Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 22 Jun 2015 8:16 am

Thanks Jim, yes, I do have black bars in 7/8" x 3 3/8", priced at $44.95 for one bar, you may order a second bar at half price, Priority shipping is included either way. I take PayPal at vmhillman66@gmail.com or you may send a check or money order, just request my mailing address. -Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 23 Jun 2015 11:45 am

Thanks guys, your bars are on the way, and I've emailed tracking information. - Michael

Dennis Anderson · Post by **Dennis Anderson** » 27 Jun 2015 11:32 am

I'm very happy with the tone bar. So much quieter than the chrome bars and just the right weight. I was a little concerned it might be too light, but it's perfect. Thanks again!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 2 Jul 2015 12:57 pm

We presently have 3 sizes in lap steel bars, 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3/4" x 3", and 7/8" x 3", all priced at $34.95.

Our most requested size is 7/8" x 3 3/8", priced at $44.95.

We also offer 15/16" x 3 3/8", priced at $54.95, and 1" x 3 1/2", priced at $56.95.

Most sizes are available in gloss red, gloss black, gloss dark blue, and gloss white, excepting the 1" bars, which are available in red and black only.

All bars are shipped Priority Mail, add $5.00 for Canadian orders, and $20.00 for international orders. Prefer PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com but will accept checks or money orders, email for remittance address.

Thanks to all who have supported our powder coated bar project, provided valuable input and performance reviews, and roped their steel player pals into ordering from us. Here is our special for the remainder of July - buy any bar at full price and add a second bar for an additional $ 15.00, any bar, any size, any color we have in stock. Thanks, Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 6 Jul 2015 2:18 pm

^^^ to the top

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 12 Jul 2015 11:17 am

TTT ^^^^

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 12 Jul 2015 3:49 pm

A Forum member has expressed interest in a lap steel bar in 3/4" x 3 1/4", or something close to that size. At present, our lap steel bars in 3/4" diameter are 2 /34" or 3" length - please add a comment if you'd be interested in this slightly longer size. - Thanks, Michael

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 13 Jul 2015 4:58 am

I have all 3 of these bars, and they're the only ones I use now.
Easy to hold, slide easy without noise, and nice warmer sound.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 15 Jul 2015 11:42 am

Hey Carl, good to hear from you! Thanks for all of your support of our powder coated bar project, hope all is well with you and yours, Best from Idaho, Michael

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 15 Jul 2015 2:26 pm

Great bars, I have 2 of them. That is all I use now. Sometimes hard to find the red one on My red Mullen. Thanks Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 17 Jul 2015 12:44 pm

Thanks, Larry, appreciate the kind words - good to hear from you! Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 25 Jul 2015 6:49 pm

^^^ to infinity and beyond - or at least, the top

James Erickson · Post by **James Erickson** » 28 Jul 2015 2:09 pm

Hi Michael,

I see you have a deal going on. Do you have a 7/8 and a 15/16 in Black?

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 28 Jul 2015 3:08 pm

Hello James, I do have both of those bars in black, and they are 3 3/8" length, the 15/16" is $54.95, add $15.00 for a total of $69.95, and I'll include the 7/8" in black, thanks - Michael

James Erickson · Post by **James Erickson** » 28 Jul 2015 4:03 pm

I just sent the 69.95 via PayPal. Thanks a bunch. Looking forward to the bars!

James Erickson · Post by **James Erickson** » 31 Jul 2015 2:42 pm

Got my bars just now. I just LOVE how they feel and sound. Really quiet and great tone. Thank you!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 2 Aug 2015 1:28 pm

Thanks, James, good to hear from you, and pleased to hear that the bars are working well for you - Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 7 Aug 2015 12:19 pm

August is the one year anniversary of our powder coated bar project; and we wish to celebrate by offering a two for one sale on all bars, all sizes:

Lap steel bars, 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3/4" x 3", 7/8" x 3",
$34.95

Our most requested size, 7/8" x 3 3/8", $44.95

15/16" x 3 3/8" $54.95

1" x 3 1/2" $56.95 (gloss red and gloss black)

most bars are available in red, black, dark green, dark blue, and white. Price includes Priority Shipping; add $10 to Canada, add $20 for International Priority, PayPal is vmhillman66@gmail.com

THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORT OUR PROJECT!!

Jeff Mead · Post by **Jeff Mead** » 8 Aug 2015 12:35 am

Hey Michael,

Firstly I just wanted to say that since getting a couple of your bars, they are now the only ones I use.

I was wondering if there would be any interest here in a sitar bar?

I know it isn't an effect you use every day but it can be fun to have in your bag of tricks for that odd occasion when someone asks you to play on their new psychedelic album!

Also, when you put it down on a flat surface, it doesn't roll off.

And, of course, if you don't play on the flat bit, it works fine as a regular bar.

I would definitely be interested and it would give me an excuse to get another one in a different colour (I'd vote for white, 7/8" x 3 3/8")

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 14 Aug 2015 7:47 pm

Thanks for the interest in purchasing two powder coated bars for the price of one, this sale will run the rest of the month of August....all of the colors are available in the 7/8" x 3 3/8" bars, a little more limited in the large bars and lap steels, prices appear just a couple of posts above. Jeff- I haven't forgotten about the sitar bars, machinist is away on holiday, but I'll have an answer soon. I was thinking of purple or yellow so they won't be confused with any other bar!

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 15 Aug 2015 11:25 am

Take advantage of this great buy, you won't be sorry. I have a Red one and a Black one. I don't use anything else now. Larry

Bryan Martin · Post by **Bryan Martin** » 20 Aug 2015 10:06 am

Michael, Thanks for what are my sixth and seventh steels from you. I think I have just about every size now. All in formal black and white. Again, great and fast service and fantastic steels. And the two for one deal is the best value out there in my opinion.

Best regards, Bryan

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 23 Aug 2015 8:38 pm

Thanks Bryan, always great to hear from you, I believe you have more bars than any other Forum member! Appreciate your support of our project, and your kind words - keep in touch, Best, Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 2 Sep 2015 7:56 am

Heading out for the convention in St. Louis today, will be back in the shop Labor Day, pricing for September is: lap steel bars, 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3/4" x 3", and 7/8" x 3", all priced at $34.95, various colors.

Our most requested size is 7/8" x 3 3/8", priced at $44.95.

We also offer 15/16" x 3 3/8", priced at $54.95, and 1" x 3 1/2", priced at $56.95.

7/8â€ size is available in gloss red, gloss black, gloss dark blue, and gloss white, presently 15/16â€ and 1" bars, are available in red and black only.

All bars are shipped Priority Mail, add $10.00 for Canadian orders, and $20.00 for international orders. Prefer PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com but will accept checks or money orders, email for remittance address.

Thanks to all who have supported our powder coated bar project, provided valuable input and performance reviews, and roped their steel player pals into ordering from us. [b]Here is our special for September - buy any bar at full price and add a second bar for an additional $ 15.00, any bar, any size, any color we have in stock. Thanks, Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 15 Sep 2015 2:52 pm

The Steel Guitar Forum

Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Thanks, Jim,

Thanks, Jim and Dennis,

Great tone bar!

current bar sizes and prices - 7/17/15:

Ttt

Bump up,

Determining interest in a new size lap steel bar,

Hello Lucky!

Thanks, Larry,

^^^

Yes, James, I have both in black,

Payment sent

Love these bars

Thanks, James,

two for one sale, rest of August,

Two for one sale continues...

Thanks Bryan,

Headed for St. Louis for convention, back Labor Day,

^^^^