Hey guys, what are some good alternatives to the BJS bars. I really liked my brand new shiny BJS bar but it’s a 1 inch and shortly after getting the 1 inch I switched to a lighter bar, a 7/8.
The 7/8 I have is a Dunlop and it just doesn’t glide as well as a BJS does.
Wondering if there are some alternatives out there that have the same quality of slide and feel that the BJS bar does that are actually available currently.
Alternatives to BJS bars
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Derrick Phillips
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Alternatives to BJS bars
Derrick in Florida
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Evans and Quilter Amps
Lots of Gibsons and some old Fender Amps
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U12 Mullen RP
Evans and Quilter Amps
Lots of Gibsons and some old Fender Amps
904.540.4408
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Jim Bloomfield
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Re: Alternatives to BJS bars
These are top quality. I have the 15/16 12 string bar from John Pearse. https://steelguitarshopper.com/john-pea ... dal-steel/
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Nathan Pocock
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Re: Alternatives to BJS bars
Really? I got one of those and it is not ground very smooth. Makes all kinds of noise. Maybe it’s a QC thing and there are better examples but mine is not good.Jim Bloomfield wrote: 23 Jan 2026 7:13 am These are top quality. I have the 15/16 12 string bar from John Pearse. https://steelguitarshopper.com/john-pea ... dal-steel/
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