Description
Dunlop tone bars are trusted by steel guitar players worldwide for their smooth feel, balanced weight, and excellent sustain. Designed for lap steel, pedal steel, and slide guitar players, these tone bars provide precise control and clear tone across the strings.
The Dunlop 927 Long Dawg Tone Bar offers the same ergonomic grip design as the Lap Dawg with additional length for increased stability across wider string spacing. This model is popular with lap steel players who prefer a larger bar for improved sustain and control.
Choosing the right tone bar size and weight can significantly affect comfort, sustain, and playing style.
Specifications
- Model: Dunlop 927
- Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Length: 3.30"
- Use: Lap steel
Manufactured with high-quality materials and precision shaping, Dunlop tone bars glide smoothly across the strings while minimizing unwanted string noise. The polished playing surface and carefully balanced weight help players achieve expressive vibrato, clean string transitions, and consistent tone.
Whether you are playing traditional Hawaiian lap steel, modern pedal steel, or bottleneck-style slide guitar, Dunlop tone bars offer reliable performance for both beginners and professional players.
Features
- Smooth polished playing surface
- Balanced weight for comfortable control
- Designed for lap steel, pedal steel, and slide guitar
- Professional quality construction
Tone bars are also known as steel bars, bullet bars, or slide bars used by pedal steel and lap steel guitar players.
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1 Review
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Dunlop Long Dawg Tone Bar (927)
I like the slightly longer length as it fits my hand better. The bar is amazing- perfectly finished. Feels amazing