Bar diameter

Mike Wilkerson · Post by **Mike Wilkerson** » 9 Jun 2016 11:03 am

Just wondering what everyone's favorite diameter of bar is? I have always used a 7/8 but my new BJS is a 15/16 and WOW!!!!! I am kicking myself for not using this size a long time ago.. I love the way it feels and how smooth it glides along the strings laterally.... I have always used BJS but not this diameter.... Slim

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Jun 2016 12:18 pm

mike, i used 7/8 for years and was fine.
then one day a 1 inch bar appeared and i love it.
i imagine the 15/16 would actually be perfect.

i'll be glad to try one as soon as a free one appears.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 9 Jun 2016 12:28 pm

15/16 for years

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 Jun 2016 1:46 pm

I also used a 7/8" for many years and then when I tried a 15/16", I was hooked!

I especially like the BJS, John Hughey model.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 9 Jun 2016 2:39 pm

40 years with 7/8" then tried a 15/16" and on to a 1" bar for the past two years. Really like the feel and sustain of a 1" bar. I wish I had tried the 1" bar sooner...oh well, better late than....go with what works for you. Give whatever choice you make a few weeks to get used to it...My two bits worth.

Kevin Fix · Post by **Kevin Fix** » 9 Jun 2016 4:29 pm

Started years ago with a 7/8". Been using a 1" bar for the last 20 years. Mater of fact, My 7/8" bar went with a PSG buddy of mine when he passed from cancer about 15 years ago. I taught him how to play PSG..... Most fitting place for it......

Mike Wilkerson · Post by **Mike Wilkerson** » 9 Jun 2016 4:37 pm

chris ivey wrote:mike, i used 7/8 for years and was fine.
then one day a 1 inch bar appeared and i love it.
i imagine the 15/16 would actually be perfect.

i'll be glad to try one as soon as a free one appears.

Chris your post made me laugh but if I had an extra I would sure give you one.... Slim

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 10 Jun 2016 7:55 am

Mike after playing most bars for years I have decided that my favorite is 15/16"!

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 10 Jun 2016 9:12 am

I prefer one inch.

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 10 Jun 2016 12:30 pm

I started with various bars and then got a BJS 7/8 which I liked but then on advice from members to try the John Hughey 15/16 BJS bar ,I never looked back as I have far more comfort and control with it. For me this is the perfect bar. JAMES TAYLOR

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 10 Jun 2016 1:28 pm

I have bars from 1/2" up to 1 1/4", but always went back to the 7/8". Larger (heavier) bars slow me down a bit, and make intonation above fret 17 somewhat "dicey".

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 10 Jun 2016 1:38 pm

i rarely go up there. there's no wear on my top frets.

Harry Dove · Post by **Harry Dove** » 11 Jun 2016 6:45 pm

I started out with 7/8, went to 1", went back to 7/8, then tried 15/16. That's where I have stayed ever since.

Jess Tolbirt · Post by **Jess Tolbirt** » 12 Jun 2016 6:16 am

well crap,, no wonder i cant play this thing,, i am using a to small of a bar!!

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 12 Jun 2016 6:30 am

chris ivey wrote:i rarely go up there. there's no wear on my top frets.

That's funny, chris. But you know, I had one of those eBay Wishinborns and I'll be darned if the silk screened fret markers weren't showin' wear. I never touched em with anything...

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 12 Jun 2016 6:33 am

(FOR ME) 7/8 is my fastest most comfortable bar,
15/16 sounds better (my BJS)
1" is too heavy and big for me.
Spose it depends on the person's preference
JB

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