Diamond Bottleneck Glass Bars

tom anderson · Post by **tom anderson** » 25 Feb 2006 10:06 am

I have gotten two of Ian McWee's bars in the past 6 months after searching for a Zirconia bar & without a doubt, these are my favorite bars. One is a pure lead crystal with a smoky grey swirl pattern spiriling up to the bullet-nose that is beautiful. The other is a speckled blue bar filled with a lead rod that is heavier and longer for my 12 string. He has a special method to polish the bar, and it's so smooth that I am not even aware of holding it while I am playing. I don't know which I like better, but probably prefer (at least this week) the solid lead crystal bar. It is extremely light & sustains great even on the bass strings, though I do center the bar over the string groupings I am playing. If you like a heavy bar, get the lead filled. You can contact them at www.diamondbottlenecks.com. Ian stands behind his bars.[This message was edited by tom anderson on 26 February 2006 at 06:52 AM.][This message was edited by tom anderson on 26 February 2006 at 06:53 AM.]

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 25 Feb 2006 2:24 pm

These are head and shoulders above any other glass bar made, in my opinion. You can specify diameter out to 1.25", nose contour, length, back bevel etc. and they will blow what you want. Color is somewhat dependant on what lead crystal they fire up that week; I have a few of their standard glass bars, and a deep emerald-green lead crystal bar that is the equal of a BJS in terms of quality feel. I mostly make my own delrin and acrylic bars, but when I want weight the Diamond is the one I grab.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 25 Feb 2006 3:48 pm

That web address is not correct. The correct address is http://www.diamondbottlenecks.com/ [This message was edited by Mike Perlowin on 25 February 2006 at 03:50 PM.]