Hillman Powder Coated Tone Bars

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Check for a PM John
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Greg Forsyth · From: Colorado, USA

Hi Michael,
Will you please post photos, sizes and pricing for your tapered lap steel bars?

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Hello Greg, good to hear from you - check your email, Best! Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Looking forward to seeing many Forum members at the Dallas Show - our table as usual will be in the back of the main ballroom between Mike Sweeney and Texas Music Supply. Bring me any old powder coated bars you’d like to exchange for $15 for new. I’ll have a good representation of what we make, feel free to contact me if you are wanting a specific size and color. Thanks! Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Rademacher · From: Killeen, Texas

I would like to get a black one and a white one, standard size 7/8 bar. I will be in Dallas on Saturday and will stop by!
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Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Thanks Michael! See you at the show on Saturday- I’ll count these bars as a Forum sale and extend Forum pricing.
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Someone emailed me last week asking if we were still making powder coated bars,and yes we are- haven’t raised prices since we began this thread on the Forum, but, due to inflation we will have to raise slightly the end of July. Thanks to all who support our project, and contact me with any requests or questions. -Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Joe Hensley · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Just wanted to say I received a couple bars from Michael and I love 'em!

Fast shipping, great communication. Happy to support a friendly local business.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Thanks Joe ! Good to get acquainted with you. I hope you’ll catch one of our Thursday night jam sessions. Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

It's been too long since I posted pricing on powder coated bars, so here is the list of sizes —please Inquire about color choices available, as inventory is constantly changing. Thanks!!

All lap steel bars $46.95 3/4" x 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/4"
7/8" x 3"

"standard" 7/8" x 3 3/8" $ 56.95
standard plus 7/8" x 3 1/2" $ 58.95
15/16 x 3 3/8" $63.95
15/16 x 3 1/2" $65.96
1" x 3 1/2" $66.95
some grooved side and David Wright tapered bars for $63.95 -inquire re: size and colors.

Also have in stock stainless steel sitar bars, 7/8" x 3 3/8", flatted top for sitar effect, $69.95

recoat/exchange $20 per bar, all pricing includes shipping to US Zip Codes. PayPal to vmhillman66@gmail.com
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Traveling October 6 through October 11, 2023 - but will be checking email. Thanks! Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone on the Forum!

This is the link to our 2023 video Christmas card:

https://youtu.be/a4Xyi3xTnb0?feature=shared

Michael and Sheryl
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

I’ve held the pricing of our bars fairly constant since 2014; but today increased prices about $7.00 per bar— thanks to all who have supported our powder coated bar project since it began in August of 2014. Looking forward to seeing many Forum members at the Dallas Show in March! -Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

We will be in the back of the main ballroom in our usual spot, right by Mike Sweeney—stop by and say hello if you will be there! Shoot me an email if you are looking for a particular size and color bar, we will have a good representation of our stock, but I can’t bring everything. As usual, if you have old powder coated bars you’d like to swap for new ones, $20 per bar. Current pricing appears on this page, about three posts above. -Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

We will be out of the shop for the Dallas steel guitar show, March 7, returning late on the 12th. Love to have any Forum members that are attending stop by and say hello, we are in our usual spot next-door to Mike Sweeney in the back of the main ballroom. We will bring a good selection of colors and sizes of bars, just did a batch in various sizes that are a turquoise color. Swap any badly worn or damaged bars for a new one for $20. Looking forward to a great show this year, thanks to Albert and Debbie for all they do to put on this great show!!
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Just finished batches of black, white and red bars - the three most popular colors, in various sizes - exchange your old bars for new, $20 per bar, email me for shipping address. Thanks to all who support our powder coated bar project!
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Jeffery Mercer · Posted 21 Jun 2024 7:03 pm **Any of Tapered Bars available?**

I’d like to know if you still have some Tapered ToneBars Left?
and if so what are the sizes, and weights? and how does the Taper Run? If they are available-
Would we order the same way we do the BJS Bars? Like…7/8 12 String Tapered in Blue.
Need to know what the Taper is, or rather “How does the Taper run?”
Thanks!
Looking forward to Hearing from you!
Respectfully,
Jeff Mercer
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Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Hey Jeff, thanks for asking about our tapered bars. I was aware that a number of players used tapered bars in the 50s and 60s, hadn’t thought about making tapered bars until David Wright visited with me at the Dallas show in 2016. He wanted me to copy his tapered bar, which is 7/8” tapering to 3/4” at the tip. He plays a universal 12, and prefers what most people would consider a rather short bar for that instrument-and being a fan of all things Harley Davidson I’ve made his signature bars In Harley Davidson Orange, and a couple in black. Other players (lap steel) requested a 3” tapered bar, so we took 1/4” from the butt end of the David Wright bar and I have a few of those. I’ll post a picture here in a bit, might be easier to communicate by email- mine is vmhillman66@gmail.com - thanks! Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

I neglected to mention the length of the David Wright bars is 3 1/4 inches. Here is a photo of three bars in each of the two tapered bar sized that we make:

The three bars on the left are the David Wright signature bars, in Harley Davidson Orange, red and black. Weight on the David Wright bars, 6.8 ounces, 3" tapered, 6.2 ounces. I've had more than one player tell me they experience less cramping in their left hand when they use a tapered bar.

The three on the right are 3" tapered bars, in white, red and buttercream. The tapered bars require a bit more machine shop time because of the taper (compared to bullet bars) the present price on David Wright bars is $63.95, and the 3" tapered bars, $56.95. Price includes priority shipping to US Zips. My email address appears in the post above should you have further questions or need information on ordering. Thanks! Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Hello and thanks to everyone who supports our powder coated bar project- August marks 10 years since we began to offer these bars on the Forum. I guess we’ve learned there is no limit to the sizes, styles and colors of tone bars players prefer. We just picked up a batch of teal, and have a batch of butterscotch to be completed next. Email me with any questions or suggestions- or if you’d like to return a bar and exchange for a new one. Always enjoy talking tone bars!

vmhillman66@gmail.com
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Joe Cook · From: Lake Osoyoos, WA

Michael makes the best bars available! Only ones I use.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Thanks Joe- I hope you and yours are well!
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Bob Knetzger · From: Kirkland, WA USA

Can you still accept used coated bars as trade in cores?

Pricing?

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Hello Bob, good to hear from you. With the price of steel these days we are always happy to get old powder coated bars so that we could refurbish them. I’ll send you my mailing address in a PM. Send me any old bars you have, along with $20 for each new bar you’d like, I just need to know the sizes and color preference. Thanks- Michael
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

Michael Hillman · From: Boise, Idaho, USA

Merry Christmas to all, and thanks to everyone who supports our powder coated bar project. Look for some new exciting colors in 2025 - wishing good health and prosperity to all!

https://youtu.be/SNz_wEuMNbQ?si=e2qxx-L4fBHKaPm8
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Two Spector 5 string basses, Martin D-18, Taylor 812CE, 1996’Epiphone Sheraton, 1944 Epiphone Zenith, a killer Luttrell 6 string resophonic, 1932 Model 56 Dobro, Beard Model E, Martin Soprano Uke, 10 string 1953 Alkire Eharp, Peavey Nashville 112, Fender Bassman, Fender 75 watt Rumble, and a Fender 100 watt Rumble.

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