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Donny Hinson Member Posts: 9192 |
posted 20 October 2001 06:29 PM
I use steel finger picks, so they last many many years. The thumb picks, I change pretty often...but I've only "worn" one out. They either get too loose, or they break. Luckily, I bought enough of both to last my whole life when they were only 15 cents each. |
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BobbeSeymour Member Posts: 5664 |
posted 20 October 2001 08:34 PM
It all depends on how fast you play,more notes per min., the faster they wear out, the more often you play, the more often they wear out! Mine last about 523 years. Sir Seldom Picksalittle, (Duke of Puduca III) |
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Donny Hinson Member Posts: 9192 |
posted 21 October 2001 04:51 PM
Duke of Paducah III? Let's see...that would make you Whitey Ford's great-grandson.  |
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Pat Burns Member Posts: 2896 |
posted 22 October 2001 09:21 AM
...Bobbe, is that a scientifically proven fact or simply conjecture on your part? Did you actually subject your picks to a mechanical thumb test measuring both speed and repetitions and compare those results against a control group of picks or is this strictly anecdotal evidence?... ...and for those whose thumb picks break, do they break at the radius of the thumb?... |
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Steve Stallings Member Posts: 2065 |
posted 22 October 2001 02:13 PM
I guess the most obvious omission in this thread is the missing link between pick wear out and push pulls. Now if I play a PP, will the pick wear out sooner....later? or will it not make a difference. just curious ya know ------------------ |
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BobbeSeymour Member Posts: 5664 |
posted 22 October 2001 03:02 PM
Donny, you got me again! Whitey Ford! How would I ever guess anyone would ever know this, man, You get the prize! The Earl of Earlonia (PA) |
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BobbeSeymour Member Posts: 5664 |
posted 22 October 2001 03:26 PM
Steve S., The only way to pick a push-pull (suck-blow) (to-fro) (hither and yon)type of guitar is to pick BOTH directions with your picks! This will make them last twice as long.(cuz you'll have to spend so much time looking for them when they go flying across the floor). The ole' Emmons "cram and tug" is one great machine though. Don't call this guitar by any of these names though as players of these fine machines get really hacked easily! I know, I rode that pony! Bobbe "shove and take" Seymour |
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Donny Hinson Member Posts: 9192 |
posted 22 October 2001 05:13 PM
Well Bobbe, it's easy 'cause I'm old. Old enough to remember BOTH Whitey Ford's! Yes, that's very, very old.  |
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Bill Llewellyn Member Posts: 1882 |
posted 22 October 2001 05:16 PM
Do you suppose the type of strings you use might effect pick life? Nylon strings might extend pick longevity. Here's another one of my questions.... How do you pick block if you play without picks? |
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Samuel E. White Member Posts: 2151 |
posted 22 October 2001 06:36 PM
I know Bobbe does'nt have to worry about his finger picks as he does'nt use them and I have a freind that only uses a thumb pick.Then I know this other guy that uses a regular guitar pick and man what a job this guy does. Sam White |
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BobbeSeymour Member Posts: 5664 |
posted 23 October 2001 02:24 PM
Sam, you are watching me way to closely! I'm not just "going pickless" , I'm going to play bare-footed also, then work my way down to total nudity, Then--------------- Bobbe Bare |
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Richard Sinkler Member Posts: 2896 |
posted 24 October 2001 09:01 AM
Bobbe... Some advise. When you play nude, make sure you keep a firm grip on your.... uhmm uhmmm ...bar. |
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Bob Brocius Member Posts: 224 |
posted 26 October 2001 09:54 AM
Bobbe, If you are going to play nude, you may find that in addition to a back rest on your pack-a-seat, you might need a small support flap on the front. Of course, sizes will vary. ------------------ |
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Billy Courtman Member Posts: 12 |
posted 26 October 2001 10:26 AM
Anyone ever try Alaska Piks?They tuck under your fingernails.What would be the downside?They are kind of like extension fingernails. |
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Rich Weiss Member Posts: 387 |
posted 27 October 2001 03:25 PM
New finger picks sounder brighter to my ears, at least for the first few weeks, and they also seem to 'grab' the strings better. I replace mine every three or four months, just cause it's an inexpensive way to temporarily improve my sound. |
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Jim Bob Sedgwick Member Posts: 1234 |
posted 27 October 2001 03:47 PM
Bobbe: Do you nail block , or just place the pad of the finger on the string to block? Inquiring minds want to know. It seems that nail blocking would cause hang nails which could catch on the string, seriously affecting sustain. (Just kidding of course) On a serious note: those of you that think new picks sound brighter. It may be because of oxidation on the old picks. I polish mine with Mothers and they are just as slick as new, with the same tone. I use Dunlop picks and they look like chrome after a couple of minutes with the polish. |
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Bobby Lee Sysop Posts: 14849 |
posted 28 October 2001 08:35 AM
I realize that the question was directed to Bobbe Seymour, but I'll chime in here. I use my fingertips to block when I play without picks. Fingertip blocking is very quiet. Question for Rich Weiss: what brand of picks do you use? I've never noticed a brighter sound from new Nationals vs. my trusty old ones. Maybe my ears aren't as sharp as yours, though. ------------------ |
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Rich Weiss Member Posts: 387 |
posted 28 October 2001 02:27 PM
Hi bOb. I use ProPik reso, with double sleeves. These picks are also angled. But I don't know, maybe my hearing a brighter sound with brand new picks is grounded in the 'placebo' affect. |
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