non-metal Stevens or Shubb style bar?

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John McClung
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non-metal Stevens or Shubb style bar?

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Does anyone make a non-metal Stevens bar for Dobro and lap steel? Sorry if this is the millionth type this has been asked!
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Rocky Mountain slides is one that comes to my mind:

https://rockymountainslides.com/tone-ba ... s-ceramic/
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Looks like the Dunlop 911 Mudslide bar is a similar ceramic:

https://www.jimdunlop.com/mudslide-classic-tonebar/

And JunkShopAudio on Etsy sells some marble bars:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JunkShopAudio ... ge=listing

I'm sure there are others as well, John.
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Thanks for the info, David!
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Shubb's GS bar has a wood handle, but the business end (where the bar touches the strings) is SS. Makes for a lighter bar that's easier to grip, and warmer to the touch.

A lot cheaper at Sweetwater than at Shubb.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... edn-handle
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David Venzke wrote:Rocky Mountain slides is one that comes to my mind:

https://rockymountainslides.com/tone-ba ... s-ceramic/
I don’t work for RM Slides… but I’ve been using them exclusively for a couple years now and LOVE the feel and tone. The Salida is cool to look at and play.
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