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Who Makes A Bar With A Rounded Edge?
Posted: 23 May 2002 2:29 pm
by Jeff Watson
I'm trying to find a 1" chrome bar with a pretty good sized radius on the edge of the flat end of the bar. I used to have a Ernie Ball 7/8" which has a nice round edge, but I wore through the plating in no time and would prefer another brand. I have a George L which has a very hard edge and I understand BJS is pretty much the same. Also what would happen if I took off the edge on my bar, would the plating be prone to wear at its exposed edge? Thanks,Jeff
Posted: 23 May 2002 5:45 pm
by Donny Hinson
Yes, if you machine off the corner, you will expose the underplating (copper/nickel) and the finish will begin to deteriorate there. A stainless bar (which isn't quite as "fast", but sounds ok...still quite usable) could be modified or machined at will. Either other alternative (stripping/replating, or custom manufacture) for a chrome bar will probably be expensive.
Posted: 24 May 2002 8:38 am
by Pete Burak
If I understand what you're saying, it sounds like you might want to check out a "Twister".
I have one and keep it in regular rotation.
Here is a link from Scotty's (scroll down a ways to see the picture).
http://www.scottysmusic.com/steel_bars01.htm
Posted: 24 May 2002 9:54 am
by Del Rangel
Try
www.bulletbars.com. From what I hear, they should be able to fix you up.
You might also try a Red Rajah perhaps at
www.aguitarcenter.com <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Del Rangel on 24 May 2002 at 10:58 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Del Rangel on 24 May 2002 at 11:00 AM.]</p></FONT>