Questions about some old slides

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 18 Nov 2004 12:29 pm

I got a couple of slides with some guitars I just bought and want to get some info on them if possible. The first one is chocolate brown bakelite, 3/4 X 2 7/8. The second is marked Epi-Rocco. It's curved hardwood with a metal body. The last one is marked Roy Smeck, brass, 3/4 X 3. Any guesses as to the value of them? Thanks, Ron

Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 18 Nov 2004 3:53 pm

I'd say it depends on WHO wants them and how much they're willing to pay, if ineed anything, to get them.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 18 Nov 2004 4:19 pm

I don't know about the bar ... but an Epiphone Rocco steel guitar is a horeseshoe magnet pickup equipped "Monster".

As Ray says , depends on who "wants them" ...

Me ... I'm in a serious "Flattie" phase ...

I've been rounding off the ends so they won't get hung up in the strings ...

Bye, bye "Bullet" ...

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Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 19 Nov 2004 5:24 am

My advice would be to watch the "steel guitar" and "Hawaiian steel guitar" categories on eBay. As I recall old steel bars go for about $10-40. The Epi bar sounds rare. Can you post a pic?

Just a guess: your Bakelite bar might bring $25-30 (the snazzier colors, like pink or green in mint condition bring more), the Smeck is on the lower end, say $15-20. Can't guess on the Epi, but it could be at the upper end of the range--or beyond.[This message was edited by Bob Stone on 19 November 2004 at 05:28 AM.]

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 19 Nov 2004 7:35 am

Qoute "I'm in a serious "Flattie" phase ..."

Rick -- could you explane that ? Is it
the old flat bar like they used in the early
days ????? say 30's 40's type -

Bob

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 19 Nov 2004 8:25 am

Yeah man ...

I started messin' with them awhile ago ... and since altering them abit ( easin' the edges ) ... they really appeal to me.

De-Evolution ...

Maybe I should learn to play "Whip-It"

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 19 November 2004 at 08:27 AM.]

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 26 Nov 2004 4:39 am

I have a pic. Can someone post it for me? Thanks, Ron

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 26 Nov 2004 4:42 am

I can post it, you'll find my email address on my website ("Contact" page).

Steinar

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Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 26 Nov 2004 5:01 am

Here it is: