The Steel Guitar Forum

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.

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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Thanks Brad. I just ordered a BJS. You are what I wanted to hear.

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

Thank you Brad.

Thank you Lane.

Hey guys my new BJS is wonderful. My band says they really can see the difference.

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.

I used a Dunlap before.

Where can I order a BJS bar?

Thanks

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

BJS bar.
call Butch at 731-414-4038. Good man and honest.

How do I get a hold of Glen Porter? I might try one.