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Topic: BJS bars
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Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 08 June 2006 07:48 PM
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Maybe already answered, but I couldn't find anything in "search"...1. Are there 8-string bars? What would be different between that and a 10-string? 2. Are they available in 1 1/4"? Might seem like dumb questions, but I really don't know a ton about bars. I have a Dunlop, Twister, and a 1 1/4" plexiglass bar that is actually my main playing bar. It sounds amazingly good, but a little tough to use on the lower "frets". Very quick because of the weight - but it's the size that really is the thing I like.[This message was edited by Jim Sliff on 08 June 2006 at 07:49 PM.] |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 June 2006 06:53 AM
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Email exactly what your wanting on the 8 string 1 1/4" diameter bar, solid or a lighter weight bar?
bjsbars@frontiernet.net
I'll see what I can do for you.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 13 June 2006 03:00 PM
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Let me clear a few things up, some dealers thinks we are out of bars according to their web site, we are not, the only ones we are waiting for is the new bars that are lighter, and I'm stocking up on all sizes so that the dealers will have them when they are ready, for instance the 7/8 10 string bar is the ones that we were low on, but I've got a few completed to fill the rush orders until the others are finished. Hopes this clears up some confusion, we've got the 15/16", 1", and 7/8" ready for shipping.
Call Shirley at 731-364-3519 or email bjsbars@frontiernet.net and you will be taken care of.
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 21 June 2006 02:56 PM
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Update on the bars, they ship to go to Heat Treat tomorrow 6-22-06, they should be done at the heat treaters next Thursday, two days shipping to Centerless Grinding, so that's July 3rd that they will arrive there, so three days up there, two days to ship back to me, that's around July 11th or 12th, then the big rush sets in polishing and buffing, then after that Industrial Hard Chroming, it's looking like 1st or 2nd week in August to have them ready to ship. So, hang tight they're in the works.
Thanks for your patience,
Bill |
Tom Palmer
Member From: Kirkland, WA USA
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posted 22 June 2006 09:24 PM
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Bill - You can add my name to your long list of satisfied customers. I had 10 string 1 7/8 bar that has served me well and I just received my 15/16 bar and it is just what I hoped it would be. Fits my hand, my style, and adds just what I was looking for to my sound. I couldn't ask for more! - Tom Palmer - D2F Covers |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 23 June 2006 03:19 AM
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Hi Tom, thank you for using the BJS Bar, if you ever need any help from me please contact me and let me know.
I've got a list of covers that I need to get in St Louis, see you there.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 29 June 2006 02:39 AM
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Bars are heat treated, headiong to centerless grinding, it will take two days on the truck-line, I'll contact centerless grinding and see what their schedule is and keep you posted, they will come back to me when finished and the polishing and buffing will have to be done by me, then off to Industrial Hard Chroming. So everyone hang in there, it's getting closer to being completed.
Hang on........
Bill |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 29 June 2006 09:09 AM
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considerin' how long this thread got, i must jump in & testify
i love my BJS bar ! 
i've had fer 5 years & use it every day |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 01 July 2006 06:19 AM
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Hi Crowbear,
I see you are in France, I just sent a bar to Paris france to another steel player. He emailed me back and said that he really liked the bar.
Thought you just might know the guy.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 01 July 2006 06:20 AM
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Hi Crowbear,
I see you are in France, I just sent a bar to Paris france to another steel player. He emailed me back and said that he really liked the bar.
Thought you just might know the guy.
Bill |
Patrick Ickes
Member From: Upper Lake, CA USA
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posted 01 July 2006 09:44 AM
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Bill,
I got your e mail last week. I too would like an 8 string, light weight John Hughey bar, yet it wasn't listed.
Dims 3" x 15/16" w/ birth stone.
What is the length of your 10 string bar?
Please e mail with cost, time factor.
Thank you
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 05 July 2006 06:07 PM
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Hi Patrick,
The length of the 10 string is 3 3/8"long.
Email me at bjsbars@frontiernet.net
I should get the bars back from centerless by Monday of next week. Polishing & Buffing and Industrial Hard Chroming follows that, we're looking around the first or second week in August. Sooner if I can, but I will personally deliver these bars to Industrial Hard Chroming 500 miles away after I polish them.
Hangon everyone, I'm pushing as hard as I can.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 10 July 2006 08:27 AM
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Finally the bars arrived today, so now I've got my work cut out.
I'll let all know when they are ready to ship.
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 11 July 2006 10:55 AM
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Guys these are some of the best bars yet, so far I'm pleased with everything that's been done, and I'm very picky....
Heat Treat is great, centerless grinding is the best that I've ever had done. The guy called me when I was unloading them off the truck, and ask me to open the boxes and and tell him what I thought, I said what did you do different, they look great, he said that he did a little extra for me, and boy did he ever. This is just one of the things that is done to these bars to make them the way they should be made.
Shirley is filling out the shipping labels with your name and address on them, waiting for them to be finished and she will put them in the box and off to the guys and gals that has their form in.
No checks, money orders or credit cards will be deposit until they are in the box and ready for her to ship them out. So if you're waiting until they are completed that's fine, but the received orders will be processed first.
Thanks to all that uses the BJS Bars.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 13 July 2006 07:13 PM
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If anyone that is wanting the new bar and do not have an order form email me and I'll send you one to fill out. bjsbars@frontiernet.net
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 19 July 2006 12:58 PM
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Hi John Hughey, I've got your stock bars on top priorty as I know many of your customers will be contacting you to get their bars.
Thanks John,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 21 July 2006 07:51 PM
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Well good news, 320 bars are going to Industrial Hard Chroming Monday morning, I should have them back the following Monday.
So all received orders will be filled and shipped the first week of August.
Thanks to all for your patience.
BillLet me clearify a couple of things:
(1) I've got calls asking what is a plain nose bar? Answer, it means no Birthstone in the tip end of the bar.
(2) The Birthstone bar is a stone set in the tip of the bar for the month you where born, for instance if you were born in September the stone would be a Sapphire (Blue color) or any color you choose for a different Month. I've had guys that don't like the month color that they were born in, and choose a red stone, that's ok whatever you want. |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 25 July 2006 02:08 PM
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The bars that is on order on the list if nothing happens we will start shipping first of next week, the bar orders will be shipped going down the line as received.
Thanks,
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 29 July 2006 09:54 AM
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OK, Keep a look out on your mail box most of the orders were shipped this morning 7-29-06 the rest will be shipped Monday.These are the received orders.
Thanks everyone for your patience.
Bill
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Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 02 August 2006 05:30 PM
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John Hughey has his first shipment of stock bars, so give him a call.
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 August 2006 07:50 PM
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Hi John have you wore that bar out yet? |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 15 August 2006 10:26 AM
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Hi patrick did you get my email?
Bill |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 17 August 2006 02:10 PM
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The regular solid bars are now in stock if some of you dealers are needing any let me know.
The reason I'm posting is I have guys calling and the dealers are telling them we are out of stock. Just to update everyone.
Thanks |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 23 August 2006 04:38 PM
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See you in St Louis it's about that time of year for old friends to greet each other and take some pictures...and hear some good picking and singing |
Michael Dene
Member From: Gippsland,Vic, Australia
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posted 23 August 2006 08:35 PM
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At the risk of stating the obvious, my JH bar arrived yesterday and I'm very happy with the tone , sustain and feel.Thanks Bill  |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 26 August 2006 08:26 AM
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Hi Michael,
I'm glad you like your new JH Bar, I like mine also, it feels good, and the tone is still there. |
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