Really Unusual Tone Bars- a Black Rajah!

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 26 Mar 2006 8:16 am

These were a part of my experiments with finding a bar that would work for me with my Carpal Tunnel... I ended up with one I like and these are now available for your perusal and purchase. The Black Rajah is nearly perfect, with no chips and extremely light surface scratching- nearly mint. The Elton Bar is so rare that noone I have shown it to has ever seen one! Should you decide to acquire one, be prepared to forfeit the sum of $50 for the Rajah and $60 for the Elton to have one shipped to you. Thank you for your support![This message was edited by Keith Cordell on 26 March 2006 at 08:21 AM.][This message was edited by Keith Cordell on 26 March 2006 at 08:25 AM.][This message was edited by Keith Cordell on 26 March 2006 at 02:48 PM.]

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 26 Mar 2006 8:42 am

here's mine - it's made by David Mason, who made it for two reasons - grip problems and speed. It's huge - 1 1/4" - but very light. It's incredibly fast compared to steel bars.

Now I know people will instantly say "but it has to sound like junk", "it has no sustain", "it can't work".

Wrong.

I thought the same things when I saw it....but it sustains just fine and sounds just slightly different than a steel bar. Not "bad" - just a tiny difference in tone. Personally, I like the sound better - it seems to be more "throaty" and have less treble "whine".

Also, I've been playing it for months and there's not a scratch or ding on it. That part REALLY surprised me. Anything you see in the picture that looks like a defect is just reflection - it's flawlessly smooth

It's the only one I use now. My Twister and other bars are sitting as spares.

[This message was edited by Jim Sliff on 26 March 2006 at 08:44 AM.]

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 26 Mar 2006 11:23 am

Yeah I wouldn't mind getting one myself, they don't come up too often. Had one at one point but couldn't get over the size; I think I could get used to it now as I have been spending more time with round bars.

Jim Ives · Post by **Jim Ives** » 26 Mar 2006 11:38 am

Keith,
If you are selling the Black Rajah, what are it's dimensions? I am intyerested if the size is 1".
-Jim

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 26 Mar 2006 11:42 am

No Black Rajah was ever made that large. They are tapered and 2 3/4" long, 5/8" at the tip and 3/4" at the butt end.

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 26 Mar 2006 2:47 pm

Hi Keith,
I have that same Elton bar and it's pictured in Andy Volk's book on lap steels.
Very rare indeed! You should keep it.

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 26 Mar 2006 2:49 pm

I'd love to keep it, but I am seriously in need of the cash right now, I am moving in 2 months and need to get the deposit for a house.

Richard Halverson · Post by **Richard Halverson** » 26 Mar 2006 10:42 pm

Hi Keith. You have mail!
Thanks Richard

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 27 Mar 2006 3:26 am

The Rajah is on hold pending payment.

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 27 Mar 2006 9:32 am

The Black Rajah has been sold.

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 4 Apr 2006 8:27 am

Still have the Elton bar