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Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:32 pm
by Guitar Tom
I'm pricing my first build (Tinozza acoustic bass) and need a source for go bar rods. Guitar Tom
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:49 pm
by johnnparchem
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:18 pm
by Tony_in_NYC
Kite supply companies online have fiberglass rods cheaper than the rods from stewmac. Home depot has driveway markers that are good for go-bar rods too.
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:12 pm
by kencierp
I am not a huge fan of go bar decks, but if I did use one I'd by the rods from John Hall or make these designed by Kenny Hill
http://www.frets.com/fretspages/Luthier ... ngbar.html
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:11 pm
by mjmeehan
I think I've seen John Hall sell them on ebay far cheaper than stewmac or lmi. A kite store sounds like a good source, although I haven't flown a kite in years. Been told to go fly one or two!
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:21 pm
by Tarhead
Another option is a 4ft fiberglass driveway marker, cut in two pieces and capped with wire closet vinyl end caps.
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:00 pm
by tippie53
we have them on the web site.
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:14 pm
by deadedith
I made a set similar to Kenny Hills' and it works just fine, though I prefer using cam clamps.
DaveB
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:59 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Look up Goodwind Kites, they come out about $.50 each if you by 48" length and get the plastisol end caps, cut them in half (or to your desired length). We are talking fiberglass here.
Kevin
Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:53 am
by tippie53
I must warn you that cutting fiberglass can be a health issue so use a mask , tape the area where you are cutting and watch for the fibers breaking free.