New favorite "Dobro" bar

Edward Meisse · Post by **Edward Meisse** » 24 Aug 2012 8:26 pm

I don't really play what is generally referred to as the "Dobro" style. What I play is more accurately called acoustic steel guitar. So hard core bluegrass style players may want to stay with their square nosed bars. But I have recently purchased a Jerry Byrd style bar from BJS. I had my doubts having tried the Dunlop Jerry Byrd steel and having found it lacking. But the BJS bar has now replaced my SP-2. So Butch, forget everything I said about designing your new "Dobro" bar along the lines of the SP-2. Not necessary. But I will try one if you come out with it. Hope to meet you in January at the Phoenix show.

Butch Gardner · Post by **Butch Gardner** » 7 Sep 2012 10:14 pm

Thanks Edward, Not knowing how popular the Jerry Byrd bar might be, I only made 6. They have been gobbled up and folks are asking for them. Got more on the way.

I am still working on a dedicated dobro bar. Had to make a few modifications to the first trial and now have several in process. I'll pass the word when they are available.

Edward Meisse · Post by **Edward Meisse** » 15 Sep 2012 12:09 am

Can't wait to try one, what I said above notwithstanding.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 15 Sep 2012 6:57 am

I second the motion for the JB sized BJS bar. Being used to bullet nose shaped bars, this one is perfect.