John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – Big Daddy

The John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar series is trusted by steel guitar players for its smooth feel, excellent sustain, and professional balance.

The Big Daddy model features a heavier weight preferred by many pedal steel players for increased sustain, powerful tone, and smooth vibrato control.

Choosing the right tone bar size and weight can significantly affect comfort, sustain, and playing style.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1"
• Length: 3 1/4"
• Weight:  10.7 oz
• Material: Thermo-cryonic hardened steel

Each bar is made from high-grade steel and undergoes a thermo-cryonic hardening process that improves durability and helps produce a clear, singing tone across the strings.

The polished bullet nose allows smooth movement across strings while minimizing string noise, making these bars ideal for both pedal steel and lap steel guitar players.

John Pearse tone bars are known for their comfortable weight and precise shaping, giving players excellent control for vibrato, slants, and expressive phrasing.

Used by pedal steel and lap steel players worldwide.

Features

• Thermo-cryonic hardened steel construction
• Smooth polished finish
• Excellent sustain and tone clarity
• Precision balanced weight
• Bullet nose for smooth string travel