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Topic: BJS bars
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Ian Finlay
Member From: Kenton, UK
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posted 28 February 2006 01:55 PM
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I just bought an 8 string BJS bar from Gerry. I like the slightly elongated nose shape, and the finish really is top notch. Only thing is that the thumb indent on my Burden bar is easier for me to use, but I don't think the BJS indent is an issue.Ian |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 March 2006 08:18 AM
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Hi Bobby Lee you never emailed me for your bar of your choice? Let me know what you want along with your mailing address.
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks to all that entered in the contest, and for using the BJS bar.
Bill |
Tyler Hall
Member From: Alabama, USA
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posted 07 March 2006 09:56 AM
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Sorry for the slow response. I couldn't be any more happy with my BJS if I'd picked it out myself! I LOVE this bar! It's sooo much smoother than the Dunlop I was using. But don't let Leon Champion fool you, he may use BJS, but he REALLY likes those Dunlop's.  Leon is a good guy and so is Mr. Stroud. I am tickled with my bar, and love the look of my birthstone in it.I was suprised at the Alabama show with a new BJS 7/8" birthstone. I don't know of very many people who would just give someone a bar! I am proud to use BJS bars. Anyone who hasn't got one, or has never tried one needs to get ahold of one. Thanks Bill & Leon. The Kid proudly uses:
Fessenden Steel Guitars
Peavey Amps
Goodrich Volume Pedals
Jerry Wallace Truetones
BJS Bars
GHS Strings
George L's Cables
Digitech Effects
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"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, BJS, Goodrich LDR[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 07 March 2006 at 10:23 AM.] |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 March 2006 03:55 PM
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Tyler, it's a pleasure to help someone like you, although we've never met it seems like I know you because of all my friends talking about you on this forum. This is a great place to meet people. Maybe someday we can meet. Why don't you get some of the Al pickers to come up next April 4th at the NTSGA in Nashville Tn, I'll be there with all the gang and then we can meet each other.Get with old Leon Champion he'll come up.
See Ya,
Bill
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 14 March 2006 08:49 PM
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Hi Bobby Lee,
I'm waiting for your reply. |
Lem Smith
Member From: Fulton, MS. U.S.A.
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posted 20 March 2006 12:32 AM
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Hi Bill,Maybe you ought to run a contest on the Christian Steel Board too. As you know, I'm the one who started that forum, and won't be nearly as hard to get ahold of as b0b is when it's time for MY free 15/16ths bar!  Seriously, I want to get one of your bars soon. Obviously they are nothing short of fantastic!!! Lem Smith |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 20 March 2006 06:44 PM
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Hi Lem, well the contest was for everyone that uses the BJS Bar, the guy that won the oldest bar was a Pentecostal Preacher, so you see it was for all.
But what is your web site?
Thanks,
Bill |
Lem Smith
Member From: Fulton, MS. U.S.A.
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posted 21 March 2006 08:38 PM
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Bill, of course I was kidding, because you hadn't been able to get ahold of b0b yet."My" website that I was referring to, is the Christian Steel Guitar Message Board. I'm the person who created that board a few years back. I've seen you post there, but don't think we've ever "talked" there though. Anyway, hope you have a good day, and I am serious about wanting to try one of the bars you make before long. Such customer testimonials are quite convincing!!! Lem |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 21 March 2006 09:05 PM
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Hi Lem,
I'm so busy these days it seems like I don't have the time to do anything, I will get back on your forum and talk about our good and Faithful Savior that we are playing for, God is Good.
Try the bar anytime that you want, I think you will like it.
Bill |
John Bechtel
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A.
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posted 24 March 2006 11:48 PM
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I ordered a brand new 15/16” BJS 10-str. Tone~Bar yesterday. The best tone I ever had with my PSG was with a 15/16” 10-str. bar!------------------
“Big John”
a.k.a. {Keoni Nui}
n.t.s.g.a. #90
’05 D–10 Derby
’65 Re-Issue Fender Twin–Reverb Custom™ 15”
Current Equipment
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Andy Sandoval
Member From: Bakersfield, California, USA
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posted 25 March 2006 06:47 AM
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do the 8 string bars have an indent in the end for your thumb? |
James Marlowe
Member From: Lakeland, Florida, USA
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posted 25 March 2006 07:38 AM
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I own a BJS bar and I'm very pleased with it. So pleased that I wanted a good friend to have one. So I order him one from Bill and it was here in three days. Thanks Bill for a great product and for being a friend. Lord bless you real good.
james
btw, I switched to a 15/16 a while back and really like the feel of it. I have no plans to go back to a 7/8. Don't know if it has any thing to do with tone or not, because I don't have another BJS to compare it with. But I did a A/B comparison with another brand 7/8 bar and could tell the difference in tone. The BJS IS better! |
John Bechtel
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A.
