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Topic: finger picks
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Gil Berry
Member From: Westminster, CA, USA
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posted 12 November 2006 07:01 AM
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Bend 'em right. I used to have picks fly off all the time, especially if it was hot and my hands were sweaty. But I found that if you take the time to bend the picks properly (tapered wider away from the finger tip) and get them fitting just right, they just don't come off - unless you make a big oops and hang the back edge on a string. Done that a few times - like shooting an arrow. Also, you have to wear the picks "deeper". Mine set deep enough on my finger that I have to keep my nails trimmed pretty short for them to fit properly. I'm not the resident professional here, though, so what I'm saying is just what works for me. |
Phillip Lee Thompson
Member From: Dewey Arizona, U.S.A.
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posted 12 November 2006 03:08 PM
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Hey Bill,
Some years ago,I started using chrome finger picks -- same problem,loved the velvet touch they had ON the strings,but could not keep them from slipping on my fingers. Then I tried taking a sharp tiped pocket knife,and carved deep scratches INSIDE the picks. Like so -))))))))))))
The slipping stopped. Phillip. |
Tony Williams
Member From: Mobile, AL USA
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posted 13 November 2006 07:07 PM
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I do not play professionally, but sometimes do play for a couple of hours at a time. I find that the thinner picks, .013 nickel silver, are more flexible and and tend to expand and contract with the finger and therefore stay in place better for me.
Tony
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Charles Davidson
Member From: Alabama, USA
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posted 13 November 2006 10:56 PM
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I switched to plastic picks on a whim about six months ago,I use three finger picks,wish I had switched years ago,I like the tone they get,Easy to fit your finger just hold them under hot tap water and mold them to fit perfect.They are much more comfortable than metal. |
Bryan Daste
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 17 November 2006 11:15 PM
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Doug Rolfe
I have posted here before, but we make a pick that has an electric wire shrink wrap applied to it. This came out of my own needs as to try and keep the picks on hurt my fingers after a few minutes. That doesn't happen any more as the wrap pads the pick as well as keeping them on. It is offered in both Nationals and Kaisers.
Doug, do you have pictures of these picks? How much of the pick does the shrink wrap cover? Thanks,
Bryan |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 18 November 2006 04:57 PM
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I just lick my fingers first. Works great and gives the ladies in the audience a little "turn-on". |
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