Over a dozen years of ZIRC BARS

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 2 Oct 2012 8:15 am

Another HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON from Ed and Vinh, the ZIRC BAR folk.

GOT ZIRC? IF YOU HAVE TRIED ONE YOU KNOW…
If you haven’t, you don’t. Compare them.

Via USPS with tracking #.
Checks or MO, send to:

ZBARS
1776 Prima Drive
Livermore, CA 94550
Cell: 408-505-5953

Paypal, send to:
ZIRBAR@gmail.com

Available:
INVENTORY 1/28/2013 quantity

BLACK SIZE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 4 left
WHITE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 36
BLACK SIZE Size: 15/16" X 3+1/2" 37
WHITE Size: 15/16" X 3+3/8" 0 = all gone!

Both White and black are now US$ 120.00 + S&H.

S&H = US$ 10.00 in the lower 48 states, $20.00 elsewhere.
ADD US$ 5.00 if using PayPal.

Vinh Nguyen handles shipping and $.
I (edpackard@citlink.net) handle backup.

Thank you for your interest.
Edp

Robert Deemy · Post by **Robert Deemy** » 6 Oct 2012 5:51 pm

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 11 Oct 2012 9:32 am

RJ...thanks for the nice words and observations.

To all...What do you want in a BAR?

Feel and Fit:
This covers Weight, Shape, and Size.
These are the users’ choice.
The BAR should fit the hand.

Hard, Smooth, and Abrasion Resistant:
This covers wear, and abuse tolerance.

Hardness is tested by measuring the depth of penetration of a given shape (diamond, sphere, etc.) under a given force. In metals, this will cause a dent…softer = deeper.

Scratch resistance is measured in a similar manner = a shaped point dragged along the surface at a given force…think string wear and/or bar wear = surface change with time.

Joseph Meditz has provided a table of material characteristics for some BAR materials.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... light=bars

Check back…we will show comparative Smoothness data later.

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 22 Nov 2012 7:18 am

Happy Thanksgiving to all the ZIRC bar owners, and to those that do not have one yet.

Smooth is good, and the Zirc is smoother. Compare the next two photos..first is the best chrome on steel brand...second is the ZIRC. These are surface smoothness shots of the two bars.

Smoothness is good...if it lasts. To make it last, the bar material must be hard and scratch resistant (abrasion resistant). The steel bar can be turned without a diamond wheel...the ZIRC needs a diamond tool...you judge re abrasion resistance.

Ordering info above.

Happy BIRD day...Ed & Vinh

Joseph Meditz · Post by **Joseph Meditz** » 22 Nov 2012 4:43 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to you too Ed and Vinh.

The zirc bar is in a class by itself. For me it is the ultimate bar and the only one I use, usually the white one of my salt and pepper set

Also, for those who care about such things, metal pickup, or galling, is not an issue with a zirc bar.

Joe

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 8 Dec 2012 9:34 am

For those that might be interested in "what can be done with ZIRC",

http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb ... ia+ceramic

Think fingers, nuts, and other such parts.

Zircs for Christmas anyone?...see first post in the thread for how to order.

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 8 Dec 2012 9:42 am

Got mine and I'm real happy. Thanks, Ed.
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ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 17 Jan 2013 8:26 am

Thanks for the nice words Jon...enjoy.

We are down to 80 ZIRC BARS left. When they are gone, that's all!!!

Sizes, colors, and ordering info are in the first post of this thread.

Thanks for the interest, Edp

Billy Woo · Post by **Billy Woo** » 23 Jan 2013 7:17 am

Hi there

Is it possible to order a bar for my 12 string guitar more in line with 7/8 X 3 9/16 ?
I already have a white Zirc bar but I use that with my Emmons 10 string but I also have a Zumsteel U-12 and could use a longer bar?

Please advise,

Billy Woo aka Bronco Billy
Los Angeles, CA

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 23 Jan 2013 8:54 am

Hey Billy,

The only sizes available will be those in the list on the opening post of this thread. The total left is about 80 pcs, in two colors, and two sizes in each color. This comes down to 20 pcs in each category if we divide it up equally.

Soon, someone ordering a specific size and color will be disappointed.

Re other sizes...each size and color required an outlay of about $10,000 each plus stocking, shipping, record keeping etc. hence the sizes were limited by the economics, and the market size for other sizes.

When the present stock is gone, we will do no more. Any takers?

Billy...happy that you like the bar...sorry if a satisfactory size for you 12 string/hand size is not available.

Edp

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 23 Jan 2013 9:37 am

Just ordered mine in white. Been wanting one for years and guess now is the time to spring for it!

Greg

Billy Woo · Post by **Billy Woo** » 23 Jan 2013 9:39 am

Hi Ed

I saw your reply and thought I'd try anyway I'd like to order a Black 15/16 X 3 + 1/2 Zirc Bar
I can pay by check, paypal or however you prefer?
Please advise and thanks

Billy Woo aka Bronco Billy

p.s. this will complete my matching set of black and white Zirc Bars cuz when they're gone, they're Gone..

Stan Joyce · Post by **Stan Joyce** » 24 Jan 2013 10:21 pm

I'm placing my order for a white 15/16x3+3/8

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 25 Jan 2013 9:25 pm

Got a black one.....just ordered my second, a white one....GREAT BAR!!!

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 28 Jan 2013 7:28 am

INVENTORY 1/28/2013 quantity

BLACK SIZE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 4 left
WHITE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 36

BLACK SIZE Size: 15/16" X 3+1/2" 37
WHITE Size: 15/16" X 3+3/8" 0 = all gone!

See first post in this thread for ordering info.

Don McGregor · Post by **Don McGregor** » 28 Jan 2013 8:08 am

I'm ordering a WHITE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" right now.
Please check your paypal account and email.
Thank you.
Don McGregor

Stan Joyce · Post by **Stan Joyce** » 6 Feb 2013 4:53 pm

got mine.... wow... seems to get more sustain more tone.

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 9 Feb 2013 9:31 am

Stan, and the other happy campers...thanks for the nice words!

Dennis Martin · Post by **Dennis Martin** » 14 Feb 2013 9:59 pm

Ed, I sent money through Paypal. Thanks

Dennis

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 27 Feb 2013 9:07 am

C# posted this picture = about 2004.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... highlight=

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 18 Mar 2013 7:07 am

The end of the 15/16" white zirc bars has come = no mas.

Other color/sizes in the list above are still available, but available quantity is falling.

Edp

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 19 Mar 2013 5:27 pm

Ed, I tried to e-mail Vinh at the edpackard address...Not sure if it went through. Haven't heard back from him. If you talk to him, please check for me...
George ...

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 28 Mar 2013 8:24 am

George...I am told that you are set.

Available:
INVENTORY 3/27/2013 quantity
BLACK SIZE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 0
WHITE Size: 7/8" X 3+3/8" 31

BLACK SIZE Size: 15/16" X 3+1/2" 28
WHITE Size: 15/16" X 3+3/8" 0
TOTAL 59

Both White and black are now US$ 120.00 + S&H.

S&H = US$ 10.00 in the lower 48 states, $20.00 elsewhere.
ADD US$ 5.00 if using PayPal.

Vinh Nguyen handles shipping and $.
I (edpackard@citlink.net) handle backup.

Thank you for your interest.
Edp

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 28 Mar 2013 8:55 am

I just received a new black Zirc to go with my white one. Thanks for a great product.
Jerry

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 22 Apr 2013 10:21 pm

Ed, I need a white Zirc bar for my Grandson Braydon.
Do you still have a white 7/8" X 3 3/8"?
Thanks,
Jerry

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