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Topic: Zirconia bars...want one?
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ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 09 October 2006 02:58 PM
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The Zirconia bars may come to life again. Below is the E-mail address of the chap that will/might make them. It was his company that was used to make the first batch, and HE made the first two as product proof.He sold that company, and went into another line of business, but is restless and asked about a run of 500 pieces. A little encouragement and he just might go for it...give him an E-mail with your thoughts and it might happen.
leo@awardswithcharacter.com [This message was edited by ed packard on 09 October 2006 at 03:21 PM.] [This message was edited by b0b on 09 October 2006 at 03:59 PM.] |
Mike Perlowin
Member From: Los Angeles CA
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posted 09 October 2006 03:14 PM
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I encourage everybody to do whatever it takes to make this happen. I collect bars, and have about 50 of them including BJS, Dunlop, George L., John Pearse, etc., but the zirc is the one I actually use all the time. ------------------
Warning: I have a Telecaster and I'm not afraid to use it.
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tom anderson
Member From: leawood, ks., usa
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posted 09 October 2006 03:47 PM
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The link won't open for me? Is it correct? |
Mike Ester
Member From: New Braunfels, Texas, USA
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posted 09 October 2006 03:55 PM
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the "http://" needs to be stripped out first. It makes your browser think that it is a Web address, instead of an email address. |
ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 09 October 2006 05:00 PM
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Thanks bob! Sorry 'bout that...used to using his web site:
http://www.awardswithcharacter.com/trophies.html In case you might want to see what Leo is into now. I suggested that he might want to get some bears made with PSG and standard guitar for sale at the show boutiques.
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Dave Potter
Member From: Republic of Texas (near San Antonio)
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posted 09 October 2006 05:22 PM
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quote:
I suggested that he might want to get some bears made with PSG and standard guitar for sale at the show boutiques.
*That's* why I go to the shows; those bears.  [This message was edited by Dave Potter on 09 October 2006 at 05:23 PM.] |
Dickie Whitley
Member From: Stantonsburg, North Carolina, USA
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posted 10 October 2006 04:33 PM
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Well, I sent my email. I just hope a lot more send theirs. This may be one of the best opportunities yet to have these bars made. Thanks Ed, for passing the info on. |
Curt Langston
Member From: ***In the shadows of Tulsa at Bixby, USA***
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posted 10 October 2006 07:46 PM
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Hey Ed,
What about starting an "official" thread with a title something like "All those wanting a Zirc bar sign up here"
That way you can get a good head count. Plus, you can ask that there be no posts like, "man I sure liked the one I had in '92" It would be strickly a list of serious buyers................Just a thought. |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 10 October 2006 08:42 PM
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I seem to remember this came up before, but I can't find the thread.An "I want one" list might be more useful if there was 1) some size info, and 2) a small detail - pricing? |
David Mason
Member From: Cambridge, MD, USA
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posted 11 October 2006 04:44 AM
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I think the first round were $150 (?) each, and what with inflation I do remember that the figure of $250 was floated - jeez, I used to buy cars for that....  |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 11 October 2006 05:46 AM
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$250?Yikes. Pass. I guess if i's one of those things you don't *know* you nedd, it's more a *want*. I don't want it that badly, other bars work fine. |
Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 11 October 2006 06:30 AM
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Here's the old thread: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/004752.html When I found the price would be at least double that of my favorite BJS bar, I thought, "Ouch, but ok." Now that there's talk of it costing three or four times as much, I'll have to pass. (for the same reason I don't own a Mercedes) |
ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 11 October 2006 07:10 AM
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The $250 figure was someones WAG as I recall..no way that would fly.If someone wants to start an "I want a Zirc bar" thread, go for it...just keep it simple. I will try to convince Leo that he needs to get on the Forum...then you can get straight to the horses mouth (he may not like being refered to as a horse). |
Jim Ives
Member From: Los Angeles, California, USA
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posted 11 October 2006 09:36 AM
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Here we go again.
Alot of players seem to want these bars, and once they get made, they WILL ALL get sold. So please, just do it. |
Robert Porri
Member From: Windsor, Connecticut, USA
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posted 11 October 2006 12:42 PM
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Glad you made that comment about the price Ed. I did send Leo an email expressing interest. Hopefully there is a decent margin for him with a price that would keep everyone interested.Bob P. |
John Walden
Member From: Camarillo, California, USA
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posted 11 October 2006 03:04 PM
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I asked for two. Hope the price comes down. What sizes will Leo be making ?
