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Topic: Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars |
Rick Aiello
From: Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2017 5:16 am
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I love the taper 2 3/4 ...
I measured my old red rajah tapered ( I have 3) vs yours ... Yours tapers more and I really like that.
The Butterscotch is my go to bar now ... Mucho Mahalos |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2017 10:20 am Thanks Rick,
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Thanks, Rick, I appreciate the feedback, and always like to hear that a particular bar works well for you-let me know if you need anything else. I will be out of the shop for 9 days, Monday 11/20, returning Weds 11/29, for a bit of Thanksgiving vacation with friends and family members. _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 7:53 am Merry Christmas to All....link to our 2017 video Xmas card
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Thanks to everyone on the Forum who supports our powder coated bar project; sending our warmest Christmas wishes from snowy Idaho via our video Christmas card:
https://youtu.be/FFJhUuczOvU _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Billy Carr
From: Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 8:32 am bars
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Got any white left? Thanks. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 8:46 am I do have white bars,
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Hello Billy, I do have white bars, are you looking for standard or some other size? _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Billy Carr
From: Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Dec 2017 10:39 am bars
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Standard size for 10 string. I'll get back with you next week and place an order. Thanks. |
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Tim Harr
From: Dunlap, Illinois
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Posted 7 Jan 2018 1:02 pm
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If you had one in Caterpillar yellow, I'd be interested.
I know the actual R,G,B formula for the specific shade of yellow. Email to discuss, if you like.
Thanks!
Tim _________________ Tim Harr
Mullen G2 D-10 (9p/5k)
Retired, US Army Band (Steel/Dobro/Guitar)
Kemper Profiler / LW 89 |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 7 Jan 2018 3:09 pm Thanks for the idea, Tim,
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Thanks Tim, I’ve done one batch of yellow bars, and I don’t have many left, I’ll see if Caterpillar Yellow is available..I know it’s easy to formulate in paint from formula, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it already available from a specialty powder coating supplier. I’ll check tomorrow. _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Bob Bestor
From: Ashland, OR
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Posted 8 Jan 2018 7:30 pm Great bars and great service!
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I just got a few bars from Michael Hillman and like them a whole lot. They are very smooth and they sound great, especially on my high strings.
And on top of it Michael is very quick to help with any questions and also very quick to ship his product out. Nice guy. Check him out! _________________ Keep on truckin' |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2018 3:43 pm Thanks Bob, two for one sale coming in February,
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Thanks Bob, appreciate the kind words. Going to do a two for one sale on all straight bars during the month of February. Good selection of colors and sizes, all lap steels, $36.95, "standard" 7/8" x 3 3/8", $49.95, 15/16" x 3 3/8", $56.95, and 1" x 3 1/2", $59.95. And a reminder that you may exchange an old powder coated bar for a new one in the same size, your choice of color, send me the old bar and $10.00, email vmhillman66@gmail.com for shipping instructions. Thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project!! - Michael _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Bryan Daste
From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2018 1:49 pm
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That’s a good deal! For the 2-for-1 deal, do they have to be the same size and color? Or could it be “equal or lesser value?†Thanks! _________________ http://pedalsteelpodcast.wordpress.com |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2018 2:55 pm Hello, Bryan,
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Hello, Bryan, mix or match any colors I have in stock, same or lesser value for the second bar..I’ll be posting details on February 1st. _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 29 Jan 2018 2:05 pm Any interest in a slightly longer standard bar?
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A Forum member asked if I had a 7/8†x 3 1/2†bar, this would be just an 1/8†longer than “Standard†bars. I’d make that size if there is sufficient interest.... _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Alan Judson
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 31 Jan 2018 7:01 am 7/8†x 3 1/2â€
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Hello Michael,
I'd be interested in a 7/8†x 3 1/2â€, and I'd place my order tomorrow to take advantage of the 2-for-1 deal |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2018 10:00 am Thanks, Alan, 7/8†x 3 1/2†bars coming soon!
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Thanks Alan - just back from my machinists shop, and we will begin to produce 7/8†x 3 1/2†bars. The price will be $51.95, and we expect the first batches to be ready in about a month. I will give a rain check for the two for one February sale to any Forum members who want to buy a pair, who email me a request during February. First colors will be red, black, and white. Michael _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2018 10:14 am February two for one sale - all straight bars
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Our semi annual two for one sale just getting underway- pricing remains:
Lap steels $36.95 3/4†diameter, 2 3/4â€, 2 7/8â€, 3†and 3 1/4†lengths
7/8†diameter, 3†length
“Standard†$49.95 7/8†diameter, 3 3/8†length
15/16†bars. $56.95 15/16†diameter, 3 3/8†length
1†bars $59.95 One inch diameter, 3 1/2†length
Coming in March, 7/8†x 3 1/2†$51.95, reserve now, I’ll extend two for one pricing
I powder coat in batches of 20, thus, there are a few colors available- inquire by size.
