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Topic: BJS bars
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 January 2006 10:49 AM
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I would like to know, by proof the year and date when you got your first BJS Bar.The guy that's got the oldest BJS Bar, and the guy that has the most (more than three) BJS Bars by proof will get a prize.
The prize will be a stock BJS Bar with your Birthstone from any size that I make.So let me see you guys enter to win. I will run this for 1 month so Feburay 16th 2006 will the winner be picked. If I were you I would enter because the guy that has the oldest bar may not see this forum. Good Luck!
Bill |
Al Terhune
Member From: Newcastle, WA
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posted 16 January 2006 06:01 PM
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Bill -- I've only got two, so I can't enter, but -- they are terrific bars. Really smooth on the strings and a great feel. The Jerry Byrd bar I got from you has a great, contoured tip.Al |
Gene H. Brown
Member From: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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posted 16 January 2006 09:57 PM
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I've been using a 15/16's BJS bar for many years and there just anything any better anywhere, bar none!
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If You Keep Pickin That Thing, It'll Never Heal!
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Bo Borland
Member From: Cowtown NJ
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posted 17 January 2006 04:25 AM
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Bill, The bar you replaced for me last month was sent back in the original plastic box that I got when I bought it from HerbyW. I think it was in the late 70's.-very early 80"s
Bo Borland |
Howard Tate
Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA
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posted 17 January 2006 06:34 AM
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Mr Stroud, will you be at the show in Dallas this year? I have a 7/8 bar that I think is a BJS but I'm not sure, there is just a hole in the end. It is by far my favorite. I want a new 15/16, but I would like to try some different lengths first. This is 3 1/4 and I can't keep my index finger from curling over the end, I hope a little longer bar will cure that.------------------
Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum SD12U, Carter D10 8/8, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Fender Steel King, Understanding wife. http://www.Charmedmusic.com
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Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 17 January 2006 11:17 AM
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WOW! Bill replacing a bar that is 25 to 30 years old. What a testament to a great guy and great product. |
Don Ricketson
Member From: Llano, Texas
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posted 17 January 2006 12:46 PM
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I bought my BJS bar from Bill at the 1983 Steel Guitar convention in St. Louis. I've never had a need for another one. It's been dropped many times and sometimes on concrete. Never a dent. All that's ever happened is the birthstone broke out a few times. I just go to the local jeweler and get one and glue it in myself. There is sure no chrome to peel off because he told me at the time it wasn't coated with anything. Just made out of really hardened shiney steel. I think it cost me 40 bucks at the time. Best money I ever spent. I might go ahead and buy another one at Dallas this year because Bill is such a nice guy  ------------------
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 21 January 2006 06:14 AM
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Bobby Lee, at the end of this contest to see who's won the bars as stated in the previous listing, please email me at bjsbars@frontiernet.net your address and the type of bar that you want. It's on the house for you being such a good host on this forum.
Thanks,
Bill |
George Macdonald
Member From: Lantzville, BC, Canada
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posted 21 January 2006 06:56 AM
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Bill -- I almost hate to admit it, but I actually own six BJS bars. I have a 1" 12 string, three 15/16" 12 strings, [one plain, one with green stone, and one with clear stone], and two 10 string bars. One 7/8", and one 15/16". I have enjoyed all of them at various times but currently I'm using the 15/16" 10 string bar on my 12 string Carter. I don't remember when I bought the first one, but the last two were the 10 string bars purchased through Al Brisco at Steel Guitars Of Canada in Aug. 05. I'll line them up later today and e-mail you a picture. George |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 21 January 2006 09:15 AM
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Hi George,
Looks like you've got a good start on winning you another bar, thanks so much for using the BJS Bars. This contest ends on 02-16-06 so hang in there and be patience.
The picture will be your proof..haha
Good Luck,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 27 January 2006 03:46 PM
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Don't forget to enter..........Feb. 2nd is approaching fast........ |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 27 January 2006 03:47 PM
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I'm sorry it's Feb 16th......... |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 01 February 2006 03:23 AM
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BUMP |
Alan Cook
Member From: Manchester, England
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posted 01 February 2006 05:52 AM
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Bill I sent you an email re the stone falling out of my bar have you been away ? not had a reply alancook@ntlworld.com
Alan |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 01 February 2006 08:37 AM
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I sent you a email on the stone,Email me at bjsbars@frontiernet.net with your address and I'll send instructions on how to put a new stone back in there. Can't eat chicken and hang on to those bars...haha just kidding.
I'll ship it out tomorrow when I get your address.
