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Topic: what bar should i buy |
Grayson Flynt
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Hueytown Alabama
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Posted 21 Nov 2024 7:43 pm |
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Thinking about upgrading from my ernieball bar ive had since I started, I'm thinking about maybe going to the dunlop. If its possible under 75 dollars. Thank you in advance
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2024 8:05 pm
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I've 7 bars. Last one was a Hillman bar and have never touched any other since. RP
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2024 9:41 pm
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If your bar fits your hand Dunlop should have the size you want.
Ordering a new bar, May be a good time to read Mr. Franklin's post here on forum about bar fit.
The Forum store has quite a selection of Dunlop bars. Well within your 75.00 price range.
I like Dunlop bars. Got one with my first 12U. I now have 3 Dunlop bars. |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 21 Nov 2024 11:21 pm
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I used a Dunlop bar when I started playing steel, but because of cerebral palsy in my left hand, I now use an Ezzee Slide polymer bar. I learned about the Ezzee bar while visiting Emmons Guitar Company in 2023. The bar I use is a Sneaky Pete size, so it's bigger than 7/8 and 15/16, and it's tapered.
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J Fletcher
From:
London,Ont,Canada
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 4:51 am
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| I used a Dunlop bar for over 20 years , a couple actually as the plating was wearing off , and a few years ago bought a BJS . A serious and noticeably better bar than the Dunlop . |
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Jason Altshuler
From:
Brooklyn, NY
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 8:08 am
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| I have gone through a number of bars and nothing has come close to the smooth glide of a BJS bar. Could not recommend more highly. |
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Ryan Olson
From:
Nevada, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 8:10 am
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Hi all,
All of my friends choose to use BJS bars. I’ve heard nothing but praise for them and their durability.
Personally, I use a Pearse bar. I absolutely love it and it gives me the tone that I want right now at an affordable price. It’s bright, full, and comfortable. I have used an Emmons bar as well, and that bar is also very good. For me, the Pearse bar is slightly brighter, whereas the Emmons bar is a little bit more subtle. In weight, they’re almost the same. My Dunlop bar I gave away after I started using the Pearse bar. Don’t settle for less by price. I learned that the hard way.
Bar choice is really player’s choice and whatever is your preference.
Good luck!
Rydog
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Tom Sosbe
From:
Rushville,In
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 8:16 am
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I have a box full of bars and in my experience a bar is a bar. Yep, I have some high dollar bars and some very cheap ones as long as it the correct size it's good.
Just my opinion of course. |
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Samuel Phillippe
From:
Douglas Michigan, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 8:23 am
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| Tom Sosbe wrote: |
I have a box full of bars and in my experience a bar is a bar. Yep, I have some high dollar bars and some very cheap ones as long as it the correct size it's good.
Just my opinion of course. |
I have to agree with you, Tom. I just bought a glass bar and have other types in my collection and find very subtle difference between them. They all sound good to me even though I keep searchng for a better sounding one.
Sam |
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Stew Crookes
From:
Paris, France
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 9:08 am
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I have a couple and have had a couple more, and my BJS is the best no question. Clearest tone, least string noise and just feels the best moving over the strings...
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 9:10 am
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I have a few bars. May have enough to last me. My 12 string bars weigh 11.5 oz. I drilled 1 out with 31/64 drill, Now weighs 9.7 oz., It is my go to bar.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 9:23 am
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| My two favorite bars are the John Hughey BJS bar and the zirconia bar. |
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Ian Rae
From:
Redditch, England
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 9:31 am
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Getting the correct length to fit your hand is the most important thing.
I started on a Dunlop because it's all that was available over here. Nothing wrong with it.
Then I got a John Pearse off the forum, which was better, then a BJS, which is superb.
I think you probably get what you pay for.
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Charlie Hansen
From:
Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 10:20 am
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| Ron Pruter wrote: |
| I've 7 bars. Last one was a Hillman bar and have never touched any other since. RP |
I Have 3 or 4 Hillman bars and I swear by them.
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Grayson Flynt
From:
Hueytown Alabama
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Posted 22 Nov 2024 3:18 pm
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Thank you all for your knowledgeable information. I cant thank everybody enough for posting your thoughts. thank you.
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