Email and PayPal: vmhillman66@gmail.com (208) 867-5062 _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hill
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2018 4:45 pm
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I got mine!
They're a little more grabby than my bjs bar which is kind of cool. Good warm tone to my ears.
The February sale is a good way to try out a new size. I got 1 7/8 which is my go to and a 15/16 to try it on for, err, uh, size.
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 11 Feb 2018 8:40 pm Thanks Michael!
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Thanks, Michael, for the post and the photo - and thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project. We should have the first “standard plus†bars - 7/8†x 3 1/2†just before March 1st. The additional 1/8†adds just a little to our production costs, these bars will be $51.95. We will include them in the two for one sale, just contact me to reserve yours—-first colors are black, red, and white. _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Mikhail Bobrov
From: Russia
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Posted 18 Feb 2018 2:58 am
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Hello, Michael. Thanks a lot for your great bars. Ordered my first last January (2017) and never felt disappointed since then. Very well-made product. Good positive grip, balanced sound from high and bottom strings, low string-zzz, warmer (than stainless or chromed) feel, good weight and eye-pleasing look as a bonus. Want more(but a little later). Strongly recommend to try. Thanks again. Mikhail.
Sorry, can't upload picture. My first try on SGF. I'll try again. |
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Mikhail Bobrov
From: Russia
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Posted 18 Feb 2018 5:48 am
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Still can't upload picture , but if someone's curious - the picture illustrates 8 beautiful and colorful bars in a snowy winter location Thanks again for your bars, Mr.Hillman. Mikhail. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 26 Feb 2018 4:37 pm Thanks Mikhail,
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Thanks to Mikhail, and thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project, we do have the first standard plus bars, 7/8†x 3 1/2â€, these are black, red, white, and Harley Davidson Orange, $51.95. Still a couple of days left to take advantage of our February two for one sale for any of our bars. We will attend the Dallas Show in March, and we hope that any Forum members attending will stop by our booth in the Main Ballroom and say hello. We encourage anyone with old powder coated bars (just have to have the hole in the tail to allow them to be placed on a jig for sandblasting and powder coating) to send them to me, or bring them to me at the Dallas Show, we will take them on exchange for a new bar for $10.00. Thanks Again, Michael _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2018 1:11 pm Thanks, great two for one sale,
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Thanks, guys, great sale, we will do it again in August, on our 4th anniversary of selling powder coated bars on the Forum. We will now offer a second straight bar for an additional $15, if you purchase any straight bar at full price. A second bar is available for half price if you purchase a tapered bar at full price, domestic Priority shipping is included. We've had so much interest in the 7/8" x 3 1/2" standard plus, we are going to do the 15/16" bars in 3 1/2" length, although we are likely 6 or 7 weeks out from the first of those being completed. All lap bars, $36.95, standard 7/8" x 3 3/8", $49.95, standard plus, $51.95, 15/16" $56.95, and one inch by 3 1/2", $59.95. Inquire as to which colors are available in the various sizes.
vmhillman66@gmail.com (208) 867-5062 Thanks! Michael _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 7 Mar 2018 10:21 am Headed for the Dallas Show
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Out of the shop until Tuesday March 13, looking forward to the Dallas Show and hoping to visit with some Forum members there. Our booth is in the main ballroom as in past years, thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project! - Michael _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2018 5:22 pm Out of the shop for a late spring break-
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Going to be out of the shop 3/31 thru 4/9, spending a week with our youngest son and his family in Bryson City, NC. When I return, I should have the first 15/16†x 3 1/2†bars ready, these will be teal color, and we will have other colors in this new size in the weeks to come. Thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project! _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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Michael Hillman
From: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2018 10:29 am Been traveling a lot lately, but...
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Been away from the shop most of April and May, but have white, red, and black batches at my powder coaters, awaiting completion. These batches have 7/8†and 15/16†bars, both in the new 3 1/2†length, for players who prefer a slightly longer bar. We should have these in stock by June 15. We continue to offer an additional straight bar for $15, with the purchase of any straight or tapered bar. Pricing remains:
Lap steel bars $36.95 3/4†x 2 3/4â€, 2 7/8â€, 3†and 3 1/4†also 7/8†x 3â€
Standard bars. 49.95 7/8†x 3 3/8â€
Standard plus 51.95 7/8†x 3 1/2â€
Standard 15/16†56.95 15/16†x 3 3/8â€
Plus 15/16†58.95 15/16 x 3 1/2â€
One inch. 59.95 1†x 3 1/2â€
Tapered bars in 2 3/4â€, 3†and 3 1/4†length, inquire re colors and prices. I’ll take any old powder coated bar, and for $10, send you a new bar of the same size, your choice of colors in stock. PayPal at vmhillman66@gmail.com, all prices include priority shipping- Thanks All!! _________________ Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble. |
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