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posted 25 March 2006 10:03 PM
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Funny, I replied to both BJS Posts 24-hrs. ago, but; neither one has shown! Anyway, I have a new 15/16” 10-str. ordered! Best sound I ever had! ------------------
“Big John”
a.k.a. {Keoni Nui}
n.t.s.g.a. #90
’05 D–10 Derby
’65 Re-Issue Fender Twin–Reverb Custom™ 15”
Current Equipment
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Mickey McGee
Member From: Arizona, USA
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posted 28 March 2006 04:16 PM
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recieved my BJS bar today-it replaced my Emmons bar and I really like the BJS bar,mo better,GREAT product. |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 02 April 2006 05:13 AM
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Hi everyone keep a close watch after Tuesday night when John Hughey gets his new 15/16 string bar custom weighted to weight the same as the 7/8" bar, both the 12 string. I've a;ready got a folder to keep the request that's wanting a bar for the 12 and 10 string bars. So add your name to the list by emailing me at bjsbars@frontiernet.net and when I start making them I'll let you know when they are ready to ship.
I've played the bar it feels just right, the tone is still there. It's good on the up tempo songs.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 10 April 2006 06:03 PM
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Thanks to all, you guys are great!!
Bill |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 11 April 2006 08:21 AM
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Hi Bobby Lee you never emailed me for your bar of your choice? Let me know what you want along with your mailing address.
I have two already - don't need another. Your bars are the best, Bill. They ring out that classic country sound like no other, and they are virtually indestructible.
I don't really need another. Thanks for the offer.------------------
 Bobby Lee (a.k.a. b0b) - email: quasar@b0b.com - gigs - CDs, Open Hearts
Williams D-12 E9, C6add9, Sierra Olympic S-12 (F Diatonic)
Sierra Laptop S-8 (E6add9), Fender Stringmaster D-8 (E13, C6 or A6) My Blog |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 13 April 2006 03:45 PM
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Ricky, thank you for your reply, I really appreciate that very much...
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 April 2006 04:24 AM
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Bobby Lee,
I'll keep one open for you anytime you might one, and my guess is you will want the 15/16" lighter bar later on down the road, and it will be available for you for your asking.
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 18 April 2006 11:56 AM
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Bump |
Mike Wheeler
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 22 April 2006 03:56 PM
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After hearing such good things about BJS bars, I decided to pick one up from a forumite who was selling a used one. It shows a little wear, meaning the finish isn't bright and shiny, but it plays great. The weight is what I like most...it just feels right. Have to build up the left hand muscles a bit for better "quick movement" control, but that will come with practice.I love the solid tone and that less downward pressure is need to prevent chatter. Great design! |
Doug Beaumier
Member From: Northampton, MA
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posted 22 April 2006 10:50 PM
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One of my students gave me a BJS bar a couple of years ago as a gift, and it's the best bar I've ever owned! ...and I've owned a lot of bars in the last 35 years. At first I only used the BJS for shows and recording sessions. Now I use it for all of my gigs, and I make sure to pack it up safely in it's case after using it. This one's a keeper! |
tbhenry
Member From: Chattanooga /USA
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posted 23 April 2006 09:21 AM
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Bill, How long is the 15/16" bar and what does it weigh? |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 24 April 2006 03:00 AM
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The 15/16 10 string bar is 3 3/8" long and weights 9.8 oz solid.
The 15/16" 12 string bar is 3 9/16 long and weights 10.4 oz solid.
The lighter bar 15/16" 10 string will weight around 8.4 oz.
The lighter 15/16" bar 12 string will be around 8.9 oz.
They feel just right and the tone is still there.
