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Post by fibrebundle on Jul 9, 2009 2:22:07 GMT
Just curious... How long does a plastic fingerpick last? I do use a plastic thumbpick, and it doesn't last beyond 10 days.
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Post by toom on Jul 9, 2009 6:17:34 GMT
I've had a plastic thumbpick for at least 10 years - and it's still fine. I find my 2nd string goes dead, rather than 3rd. I use a metal thumbpick as well, but don't hit the 2nd string with it, so it's not that.
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Post by fibrebundle on Jul 9, 2009 6:58:31 GMT
I've had a plastic thumbpick for at least 10 years - and it's still fine. I find my 2nd string goes dead, rather than 3rd. I use a metal thumbpick as well, but don't hit the 2nd string with it, so it's not that. I'm stunned! My plastic thumbpicks (Dunlop, clear type) don't last beyond 10 days. What type of plastic thumbpick do you use, and what style do you play?
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 9, 2009 10:12:08 GMT
TEN DAYS!!!!!
I haven't bought any thumbpicks or fingerpicks for five years or so. I use white plastic Dunlop Heavy Gauge Large thumb & fingerpicks and they last me years. In fact, they get better and better as they wear down.
Fibrebundle, we are all different and if you like new picks every ten days, that is not wrong.....it is just your way. I think the pick manufacturers prefer your way to mine!
Shine On Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 10:22:25 GMT
I've heard Jerry Douglas can wear out a pick in a single gig, you must have hands like a prize fighter too ;-))
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2009 11:22:54 GMT
Robin
That seems to be a masterfull bit of deduction. I use metal picks and don't seem to have this problem. I wonder why some do and some don't?
Strike angle? How interesting!
Barry
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Post by fibrebundle on Jul 9, 2009 13:08:21 GMT
TEN DAYS!!!!! I haven't bought any thumbpicks or fingerpicks for five years or so. I use white plastic Dunlop Heavy Gauge Large thumb & fingerpicks and they last me years. In fact, they get better and better as they wear down. Fibrebundle, we are all different and if you like new picks every ten days, that is not wrong.....it is just your way. I think the pick manufacturers prefer your way to mine! Shine On Michael. Michael, this is mysterious! It is not that I like new picks. In fact, the thumbpick is best after about a couple of days. However, in about ten days time, the edge of the thumbpick has worn out so much, that there is a 'dent' on the side, and it is not usable. I am really wondering if I am using them incorrectly. I hope not! By the way, I use Dunlop Clear Type Medium thumbpicks. The medium size fits me perfectly. The large size is too loose. Could it have something to do with the thickness of the medium pick versus that of the large pick? I have tried the medium white ones too by Dunlop, and seem to wear them out too!
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Post by Michael Messer on Jul 9, 2009 13:31:35 GMT
Hi Fibrebundle,
I can only guess as I cannot see you playing, but it does sound to me like you are putting too much wear on the side of the thumbpick. Maybe as you get more experienced this will naturally go away. I have had bad habits in my playing that just dissappeared with time.
Shine On Michael.
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Post by fibrebundle on Jul 9, 2009 14:24:39 GMT
Hi Fibrebundle, I can only guess as I cannot see you playing, but it does sound to me like you are putting too much wear on the side of the thumbpick. Maybe as you get more experienced this will naturally go away. I have had bad habits in my playing that just dissappeared with time. Shine On Michael. You must be right, as the thumbpick sometimes creates a scratching sound when it contacts the strings (heard this happening with metal thumbpicks). It could be the sides of the thumbpick scraping too much against the surface of the strings, wearing them out, and making that scratchy sound. Will look out for the pick angle now! Everyday I learn something new from this great forum!
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