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Topic: Which Dunlop Bullet Bar Has The Recess For The Thumb? |
Ron Yarboro
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 1:07 pm |
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Hello to all,
I'm using a Stevens bar to play my 6 string electric lap steel just to get started.
I would like to try a bullet bar because I read on this forum that It may be more advantages to use a bullet bar with a recess for the thumb for easier slants, and for a better grip and for more control. Which model(s) Dunlop Bullet Bar has the recess for the thumb?
Does the 918 have a recess for the thumb? I know the 919, 920, and 921 doesn't, because I saw those models at a music store earlier today. Thanks for your help.
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Dave Mayes
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Oakland, Ca.
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 1:41 pm
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| I own a Dunlop 919 and a 918 (2 7/8 x 3/4). Both have a slightly recessed "butt" end which creates a lttle lip that your thumb can catch for reverse slat work. The small Dunlop bars are lightest I know of and make slant work ala Jerry Byrd pretty easy...with lots of practice. |
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Ron Yarboro
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 4:04 pm
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info.
Does dunlop (or any other company for that matter) make bars with a recess on the side back end of the the bar? Some reason I thought I saw them before. I could be mistaking.
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Dave Mayes
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Oakland, Ca.
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 4:18 pm
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Hey Ron,
Bullet Bars (brand name) make bars with a machined conical indentation on the end of the bar. Bullet Bars are solid steel and heavier than Dunlop bars. Lots of folks are very happy with Bullet Bars. Hope this helps. |
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Ron Yarboro
From:
USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 5:07 pm
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| Dave Mayes wrote: |
Hey Ron,
Bullet Bars (brand name) make bars with a machined conical indentation on the end of the bar. Bullet Bars are solid steel and heavier than Dunlop bars. Lots of folks are very happy with Bullet Bars. Hope this helps. |
Hi Dave,
Thanks for clearing that up. I was under the impression that "bullet bar was the shape of the bars and not a brand name. I think that's what I'm looking for. Thanks Dave.
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 5:54 pm
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| Ron, actually it's both.....a brand name and a type of bar. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 6:35 pm
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| The BROZ-O-PHONIC also has the indentation on one end. Click Here |
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Ron Yarboro
From:
USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2010 7:32 pm
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| Stephen Abruzzo wrote: |
| Ron, actually it's both.....a brand name and a type of bar. |
Hi Stephen,
I thought the bullet that was a type of bar, thanks.
Hi Andy,
Thanks for posting the link.
Ron |
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Paul DiMaggio
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Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 10 Aug 2010 5:21 am
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| I have a 920 bar and it has the indentation on the end. |
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Jay Seibert
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Woodland, WA, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2010 7:04 am Bullet bars with thumb indent
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Hi Ron,
You might like to check out my ceramic tone bars as well... I hand-carve an indent for the thumb before I fire them twice in my kiln. I offer several diameters and lengths, all priced at $20 plus $4 shipping to the US and Canada... includes a free veleveteen pouch to keep it in! www.stoneslides.com
Paloma Stone Slides
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Ron Yarboro
From:
USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2010 7:55 am
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| Paul DiMaggio wrote: |
| I have a 920 bar and it has the indentation on the end. |
Thanks paul.
Hi jay,
Are ceramic bars easier to hold on to than a metal bar?
thanks,
Ron |
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Jay Seibert
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Woodland, WA, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2010 9:00 am easier to hold
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So far... a majority of players who have purchased and played the Paloma Bars, feel that they are quicker on the strings, not as stressful on the hand, and therefore are easier to hold...
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www.stoneslides.com is my Paloma Tone Bar and Bottleneck Slide web site
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Todd Weger
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Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 12 Aug 2010 6:33 am
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| Dave Mayes wrote: |
| I own a Dunlop 919 and a 918 (2 7/8 x 3/4). Both have a slightly recessed "butt" end which creates a lttle lip that your thumb can catch for reverse slat work. The small Dunlop bars are lightest I know of and make slant work ala Jerry Byrd pretty easy...with lots of practice. |
I like and prefer the Dunlop "JB" bar (2.75" x 3/4"), or the slightly longer 2-7/8" version for playing my Stringmasters. I have double jointed thumbs, and really like to get my thumb in there a bit. The plastic caps on there don't let me do that as easily, so I take them off (just drill small hole in the middle, insert screwdriver and pull off). I have a lot more control this way, but again, I have weird thumbs. This might not benefit most folks.
Most butt-end indentations (ala the Brozman bar, etc.) never are quite deep enough for me. I had a Broz-O-Phonic, but traded it for another JB bar. I am intrigued with Jay's Paloma bars, and plan to order a couple of them soon.
Good luck!
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Todd James Weger --
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass |
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Ron Yarboro
From:
USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2010 10:38 am
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| Todd Weger wrote: |
| Dave Mayes wrote: |
| I own a Dunlop 919 and a 918 (2 7/8 x 3/4). Both have a slightly recessed "butt" end which creates a lttle lip that your thumb can catch for reverse slat work. The small Dunlop bars are lightest I know of and make slant work ala Jerry Byrd pretty easy...with lots of practice. |
I like and prefer the Dunlop "JB" bar (2.75" x 3/4"), or the slightly longer 2-7/8" version for playing my Stringmasters. I have double jointed thumbs, and really like to get my thumb in there a bit. The plastic caps on there don't let me do that as easily, so I take them off (just drill small hole in the middle, insert screwdriver and pull off). I have a lot more control this way, but again, I have weird thumbs. This might not benefit most folks.
Most butt-end indentations (ala the Brozman bar, etc.) never are quite deep enough for me. I had a Broz-O-Phonic, but traded it for another JB bar. I am intrigued with Jay's Paloma bars, and plan to order a couple of them soon.
Good luck! |
Hi Todd,
I think I will try the Paloma bar and also the Dunlop "JB" bar (2.75" x 3/4") to get a feel for a ceramic bar and a metal bar. Thanks for you contribution to this thread.
Jay, I'll contact you soon.
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