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Bo Borland
From:
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Posted 18 Jan 2007 4:22 am |
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DUNLOPS Why did they change the band design?
I only have 2 pair left of the ones that have 2 holes that are NOT near the cuticle. They are much more comfortable.
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Bo Borland
Rittenberry SD10 , Derby D-10, Quilter TT12, Peavey Session 400 w/ JBL, NV112, Fender Blues Jr. , 1974 Dobro 60N squareneck, Rickenbacher NS lapsteel, 1973 Telecaster Thinline, 1979 blonde/black Frankenstrat
Currently picking with
Mason Dixon Band masondixonband.net
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 18 Jan 2007 10:24 am
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I've never used Dunlop fingerpicks, but I can see where that would be irritating to the cuticles if the holes are rough on the inside.
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 6:01 am
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DUNLOPS !!!
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 7:18 am
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| I play with one of each. That way I can tell which fingers they go on. |
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Don Barnhardt
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 4:20 pm
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| I know what you mean about the cuticles. I just got some and had the same problem. There was like a little wire edge on the inside of the hole. I filed it down with a jewlers file and they are very comfortable now. In fact I now like them better than the old ones. |
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Donald Dunlavey
From:
Jonesboro, Georgia, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 6:08 pm Picks
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| I have two pair of those picks, single holes and I agree they are more comfortable on the cuticles. Wish I could find some more. Don |
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2007 9:12 pm
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| guys... use needle nose pliers and bend the edge closest to your nuckles out some. That will take care of the (ouch) torn and painful cuticles. Works like a charm. You don't have to bend them very much. |
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A. J. Schobert
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Posted 21 Jan 2007 8:08 pm
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| I envy you guys being able to play with dunlops you can just go down to the local music shop and buy a set where as I have to order.. |
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Chris Allen Burke
From:
Signal Hill, CA
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Posted 22 Jan 2007 9:05 pm Pro Pic's
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Check out Pro Picks'. They are the most comfortable pick I have ever used. They come with two styles, a full band wrap like the Dunlops or Nationals (but more comfort cause they are pre bent) and a split wrap which is ultra comfortable. Also, you can get them angle bent. I always size a pair for new students at the 1st lesson. They are mucho appreciative.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 7:15 am
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The cadillac of finger picks, at present, are the "Perfect Touch" finger picks. I ordered a set and really liked them but they were a little to small. I sent Rusty an e-mail and he is exchanging them for the next size larger. They have a very unique design and the two picks differ in style.
If you want to take a look, the website is: www.perfecttouchpicks.com |
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Donald Dunlavey
From:
Jonesboro, Georgia, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 7:38 am picks
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| Erve, thanks for the tip on the picks, they just look comfortable to me. Do you know the sound difference on the brass ones if any? Don |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 7:52 am
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Don,
I am getting the ones with the curved pick area. My Dunlops had the rounded pick area and those are the kind I prefer.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 7:55 am
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Don,
I'm sure the brass ones would have a mellower sound. |
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Don Poland
From:
Hanover, PA.
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 11:07 am
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....I am getting the ones with the curved pick area. My Dunlops had the rounded pick area and those are the kind I prefer.
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Someone take me to splain school, and splain to me what the differences are from the curved pick area and the rounded pick area. I have looked on the sight, but the pictures are not clear. When clicking on the pictures, all I get is an advertisement for tickets to some ball game  |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 12:13 pm
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Curved and rounded mean the same.  |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 1:22 pm
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Not like "bent and twisted"  |
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Chip Fossa
From:
Monson, MA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 2:15 pm
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Hey CAB,
You got a web address for those Pro Picks'?
Went on a general search, and came up with nothing but football bets and bettors.
Thanks.
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Chip
Williams U-12 8X5; Keyless; Natural Blonde Laquer. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Chip Fossa
From:
Monson, MA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 2:47 pm
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Thanks Erv,
Mucho Appreciato...
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Chip
Williams U-12 8X5; Keyless; Natural Blonde Laquer. |
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Chuck Hall
From:
Warner Robins, Ga, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2007 3:21 pm Picks
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I've been trying to emulate Bobbe Seymour and not use finger picks. Just a blue thumb pick. Seems to be working well for me. I haven't ever used a lot of attack on the strings as I try to play. All that means is I haven't broke a 3d string in almost 2 years. (Knock on something wood) I don't seem to have a problem unless I break a fingernail. Then I have to stop and clip and file it.
When I was using picks, I loved my Nationals.
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Chuck
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