Hughey Sitar Bar?

Roger Shackelton · From: MINNESOTA (deceased)

What's the value of a HUGHEY SITAR BAR, made in the 1970s in Minneapolis by Jim Johnson?

"HUGHEY" is steel stamped on the end of the bar.

ROGER

Russ Wever · From: Kansas City

Kevin Mincke · From: Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA

For those interested in the sitar bar background, I happened to run into Jim who made the "sitar" bars for John Hughey. At the time, he was Conway's pilot and roomed with John while on the road & doing shows. He was also a fill in bass player when needed.

I thought I'd post this pic for those who still use or have wondered about the "HUGHEY" sitar. I believe he said he made 100 of them and I was fortunate to get one of the last.

The bar has a flat spot on one side approximately 3/16"- 1/4" wide and extends from the flat end to where the round bullet nose begins. (3 1/4"L) It is also longer in length than most bars at 3 1/2". Obviously is multi purpose.

Roger Shackelton · From: MINNESOTA (deceased)

My HUGHEY Sitar bar was sold 2 months ago. Smile

Please close this post.

Roger

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