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Guitar Tom

Where can I buy Go Bar Rods

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I'm pricing my first build (Tinozza acoustic bass) and need a source for go bar rods. Guitar Tom
Tony_in_NYC
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Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods

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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.
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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
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Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods

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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!
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Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods

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Another option is a 4ft fiberglass driveway marker, cut in two pieces and capped with wire closet vinyl end caps.
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we have them on the web site.
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deadedith

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I made a set similar to Kenny Hills' and it works just fine, though I prefer using cam clamps.
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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.

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Re: Where can I buy Go Bar Rods

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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.
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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