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Topic: Need help finding a bar with a ring on it |
Mike Headrick
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South Pittsburg, TN, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 10:46 am |
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A friend of mine who plays steel has had a stroke which left him partially paralyzed on his left side. He is looking for a bar with a finger ring attached. Apparently he saw one, or saw an ad for one at one time. If you can help me locate one for him (new or used) it would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike |
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Barry Coker
From:
Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 2:06 pm Bar with ring
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Mike do you think something like this would work?
Check your email
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Jon Light
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 2:33 pm
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The bar he likely saw, the only one I know of that was commercially produced, was made by Chuck Brattain (who stopped making them a long time ago and is no longer with us).
If anyone wanted to tackle the project, this was the basic idea, with the ring assembly inserted into the bored center of the butt of the bar.
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Mike Headrick
From:
South Pittsburg, TN, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 5:59 pm
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Barry,
Thanks very much for your pictures and willingness to help. I will direct my friend to this post and will get back with you soon.....as in tomorrow. |
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 26 Nov 2019 4:09 am
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I just found these photos on file. I'm not sure if these are Chuck Brattain's product or someone else's version of the concept.
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Randall Palmore
From:
Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 26 Nov 2019 4:37 am Bar with ring
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| Hi Mike- I think I have the item you are speaking of. Send your mailing address and I’ll be glad to send it to you. Hoping it help him out. Thanks Randall |
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Mike Headrick
From:
South Pittsburg, TN, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2019 11:16 am
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| Thanks to ALL of you guys for your willingness to help. Randall, I will be sending you my friend's address. Much appreciation! |
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Randall Palmore
From:
Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 1 Dec 2019 5:42 am Bar Ring
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| Hi Mike- I’m mailing the apparatus I have to Dan on Monday. It attaches to a bar. Hope it works out for him. Thanks Randall |
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Mike Headrick
From:
South Pittsburg, TN, USA
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Posted 1 Dec 2019 6:05 am
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| Thank YOU, Randall! Your kindness will be so much appreciated. |
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Gene Tani
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Pac NW
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Posted 1 Dec 2019 11:34 pm
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I've seen some threads here and the other "ahem" reso forum about people dealing with RSI, carpal tunnel, arthritis, other medical conditions etc on the bar hand. If you search "bar for arthritis" "can't hold bar due to injury" etc, you should find some
https://www.resohangout.com/archive/43191
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2752215
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