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Topic: New " Power Bar" from Show-Pro |
Jerry Fessenden
From: Vermont, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2012 11:46 am
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I just saw the new Power Bar from Sho-Pro Guitars . Jeff has spent a lot of time getting the various stages of polishing and heavey duty chrome plating on this bar . Seems like just the right size and weight . The chrome is not just for looks , it is very heavy duty . I think it is $59. JF
Last edited by Jerry Fessenden on 7 Jun 2012 3:28 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Sharon Denny
From: Indiana, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2012 1:18 pm new power bar
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Well... Jerry didn't say where to get this bar, but here it is: The ShoPro Guitars
1824 Logue Road
Mt. Juliet, TN |
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Anders Eriksson
From: Mora, Dalecarlia, Sweden
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Posted 6 Jun 2012 9:06 pm
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A bit of nitpicking...
The company name is Show Pro Steel Guitars!
Show Pro Steel Guitars
1824 Logue Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Phone (615) 453-2371
e-mail: showprosteelguitars@gmail.com _________________ Fessenden D-10, Stage One S-10, Peavey Nashville 112, Boss LMB-3, Goodrich 120; Regal RD-38VS Resonator |
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Jerry Fessenden
From: Vermont, USA
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Posted 7 Jun 2012 3:32 am power bar
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I was distracted ))) I have blame someone else... but , the bar really got my attention ,,,it felt great ,,, the chrome has a nice sound . JF |
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Jeff Surratt
From: Tennessee, USA
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Posted 7 Jun 2012 11:11 am
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Thanks Jerry, After lots of research, I believe we have a very nice bar. We have them polished before chroming, and another treatment after the chroming. This is not "cosmetic chroming", it is "hardened chrome". Until now, I didn't know the difference. Only a 10 string availabe right now. |
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Richard Sinkler
From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 7 Jun 2012 12:26 pm
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CLICK HERE FOR SHOW PRO WEBSITE
Although, I don't see this is on their site. Only the George L bar. _________________ Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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Jeff Surratt
From: Tennessee, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2012 2:24 am
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Thanks Richard, You're right. Jerry just asked, what I was working on when he stopped by, and I showed the new bar to him. It should be on the site soon. |
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Jeremy Marcum
From: Northport, Alabama... USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2012 10:41 pm
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Jeff, Have you thought about finishing some of your bars in black chrome. I think that would be a cool looking bar. |
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Jerry Fessenden
From: Vermont, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2012 3:20 am show-pro bar
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Do you think the "black" would sound "better" as in a black steel? ))) JF |
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Michael Remming
From: Kimberly, Idaho, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jun 2012 6:28 am
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Got mine last week.... very nice quality just a tad longer than my old Dunlap Stainless bar but no problem to get used to. Very Nice |
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Tony Glassman
From: The Great Northwest
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Posted 17 Jun 2012 8:41 am
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Power Bar? ......sounds like an energy snack..... |
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Mike Perlowin
From: Los Angeles CA
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Michael Remming
From: Kimberly, Idaho, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jun 2012 4:42 pm
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These are not the best pics but here you go.
The bar on the right is the Power Bar. Left old Dunlap Stainless.
I'm sure Jeff will have more info on construction.
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john widgren
From: Wilton CT
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Posted 20 Jun 2012 2:38 pm Show-Pro Power Bar
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Dear Friends,
I just got my new Power Bar from The great folks (Jeff and Gloria) at Show Pro Custom steel guitars.
The bar is my favorite size and weight: 7/8 diameter and 3-3/8 in length. This is the most standard dimension.
There is no break at the bullet tip,which is traditionally round with no point (again my preference). The transition point is perfect and flawless (no break, just smooth transition). The heel of the bar is very gently eased with a slight but very smooth chamfer at the heel. The heel end is recessed slightly and is flat, with the ultra cool Show Pro script logo deeply engraved in the heel end.
It is a hard-chrome bar. Hard chrome is more expensive than standard chrome and lasts much much longer. it is very slick and flawless, and works well with both nickel and Stainless strings.
Its great! and looks great with my custom Show-Pro Guitar
Another great product from Jeff and Gloria, and Show Pro.
Best to all
John Widgren _________________ Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
widcj@hotmail.com |
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Fred Rushing
From: Odin, IL, USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2012 5:13 pm Bar weight
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Anyone know what the weight of the new bar is?
Fred |
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Richard Sinkler
From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 29 Jun 2012 11:29 pm
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Oooh. Black Chrome. I would buy one in a second. _________________ Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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Anders Eriksson
From: Mora, Dalecarlia, Sweden
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Posted 29 Jun 2012 11:41 pm Re: Bar weight
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Fred Rushing wrote: |
Anyone know what the weight of the new bar is?
Fred |
Mine weighs 0.249 kg
Which, according to Microsoft Calculator, is 8.783216525445523 Ounces
// Anders _________________ Fessenden D-10, Stage One S-10, Peavey Nashville 112, Boss LMB-3, Goodrich 120; Regal RD-38VS Resonator |
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