Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 24 Feb 2017 7:41 pm

Hey Michael, any gloss butterscotch in the current batch?

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 24 Feb 2017 7:48 pm

Good to hear from you, I'm out of butterscotch at the moment, but intend to do that color again later in the spring. I'm doing some bars in gloss Harley Davidson orange in a week or so, I could slip a 7/8" x 3" in there for you if you are interested ??

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 24 Feb 2017 7:50 pm

Could you do 4 in orange?

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 24 Feb 2017 8:13 pm

I need to restock 7/8 x 3 blanks, which I can't do for a few weeks....got to sell more of the colors already in stock in that size. Would you want the flatted top-sitar style on these?

Bob Poole · Post by **Bob Poole** » 25 Feb 2017 12:33 am

Got mine today.Fast shipping & a GREAT bar....Love the feel & the tone.Excellent product & a great deal @ 2 for 1.

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 25 Feb 2017 5:36 am

Michael Hillman wrote:I need to restock 7/8 x 3 blanks, which I can't do for a few weeks....got to sell more of the colors already in stock in that size. Would you want the flatted top-sitar style on these?

No sitar bars this time.

The 2 gloss HD orange would be perfect....in addition to whatever else I want.

Will e-mail you my order in a bit.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 25 Feb 2017 6:26 am

Thanks for the report, Bob. And Steve, I'll get yours in the que ....

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 26 Feb 2017 1:28 pm

Details of sizes, prices and color selection on page 18 of this thread, email me with any questions vmhillman66@gmail.com or call me at (208) 867-5062. Thanks!! Michael

Sam Bishop · Post by **Sam Bishop** » 3 Mar 2017 6:12 pm

Micheal, wanted go let you know I received my bar today. Wonderful looking and feeling. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the quick turnaround.

Steven Tekulsky · Post by **Steven Tekulsky** » 4 Mar 2017 9:06 am

Not only are these great bars, but Michael is great to deal with. Professional and stands behind his creations no matter what. Rare to find a combination of a fine product and prompt, courteous customer service. Recommended without hesitation!

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 4 Mar 2017 10:22 am

Thanks for the kind words, guys, nearing our three year anniversary selling our bars on the Forum, there is not a finer group on earth to deal with than our Forum brothers....two for one sale continues through Weds March 8th, headed to the Dallas Show early Thursday morning, the 9th. Hope to see many of you stop by our table in the main ballroom and chat for a while!

Dick Chapple Sr · Post by **Dick Chapple Sr** » 6 Mar 2017 12:31 pm

gotcha' paid Michael.
Deive safe and have a fun time.
Dick

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 6 Mar 2017 1:06 pm

Thanks, Dick, really appreciate all of the support that you've given our project!

Don Ribordy · Post by **Don Ribordy** » 7 Mar 2017 8:26 am

Michael, got the bars. They look great, feel great and sound great. Thanks again. Don

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 9 Mar 2017 2:40 pm

Thanks, Don, appreciate hearing from you, and thanks to all who ordered bars during the two for one sale - was so much fun, we will do it again in August as we mark our 3rd year selling powder coated bars on the Forum. I just landed in Dallas for the Texas Show, will repost pricing and ordering information when I have some time tomorrow, we are now offering a second bar for an additional $15 when you purchase a bar for full price, prices appear below on this thread, inquire about available colors in the various sizes, email is vmhillman66@gmail.com and my cell is 208-867-5062 Thanks! - Michael

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 10 Mar 2017 10:18 am

All lap steels 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3/4" x 3", 3/4" x 3 1/4", 7/8" x 3" $ 36.95

"Standard" size 7/8" x 3 3/8" variety of colors. $49.95

15/16" x 3 3/8" variety of colors $56.95

Stainless steel (316 grade) sitar bar. $56.95

David Wright custom tapered bar 7/8" to 3/4" x 3 1/4" $56.95

One inch x 3 1/2" $59.95

Prices include Priority shipping to US Zip Codes, add $5.00 per bar for Canadian shipments, add $25.00 for international shipping. PayPal preferred at vmhillman66@gmail.com or will provide a mailing address if you'd prefer to pay by check or money order, call (208) 867-5062 with any questions, or use the email address above, Thanks! Michael

Dick Chapple Sr · Post by **Dick Chapple Sr** » 10 Mar 2017 1:11 pm

Thanks Michael, got my 4 bars today.
Haven't tried them yet, just opened the well packaged box. The David Wright tapered bars look like the cat's meow!!!

Dick

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 13 Mar 2017 8:30 am

Thanks, Dick, glad those tapered bars look good to you, since we made them, there have been a couple of other players express some interest. One player at the Texas Show told me that he has a tapered bar that's just a bit larger, and he uses it to prevent cramping in his left hand. And, speaking of the Texas Show, a huge thank you to Albert and Debbie and all of the staff at The Texas Steel Guitar Association for putting together such a great show. The house band worked their hearts out, and the talent was superb. Great to have a number of Forum members stop by our booth, we really had an enjoyable time and intend to make that our yearly spring break.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 3 Apr 2017 3:51 am

A couple of Forum Members have requested bars in teal green, will be meeting with my powder coater later today and making the final decision on that one. I'll post photos when we have those ready, and will do the usual variety in sizes, a few lap steel bars, the majority in standard 7/8" x 3 3/8".

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 6 Apr 2017 7:55 pm

To the top!

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 7 Apr 2017 2:47 am

Want to thank Michael for making me the bars, Love them...slid great, and easier to hold on too.. Get YOURS today !!!!!!....

David Weisenthal · Post by **David Weisenthal** » 9 Apr 2017 8:02 pm

Just got my tan standard 7/8" bar yesterday and I am loving it. I played a few hours with it and my index finger doesn't want to creep off like the regular stainless bars. It has a silky smooth surface and most importantly it great sound. The tan shows up nicely on a black fret board. Great product and super fast shipping too. Michael gets two thumbs up.

Michael Hillman · Post by **Michael Hillman** » 10 Apr 2017 6:54 am

Thanks, guys, appreciate you both taking the time to post!

Hal Braun · Post by **Hal Braun** » 12 Apr 2017 11:01 am

Michael,

Got the orange and white bars today.. very nice! The longer bar is the ticket for my hands.. very nice weight, easy to move!

thanks again for getting them out so fast!

Hal

Joe Cook · Post by **Joe Cook** » 13 Apr 2017 2:34 pm

Just got two bars from Michael. They feel very nice, smooth and quiet on the strings and the weight is just right for me. The powder coating gives them a positive grip. The blue matches my MSA classic xl too! Now I need to buy a red steel guitar to match the other bar I got from Michael.

Speedy friendly service, thanks Michael!

The Steel Guitar Forum

Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Hey Steve,

I have blanks enough to do two ðŸ˜¬ðŸ˜¬ in HD orange

Bars

Re: I have blanks enough to do two ðŸ˜¬ðŸ˜¬ in HD orange

Thanks to Bob and to Steve,

Check below on this page for pricing details

Got my bar today

Powder Coated Bars

Thanks to Samuel and Steven,

Bars

Thanks, Dick,

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Thanks, Don,

Buy any bar and get a second of equal value for $15.00

Bars

Thanks, Dick,

teal green batch coming soon,

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Thanks to David Wright and David Wiesenthal!