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John Pearse bar?
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Michael Douchette Member Posts: 675 |
posted 23 November 1999 09:53 PM
Gentlemen (& Ladies); I have spent the last two days in session with a new bar, a John Pearse bar. It is an incredible tone enhancer. It increased my sustain on ol' Blondie, as well. My BJS will just be staying home from now on. I highly recommend any and all to check out the Pearse product. Mikey ------------------ |
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Ricky Davis Moderator Posts: 6522 |
posted 23 November 1999 11:37 PM
I agree. Several years ago; my good friend Herb Steiner walked up to me while I was playing(mid solo; I might add); and handed me a John Pearse bar and said: "Ricky try this". I haven't have'nt stopped using it since. The reason it is so dang good is: Well Herb didn't explain it to me; so I won't. He just handed it over; and it did all the explaining I wanted. Enjoy. Ricky Oh Herb; I bet you forgot that story; didn't you? I never will; and I just remembered that it's been 8 years ago when you did that; "THANK YOU". |
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Mike Perlowin Member Posts: 6731 |
posted 24 November 1999 02:51 AM
How does the Pearce bar compare with the zirconia bars? |
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road runner unregistered Posts: 6731 |
posted 24 November 1999 07:00 AM
DO YOU Have a phone no. or how to get in touch,with pearce,i'm interested in the bar. |
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Tony Rankin Member Posts: 566 |
posted 24 November 1999 10:54 AM
Mike, Thanks for the info, I'll have to try one. I also wanted to compliment you on your playing. You are on several gospel albums that I've listened to lately and I'm impressed! Tony Rankin |
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Jeff Peterson Member Posts: 822 |
posted 24 November 1999 12:20 PM
The bars are so good 'cause they're solid stainless(cryogenic-treated....it works, I guess) and polished to a beautiful finish. No plating here folks. Best bars ever. Contact Michelle at 800-235-3302. While you're at it, try some of their strings too. |
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Kenny Dail Member Posts: 2583 |
posted 24 November 1999 01:13 PM
I second Jeff's suggestion. They have a Web Site. www.jpinfo@aol.com Hi Jeff... ------------------
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Stu Schulman Member Posts: 812 |
posted 24 November 1999 01:34 PM
A good friend of mine bought me a John Pearse bar for my birthday last april,I couldnt believe the difference in sustain,and tone.I never realized what a difference the right bar could make |
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Herb Steiner Member Posts: 6119 |
posted 24 November 1999 02:25 PM
Ah yes, Ricky... now I remember through the glass darkly. I bought about a dozen of John's cryogenic bars from him in both pedal steel and Hawaiian sizes when he came to Austin for the 1992 guitar show. You got one, Mike Fried got one, and I forget who all else got the others. I kept two of each size and still have an use them. Good stuff. John makes and sells a wonderful string, as well. They are nickel, however, and I am currently using stainless. I swap off every couple of years, usually. Keeps things interesting. ------------------
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Michael Douchette Member Posts: 675 |
posted 24 November 1999 09:31 PM
Tony, Thanks for the kind words... God bless, and a happy turkey day to all... Mikey ------------------ |
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Nick Reed Member Posts: 2713 |
posted 24 November 1999 10:35 PM
I really like the Bars myself. Jeff Peterson gave me one a few months ago and now I use nothing else. NR |
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DAVID PARKER Member Posts: 124 |
posted 24 November 1999 10:56 PM
Cryogenically treated materials show a marked increase in wear resistance without any discernable change in dimensional or volumetric integrity. Machining treated material is easier and cleaner. Redressing or regrinding treated tools removes less stock material resulting in longer tool life. Although the material is stronger following treatment, it shows little or no change in yield or tensile strength. The treated material becomes less brittle, without a change in original hardness. The most significant and consistent change is the increased toughness, stability and wear resistance. The Process is also used extensively to relieve residual and tensile stresses.
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Richard Vogh Member Posts: 119 |
posted 29 November 1999 09:33 AM
John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Bars |
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Michael Douchette Member Posts: 675 |
posted 10 December 1999 08:02 PM
Folks, this bar continues to amaze me. The tone it produces has rekindled a fire that reminds me of my (extreme) youth. (I am still a spring chicken, ya know!) You gotta try one; you'll never go back! Mikey ------------------ |
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Al Marcus Member Posts: 7471 |
posted 10 December 1999 08:18 PM
Sounds like a great Bar to give you all that sound. I have my solid stainless steel highly polished bars that sound great to me. stamped with ZB trade mark and Rus-Ler Trademark.Good enough for me for $50.00..al |
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Bobby Cox Member Posts: 250 |
posted 11 December 1999 07:14 AM
I bought one off Jeff in St louis,I wish I would of bought another in case I loose this one .They are second to none Bar none! |
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john widgren Member Posts: 307 |
posted 11 December 1999 07:40 AM
John Pearse also makes a thermo cryonic bar in a Hawiian size. I use it with my National double 8 and it sounds and feels great! |
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Mike Perlowin Member Posts: 6731 |
posted 12 December 1999 03:12 AM
I sat in with some friends tonight, and brought 4 different bars to the club. A BJS, a Red Jajah, my Zirconia bar, and the John Pearce Bar. The Pearce bar sounded noticably brighter and louder than the others. I became a believer tonight. |
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Don Discher Member Posts: 359 |
posted 12 December 1999 07:22 AM
Are there different kinds of JOHN PEARSE bars.I bought one last summer at a closing out sale for $25.00, It says JOHN PEARSE CRYONIC TONE BAR.It feels and sounds great even with me playing. |
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Michael Douchette Member Posts: 675 |
posted 12 December 1999 08:14 PM
Don, Yes, that's the one. It's actually "ThermoCryonic," but hey... why nitpick? Yes, they do make different bars, a larger one and one for Hawaiian guitar. I'm sure they are excellent, as well. Mikey ------------------ |
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Johnny Cox Member Posts: 935 |
posted 12 December 1999 09:58 PM
I just got my J.P. bar a few days ago and I love it. Now I have to order two more. They are GREAT. Johnny Cox |
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Ken Tinsman Member Posts: 753 |
posted 13 December 1999 12:38 AM
I've been using a Pearse bar for several years and love it. Not only great tone, but after many drops and lots of rattling around in the case not a mark or scratch on it. |
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