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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 10 May 2007 11:10 pm |
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Hi Forumites, before my "Phoenix" Sho-Bud was burnt, it had a "bar guard" which I purchased from Bobbe Seymour.It just stuck on to the guitar so your bar doesn't mark the laquer. I have e'mailed Bobbe Seymour to try purchase another one, as now my Sho-Bud is now ressurected, I don't want to mark all that lovey laquer finish which most of you have seen. I haven't had any reply from Bobbe. Can anybody tell me where to get one so I can have it shipped to me in England. I'd very much appreciate it.
Micky Byrne United Kingdom www.mickybyrne.com |
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Jody Cameron
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Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 12:26 am
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Hi Micky - you can go to a store that sells trophys - like for sports awards and such - and purchase a strip of thin metal like they engrave on. It has an adhesive backing that sticks. Just measure how long you need it and how wide (probably 3/4" or 1"), and they can cut it for you.
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 11 May 2007 2:55 am
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Thanks Jody, much appreciated, I suppose I could engrave "Bar guard" as the original had on it, I quite like engraving as you've seen on The Phoenix
Micky Byrne www.mickybyrne.com |
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Marco Schouten
From:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Posted 11 May 2007 4:07 am
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Unfortunately, I had to buy my accesories somewhere else. Last time I ordered from Bobbe, his staff replied thet they didn't ship orders under $500 abroad, because of the high shipping costs. When I told them I knew the shipping costs are high, but I pay them, they agreed to ship, but then they didn't want to accept a credit card from someone abroad.
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 11 May 2007 4:25 am
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| Hi Micky, I bought a roll of white rubber shelf liner from "Bed Bath and Beyond" that one can use to protect the kitchen shelves from being scratched. I cut a strip and placed it between the necks to help protect the surface. I am not recommending that anyone else do this, but it's just an idea. |
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Charlie McDonald
From:
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Posted 11 May 2007 4:30 am
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How about a strip of thin clear plastic?
I wouldn't want to hide that finish.
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Sonny Priddy
From:
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 May 2007 6:03 am bar
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| I Allways Lay My Bar On The Strings In The Keyhead. SONNY. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 11 May 2007 7:37 am
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Micky,
I cut a piece of formica to fit the spot, and glued felt on the backside. I would be afraid to recommend a way to glue/fasten it to your guitar. I just lay mine in place....BF
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 11 May 2007 8:03 am
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| Last time I tried to order something from Bobby's store I was told they did not ship abroad because of cost.Since I would have been paying cost I just don't see that their arguement made sense.I personaly think they couldn't be bothered, so I just don't use them now. |
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David Collins
From:
Madison, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 8:40 am
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Mick,
I have watched anxiously the restoration and resurrection of the Sho-Bud. What a wonderful work of art and love. Awesome!
Now, before everyone starts ripping Bobbee a new one, please understand that international shipping/exporting is not as easy as placing something in a box and paying a fee. It can literally consume a half day or more of an employees time to go through the required forms, etc.
It simply does not make monetary sense to go through it all in order to sell an item for a few dollars.
Being in a business that ships out a lot of packages, I understand the issues, and I feel certain that it is purely business.
I can not imigine Bobbee "dissing" any steel player, regardless of professional/hack, black, white, green or grey, and regardless of location in the world.
I don't present myself to speak for Bobbee, he's a big boy and can speak for himself. I do know how business works though.
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 11 May 2007 10:32 am
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Before anyone gets the wrong end of the stick, my reply was not a personal attack on Bobby, I have never met the man, and I'm sure he is a nice guy, my point is that other suppliers do not seem to have a problem posting overseas, I have had excellent service from Mullen Guitars, Fred Justice,Al Brisco, Steelseats,etc.If these guys can do it I can see no reaonable reason why others can't.Why have an international web site ,then not supply internationaly.I am extremely happy with the guys that supply me with small items, and it follows that when I need something major I will go back to the guys that are happy to supply me ,and not the ones that won't, seems good business sense to me.Just an observation .
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 11 May 2007 10:36 am
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| Mick, was getting sidetracked, main point was to say what a great job on the Shobud, and wish you many years of enjoyment playing it.Regards Malcolm |
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Uffe Edefuhr
From:
Sweden
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Posted 11 May 2007 2:03 pm
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Hi Micky. First I want to say, Im glad to se this wery nice Sho-Bud alive again after fire!
Next thought I have is, why do you need a protection for the bar? Shouldn´t the bar be placed on the strings 
Keep the bar riding on the strings and let us see the nice steel you got as it is 
Uffe |
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Robert Leaman
From:
Murphy, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 4:45 pm Bar Guard
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| Possibly, you might find a piece of fexible transparent plastic. I have piece of this between the necks on my D10 Sierra. My Sierra is not lacquer but its birdeye maple mica is not replaceable. It seems that the flexible transparent plastic sticks to guitar much like thin food wrap. I don't know if this is static electricity or only a characteristic of the material. If you want it removed, it peels off easily. It is not glued to the guitar. It can be replaced and if it is clean without any oil, it will stick again. The plastic is somewhat springy, so the bar tends not to roll. Best of luck. |
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Marco Schouten
From:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Posted 12 May 2007 9:08 am
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My wife made me a smal fabric bag to put my bar in. It hangs on one of my tuning keys. I always put the bar in there even if I don't need it for a small moment.
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Stan Paxton
From:
1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 12 May 2007 9:50 am
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| A gadget that works really well: a small square piece of wood stock maybe 4 inches long, with a hole just bigger than your bar size drilled in length wise but not all the way; on one side screw on a half slice of pvc pipe just big enough to clip to your guitar leg. Bar sits in there real good, easy in, easy out. I bought one from a guy that was selling them at a steel guitar jam a few years ago. |
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 12 May 2007 11:57 am
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I have a guitar that had a Bar Guard on it when I acquired it, and I've been wanting to take it off! But I'm afraid to, for fear of damaging the lacquer in the process.
I see no need for it--I always put the bar on the strings in the peghead as well--and I'd rather see the wood finish while I'm playing. |
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Chris Allen Burke
From:
Signal Hill, CA
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Posted 12 May 2007 5:06 pm
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This Bar guard is a "pos" it doesn't stay stuck to the guitar, I have to keep pushing it down, If I try and remove it I'm afraid it's going to peal off the finish. I'd rather deal with a few ding marks that this!.
BTW I'm assuming it's a way to cover up dings. Typical used car back room surface-fix it thinking.
Don't look behind the curtain folks!
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 13 May 2007 3:40 am
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Hi Micky,
I purchased a "Quick Stix"Holder which clamps on the leg of the axe,it does not impart damage in any way.It is very neat and well finished and holds two bars and has a tray for picks and a stowage for your tuning wrench.I bought it at the Carter stand in Dallas this year and it cost $50 but I have seen them on Ebay .com for $39.
I can send you a pic if you wish.
Best regards
Billy |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 13 May 2007 10:27 am
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Please be aware that some plastics such as the clear plastic guitar cover can react chemically on lacquer if it is left on it for a long period of time. It can stick to the lacquer and damage it. I'm sure this would not happen if it is not allowed to remain in position for too long.
Jerry |
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