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As of this writing, June 8, 2025, the website will be visible, but will temporarily not be accepting orders. This is expected to only be temporary.
I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to all of you in the steel guitar world. It has been a great pleasure to know and work with so many of you, and become friends.
With that, I have recently decided to fully retire and give up BJS Bars. It was not an easy decision, but once made, I am confident that it is the right choice. This past year has been difficult in a number of ways, and it has become clear that I can not put it off any longer.
The good news is there is a young man, Michael Shaffer, who is eager to take over and keep the legacy of BJS Bars going. He lives a short drive from me and I have promised to provide all the assistance necessary for him to continue on and be successful. He is young, a musician, and has the background.
Michael is in the process of building a new shop and hopes to be up and running in three to four months. Please continue to check the website for updates on when bars will be available. At this time, we can hope for early fall.
Thanks so much for the support you have all provided over the past 14 years.
Sincerely,
Butch Gardner
BJS Steel Guitar Bars are considered by amateur and professional musicians around the world, quite simply as "The Best Bar Available". They are known for their increased sustain, clarity, superb tonal separation, smoothness, and lack of drag and noise across the strings.
Players using a BJS for the first time are amazed at the difference it makes in their sound and their playing. Once tried, they will not use anything else.
If you are searching for that perfect bar, your search can end here. Available in a wide variety of sizes and lengths, you're sure to find what you are looking for. Need help or want to know more..... Give me a call, send an email, or use the Contact page provided.
Thanks for stopping by,
Butch Gardner
As of this writing, June 8, 2025, the website will be visible, but will temporarily not be accepting orders. This is expected to only be temporary.
I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to all of you in the steel guitar world. It has been a great pleasure to know and work with so many of you, and become friends.
With that, I have recently decided to fully retire and give up BJS Bars. It was not an easy decision, but once made, I am confident that it is the right choice. This past year has been difficult in a number of ways, and it has become clear that I can not put it off any longer.
The good news is there is a young man, Michael Shaffer, who is eager to take over and keep the legacy of BJS Bars going. He lives a short drive from me and I have promised to provide all the assistance necessary for him to continue on and be successful. He is young, a musician, and has the background.
Michael is in the process of building a new shop and hopes to be up and running in three to four months. Please continue to check the website for updates on when bars will be available. At this time, we can hope for early fall.
Thanks so much for the support you have all provided over the past 14 years.
Sincerely,
Butch Gardner
BJS Steel Guitar Bars are considered by amateur and professional musicians around the world, quite simply as "The Best Bar Available". They are known for their increased sustain, clarity, superb tonal separation, smoothness, and lack of drag and noise across the strings.
Players using a BJS for the first time are amazed at the difference it makes in their sound and their playing. Once tried, they will not use anything else.
If you are searching for that perfect bar, your search can end here. Available in a wide variety of sizes and lengths, you're sure to find what you are looking for. Need help or want to know more..... Give me a call, send an email, or use the Contact page provided.
Thanks for stopping by,
Butch Gardner