Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 1 Oct 2015 8:16 pm

I've had a couple of inquiries about producing a powder coated Sitar bar - looks as though we would take our standard 7/8" x 3 3/8" bar, and grind a flat surface about 1/4" to 3/8" wide the entire length of the bar prior to the coating process. We have some concern about the coating wearing on the edge of the flat surface, of course, this would be a bar used in certain instances for certain effects. Just like to know if there appears to be much interest in such a bar. Thanks, Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 1 Oct 2015 8:21 pm

We will continue our September pricing thru October, lap steel bars $34.95; 7/8" x 3 3/8", $44.95, restocking 15/16", 1 " x 3 1/2, $56.95. Email for colors in stock and any other questions. vmhillman66@gmail.com

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 8 Oct 2015 4:05 pm

To the top,

Richard Barton · Post by **Richard Barton** » 11 Oct 2015 6:33 am

I received 2 bars from Michael Friday and used them in a six hour job last night. I am impressed. As I get older and my hands get drier, am finding that my old Jim Dunlop is starting to slide out of my hand at times. The powder coated bars seem to have a better "grip" so I do not have to grasp them quite as tightly. I love the tone I get with them. They seem "warmer" for a better word. I did not notice any lack of sustain. I found the tone to be very inspiring. One last thing, I found that the white bar sure stands out in a dark barroom. It really looked nice. Thanks, Michael!

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 13 Oct 2015 5:27 pm

Michael's bars are great. I have 2 of them, and that is all I use now. Buy Now!!!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 14 Oct 2015 6:07 pm

Thanks for the kind words guys, I really appreciate your posts and your bar purchases. Just took a couple of batches of bar blanks to my powder coater to restock 7/8" and 15/16" in gloss red and gloss white.

George Macdonald · Post by **George Macdonald** » 20 Oct 2015 1:56 pm

Michael, I received my new 7/8 bars today. They are so comfortable to use, and look terrific. Now I just have to decide which color to pick up. ha. Thanks again for the great bars, George

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 23 Oct 2015 4:26 pm

Thanks, George, always great to hear from you! -Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 26 Oct 2015 10:43 am

Taking a few days off, checking email when possible, back in the shop 10/31 -

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 5 Nov 2015 3:50 pm

Free Priority shipping to U.S Zip Codes. Add $5 per bar for Canada, add $20 for International Priority.

drop me an email with questions or for mailing address if you wish to send a check or money order, PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com - questions, suggestions, phone me at 208-867-5062

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 15 Nov 2015 7:45 pm

Rick Schacter · Post by **Rick Schacter** » 19 Nov 2015 4:03 pm

Michael,

Just want to say thank you for the speedy delivery of the red and blue bars.
I really like them.

They look very nice sitting next to my white zirc bar.
Best colors in the world! Wouldn't you say?

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 20 Nov 2015 8:42 pm

Thanks, Rick, that is a great photo!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 23 Nov 2015 9:57 pm

Thanks to all who have supported our powder coated bar project - taking the opportunity to leave town and spend Thanksgiving with kids and grandkids in Las Vegas. Will be back in the shop Tuesday, December 1st. Best wishes to all for a safe and happy Thanksgiving, - Michael

Jim Peter · Post by **Jim Peter** » 7 Dec 2015 5:11 pm

Michael makes a great bar and backs them up with great service. Once you play one of his you won't want to go back to your old bar.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 17 Dec 2015 9:21 pm

Thanks, Jim, appreciate the kind words, always good to hear from you!

Dick Hitchcock · Post by **Dick Hitchcock** » 20 Dec 2015 1:46 pm

Michael.....Are you going to be at the Phoenix show?

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 20 Dec 2015 2:09 pm

Hadn't planned on the Phoenix show but do have tickets to the Dallas Show, just need to decide if we are going as tourists so we can watch all the players, or if we want to man a booth.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 22 Dec 2015 12:06 pm

Wishing everyone on the Forum a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Click here for our 2015 video Christmas Card:

https://youtu.be/c5XlSyu0ltM - Michael and Sheryl Hillman

Dennis Smith · Post by **Dennis Smith** » 3 Jan 2016 10:45 am

Michael, I was playing my B6 Rick this morning and I just wanted to say your bar's are the best I have found. Smooth and quite what more could you ask for. I would buy more, but the two I got form you I think will last forever(forever for me anyway).
If any of you have not tried one of these do your self a favor and get some.
Thanks Dennis

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 5 Jan 2016 11:29 am

Thanks Dennis, great to hear from you, and pleased that the bars are working well-- Drop me an email with any questions, confirming color preferences, or for mailing address to send a check or money order, also PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com Always enjoy visiting with Forum members, (208) 867-5062 - Thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project!!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 25 Jan 2016 2:10 pm

Valentine's Day sale coming in February, details soon.....

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 31 Jan 2016 9:25 am

We are pleased to announce another two for one sale thru the month of February, with the following pricing on bars:

lap steels, 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3/4" x 3" and 7/8" x 3" $36.95

Standard 7/8" x 3 3/8" $49.95

15/16" x 3 3/8" $56.95

1" x 3 1/2" $59.95 (black and red only)

Increased shipping costs and a slight increase in materials are reflected in 2016 pricing;but we intend to have a number of promotions thru the year to keep our bars affordable. Most bars are available in gloss black, gloss dark blue, gloss red, and gloss white. Prices include Priority shipping to US Zip Codes, add $5.00 per bar for Canadian orders, and $30.00 per order for International Priority shipping. PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com, or contact me if you wish to use another form of payment. I can be reached at (208) 867-5062, always happy to visit with Forum Members.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 31 Jan 2016 2:59 pm

Still the best Bars out there I have two of them, and can't wear them out. They're great. This is a great time to buy with the two for one sale. Got mine 2 days after I ordered them. You won't be disappointed in the bars..

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 4 Feb 2016 4:48 pm

Hey Larry, thanks for the kind words, great to hear from you! Did you make it to the St. Louis show? If so, sorry I missed you- Best From Idaho, Michael

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Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Any interest in a powder coated Sitar bar?

Additional bar of your choice for $15, when you buy any bar,

Bump^^^^

Powder coated Bars

Thanks, Richard and Larry,

New Bars

Thanks, George,

Out of the shop until Halloween,

Shipping costs for my bars

to the top

Thanks, Michael

Absolutely the best colors in the world!

Out of the shop for Thanksgiving week,

Thanks, Jim,

Hello Dick,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Idaho.........

Thanks for the kind words, Dennis!

Watch for our Valentine's Day sale -

Two for one sale, thru February!

Hello, Larry,