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Topic: New Gospel Style Fingerpicks! |
Ron Landis
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2021 1:22 pm
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The first in our newly retooled line of superior quality fingerpicks. By popular demand, we’ve created a model for our friends who play Gospel. Great for any instrument requiring fingerpicks. These sterling silver picks feature our Patent Pending gripping teeth that will keep them secure even when picking hard.
https://www.landisstudios.net/product-page/gospel-style-pick
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Ron Landis
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2021 6:22 am
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I have to share this... I posted these Gospel picks on the Facebook "Dobroholics" page and got a surprise compliment from my favorite dobro player. The blue check mark is a Facebook verification that it's the actual public figure known as Jerry Douglas. My comment "You made my day" is a major understatement. I'm a huge fan. I made him this set a while back...
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Dave Hopping
From: Aurora, Colorado
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Posted 10 Aug 2021 7:21 am
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Happy to see JD likes Landis picks. I sure do! |
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John Castelletti
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Posted 1 Nov 2021 6:02 pm Landis Picks
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My pair just arrived today and I really really like them. The shape of the blade makes picking significantly more easy and accurate. Up until now i was using Hoffmeyer picks which were really nice but the Landis picks did not require any reshaping. Could not be happier with them. |
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Dan Kelly
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 2 Nov 2021 8:33 am
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I have been using Landis fingerpicks for more than 6 months and have found them to be very comfortable. The "death grip" feature really keeps the picks on without constantly readjusting. The sterling silver material produces a nice warm tone and the profile of the pick tang is very user friendly.
Of all the things involved with the pedal Steel guitar, "developing" better finger picks would be at the bottom of my list. However Ron Landis did it and came up with an innovative product, for sure! _________________ blah, blah, blah.
Hey You Kids! Get Off My Lawn!
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Gene Tani
From: Pac NW
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Posted 17 Aug 2023 3:52 pm
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I got my second thumb pick from Landis Studios today, it's not just amazingly beautiful and fits better than any other but pulls beautiful tone that will only get better as i play a lot and maybe wear a little more bevel into the tip. (The thin thumbpick fits well too, just to anticipate any questions...)
Thanks for making these Ron.. Family portrait time!
_________________ - keyless Sonny Jenkins laps stay in tune forever!; Carter PSG
- The secret sauce: polyester sweatpants to buff your picks, cheapo Presonus channel strip for preamp/EQ/compress/limiter, Diet Mountain Dew |
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Ron Landis
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2023 8:18 pm
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Thank you, Gene! I'm glad they're working well for you and really appreciate the great review! Word of mouth advertising is the most trustworthy, and the only thing my advertising budget can afford lately, so a review like this is priceless to me.
Making wide band picks are a bit tricky. It's very important they fit just right. You want even pressure all the way around the thumb with no pinch points. It should feel good when you put it on. I've been using one for dobro for quite a while that I really like.
Mine fits really well because I have the advantage of being able to shape it to my thumb and can feel the little "pinch points" when I adjust it. So, I have an easier time fitting them for customers if they're fairly close to my thumb size. But I take them back for adjustments at no extra charge. It's important to me they fit correctly so I'll get more of these kinds of reviews.
Thanks again, Gene! |
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Ron Landis
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2023 8:34 pm Re: Landis Picks
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John Castelletti wrote: |
My pair just arrived today and I really really like them. The shape of the blade makes picking significantly more easy and accurate. Up until now i was using Hoffmeyer picks which were really nice but the Landis picks did not require any reshaping. Could not be happier with them. |
Thank you for the nice review! This is the first time I've seen it. I need to visit this site more often. I think our strongest market is from steel guitar players. Better tone and playability is what we're all going for.
I'm glad they work well for you! |
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Ron Landis
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2023 8:43 pm
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Dan Kelly wrote: |
I have been using Landis fingerpicks for more than 6 months and have found them to be very comfortable. The "death grip" feature really keeps the picks on without constantly readjusting. The sterling silver material produces a nice warm tone and the profile of the pick tang is very user friendly.
Of all the things involved with the pedal Steel guitar, "developing" better finger picks would be at the bottom of my list. However Ron Landis did it and came up with an innovative product, for sure! |
Sorry it's taken so long to respond. I want to thank you for the nice review! I'm happy they're working well for you. The inner gripper teeth are the thing everyone comments on. They really do work even for people with sweaty hands. Thanks again! |
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Bob Sigafoos
From: San Clemente, Calif. , U.S.
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Posted 18 Aug 2023 5:08 pm Good stuff
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I’ve bought some picks too! I prefer the classic style finger picks and toggle between the two styles of thumb pick shape as they are both good. The picks are easy to fit my medium size thumb and fingers and grip well also.
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Greg Forsyth
From: Colorado, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2023 8:32 am Landis @ Winfield?
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Hi Ron,
Are you planning on having your booth @ The Walnut Valley festival this year? I noticed that your making pendants for the fest so I imagine you are but thought I'd ask anyway.
Greg |
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J D Sauser
From: Wellington, Florida
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Posted 20 Aug 2024 1:49 pm
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I ordered a set almost 2 months ago and only got around to shaping them 3 weeks ago.
I like nickel silver for it's tone. I believe it has the right amount of softness and it has no drag against plain or wound strings.
I ordered them because they offer the narrow (pointed) blades. I've first seen Bill Phelps playing the Carter booth now almost 30 years ago with picks shaped that way. I made my own for a while too.
Nickel Silver, because of it's softness and lack of elasticity (no spring effect) tend to be thicker than steel, and thus are heavier and may feel clumsy at first after having worn "Star"-picks which seem to be made from thin spring-steel.
But I shaped them carefully and also worked on them with my grinder on the sides and they are perfect and sound awesome.
I wear 3 finger picks and I must confess that while putting one of my initials on each, makes putting them on in order a snap, my ego got flattered with the detail too.
... J-D. S. _________________ __________________________________________________________
Was it JFK who said: Ask Not What TAB Can Do For You - Rather Ask Yourself "What Would B.B. King Do?"
A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it. |
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Gary Steele
From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2024 6:55 pm Picks preferance
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What style do most people like for pedal steel. |
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