Thanks,
Bill |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 01 February 2006 09:32 PM
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Bill Stroud bars are the best. Bill Stroud is a class act all the way. Jody. |
John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 02 February 2006 09:09 AM
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BJS bar for DOBRO? |
John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 02 February 2006 09:12 AM
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Hello Bill S.BJS bar for dobro ready yet? |
John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 02 February 2006 09:13 AM
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OOPS  [This message was edited by John Sluszny on 02 February 2006 at 09:34 AM.] [This message was edited by John Sluszny on 02 February 2006 at 10:32 AM.] |
John Cook
Member From: Sarasota, Florida, USA
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posted 02 February 2006 11:07 AM
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My bar is only a year old so I won't win anything but I just wanted to thank Bill for his excellent customer service and a great product. jc |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 February 2006 03:00 AM
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Bump.. enter in guys..getting close to 02/16/06>>>>>>>>>> |
Jeff Colson
Member From: Rockford Illinois, USA
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posted 07 February 2006 10:53 AM
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Just wanted to chime in and give my 2 cents worth on the subject of Bill Stroud. This is one of the finest individuals you will ever deal with. His Bars are pure quality. I won't be using any other. Customer Service beyond belief. Jeff |
Mike Phillips
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 07 February 2006 11:09 AM
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well i know i won't be winning this contest, 'cause i just got my bar yesterday! i doubt anyone's is newer than that...just wanted to say a few things, basically all of it echoing what's been said: 1. thanks for the tips i picked up here in this post. i am glad i went with the 15/16ths and i wouldn't have known about it or made the decision if it weren't for you guys.
2. talk about fast! bill emailed me back within hours with detailed instructions, and my order placed friday evening was shipped and delivered by monday. 3. shirley helped me on the phone. sweet as punch! 4. i'm usually a skeptic about things like cables, bars, picks being a big factor... but this bar has helped my tone, especially the strength and volume and clarity of the harmonics. it is a noticeable improvement. so thanks all around to bill, shirley, and all you with the advice here on this thread. i'm a happy camper. mike |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 11 February 2006 07:35 PM
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Hey guys only 5 more days left before the winners are notified.......Hey Bobby Lee send me your address and what bar you want....
Your Friend,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 14 February 2006 06:43 PM
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TWO more DAYS left to go,and we will pick the winners.......will there be a sleeper out there somewhere that's holding out until the last minute, you know like at an Auction.........we'll soon know.
Thank all of you guys for your kind words, I appreciate all of you, I wish all of you the best of health.
God Bless,
Bill
PS: Hi Bob, don't forget to email me for your bar of your choice. |
Leon Champion
Member From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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posted 14 February 2006 07:58 PM
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Hi Bill,
I have 9 BJS Bars; and, the proof that I have them. But, I don't guess I can enter the contest, since I'm your official Alabama BJS Representative. Looking forward to showing your products at the ASGA Show at the Hank Williams Museum, Montgomery, AL February, 26th, 2006 at 10am.
p.s.
BJS Bars are The Best Bars Ever Made!
Your buddy,
Leon |
Dave Ristrim
Member From: Whites Creek, TN
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posted 15 February 2006 05:08 AM
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I bought my first one at Scotty's convention in 1985. I now have 7 - 12 string bars.
Dave |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 February 2006 04:14 AM
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Today is the day, tomorrow we will go through all these replys and pick the winners.
Leon Champion, thanks for understanding that you cannot claim your position in this because of you help in selling the bars. I'll do something different for you. I may let you buy me dinner LOL.
But we will list the winners tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for your particitation in this little event, and the kind words.
All of you guys are the best of the best.
Play those steels with confidence and play good.....
Bill |
Bobby Rice
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 February 2006 07:05 AM
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Bill, I goofed. I gave you back the first "BJS" bar that I got from you. I think it was one of the first you made. But, I can tell all the other guys out there, if your not playing a BJS Bar, your missing out. Sorry I couldn't win even though I have 3 ( I think). See ya in a little while. |
Leroy Golden
Member From: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
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posted 16 February 2006 12:27 PM
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I have 2 BJS bars one with the birthstone circa '96 and a new '05, the older one has been dropped on a concrete floor twice and it still doesn't have a scratch on it...Bill replaced the birthstone (which fell out and got lost) free of charge, he makes the best bars available! |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 February 2006 08:39 PM
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Well the time has come, and here's my findings, help me out guys if I mess up. But number one (1) The oldest bar was given to Bobby Rice about 1973 that was when I first starting making these bars, it was not heat-treated, hard chromed but I realized after experimenting with the tone the I was looking for the bar had to be heat treated, centerless ground for prefection and industrial hard chromed, then I found the tone that I was looking for. With that being said I took his old bar a and gave him a new perfected bar whaich he still plays, he knew nothing of this posting he stumbled upon it just in the nick of time.
