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Topic: Bar Advice For 10 string E9 |
Dan Blaisdell
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Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2009 2:08 pm |
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Looking for a new bar, and maybe it'll be in my stocking. I have very large hands, and I think I'm using a 7/8" X 3 1/4" Dunlop now. What's the preferred bar of all you big-handed, E9, professional steelers out there?
Thanks,
Dan
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GFI Ultra SD10 3+4,[Sarno Black Box], Hilton VP, Zoom MS-50, Special 130, Walker cases, Cobra Coil strings/bar, Not enough time. |
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Mike Schwartzman
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2009 2:36 pm
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I not going to call myself a professional steel player...just an active amateur, but I do have large paws. I am enjoying both a BJS 15/16 X 3&3/8, and the BJS 7/8 X 3&3/8 when I'm feeling frisky.
My buddy Joe (also large mitts) is happy with the BJS 10 string 1" bar, but it's a bit large for me.
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Emmons Push Pull, BMI, Session 400, Home of the Slimcaster Tele. |
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Dan Blaisdell
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Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2009 5:16 pm
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GFI Ultra SD10 3+4,[Sarno Black Box], Hilton VP, Zoom MS-50, Special 130, Walker cases, Cobra Coil strings/bar, Not enough time. |
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Dean Parks
From:
Sherman Oaks, California, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2009 6:50 pm
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Pat Comeau
From:
New Brunswick, Canada
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Dan Blaisdell
From:
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2009 3:41 pm
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GFI Ultra SD10 3+4,[Sarno Black Box], Hilton VP, Zoom MS-50, Special 130, Walker cases, Cobra Coil strings/bar, Not enough time. |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2009 5:14 pm
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I use the BJS John Hughey bar and have big hands and can handle it very well. Also gives the best sound for me.
You can't beat a BJS bar. Jack
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Zum D10 8x5,rev pre-amp, TC M300, Split 12, n-112, IZZY, Hilton vp, Geo L, BJS Hughey, Live Steel |
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
From:
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 25 Nov 2009 5:52 pm
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I have a BJS 1" diameter bar and love it. 
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1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks) |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2009 6:05 pm
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Another vote for the 15/16" BJS bar. Mine arrived today and it's a perfect fit. I have used both 7/8" and 1" bars and have to say, had I known, I'd have ordered a 15/16" from the start.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Dan Blaisdell
From:
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2009 7:43 pm
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ttt
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GFI Ultra SD10 3+4,[Sarno Black Box], Hilton VP, Zoom MS-50, Special 130, Walker cases, Cobra Coil strings/bar, Not enough time. |
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
From:
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 3 Dec 2009 12:26 pm
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| Another vote for the 15/16" BJS bar. Mine arrived today and it's a perfect fit. I have used both 7/8" and 1" bars and have to say, had I known, I'd have ordered a 15/16" from the start. |
Hi Rick,
I'm entering this thread a little late, but I saw your post and became intrigued. I'll be buying a new BJS bar at the March steel show in Dallas and, after seeing a lot of posts about the 15/16" bar, I'm considering that one. How much of a difference is there in the feel of the 15/16" versus the 1" bar?
For a small guy, I have really big hands and my 1" bar has always worked well for me, but if the 15/16" is that much more comfortable, I think I may try one of those.
I'm sort of looking for something more comfortable in size (and just a little less weight) than what I've always been using.
The photo below shows how my present 1" bar currently fits my hand.
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1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks) |
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