BJS Bars

Dean Cavill · Post by **Dean Cavill** » 27 Mar 2006 8:18 am

Yup, BJs are Great !
Not sure about the Bars though.

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Steelin' for the Dark Side
Carter-U12, a Bar, and some Finger Picks

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 27 Mar 2006 9:13 am

No question about it. There is no finer steel guitar bar on the planet. Bill makes the best there is, and I have yet to see anything even near equal in quality.

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 27 Mar 2006 10:51 am

Hi Everyone,
I'll be at the Nashville Steel Guitar association picking on April 4th. There I will present John Hughey with a new type bar I think is going to be a winner, so I've ordered a lot of stock to cut up and get into production. You will be hearing more about these bars after Mr John Hughey has put his blessings on the bar. I tried it out and it is just right, sounds good too.
When I post the new bar, I would like to get some feed back if anyone may be interested in the bar, so i can gage how many to make of this new style. I will be making them in whatever you guys may want 7/8", 15/16", and the 1" diameters. It will take me a little while to get them out.
Talk to you soon. Email me at bjsbars@frontiernet.net if you think you might want one.
Thanks,
Bill

Leon Champion · Post by **Leon Champion** » 27 Mar 2006 2:09 pm

Bill, Ill take 2 or 3, instead of a steak dinner. Only if they are as good as your other bars. Which I know they will be. See ya,April 4th. LORD willing. Youre buddy Leon. [This message was edited by Leon Champion on 27 March 2006 at 02:12 PM.]

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 29 Mar 2006 3:31 am

Hi Leon, good to hear you guys are coming to the NTSGA meeting April 4th, I'll see you there. Tell the other Alabama guys to come up to, love to see them.
Boy you talking about the right feel for a bar, John Hughey will be getting the first one made at the NTSGA next Tuesday. I have ordered stock to produce them because they are going to be the bar that everyone wants, for an extra one to have. I can't wait to add one to my collection, I need three to keep in different seats to have when needed.
See You Tuesday, and be careful traviling.
Bill

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 29 Mar 2006 5:18 am

"I try my best to satisfy and stand behind my products.
Thanks,
Bill "

And a very fine job you do at that, I have two of them and love them.
Wayne

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 29 Mar 2006 7:15 pm

I just received my beautiful new 15/16” 10-str. BJS Tone~Bar today. I haven't tried it yet, but; I know what to expect from past experience! It feels great, just holding it in my hand! I'll be sure to sample it tomorrow!!

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“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

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 2 Apr 2006 4:39 am

Keep an eye out on this forum after Tuesday about the weighted bars that will be coming out, what it will amount to is the 1" bar will weight same as the 15/16", the 15/16" will weight same as the 7/8", and the 7/8" bar will be approximately a couple ounces lighter for those that is requesting a lighter 7/8" bar. So I'm doing these by request, and all that is made that way will the same as everyone will get. I'm not going to custom these things different for different players, that would be hard to keep up with different grams not ounces for each person. So keep that in mind when ordering a bar, just put your order in for example: 10 string 7/8" "the lighter bar" with or without the birthstone, same goes for the 15/16" and the 1" bars.
This will be easy for Shirley to take your orders and to keep up with.
There's a lot of guys in NY that's waiting for the 7/8" lighter bar, and they will get them. I have to make a lot of bars to keep the prices down, because of the different process charges, cutting stock, CNC maching, Heat-Treating, Centerless Grinding, Polishing & Buffing, Industrial Hard-Chroming, then my final touch on the bars. If you just make one or two bars, I couldn't afford them, so give me some time to get these done, I am going to try and have them done by the St Louis Convention. A lot of work ahead for me.
Thanks to all for your interest in them, my folder is filling up, so get on the list email me.
Thanks,
Bill PS: These are good for an extra bar to have just to experiment with, fun to have to practice with.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 2 Apr 2006 4:54 am

When they start spreading rumors about you, you know you're doing something right.

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 10 Apr 2006 5:05 pm

Charlie, you know your right, well again I want to say to all thanks for your support. You guys are awesome.......
Bill

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 13 Apr 2006 2:49 pm

Bobby Lee, are you sure you don't need a new bar?
It's yours for the asking.
Your friend,
Bill

BobG · Post by **BobG** » 14 Apr 2006 8:27 am

Bob.. take Bill up on his offer.. I just got my first BJS bar in the mail .. It plays smooth as silk.. With my old bar I used to have to press a little to prevent the inside string from ringing..with the BJS I don't need to..
Needless to say i'm very satisfied with this purchase .

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Bob Grado, Williams D10 (lefty), Peavey 1000,
Profex ll, POD XT

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 14 Apr 2006 10:10 am

Bill's bars are the best!!!

I have been using & selling his bars for over 20 years. My original 7/8" birthstone bar is over 25 years old & is just as good as new.
When customers are doubtful, I show them this original bar of mine, & then let them hear it compared to others.
I keep it in my pick pouch as a back up, as I am mostly using the 15/16" model now.
BTW, I carry all the BJS plain models along with all the Birthstone models 7/8" & 15/16" diameters in both 10 & 12 string lengths.
Love your bars, Bill!
Al Brisco
Syteel Guitars of Canada

Gary Glisson · Post by **Gary Glisson** » 14 Apr 2006 11:29 am

BJS bars are the best ! i still have my first bar from 20 years ago and just ordered a new (John Hughey Bar)
Bill let me know when my new bar is ready i'll get a check out to you asap
thanks gary
Carter D-10 @Evans FET500 LV[This message was edited by Gary Glisson on 14 April 2006 at 12:30 PM.][This message was edited by Gary Glisson on 14 April 2006 at 02:21 PM.]

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 16 Apr 2006 3:20 am

Thanks Gary Glisson for using the BJS Bar I still use the first bar that was made after perfecting the way I wanted it to be, no wear on it.
Yes Al Brisco have sold and supported my efforts in making these bars for many years, and a great big thanks to you and many of the dealers that have supported me.
I want to thank all the professional players that have supported these bars, and even the beginners, and to all of you thank you.
The way some of you support me is why I can't quit the business supply and demand keeps the machines going, so as long as the good Lord keeps me in good health I'll be continuing making these bars.
God Bless ,
Bill

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 18 Apr 2006 10:57 am

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 24 Apr 2006 1:36 am

Be sure to get on the list as I've made a folder for the new bar lighter weight, I also have a hard copy going just in case the computer goes south..
Bill

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 28 Apr 2006 7:02 am

Get on the list it's getting larger, I may have to make more than expected.

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 2 May 2006 11:33 am

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Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 7 May 2006 3:39 am

Leon, the bars are on the CNC turning lathe and from there going to heat treating, but there's a lot more work going into them from there, so everybody hang on they are in the works.
Bobbe call Shirley.
Thanks,
Bill

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 16 May 2006 7:18 am

They are still being Machined, a lot of work when they are done from that point.
I'll keep all posted as to progress.
Bill

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 23 May 2006 9:50 am

Still working on them >>>>>>>>>>>>>

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 29 May 2006 11:04 am

Still in the works 1200 bars different styles and lengths and weights.........10, 12 string bars, plain & birthstone bars....

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 1 Jun 2006 9:27 am

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