So Bobby Rice wins the oldest prize.
Number two (2) Dave Ristrim has seven bars he bought his first one at scotty's back in 1985.
I sure thought that George Macdonald had it with his six (6) bars, and Bo Borland came close to winning if Bobby Rice hadn't seen this post.
So the winners as I see it is Bobby Rice and Dave Ristrim.
Hey guys send me your address and give me a call at 731-364-3519, email your address at bjsbars@frontiernet.net
Also I'm waiting to here from Mr Bobby Lee
Hey Leon Champion give me a call I'll make it up to you my friend, you deserve it you've really been a friend to me and my family. Like I said some of the best people that's on this earth is right here on this forum.
Keep God first in your life and all the rest falls into place.
Thanks to all my friends,
Bill & Shirl Girl |
Bobby Rice
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 06:32 AM
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Thanks Bill. I really didn't expect to win anything but boy am I glad I did. What a stroke of luck. I was just browsing the forum yesterday morning when I saw the post about the contest and it rang a bell about the old bar that I had. It had"BJS" stamped into the butt of the bar. I just want to let everyone know that Bill and Shirley are some of the greatest people in the world. Glad to have you as my best buddy. God Bless.Bobby Rice
Dresden TN. |
Dave Ristrim
Member From: Whites Creek, TN
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posted 17 February 2006 07:16 AM
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Wow. Excellent! I love these bars and can't see a better one coming along to make me switch. The reason I have 7 is so I can have one in each pac-a-seat, a couple at home for practice and then a few spares. At one point, I think Bill moved and I had a hard time tracking him down, then a rumor that he stopped making the bars, so I bought 3 more just in case! what a marketing concept 
Thanks Bill, for all the great product and making playing the Pedal Steel easier and more fun.
Dave Ristrim |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 07:39 AM
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Well it finally got here, congratulations on your win, I need you guys to send me by email your shipping addreses, and the type of bar that you want.
Hey Dave I teied to call you back but it was busy both times, I'll catch up with you later.
To all that's on this post, thanks again for using the BJS Bar, and do keep in touch, I love to hear from you guys when possible.
To all that didn't win, your still the winner as you've got a lifetime bar..can't beat that.
Your friend,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 07:43 AM
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There goes my thumb again getting in the way of my typing, it's tried, not the other one above. Dah
Hey Bobby Lee I can't hear from you but you've got a free bar coming so give me a call or email me your address and the kind of bar that you want.
Bill |
Fred Shannon
Member From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas
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posted 17 February 2006 07:44 AM
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BJS, you're right we who play the bar have a winner, and better yet the steel guitar community has a WINNER in BJS. Thanks for the efforts.
Phred[This message was edited by Fred Shannon on 17 February 2006 at 07:45 AM.] |
George Macdonald
Member From: Lantzville, BC, Canada
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posted 17 February 2006 09:20 AM
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Well, the contest was a lot of fun. [ till I lost, ha, ha.] But as someone has said, we are all winners in getting to use Bill's fine bars. Congratulations to the winners and thanks Bill for making a great bar. George Macdonald |
Tony Harris
Member From: England
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posted 21 February 2006 01:43 AM
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Mr.Stroud, I've just been reading all the wonderful things these guys have been saying about your bars (and you!). I have a few Ernie Ball bars. They advertise two weights - 6.3 oz and 7.8. But the two Ernie Balls of mine that have the most sustain turn out to weigh 10 oz! What's the weight of your standard bar? Thanks. Tony. |
Gerry Hogan
Member From: Burghclere, Hampshire, England
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posted 21 February 2006 12:03 PM
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Tony,I've been stocking BJS Bars for 19 years in my little shop, since Hal Rugg played at my Festival in 1986, and sang the praises of these great bars. I have been using one myself (7/8-inch) for all that time, too and I still use the same bar I first had - it still looks as good as the first day I bought it. It weighs 9.5 oz. About a year ago I bought a 15/16-inch bar and I love that, too. It weighs 10 oz. Gerry Hogan |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 28 February 2006 08:57 AM
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Well Hall Tyler got him a new BJS Bar with his Birthstone at the Al show this pass weekend, they had a wonderful show from what I'm hearing, maybe I can be at the next one?
Also they had a drawing on winning a new bar for the door prize, and no one has come forth with who you are,
Also Boby Lee has one coming I need to hear from you guys. email bjsbars@frontiernet.net.
or call 731-364-3519. |
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