Question for anyone except Bobbe Seymour ;-)

MUSICO · Post by **MUSICO** » 19 Nov 2002 4:43 am

Hi Bobbe, how are you my friend?

I (try to) play fingerpicking on PSG. Bobbe Seymour showed me the way on his fantastic video.

The reason I didn´t want him looking in on this question is that I do a couple of things he says you shouldn't. I play Universal ( a lovely Carter S12DB 8+8) and I don't fingerpick on C6...more in the E9 realm.

It works for me Bobbe.

So here´s the question. Where can I get a bar thats long enough to cover ALL 12 strings. I really could use it.

Jeremy Williams
Barcelona Spain

P.S. Bobbe, Im trying to get round to ordering that wierd knee lever video you've done. The info wont be much use to a universal 8+8 player but it inspires me to see your playing. All the best.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 19 Nov 2002 8:16 am

George L makes a bar that's approximately 4 inches long. [This message was edited by Mike Perlowin on 19 November 2002 at 10:22 AM.]

Dennis Wood · Post by **Dennis Wood** » 19 Nov 2002 10:05 am

BJS Bars, from a link here on the forum.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 19 Nov 2002 12:57 pm

I do a bit of fingerpicking on my S12U E9th, and have been using a 3.75" Black Rajah (the longest, heaviest, one they make as far as I know) with Nickle wound strings.
Most of the fingerpicking I do is as a solo, and I find that the Black Rajah on nickle strings to be the quietest combo with respect to string/bar noise.
I've also noticed that stainless steel strings wear the black stuff off the bar faster than nickle.
I also have a very large 14 string Sierra bar that works well (it's silver in color, not sure what it's made of).
The heavy weight helps eliminate string chatter also.
[This message was edited by Pete Burak on 19 November 2002 at 01:06 PM.]

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 19 Nov 2002 11:40 pm

Musico, contact Jim Burden, at 4525-HWY.64 NE. Georgetown, IN. 47122. He will build you any length and diameter SS bar you want. Great quality bar, very fast service, and you wont find a beter price anywhere. Sorry I dont have an E-Mail or phone #. Martin.

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 20 Nov 2002 8:59 am

Allow me: http://www.bulletbars.com/

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 21 Nov 2002 12:47 am

Thanks Rex !!

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 21 Nov 2002 4:47 am

Hey Jeremy,
I also do Travis/Atkins style stuff on my S-12 Extended E9 Universal. I have all the regular 6th type pedal changes except I don't have the low B on string 12 and have a C# string at the 9th position. I find it's a lot easier to do things out of both E9 and B6 and mixing them together during a tune really makes it interesting. A couple of songs I do on a regular basis now are "I'll See You in my Dreams" and "Alabama Jubilee".

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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.

John Borchard · Post by **John Borchard** » 27 Nov 2002 11:05 am

I highly recommend Jim Burden. He made a couple bars for me that are just fantastic. They've become my favorites and I think I'm going to have him make a couple more for me. An additional bonus is that he's a heck of a nice guy. Hat's off to you, Jim!

John Borchard