The Steel Guitar Forum

Richard did you get your answer?
Bill

Yes I did Bill, I thought I was in the "Q".
I am resending that Email. If it is not clear, let me know.

Thanks,
Richard

Could a 1 1/4" hollow 8-string bar be made? Just curious - like the size and have been using a plexiglass bar, which actually sounds excellend - but I'm wondering what a metal bar would sound like, while still keeping weight down.

Hi Jim,Yes I can make it, I made a special bar for Leon Mc that was real light weight and was 4" long. He needed it because of his hands, he couldn't grip a smaller bar.
But what size or length are you looking for?
Bill

Hi Bill

I sent you a e-mail with my special request. Hope you can help me also. Mine can also be a 12 string in length.
If Mr. John Hughey said it works, that is all it takes for me.

Thanks Up Front
Will

Will i got your email, still working on them>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Still working on the bars, hang on everyone...

Thanks for the updates Bill, I can hardly wait to get my hands on one of these bars.

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Fender Steel King
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Hi Jim,
I'll keep everyone up to date, and will be letting all know when they are ready for shipment.
Thanks,
bill

Hi Roger, I'll check and see if I've got you on the list and will get back to you, but I think you are.

Bill
Put me on the list for a 15/16
12 string bar too.
www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

Hi Rick,
I would really appreciate it if you could send it email to my office so I can click and drag you into the folder, I also make a hard copy just in case the computer crashes.
Thanks,
Bill

Rick I've got you covered, you are on the list.

Lastest update, the new bars are going to heat treat tomorrow, next tThursday they should be done, then to days traviling to Centerless Grinding, three days there, two days back to me then Polishing and buffing, then Industrial Hard Chroming, looks like the 1st or 2nd week in August before being ready to ship out. I'll keep everyone up to date as I go along with these.
Thanks for being patience,.
Bill

I got a new bar from Bill and he did a Great job on it. Thanks Bill, keep up the good work, its people like you that helps the rest of us click. Ron


"steelin is music to my ear"

Thanks Ron, I'll keep making them until the good Lord calls it quits.
Bill
Thanks for using the BJS Bar......it helps us old guys to keep on going, and not sat down and fold our hands..I look at guys like Buck G., and Kenn R. and I say that is good, keep on going guys.

The bars are out of heat treat and headed to centerless grinding, after they get two days for shipping, I'll contact them and see how long before they get back to me for the polishing and buffing. Hang on.
Bill

I ordered mine and can't wait to see how well it plays.

Danny I got your order, the bars are at centerless grinding right now, they should be done by the end of next week, then they will be shipped back to me for the good work to be done which is polishing and buffing. I will stay on these as soosn as I get them to fill everyone orders. They have to be Hard Chromed after I finish them.
Getting closer to being done just hang on.
Thanks for the orders,
Bill

I think I'll have the bars by Monday of next week from centerless grinding, polishing & buffing, and industrial hard chroming is next....hangon
Bill

Hi everyone, the nars arrived today, so now polishing and buffing, and then Industrial Hard Chroming.
I'll post when they are ready to be shipped.
Thanks,
Bill

Thanks for the update's Bill. I have my order form ready.

Jim, if you want to send in your mailing address and the bar that you want as I'm filling the orders first, this will assure you that you won't have to wait a longer time to get your bar.
Anyone else that's wanting the new bar needs to send in your request and mailing address so Shirley can have it made out and ready to ship when I'm done with the bars.
I can't get them all done 1140 bars, but I'll have the up front orders shipped and have a few at Scotty's for the convention.
Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill,
Please put me down for a couple of the new bars. I'm sure as the Alabama Gang sees them, they will be ordering their own.
Your Friend,
Leon

Hi Bill,
Please put me down for a couple of the new bars. I'm sure as soon as the Alabama Gang sees them, they will be ordering their own.
Your Friend,
Leon