Zirconia bars...want one?

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 7 Nov 2006 12:40 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>My point in posting is this:
Who stills wants a Zirc? There seems to be a lull in the interest.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Who stills wants a Zirc?

Sounds pretty straight forward to me.

Sorry Curt...no debate forthcoming from here...

No debate wanted, Captain ED![This message was edited by Curt Langston on 07 November 2006 at 12:45 PM.]

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 7 Nov 2006 2:01 pm

I don't know if everyone noticed, but in another thread, Buddy Emmons said that he prefers one for C6th work!

See here...
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/013667.html

I have no doubt that that little statement will, uhh, shall we say "motivate" quite a few of those players who are "waffling" about mucho dinero into making up their minds... and pretty quick at that!

Mark White · Post by **Mark White** » 7 Nov 2006 4:47 pm

I've just been waiting for the maker to get back to me, he said he would when he had the bars done. I'd like a shorter bar too, 3 1\8 " would be great.[This message was edited by Mark White on 07 November 2006 at 04:48 PM.]

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 8 Nov 2006 12:20 am

I am still in!!

15/16" x 3 3/8" same as my BJS [This message was edited by Bo Borland on 08 November 2006 at 12:03 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 8 Nov 2006 6:55 am

"The decision has been made to do it, ..." - Ed

That great news. Thanks!

Dave Potter · Post by **Dave Potter** » 8 Nov 2006 6:58 am

I'm interested, but need more definitive info on pricing.[This message was edited by Dave Potter on 08 November 2006 at 07:10 AM.]

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 8 Nov 2006 7:51 am

Sample bars for evaluation are expected in about a month. After I beat the H out of them, if they qualify, then the fawcett will be turned on. $ will be determined at that point. The info will be published here on the Forum.

Again, first batch will be 15/16" diameter. Your input re desired length will help very much. Thanks to those that have responded.

The plan is to laser etch a serial # on the back of each bar just as before.

Those that respond re length, and other items will go to the head of the line when it is time to order if they still want one.

Thanks for posting the photos, The previous batch went to lots of "big names" as they were mostly sold thru a member of the "big names", who also did the work to make them.

Patience lads, patience.

Scott Swartz · Post by **Scott Swartz** » 8 Nov 2006 8:58 am

I am still in.

My ideal dimensions would length identical to a 10 string BJS, I am not near my steel but its 3 5/16 or 3 3/8 I am pretty sure.

My ideal diameter would be 1", however I will gladly purchase a 15/16 from the first batch. If 1" happens later, I would perhaps sell the 15/16. Or maybe keep both. Bottom line is 15/16 in hand is better than possible 1 inch in the future.

By the way the engraved number is no big deal to me, especially if it adds significant cost, but if its part of the deal no problem.[This message was edited by Scott Swartz on 09 November 2006 at 10:14 AM.]

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 8 Nov 2006 11:41 am

,,,I'm in,,,,15/16" x 3 1/2",,,,(12 String),,or a 3 3/8" is fine

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 8 Nov 2006 12:32 pm

3 3/8" for me with a serial number and "Roller" on the end.
Jerry

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 8 Nov 2006 3:00 pm

A lenght of 3.5 inch would be perfect for my hand.

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Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 8 Nov 2006 3:24 pm

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 8 Nov 2006 4:40 pm

I've have no issues with my current BJS length of 3 3/8, so that will work for me.

Also, I'm sure slighty shorter by a 1/16 will work equally well for me.

John Walden · Post by **John Walden** » 8 Nov 2006 5:05 pm

I'm still in for two. 15/16ths X 3 3/8"
works for me as well. Thanks,Leo and Ed.

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 8 Nov 2006 5:09 pm

I'd be interested but I only want a lap steel bar, 2 7/8 or 3" by 7/8. The reason I quit watching this was the pricing and the size issue. If it is going to be a large bar I have no interest, but if the sizing is flexible I am definitely in, assuming I don't have to get another loan from the bank to afford it.

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 8 Nov 2006 5:22 pm

I was just reading back on this and the ambiguity about pricing needs to be cleared up. Either you are going to auction them, or lay out a price. It is the sellers responsibility to determine what constitutes a fair price, not whatever the market can be milked for. There are obviously a lot of buyers out there so it is not a matter of interested buyers, but if you want a commitment you need to say what we are committing to.
Sorry, but this needs to be cleared up before you can expect a lot of people to publicly commit to spending a chunk of $$.

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 8 Nov 2006 6:16 pm

Read again Keith...it has been stated that this is not a commitment to buy...just a sort of market survey for preferred sizes. The first batch diameter will be 15/16"...the lengths have to be decided.

When it is known what the $ will be it will be stated here, then those that have stated their preferred size(s)will be first in line to get their sizes as they are made if they still want one.

These are NOT like metal bars to make, and we are not "milkmen"...lost $ on the previous run.

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 8 Nov 2006 6:17 pm

I'm with Keith.

I don't want a pedal steel sized bar. I want a 2.75" x .75"

Is this size a possibility? If so... sign me up.

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[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 08 November 2006 at 06:18 PM.]

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 8 Nov 2006 7:45 pm

If they are all going to be that size I guess I am out. Thanks though.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 8 Nov 2006 8:10 pm

15/16" 3-3/8"

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 9 Nov 2006 12:42 am

3 3/8 for me...

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 9 Nov 2006 6:36 am

Looks like 3+3/8" long should be the first lot....thanks for the input. Other sizes will follow.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 9 Nov 2006 8:11 am

Now we're getting somewhere

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 9 Nov 2006 12:08 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>These are NOT like metal bars to make, and we are not "milkmen"...lost $ on the previous run.
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You lost money on the previous run?

Is this not an alloy, turned down on a lathe?

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 9 Nov 2006 12:13 pm

Curt...yes, and no = not that simple.