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Topic: bars ( but not sleezy ones) |
Aaron Wayne
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California, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2011 6:19 pm |
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While I have played in many bars, I'm talking about the ones we use to play steel!!
I have recently begun using a heavier bar, I believe it's 11.5 ounces. The previous one is 7.5 ounces. I seem to like the ligher one for faster player, and vice versa. Any thoughts from you big time pros out there? |
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Elton Smith
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2011 8:11 pm
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I usually have two bars handy since I play dobro with my band also.If I have to play one of those mind boggling solos I use the shubb.Its square on the end so I can pull off the string with it.I can pick the string with that bar.I like the heavey bar because I don't have to mute so much.Sort of lazy playing.I also like the heavey bar if Im playing in one of those sleezy bars.It might come in handy!lol
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Kirk Eipper
From:
Arroyo Grande, Ca.
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Posted 4 Jun 2011 9:21 am
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I prefer to practice with a heavier bar at home as it strengthens my hand making the regular bar I normally use that much easier to use for long periods of time say at a gig or jam.
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