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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 15 Jul 2010 12:17 pm |
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The 30 rejected 15/16" White bars have been replaced and are ready to ship at US$150+10.00 S&H lower 48, 20.00 elsewhere, +5.00 if PayPal.
The 15/16" Black bars are also ready to ship at US$160.00 +10.00 S&H in the lower 48, 20.00 elsewhere, +5.00 if PayPal.
+ state tax if Colorado.
No cash...send checks, money orders to:
ZBARS
See new mailing address below.
PayPal to zirbar@Gmail.com
2.mid SEPT, we expect to have 7/8" X 3+3/8" White ready to ship. Your cost will be dependent upon our material cost...hopefully 150 or so More later...email zirbar if you want to hold a place on the list (no $ now). 7/8 Black bars on hold for now...till enough interest is seen via sign on. email me if interest.
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Ray McCarthy
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New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2010 2:50 am
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| These zirc bars are awesome. I've been using mine exclusively since I got it. The zirconia material is harder than tool steel and literally smoother than chrome, so the bar glides quietly over the strings--the best sustain and tone I ever had. The bar is worth every penny. |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 18 Jul 2010 11:35 am Zirc bar weight
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Basil;
The short answer is a 7/8" X 3+1/2" would weigh in at about 185 Gms.
The bar length I gave is/was wrong...it should be 7/8" X 3+3/8".
The long, and general case answer is the Zirc density is 0.77 times tool steel (think BJS).
Steel density 7.80
Zirc Density 6.00
Zirc hardness Kg/mm2 1300
Zirc toughness MPa•m1/2 13 |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 18 Jul 2010 11:57 am
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| Count me in for one of the WHITE 7/8" ones Ed.. |
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George Macdonald
From:
Vancouver Island BC Canada
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Posted 30 Jul 2010 2:22 pm Zirc bar
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| My black Zirc bar arrived in the mail today and I just love it. I almost ordered a second white one, but decided to go for the black this time. They just have a different feel then the steel bars. Soooo smooth. If you're on the fence about getting one, go for it. You won't be dissapointed. |
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Matthew Keon
From:
Chicago, IL
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Posted 30 Jul 2010 2:27 pm
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| I've got matching serial numbers in Black and White.. These are the best bars I've ever played! Thanks again Ed for making them! |
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Al Vesel
From:
Chisholm, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 9:53 pm 15/16" Zirc Bar trade for 7/8"
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I received my 15/16" about a month ago.
I really wanted a 7/8", but at the time they were not available.
If anyone is interested, I will ship them my 15/16" now (so they can have a bar ready to play now), and then they can order up a 7/8" and when it comes in or when they order they can drop ship it to me.
If interested let me know. No $ will exchange hands-even trade.
TXS
Al Vesel
alvesel@mchsi.com
Phone: 218-254-2082
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Robert Brown
From:
West Mifflin Pa.
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 10:38 pm
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Recieved my shiny new black z-bar thursday,it also matches sn. with my white one. I love these bars, well worth the price, and very nice folks to deal with.Plays smooth as butter and a great tone.IMHO it don't get any better. I have a BJS Hughey 12 string bar that I also love as much. The z-bars are just as good ,but different.  Bob
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 6:14 am Zirc Bars
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I love my 15/16 bar. Been waiting for the 7/8 so as per previous emails, I'll take a black one whenever they are ready to go.
Please just me know.
Thanks JW
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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 7:10 am END of JULY ZIRC BAR update
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There are a few 15/16" White bars ready to ship at US$150+10.00 S&H lower 48, 20.00 elsewhere, +5.00 if PayPal, + state tax if Colorado .
The 15/16" Black bars are also ready to ship at US$160.00 +10.00 S&H in the lower 48, 20.00 elsewhere, +5.00 if PayPal, + state tax if Colorado.
No cash...send checks, money orders to:
ZBARS
993 Greenland Forest Drive
Monument Co. 80132.
PayPal to zirbar@Gmail.com
About mid SEPT, we expect to have 7/8" X 3+3/8" White ready to ship. Your cost will be dependent upon our material cost...hopefully 150 or so More later...email zirbar if you want to hold a place on the list (no $ now). 7/8 Black bars on hold for now...till enough interest is seen via sign on. email me if interest.
