steel bar questions
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James Yoder
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steel bar questions
Is there enough difference between bars to really count. also volume control and bar combinations. I have been playing 16 years and always fighting sound.
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Brad Sarno
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I'm still pretty darn sold on the incredibly high quality, hard-chrome plating on the BJS bars. They are very low-friction on the strings and have a toughness that's pretty amazing. And the build quality too is just top notch.
Just be sure to find the size you like. 7/8" is standard. 15/16" is a bit fatter and plenty of people like the warm tone and long sustain they bring out. I have both and love them both depending on my mood.
The Tribo-tone is pretty cool too for a different type of bar. And there are some really nice stainless steel bars being made too, but I find that when using stainless strings, the stainless bar has more friction than the hard-chrome BJS.
But if you're chasing tone, there are a lot of other factors to consider too.
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Just be sure to find the size you like. 7/8" is standard. 15/16" is a bit fatter and plenty of people like the warm tone and long sustain they bring out. I have both and love them both depending on my mood.
The Tribo-tone is pretty cool too for a different type of bar. And there are some really nice stainless steel bars being made too, but I find that when using stainless strings, the stainless bar has more friction than the hard-chrome BJS.
But if you're chasing tone, there are a lot of other factors to consider too.
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James Yoder
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I like either hard chrome or bright brass, and the new Ezee-Slide from Basil Henriques is a good one.
I compared a mess of different bars in this video here, in my opinion, the BJS is on par with the chrome over brass: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--1I9UOHISU
I compared a mess of different bars in this video here, in my opinion, the BJS is on par with the chrome over brass: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--1I9UOHISU
2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects
More amps than guitars, and not many effects
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James Yoder
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Marco Schouten
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What kind of bar do you have currently? The difference between good bars is pretty subtle. Eg, if you would currently have an Emmons bar, a BJS won't solve your problem.
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JCH SD-10 with BL XR-16 pickup, Sho-Bud Volume Pedal, Evidence Audio Lyric HG cables, Quilter Steelaire combo
JCH SD-10 with BL XR-16 pickup, Sho-Bud Volume Pedal, Evidence Audio Lyric HG cables, Quilter Steelaire combo
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James Yoder
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tone bars
I used a Dunlap before.
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Tommy Shown
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I have tried Dunlop, Ernie Ball just to name a few. And the best one I have and I whole heartedly endorse is the Tone Bar that Glenn Porter makes. I like the fact that there is very little to no bar on string noise. And with my steel tone is what it's all about. for years I have used a half inch bar, Now I use a one inch, and the tone I get is out of this world.
I know there are others that may be better, but for the money. Glenn makes a good product.
Tommy Shown
I know there are others that may be better, but for the money. Glenn makes a good product.
Tommy Shown
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James Yoder
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tone bars
BJS bar.
call Butch at 731-414-4038. Good man and honest.
call Butch at 731-414-4038. Good man and honest.
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James Yoder
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tone bars
How do I get a hold of Glen Porter? I might try one.