Beautiful new tone bar...engraved.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 19 Sep 2016 2:41 am

I just got a new tone bar from Palm Tree Slides...engraved. This thing is beautiful.

Peter Jacobs · Post by **Peter Jacobs** » 19 Sep 2016 5:11 am

Very cool, Terry - hard to get used to, or naturally fit to your hand?

Jonathan Scherer · Post by **Jonathan Scherer** » 19 Sep 2016 11:36 pm

That's a beauty, thanks for sharing.

Is that the brass? I checked out their website.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 20 Sep 2016 3:41 am

Peter, it feels great. I got the larger, heavier one. Jonathan...yes, the bronze one I think it is. #4 in the series, custom engraved.

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 20 Sep 2016 8:25 am

That looks great Terry! Cool that its bronze and not just regular old brass. Bronze, not brass is what is used in the best bells and high end cymbals, etc.

Bob Russell · Post by **Bob Russell** » 20 Sep 2016 7:09 pm

Wow, that's beautiful! I've always been curious about those old-style bars; do you see any advantages in that versus the modern bullets, Stevens-styles, etc.?

Former Member · Post by **Former Member** » 20 Sep 2016 9:27 pm

Thought I'd ask the stupid question about the chances of getting a lefty Elton style bar, clicked on contact.
Anyone know Latin?....

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Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 21 Sep 2016 3:31 am

It is indeed a beautiful object but I'm not sure I see the utility in the Elton-style bar at this stage of the steel guitar's evolution. On the other hand, beauty is its own reward.

Bob Russell · Post by **Bob Russell** » 21 Sep 2016 9:58 am

Ron Ellison wrote:Thought I'd ask the stupid question about the chances of getting a lefty Elton style bar, clicked on contact.
Anyone know Latin?....

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Bob Russell · Post by **Bob Russell** » 21 Sep 2016 6:42 pm

Andy Volk wrote:It is indeed a beautiful object but I'm not sure I see the utility in the Elton-style bar at this stage of the steel guitar's evolution. On the other hand, beauty is its own reward.

I think it'd be terrible for anyone seeking to emulate Jerry Byrd, but I think I can see advantages for those who play primarily single-note styles. However, I've never had access to one, so that's why I was asking Terry for his thoughts.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Sep 2016 6:52 pm

Hey Bob, here lately I have been using an Asher bar, or a Shubb1. I like collecting bars & thought this one was beautiful. It is quite comfy & easy to play with. Bar shapes like this were one of the first to be mass produced, I think pre-50s(Not sure).
I like to throw a thin bar like this in my back pocket when going to a guitar show or something, & having a bar with me in case I see a neat lap for sale.
But, a quick answer Bob, these bars are easy to use, and are fun to use. Great tone with this one, & it is the model that is over 10% or more heavier that the old Eltons.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Sep 2016 7:06 pm

I had time to take a few more pictures...

Bob Russell · Post by **Bob Russell** » 21 Sep 2016 7:07 pm

Terry VunCannon wrote:Hey Bob, here lately I have been using an Asher bar, or a Shubb1. I like collecting bars & thought this one was beautiful. It is quite comfy & easy to play with. Bar shapes like this were one of the first to be mass produced, I think pre-50s(Not sure).
I like to throw a thin bar like this in my back pocket when going to a guitar show or something, & having a bar with me in case I see a neat lap for sale.
But, a quick answer Bob, these bars are easy to use, and are fun to use. Great tone with this one, & it is the model that is over 10% or more heavier that the old Eltons.

Thanks, Terry. It's a beautiful bar, for sure!

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 23 Sep 2016 7:25 am

Seems like it would be kind of awkward for quick slants,,,thumb grabbing back of bar type thing???

Steve Green · Post by **Steve Green** » 23 Sep 2016 7:30 am

Terry VunCannon wrote:I had time to take a few more pictures...

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Is this how the bar is held while playing?

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 23 Sep 2016 4:41 pm

I think the flat-bar guys were the FIRST slanters, and you do it "wrong" - with your wrist. Except it works OK with that bar. The thumb recess, "these-are-the-rules" type of slant was devised so bulletheads could keep up with the flat dudes. Face it, they're fetish objects & useful focal points for obsessive-compulsives. Cure that disease = no more musicians. I'd rather collect Ferraris like Eric Clapton, but I keep running into a problem.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 1 Dec 2016 8:13 am

Steve Green...that's how I hold it, but I may be wrong.

David M Brown · Post by **David M Brown** » 1 Dec 2016 3:49 pm

David Mason wrote:I think the flat-bar guys were the FIRST slanters, and you do it "wrong" - with your wrist. Except it works OK with that bar. The thumb recess, "these-are-the-rules" type of slant was devised so bulletheads could keep up with the flat dudes.

You might be on to something!

I was going to ask about slant bar stuff with that sort of shaped bar.