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Kapila Kane
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 10/04/2005 : 05:16:58 AM
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Probably missed the answers...
on both guitar and uke I still lose my grip (on the Thumb-pick) when I use it...
The Golden Gate and Johnson's are better...
and it's improving...but still insecure...
What am I missing...with Aloha please!
Sensitive middle-aged guy in Colorado.
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 05:48:17 AM
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What am I missing...
Gorilla Snot, available at your friendly music store. |
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Karl Monetti
`Olu`olu
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 09:20:09 AM
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| I would try; Super glue, duct tape, staples, sheet rock screws, in that order |
Karl
Frozen North |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 09:31:43 AM
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| Maybe the picks are too large for your thumb? I recently started playing with a Fred Kelly Delrin Slick Pick (http://www.fredkellyspicks.com/Slickpick.html). I have not found these to be loose at all. Maybe the opposite problem, too tight? I like them, though. I'm using the heavy or extra heavy. |
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RobO
Akahai
USA
97 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 11:57:10 AM
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| I have had really good luck with National brand thumbpicks. I love 'em. |
a hui hou... Rob
"Lawe i ka ma'alea a ku'ono'ono"
Translation: Acquire skill and make it deep |
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
1526 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 1:36:44 PM
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Dusty knows picks.
If the pick opening is too small for your thumb, do what Keith and Dusty told me - hold the loop in hot water (on the stove)for a few seconds and mold the soft plastic to your thumb. Should work for slightly large thumb holes too. That is how, Keith told me, Zookies got bent 10, 20 or 30 degrees. I bent the Zookies' hole to fit my thumb very nicely; the Golden Gates, too.
If still too loose, do what Dusty says: Gorillla Snot. It is a real thing advertised in all the best publications. I am sure it has a myriad uses.
Fred Kelly speed picks are what I started out with, because my friend Johnny Faster (so named by Tommy Emmanuel at Jorma's Fur Piece Ranch) uses them. They are great for people who are skilled and experienced and want to flick through a song. They are tough to use if you aren't skilled Andy is certainly skilled, and I keep telling him that. For us regular people, go with whatever Dusty tells you, including Gorilla Snot. Although, my problem has always been too tight (among other things), I can imagine too loose - if I try hard.
YMMV,
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bluespiderweb
Akahai
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2005 : 05:36:59 AM
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Aloha,
You might want to try Herco flat/thumbpicks to solve your problem. They are made of a springy plastic, that is probably the most comfortable thumbpick I have tried, with the best tone too. No slipping because it grips your thumb, but not too tightly.
I use Heavy but want to try X Heavy. They seem thin compared to other picks, but hold up well, and produce a tone that isn't muffled like some of the thicker picks.
The only drawback, is that it is shaped like a flatpick, so there is a large surface to get used to. I never had a problem with it, but someone might. |
Koaniani,
Ola, Barry
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50 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2005 : 09:49:03 AM
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2005 : 09:58:29 AM
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How about using one of those sticky fabric bandaids on your thumb with the thumbpick over it...
Hey Steve, how's the crush going? |
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Edited by - wdf on 10/19/2005 09:59:33 AM |
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50 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2005 : 06:02:25 AM
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I know this thread is drifting "off mission" but thanks for asking, Rusty.
This could be the best vintage in Central California for twenty years. I am about halfway through crush, working 14-16 hour days, 7 days a week since 9-1, but it is fun and I am still making time to practice guitar each day. |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2165 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2005 : 03:27:20 AM
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| It's good to see that some folks can still "prioritize". Jus' press, an' crush. |
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Puna
Lokahi
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2005 : 07:06:32 AM
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Hey Steve
You should add a link to the winery on your profile page. Nice website, and good pic of you, too.
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Edited by - Puna on 10/21/2005 07:07:16 AM |
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Rlowenote
Akahai
84 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2006 : 5:04:39 PM
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My vote for thumbpicks goes to Fred Kelly Speed Pick. I used to use Golden Gates since they fit my thumb nicely. But when the Speed Pick came along, I felt they popped off the string cleaner and the snug fit was not uncomfortable.
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slackkeymike
Lokahi
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2006 : 6:59:47 PM
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Hmmm. This sounds like a "Music Gear" thread...least ways, whenever I start one in here, I have to go lookin for it!! 
Anyways, I always have a too tight problem. I like Reid's idea...but I am going to look for that hercule pick (or whatever you called it, sounds interesting).
Don't forget Alaska picks..though that may not solve your loosness problem. Look in the Music Gear forum, long thread on this subject already...
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2006 : 7:07:57 PM
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Originally posted by slackkeymike
Hmmm. This sounds like a "Music Gear" thread...least ways, whenever I start one in here, I have to go lookin for it!!
Hey, you're right Mike. Hope you can find it again. |
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slkho
`Olu`olu
740 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2006 : 11:12:08 AM
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Alaska Picks????!! isn't that what Karl uses up there in the Frozen North?
Aloha Gordon,
Try Pro-Pick's. Very secure & versatile picks.
~slkho
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