Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

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Michael Hillman
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Check for PM

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Check for a PM John
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Greg Forsyth
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tapered bars

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Hi Michael,
Will you please post photos, sizes and pricing for your tapered lap steel bars?
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Hello Greg,

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Hello Greg, good to hear from you - check your email, Best! 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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Hope to see you at the Dallas Show

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Looking forward to seeing many Forum members at the Dallas Show - our table as usual will be in the back of the main ballroom between Mike Sweeney and Texas Music Supply. Bring me any old powder coated bars you’d like to exchange for $15 for new. I’ll have a good representation of what we make, feel free to contact me if you are wanting a specific size and color. Thanks! 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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I would like to get a black one and a white one, standard size 7/8 bar. I will be in Dallas on Saturday and will stop by!
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Thanks Michael!

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Thanks Michael! See you at the show on Saturday- I’ll count these bars as a Forum sale and extend Forum pricing.
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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Still making powder coated bars!

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Someone emailed me last week asking if we were still making powder coated bars,and yes we are- haven’t raised prices since we began this thread on the Forum, but, due to inflation we will have to raise slightly the end of July. Thanks to all who support our project, and contact me with any requests or questions. -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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Just wanted to say I received a couple bars from Michael and I love 'em!

Fast shipping, great communication. Happy to support a friendly local business.
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Thanks Joe!

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Thanks Joe ! Good to get acquainted with you. I hope you’ll catch one of our Thursday night jam sessions. 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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Pricing remains unchanged at the moment -

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It's been too long since I posted pricing on powder coated bars, so here is the list of sizes —please Inquire about color choices available, as inventory is constantly changing. Thanks!!

All lap steel bars $39.95, 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/4"
7/8" x 3"

"standard" 7/8" x 3 3/8" $49.95
standard plus 7/8" x 3 1/2" $51.95
15/16 x 3 3/8" $56.95
15/16 x 3 1/2" $58.95
1" x 3 1/2" $59.95
some grooved side and David Wright tapered bars, inquire re: size and colors.

Also have in stock stainless steel sitar bars, 7/8" x 3 3/8", flatted top for sitar effect.

recoat/exchange $15 per bar, all pricing includes shipping to US Zip Codes. PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com
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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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Out of the shop October 6 thru October 11

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Traveling October 6 through October 11, 2023 - but will be checking email. Thanks! 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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