Who Makes A Bar With A Rounded Edge?

Jeff Watson · Post by **Jeff Watson** » 23 May 2002 2:29 pm

I'm trying to find a 1" chrome bar with a pretty good sized radius on the edge of the flat end of the bar. I used to have a Ernie Ball 7/8" which has a nice round edge, but I wore through the plating in no time and would prefer another brand. I have a George L which has a very hard edge and I understand BJS is pretty much the same. Also what would happen if I took off the edge on my bar, would the plating be prone to wear at its exposed edge? Thanks,Jeff

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 23 May 2002 5:45 pm

Yes, if you machine off the corner, you will expose the underplating (copper/nickel) and the finish will begin to deteriorate there. A stainless bar (which isn't quite as "fast", but sounds ok...still quite usable) could be modified or machined at will. Either other alternative (stripping/replating, or custom manufacture) for a chrome bar will probably be expensive.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 24 May 2002 8:38 am

If I understand what you're saying, it sounds like you might want to check out a "Twister".
I have one and keep it in regular rotation.

Here is a link from Scotty's (scroll down a ways to see the picture).
http://www.scottysmusic.com/steel_bars01.htm

Del Rangel · Post by **Del Rangel** » 24 May 2002 9:54 am

Try www.bulletbars.com. From what I hear, they should be able to fix you up.
You might also try a Red Rajah perhaps at www.aguitarcenter.com [This message was edited by Del Rangel on 24 May 2002 at 10:58 AM.][This message was edited by Del Rangel on 24 May 2002 at 11:00 AM.]