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Michael Hillman
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bar colors - buy one, get one free, all straight bars,

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Here's a line up of standard bars, showing the colors available in 7/8" x 3 3/8" bars at present:

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red, white, black, yellow, purple, butterscotch, dark blue, teal, and tan. Many lap steel bars, 15/16" and one inch bars available in these colors, buy one, get one free on all straight bars through August 31st. Order information and pricing appears near the end of page 19, thanks all!
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Thanks to all who've ordered our bars!
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Michael Hillman
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New color coming - John Deere green -

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We've had requests to do a variety of bars in John Deere green - hope to have those completed in three weeks or so. I'll post a picture when they are available, if this color is of interest to you, let me know so I have that size in the first batch.
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Dick Chapple Sr
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Hillman powder coated bar collection

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I decided to round up all of my bars and take a picture of them. I can't say enough good about Michael's bars.
I have tried every size I believe except the smaller tapered bar. The bar I use depends on what my hand can manage on any particular day.
My favorite bar at the moment is the large tapered bar followed by the 7/8th by 3 3/8" bar.

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Michael I hope you don't mind my showing off my collection.
Folks these bars have been one of the major factors in my being able to continue to play.
They are nice to grip, warm up nice, less apt to lose them out of my hand, and are quiet.
While I don't need this many bars, the fact that they work so well has let me buy different colors for fun and have the confidence they will all be just as nice.
:) :) :)
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Michael Hillman
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Thanks for the post, Dick,

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Thanks for the photo, Dick, that is quite a collection! Appreciate all of the support over the past three years, you have been routinely picking up a bar or two since we first began our project, there are some of our Forum brethren that have a few of our bars, but you definitely have the most. I'm just pleased that they work well for you, Michael
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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New color, John Deere green

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Will post photos soon, available in most sizes
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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D. Scheindlin
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Email sent - can’t wait to get one of these.
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Got my bars yesterday and had about an hour to play with them. Really nice, much easier for me to grip and maneuver than the stainless bars I’ve used. And the awesome colors don’t hurt either!
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Michael Hillman
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Thanks, Doniel,

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Thanks, Doniel, pleased to hear the bars are working for you! Michael
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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George Macdonald
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Powder Coated Bars

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Michael, The new bars arrived yesterday. Great colors including the new "John Deere" green. Very warm and comfortable bars to use. Thanks, George
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Bill Sinclair
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Post by Bill Sinclair »

Hey Michael,

I'm sure enjoying my Teal and Butterscotch 3" tapered bars. It's a good fit (and look!) for my 8-string guitars. Thanks!
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Thanks for the comments, guys,

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Thanks to Doniel, George and Bill for taking the time to post! Here's a photo of John Deere green bars - one inch, 15/16", standard and 3" lap bars, and David Wright tapered, and 3" tapered:

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Current pricing: (inquire as to color availability by size)
All lap steels $36.95 in 3/4" diameter, lenths are 2 3/4", 2 /7/8", 3" and 3 1/4"
Also have a lap steel bar in 7/8" x 3"
"Standard" 7/8" x 3 3/8" $49.95
15/16" x 3 3/8" $56.95
1" x 3 1/2" $59.95
BUY ANY STRAIGHT BAR AND GET A SECOND BAR FOR $15.00

Tapered bars: David Wright bar 7/8" tapering to 5/8", 3 1/4" long $56.95
3" tapered bar, (1/4") taken from rear end DW bar $53.95
2 3/4" tapered bar, 3/4" tapered to 1/2" $51.95

BUY ANY TAPERED BAR AND GET A SECOND FOR 1/2 PRICE

vmhillman66@gmail.com THANKS!!
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Dick Chapple Sr
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John Deere

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Ooh boy that's a nice color.
Should be able to harvest lots a notes with that Deere.
As soon as I get my tapered Deere, I'll plant some notes on the music stand and harvest away!! Hahahaha
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Good plan, Dick,

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Hey Dick, your tapered bar is in the photo, second from the right, but it's on its way to Montana now....😉
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Dick Chapple Sr
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Deere

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Oh yeah!!
Come to Papa, Deere. We're going to waltz on the strings.
:whoa: :eek: :D
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Dick Chapple Sr
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Bars

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My big Red and Deere Green taoer bars arrived just now, thanks Michael.
They look good just standing beside each other, I immediately think of Christmas. Really nice red and green.
:D :D :D
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Bill Sinclair
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Re: Bars

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Dick Chapple Sr wrote:My big Red and Deere Green taoer bars arrived just now, thanks Michael.
They look good just standing beside each other, I immediately think of Christmas. Really nice red and green.
:D :D :D
Dick
Guess that'd be Farmall Red, then? ;-)
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Farmall Red??

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Well - maybe. We farmed in an area with sandy loam soil and no rocks. Nothing but 8N and 9N Ford tractors, great little tractors, but they were a sort of off-white gray. Haven't had any requests for that color yet.

Remember, if you have any older powder coated bar(s), return them to me with $10 for each bar you'd like to trade on a new one, just email me at vmhillman66@gmail.com for complete color selection and a mailing address. Thanks to all who support our project, and in turn, allow us to support the Forum!
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Bill Burch
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Many thanks

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I just want to publicly thank Michael for not only making a great product, but for also providing such outstanding service.

If you haven't yet tried one of his bars, you should do so immediately. I recently took up lap steel as a guitar "alternative" while recovering from nerve damage to my left hand. I was having trouble gripping a traditional polished steel, and the Shubb SP-1 I was using, while easy to hold, was tougher to slant and didn't provided the tone of a weightier bar.

The powder coating on Michael's bar gives enough grip for me to hang on to, while providing the action and tone that, to me, sounds wonderful.

His bars are expertly made and a true bargain. Michael responds quickly to emails and ships promptly.

Do yourself a favor and try a couple of this bars.

With gratitude.

Bill
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Dick Chapple Sr
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powder coated bars

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Bill you are perfectly spot on.
So well said.

I have rheumatoid arthritis, and suffer from nerve damage from chemo years ago, and Michael's bars are lifesavers.

In fact hey Michael, a new color.....make the bar look like a roll of lifesavers....hahaha. I never again need to look for a different bar.

This is not to gain any points with Michael, I agree with Bill whole heartedly. It is a pleasure to deal with fellow musicians like him. And there are many musicians on this forum just like Michael.
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Thanks to Bill and Dick,

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Thanks, Bill, appreciate the kind words, pleased to hear that our powder coated bars work well for you! Dick, greatly appreciate your continued support, big jazz festival in Sun Valley next week, you should motor west and catch some great music with us. Carolyn Martin Swing Band is featured this year, with about 40 other groups. Mike Sweeney plays pedal steel in her band. My pal Terry Niendorf is loaning him one of his double tens so he doesnt have to drag one from Nashville.
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Get one of these John Deere Mikey Bars!!! "Nothing Slides Like A Deere"

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Thanks, George,

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Thanks, George, lookin’ good with that John Deere gear and a green bar! -Michael
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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Re: Farmall Red??

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Michael Hillman wrote:Well - maybe. We farmed in an area with sandy loam soil and no rocks. Nothing but 8N and 9N Ford tractors, great little tractors, but they were a sort of off-white gray. Haven't had any requests for that color yet.
How about Allis Chalmers orange?!
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Michael Hillman
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That’s a thought, Randy,

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Good suggestion Randy, I’ll do some checking and see if Allis Chalmers Orange is available- and if it’s much different from other orange colors.
Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.
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