Thanks to all for the good words re the ZIRC BARS.
Edp |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 8:02 am Zirc bars
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Hey Ed,
7/8 white will be fine. Lemme know when you need payment. Thank, John
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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 26 Aug 2010 5:40 am 7/8 White Zirc
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The 7/8 WHITE ZIRC bars should be ready next week (1st week of Sept). There will be 100 Pcs. Half are spoken for already. To get on the list, email me (use the button). You will be notified when they are ready to ship.
The 7/8 BLACK ZIRC bars are about two or three weeks away...there will be 50 Pcs, some spoken for. To get on the list, see above.
A few 15/16 White, and 15/16 Black left...when they are gone, there may be no more...instant shipping. |
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Gianni Gori
From:
Livorno, Italy
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Posted 8 Oct 2010 4:39 am
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Received my white bar this morning.
I've been using it half an hour only but... so far so great!!
I like the feel and love the sound. I even like its "0057" serial number LOL
Thanks Ed, great work!  |
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ed packard
From:
Show Low AZ
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Posted 8 Oct 2010 5:56 am update
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Gianni; Thanks for the feedback...happy that you like it...I have not had any negative feedback on the several hundred shipped.
To everyone else: Here is the latest info re the bars...notice that the mailing address has changed.
Checks or MO, send to:
ZBARS
188 Fairmeadow Way
Milpitas, CA, 95035
Paypal, send to:
ZIRBAR@gmail.com
Available:
White, 7/8 X 3+3/8"
Black, 7/8 X 3+3/8"
White, 15/16 X 3+3/8"
Black, 15/16 X 3+1/2"
Whites are US$ 150.00
Blacks are US$ 160.00
ADD S&H US$ 10.00 in the lower 48 states, 20.00 elsewhere.
ADD US$ 5.00 if using PayPal.
Or push my email button for further info.
Thank you for your interest.
Edp |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 8 Oct 2010 8:23 am
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Paypal sent for a black 15/16
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Brian McGaughey
From:
Orcas Island, WA USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2010 8:36 am
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Hi Ed,
Check went out today for a white 7/8ths... |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 11 Oct 2010 10:13 am
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I've been playing mine for a couple weeks..
it's a nice bar. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Nov 2010 1:15 pm
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Ive been playing my new black one for a couple of weeks...Im really getting to like this thing!..Theres a tonal difference between this lighter bar and my BJS...And I like, and am using them both..
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ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 3 Nov 2010 6:24 pm
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Ive been playing my new black one for a couple of weeks...Im really getting to like this thing!..Theres a tonal difference between this lighter bar and my BJS...And I like, and am using them both..
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Yes Mickey, I think I know what you mean. When I tried one, I thought to myself, this is neat...so light!
But, I don't know. To me they are not a general or all purpose bar.
I too noticed a tonal change. IMHO, a bar has to have some weight to it(and hardness ie: Rockwell) for it to enhance sustain.
But, to each his own, Evidently there are several players that love them!
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 8 Nov 2010 6:51 pm Zirc
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Im finding that in order to get the solid sustain that my heavy BJS bar gives me I have to press down a lot harder. I put gauged rollers on my G2s to try and lighten my touch...this kind of defeats that..But..Its still a fine bar...
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2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2010 7:56 am
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Mickey,
It might be the guitar.
I'm using the zirc bar on my Zum and no problems at all.  |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 9 Nov 2010 9:21 am
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There yo go again Erv...Stirrin up trouble heh?...LOL
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Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2010 9:29 am
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Mickey,
Just funin' ya! |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 9 Nov 2010 9:48 am
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| Im finding that in order to get the solid sustain that my heavy BJS bar gives me I have to press down a lot harder. I put gauged rollers on my G2s to try and lighten my touch...this kind of defeats that..But..Its still a fine bar... |
Ditto that Mickey! I noticed the same thing.
It's hard to beat a solid BJS.............
I do think there is a place for the Zirc though............ |
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