Thanks, J. W.------------------
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Gary Boyett
Member From: Colorado
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posted 12 October 2006 04:06 AM
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I ordered one from Scotty years ago and ever got it.Does my order still stand???  I would be interested but not at $250. ------------------
HSGA & RMSGC member
Play it with "Glass"
Boyett's Glass Bars
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ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 12 October 2006 07:17 AM
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Keep bugging Leo with E-mail. He said that he was working with the material makers to get the right material.Re sizes...I don't know, but the 15/16 seems to be the size of choice now. With the Zirc, you make the diameter, then cut the bar to whatever length. I don't think that Leo will understand the 10 string/12 string nominclature...come to think of it, I don't either. Scotty had nothing to do with the Zircs, he does use one that he got from Bill Stafford. Keep the pressure on Leo!!! The greater the raw material order quantity, the lower the price will be; The raw material is quite expensive in small quantities.
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Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 15 October 2006 04:14 AM
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BUMP |
Bo Borland
Member From: Cowtown NJ
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posted 16 October 2006 02:50 PM
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I am SO in!! I want one! Are there any impressions or opinions on the Rajah bars or powder coated? While they might not be a nice as the Zirconia do they even approximate the smoother tone? (look at me asking if there is an opinion on this forum )
I did see Bud Carter using a red bar in a video on the Carter site. [This message was edited by Bo Borland on 17 October 2006 at 04:40 AM.] |
T. C. Furlong
Member From: Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA
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posted 16 October 2006 06:03 PM
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Me too! I'm in.
TC |
Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 17 October 2006 03:52 PM
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I sent off an email expressing interest but haven't heard back in two days. Hope there's enough interest for him to do a run of these. |
Keith Cordell
Member From: Atlanta
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posted 18 October 2006 04:53 AM
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I hope there is enough interest to drive down the price. $250 is out of the realm of possibility, at least for me... especially if there is only going to be one size available. |
ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 18 October 2006 07:32 AM
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Keith et al...It has been posted that the $250 figure is someones (Forum member's) posted WAG. There will be an assortment of sizes if it goes...I suspect the first will be 15/16" X either (choice)3.50", or 3.75"; These are the sizes being talked on for first run.Keep bugging Leo...e-mail address above. |
Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 21 October 2006 03:21 AM
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Has anyone heard from Leo? I asked him about a few details like price and sizes, he never wrote me back. Is this a dead topic? |
ed packard
Member From: Show Low AZ
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posted 21 October 2006 06:34 AM
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Mark & all...Leo told me he expected to have test bars in about a month (evaluating different mfg's materials).As he has received quite a few E-mails, individual answers to specific questions might be a problem...I suggested that he do a "blanket" answer here. |
Colm Chomicky
Member From: Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
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posted 21 October 2006 10:58 AM
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That's great news ! |
Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 22 October 2006 03:07 AM
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Thanks Ed! |
John Walden
Member From: Camarillo, California, USA
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posted 22 October 2006 07:55 AM
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I received an Email from Leo last night and it sounds like he is working on it. Good news. J. W. |
Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 23 October 2006 01:47 AM
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Leo emailed me also and said he's setting up to do a run on these. Great! |
Billy Woo
Member From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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posted 23 October 2006 07:30 AM
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I also got a response from Leo, looks like this is actually going to happen..exciting news but watch out once they're gone, they'll be gone..Bronco Billy aka
Billy Woo |
Sonny Jenkins
Member From: New Braunfels, Tx. 78130
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posted 23 October 2006 07:31 AM
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,,,I too rec'd a note from Leo,,,,looks like it is gonna happen. Time for all those that "said" they wanted one to take action,,,,or as we say in the south,,,"$%#& or get off the pot!" |
Jerry Lee Newberry
Member From: Van Buren, AR, USA
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posted 23 October 2006 08:17 AM
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I sent Leo an email too. I know Jerry and Austin will want one.Donna |
Jerry Lee Newberry
Member From: Van Buren, AR, USA
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posted 25 October 2006 07:37 AM
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GIVE THIS A BUMP!!!!!!!!! |
Mark White
Member From: Michigan, USA
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posted 28 October 2006 07:16 PM
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Bump[This message was edited by Mark White on 28 October 2006 at 07:17 PM.] |
Ron Elliott
Member From: Madison, Tennessee, USA
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posted 31 October 2006 05:44 AM
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Very interested......ED, another Bump Please! |
Billy Woo
Member From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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posted 31 October 2006 08:12 AM
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Just for Grins..Can someone who has a Zirconia bar perhaps post a picture so those who don't know what they look like can see the visual treat that these bars show?Bronco Billy
Aka Billy Woo |
Mike Perlowin
Member From: Los Angeles CA
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posted 31 October 2006 09:02 AM
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Here ya go Billy.  ------------------
quote:
Great minds discuss ideas.
Common minds discuss events.
Small minds discuss people.- Elenor Roosevelt
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Billy Woo
Member From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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posted 31 October 2006 09:16 AM
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Thanks Mike, I kinda guessed you might respond as you are one of the elite few that already own one of these jewels..
Billy
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Gene Jones
Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA
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posted 31 October 2006 09:59 AM
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*[This message was edited by Gene Jones on 29 November 2006 at 07:49 AM.] |
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