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Post by lonelyjelly on Dec 5, 2017 22:26:30 GMT
Wegen! You only need one :-)
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 11, 2017 12:57:03 GMT
I agree to a large degree - tab or notation is good I think for guidance...like reference notes. For fingerpicking Blues anyway.
Listening and watching is definitely key in learning something, especially like slide guitar. I guess it’s a bit like learning a language, you can read all the teach yourself books available but that can’t compare to spending time in a foreign country in and amongst the locals, absorbing the language and picking up words, phrases and eventually sentences through immersion.
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 11, 2017 10:50:35 GMT
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 11, 2017 10:39:32 GMT
If I figure out how to do it I’ll put up a picture of some other options...Gibson black Extra Thick are pretty good. The Dunlop Ultex are quite sticky and easy to grip so might be good for your hands. Anyway, I guess just take your Gretsch into a local shop and try a few pics and see what’s comfy :-) I have far too many and would therefore happily send you some to try out but as I’m on the other side of the pond I think it’d be quite expensive :-(
Great looking amps btw! I currently have a practice bass amp to work with! Sold my Fender Pro Jnr to fund my MM reso!
All the best
Lew
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 11, 2017 1:38:57 GMT
Ebony picks sound pretty good on my resonator...very clear and bright. As is my Wegen Bluegrass - maybe more neutral and all round sounding- rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253232089648Yiu could treat yourself to a Bluechip Pick, pretty expensive thou should last forever and then some, provided you don’t lose it Dunlop Tortex picks are also really really nice for the price. Clear, hard, etc. I have a 2mm ‘sharp’ which I like a lot. Hope that helps. More money than I care to spend. As noted in my OP I am currently using green Dunlop Tortex picks. Fair enough....but as per your OP you asked for recommendations as you said the Green Dunlop Tortex weren’t quite right. I wouldn’t have thought it a year ago, but the difference in sound created by different picks is quite staggering. For £6-7 I don’t think you can beat the Wegen Blyegrass pick. Sounds much better than pretty much everything else I’ve tried, except for a Bluechip pick, which I agree is a bit OTT on the price. In terms of Dunlop, if the Ultex doesn’t float your boat or is too expensive then the blue Tortex 1.0mm gets my vote. Really clear and natural sounding, and only about 50-75p a pick :-) Hope that helps.
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 10, 2017 8:10:50 GMT
Ebony picks sound pretty good on my resonator...very clear and bright. As is my Wegen Bluegrass - maybe more neutral and all round sounding- rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253232089648Yiu could treat yourself to a Bluechip Pick, pretty expensive thou should last forever and then some, provided you don’t lose it Dunlop Tortex picks are also really really nice for the price. Clear, hard, etc. I have a 2mm ‘sharp’ which I like a lot. Hope that helps.
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Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 9, 2017 18:25:19 GMT
Jel!!!
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Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 11, 2017 21:14:08 GMT
I need to visit this shop! Absolute bargain!!! Enjoy :-)
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Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 1, 2017 10:19:43 GMT
It's very unlikely I can make Pocklington (again!!) so I would definitely be up for another workshop in the South somewhere!
Also I definitely recommend seeing the Mitra live :-)
Best wishes
Lew
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Post by lonelyjelly on Jun 8, 2017 21:49:47 GMT
Jealous!!!
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Post by lonelyjelly on May 30, 2017 15:42:48 GMT
Last year I bought an Alvarez ABT-60 Baritone Guitar. Scale length is 27⅞ ins (27.875)/ 706mm. I have tuned it down 7 semi-tones, to ADGCEA, using all wound strings: .070/ .060/ .048/ .029/ .022/ .017. It’s great fun to play - it rumbles and grumbles and when playing standing you are very aware of the bass vibration against your body! I’ve not yet tried any open tuning, as the action is fairly low, but I suppose the equivalent of open G (DGDGBD) dropped the same amount would be open C - GCGCEG – might need heavier gauge 1st, 5th and 6th strings If you'd like to try it you'd be welcome to drop by. Hey, I don't suppose you've still got that Alvarez, Tony? Would love to give it a go if so :-) Still enjoying the Washburn by the way!! Lew
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Post by lonelyjelly on May 16, 2017 23:40:30 GMT
I concur!
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Post by lonelyjelly on May 8, 2017 19:15:28 GMT
Might be interested too!
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Post by lonelyjelly on Dec 13, 2016 7:49:03 GMT
Ah sweet, thanks PD! I appreciate it :-)
Have a good one
Lew
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Post by lonelyjelly on Dec 12, 2016 23:57:09 GMT
Hey guys, being that I'm totally skint (even having to sell one of my MM guitars, sob!) I went and sold my Jim Dandy and am trying to sell my Sigma 00M-15S, both of which are the only two guitars I can think of that would suit the Kent pickup, which I bought from Chicken Bone John. My question is whether or not anyone can advise if they're any good with solid spruce tops? I've a Blueridge tenor guitar that could feasibly fit the bill but just wondered if any of you had any experience mixing such an instrument with such a pickup. If not I guess I can ask about a refund...don't want to be that guy though what with CBJ being a cool little business.
Any thoughts welcomed with open arms.
Cheers
Lew
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