Tone Bars
Steel guitar tone bars are essential tools for both pedal steel and lap steel players. A well-balanced tone bar allows the strings to vibrate freely, producing the smooth sustain, clear tone, and expressive vibrato that define the sound of steel guitar.
Our collection of tone bars includes classic bullet bars for pedal steel guitar, lap steel tone bars, ergonomic designs, and specialty bars from trusted brands such as Dunlop and John Pearse. Each bar is selected for smooth glide, consistent weight, and professional playing feel.
Not sure which tone bar is right for your playing style? Different bars vary in diameter, length, and weight, which affects grip comfort, sustain, and control.
Compare tone bar sizes and weights using our guide:
Steel Guitar Tone Bar Size & Weight Comparison Chart
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Whether you prefer a lightweight bar for quick movement or a heavier bar for increased sustain, you'll find professional tone bars here used by steel guitar players around the world.
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Dunlop 912 Mudslide Hybrid Ceramic Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-912- SKU:
- DUN-TB-912
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Dunlop 927 Long Dawg Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-927- SKU:
- DUN-TB-927
$38.00 -
John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – New Hawaiian Steel #2
John Pearse
$83.00The John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar series is trusted by steel guitar players for its smooth feel, excellent sustain, and professional balance. The New Hawaiian Steel #2 reflects the classic lap steel style used in traditional Hawaiian music,...JP-TB-B2-HAWAIIAN- SKU:
- JP-TB-B2-HAWAIIAN
$83.00 -
Dunlop 911 Mudslide Classic Ceramic Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-911- SKU:
- DUN-TB-911
$38.00 -
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Dunlop 926 Lap Dawg Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-926- SKU:
- DUN-TB-926
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Dunlop 928 Ben Harper Signature Tone Bar
Dunlop
$45.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-928- SKU:
- DUN-TB-928
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Dunlop 921 Stainless Steel Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-921- SKU:
- DUN-TB-921
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Dunlop 919 Stainless Steel Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-919- SKU:
- DUN-TB-919
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John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – Long John
John Pearse
$89.00The John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar series is trusted by steel guitar players for its smooth feel, excellent sustain, and professional balance. The Long John tone bar features an extended length that offers additional stability and coverage...JP-TB-B5-LONG- SKU:
- JP-TB-B5-LONG
$89.00 -
Dunlop 925 Chromed Ergo Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-925- SKU:
- DUN-TB-925
$38.00 -
Dunlop 920 Stainless Steel Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-920- SKU:
- DUN-TB-920
$38.00 -
Dunlop 918 Stainless Steel Tone Bar
Dunlop
$38.00Dunlop 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...DUN-TB-918- SKU:
- DUN-TB-918
$38.00 -
John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – Big Daddy
John Pearse
$89.00The 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...JP-TB-B4-BIG- SKU:
- JP-TB-B4-BIG
$89.00 -
John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – Pedal Steel
John Pearse
$83.00The John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar series is trusted by steel guitar players for its smooth feel, excellent sustain, and professional balance. This Pedal Steel model is a traditional pedal steel tone bar designed for comfortable grip, smooth...JP-TB-B3-PEDAL- SKU:
- JP-TB-B3-PEDAL
$83.00 -
John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar – Bhattacharya Hindustani Slide
John Pearse
$64.00The John Pearse Thermo-Cryonic Steel Tone Bar series is trusted by steel guitar players for its smooth feel, excellent sustain, and professional balance. The Bhattacharya Hindustani Slide is designed for players exploring Indian classical and Hindustani...JP-TB-B1-BHATT- SKU:
- JP-TB-B1-BHATT
$64.00