The 7/8" 10 string bar weights in at 8.4 oz solid bar.
The 7/8" 12 string bar weights in at 8.9 oz solid bar.
The lighter 7/8" 10 string bar will be around 7 oz.
The lighter 7/8" 12 string bar will be around 7.4 oz.
I hope this answers some of your questions. |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 28 April 2006 07:58 AM
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Hope the above help you in the lenghts and weights of the different bars that I make.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 02 May 2006 12:34 PM
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 May 2006 04:30 AM
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Andy,
Yes all of my bars has the indent in the back end.
Sorry it took so long to answer your question.
Bill |
Rick Batey
Member From: England
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posted 07 May 2006 04:48 AM
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Bill, I have just purchased a 3/4" x 2 7/8" BJS bar from a UK store via mail order. I was interested to hear you say that all your bars have indents. My bar arrived without one, except for the faintest 'lip', which is a disappointment to me as I'm trying to master slants on lapsteel and need all the help I can get. I was considering returning the bar but since the profile, the weight and the hard chrome suit me so well, I have decided to keep it. Still, I'm curious about that indent. Best wishes, Rick |
Gaylon Mathews
Member From: Jasper, Georgia
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posted 07 May 2006 07:48 AM
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Best bar available......bar none!------------------
Gaylon's Homepage
www.gaylonmathews.com Gretchen Wilson
www.gretchenwilson.com
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 May 2006 03:21 PM
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Hi Rick,
All of the bars have about 1/32" indent including yours, but when I put the logo on the smallest bar the 3/4" it just about fills it out but it still has a little there. The backend is about .640" x 1/32" indent, so on the 3/4" bar that's .110" divided by 2 = .055" per side from the outside diameter, then with a corner break it doesn't seem like much at all, but the 7/8", 1", 15/16" it's more pronounced because it has more surface between the indent and the O.D. of the bar, so when the radius is put on the larger bars, it don't take away from the indent, I hope this help you to understand why the 3/4" is that way.
Thanks,
Bill |
Rick Batey
Member From: England
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posted 07 May 2006 03:56 PM
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Appreciate your kind reply Bill, I now understand how the indent seems that way on the 3/4" model. It's a beautiful bar, the finish is superb and the long nose seems to help split slants stay in tune. Thanks and keep up the great work!Rick |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 May 2006 05:38 PM
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You are welcome Rick, glad you like that bar several people has them.
If you ever need anything let me know, my email is bjsbars@frontiernet.net Thanks for using the BJS Bar.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 16 May 2006 08:16 AM
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Thanks Gaylon for using the BJS bar, and to all a big thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 23 May 2006 10:51 AM
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They are still in the works, I'll keep everyone posted when ther are ready to ship.
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 29 May 2006 12:02 PM
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The bars are all sawed up and are in the CNC 1200 bars are being made all different styles, solids and the lighter ones....10 and 12 string plain & birthstone bars... |
Al Brisco
Member From: Toronto, ON Canada
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posted 03 June 2006 02:46 PM
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I beleive my 7/8" x 12 string BJS birthstone bar is over 25 years old & still like new.
Several years ago I started using the 15/16" model, which I use most all the time, but I keep the 7/8" in my pouch as a back-up, & will use it occasionally for a thinner, slide or rock sound with the fuzz.I have also been selling the BJS bars in my store since their inception, & have not had one complaint...yes the occasional plating blemishes, but I simply replace the customer's bar as I know I can send the blemished one back to Bill for replacement.
Great service!
Al Brisco |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 04 June 2006 04:33 AM
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Thanks Al, and yes I do take care of my customers, the same way that I would like to be treated.
Al I really like your CD, great picking, and the sound is great.
Your Friend,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 June 2006 05:48 AM
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Mike you may want to get you one of the lighter bars when they are finished as it might help you in your bar slants and the feel of the bar that you just might like.
Just email me if you want to be on the list as getting the first ones being made.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 08 June 2006 11:30 AM
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Anyone wanting the new bar send me an email of what you want so that I can put you into the folder and make a hard copy for my files.
Thanks, Bill EMAIL: bjsbaars@frontiernet.net |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 08 June 2006 12:13 PM
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Bill's email bjsbars@frontiernet.net not baar? Boy whew>>>>>>>>>> |
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