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Chris Harvey
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California, USA
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Posted 15 Oct 2023 8:03 am |
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Time for a new bar. The forum is bombed with old threads. Looks like BJ is out of business. I prefer to not have a Dunlop. Recommendations? (For pedal steel use)
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Dave Magram
From:
San Jose, California, USA
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Posted 15 Oct 2023 9:00 am
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Chris,
Before any mistaken rumors get started about BJS Bars no longer being available, it might be a good idea to verify if they are still in business, wouldn't you agree?
This URL for the BJS Bars webpage seems to work fine...
http://www.bjsbars.com/
Have you tried contacting Butch Gardner, the owner, at the email or phone number he provides on that BJS webpage?
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 15 Oct 2023 9:02 am
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BJS isn't out of business. They are out of stock on a lot of bars. Bruce said more should be in stock by EOM.
However, I just switched to a Dunlop 921 11 plus ounces and really love it. |
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Butch Gardner
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Three Way, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 15 Oct 2023 10:18 am
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Thanks Dave for responding to this. BJS Bars is not out of business.
Just so you know... Like many things Steel Guitar, BJS Bars is a very small, one man business and I do have interruptions that seem to always impede my best efforts and intentions at staying caught up with product. This past year I decided to add a restroom to my main shop. Should have done it when the shop was built, but funds were not there. After 10 years of peeing out the back door, my wife said that needed to stop so plans were set in motion and permits gathered. Primarily the addition of a second septic tank, building permits and so on.
Around the time the project began, we had several large rains that sent about 2 inches of water standing in my buffing shed which is a separate building. The fix to this was to pour an additional 6 inches of concrete over the existing slab and do some water diversion from a neighboring cotton field.
All a much bigger project than expected and I am always overly optimistic with my abilities and capabilities. Naturally, I decided to do much of the work myself.
Anyway... The 6 inches of concrete is poured, I have a run of bars out for Hard Chrome Plating, and am buffing more for Hard Chrome Plating now. The restroom is not finished, but is framed, dried in, and moving along. At this stage I can pull away from the addition and devote more time to building bars. Hope to be somewhat back on track going into the holidays with plans to be present at the Steel Guitar Convention in Dallas next March.
BJS Bars is still going and I sure hope to be for years to come. As folks reach out for a bar, I will keep a list and try to let you know when they are ready. Otherwise, keep an eye on the website and I will add them as they are available.
All Best from BJS Bars
Butch
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Glenn Taylor
From:
Denver, CO, USA
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Michael Sawyer
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2023 9:48 am
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| Well Mr. Butch just off of your post i will definetly be ordering a bar from you soon. |
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Chris Harvey
From:
California, USA
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Posted 24 Oct 2023 4:25 am
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| Great news! I’ve been hoping for another BJs bar to replace my trusted current one. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 24 Oct 2023 5:24 am
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My experience with BJS bars? The only time you need a replacement is if you lose one. 
Some products seem to be made so well that they'll last for ever.
(I am guilty of owning several BJS bars, but they're different sizes. Every one looks like it did when it was new.)
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10, JCH D10, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 24 Oct 2023 5:43 am
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My sentiments exactly Roger.
Why change when you have the best.
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 24 Oct 2023 5:49 am
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We're all friends on here, Dale - nothing is off limits.
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Roger Rettig - Emmons D10, JCH D10, Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and old Martins.
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Michael Lester
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 24 Oct 2023 12:32 pm Hillman tone bars
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All good advice.
I have a BJS that performs flawlessly. I also have a couple of Michael Hillman's coated bars that I use a lot.
You'll be fine with either... |
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) Butch has always been very helpful, and EVERY BJS bar I have is impeccably made and smooth as silk moving across my strings. Just got so excited I may have to go and order another one. 
