understand both the art and engineering behind quality lutherie.