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Rich Gardner
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Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 1:38 am |
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| I'm in the process of upgrading to a new pedal steel. I would also like to "upgrade" my bar. I'm at a loss as to what kind to buy. I'm looking for suggestions from the forum. Size? (I have fairly small hands), round? Different shapes? (like Shubb). Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks,RG |
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CrowBear Schmitt
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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 2:28 am What bar?
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| The closest we've ever come to a "standard" is a round, bullet-nose bar measuring 7/8" x 3 3/8". Resist any temptation to go bigger unless your playing is very advanced, or your hands are very large. |
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Fred Glave
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McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 8:39 am
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The standard 7/8" bar is the best thing to use. It's what I use for 80% of what I play. I have a Shubb Pearse shaped bar because I can pick it up easier for some faster songs. I also have the Big 1 incher (15/16") for slow songs because I can control my vibrato a little better with it. But if I could only have one, it would be the 7/8".
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 12:34 pm
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Try to visit only the bars that are clean and not pig styes. 
Seriously though, Donny has it pretty much nailed. I use a standard BJS bar. I have tried the larger bars, lighter bars, dobro style bars, but always come back to the standard bar. I prefer the BJS over the Dunlop and Ernie Ball bars.
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 12:42 pm
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I use a hollowed out Dunlop 7/8" x 3 3/4" when I want a mellow tone and and a BJS 15/16" x 3 3/4" solid when I want a bit more sustain and a little clearer tone.
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Lee Johnson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 1:05 pm B.J.S. Bars -A Great Bar --- Bar --Bar None
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Rich ,, I don't know if you and Butch Gardner,are any relation , but He does make a fine Bar, The B.J.S bar , You can meet him at the Dallas show , also while you are there visit ,The Mullen room for a great Steel guitar, If you can't make the show visit bjs bars on line or his web site, You won't be sorry you did. You will Thank Your self for doing so ............ Lee
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Butch Gardner
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Three Way, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2012 10:38 am
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Rich, I invite you to visit my website www.bjsbars.com. I agree with the others regarding size. The 7/8 bar is by far the most popular. You can find my contact info on the site as well. Feel free to call if you would like to talk more about BJS. Butch Gardner
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