The bars in a 3B are what my treemaker calls "regular", as opposed to Wade bars which are slightly wider. Many of my 3Bs end up being "modified 3Bs", halfway between a 3B and a Wade, because the horn cap needs to be larger to accomodate a special custom horn cap concho or a special horn style. I also make Wade saddles when requested the difference between a Wade and a 3B is mostly in the fork and a little in the bars. I specialize in the 3B, the California vaquero old-time all-day saddle, small round skirts with a 3/4 or 5/8 ring rig, all-leather ground seat, narrow slick fork, half-leathers for the fenders, and medium weight leather, all of which make a lighter saddle built on a very sturdy wood/rawhide tree that will last more than a lifetime. After that, the "upholstery" is all icing on the cake. My philosophy is that a saddle must first-and-foremost fit the horse (the right tree), and secondly fit the rider (a correct and comfortable seat).
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