Cindy
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I have a total of 8 songs. The cutoff is tomorrow so please get these finished and sent to me. Thanks!
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Just a reminder there are about 2 months remaining for anyone who wishes to submit a song for our first Guitar Gathering CD.
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12 hours ago, Nutty1 said:
I am in.
I just wanted to bump this post because it is getting buried.
Thank you! I was going to bump it--definitely appreciate the help!
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I'm surprised they don't list any of the Godin guitars such as the Art & Lutherie that was mentioned in another thread...or a low end Seagull guitar. Great topic--definitely one that will help newbies!
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I'm glad to see you are back on your Words of Guitar Wisdom thread, @Eracer_Team-DougH.
Your thread over on LMG was a long-time staple to the guitar forum's content. Thanks!
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10 hours ago, K9kaos said:
Yes! This is my 'free craigslist piano desk' - it was headed to the dump if we didn't get it. I could never destroy a working instrument, so this was perfect for my project. Some parts had to be replaced (sides, bottom), and added the glass top. Getting all the strings off and the harp out was... interesting, lol! Probably $200 investment paint and all.
As far as the picks go... I like the bluechip better than the Ultex - it definitely has a 'tackier' feel to it. But, they are pricy....
What a great idea with the desk! Love it!
Will keep in mind the Blue Chip have some tackiness to them. I wasn't aware of that. I wish I could find a local store that carries them. Thanks for all the info!
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6 hours ago, Blue Dog said:
Here is a awe in one pick three sizes in one pick. with grip .
Hey, personalized picks for bands and businesses! What a novel idea. Hmm...Guitar Gathering picks, @Steve Krenz?
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4 hours ago, Plantsman13 said:
I think of the number as an expression of "mm" thickness, but I have no experience with Bluechip. I have the impression the how the material "feels" while playing is the "artistic" measure, with tortoise shell picks setting the bar (at least from comments read over the years).
I believe the material is similar but shape and size differ. Looking at Wegen, there is a very large array of picks manufactured to meet differing tastes and demands.
2 hours ago, matonanjin said:Cindy, the 50 in Bluechip terminology is probably consistent between styles of Bluechip picks. If you go to their webpage for their 55 picks that number represents 55/100 inch.
Unfortunately, it is inconsistent with most other manufacturers. I thought, like Plantsman that it represented something in metric. Most pick makers describe their picks in mm thickness. I think most do anyway. V Picks does. Most of the posts above are describing picks in mm.
1 hour ago, Dave White said:Cindy - Ron is correct - the Blue Chip sizes (35, 45, etc.) are consistent across the pick styles. I have tried thinner and thicker ones and prefer the 50.
Thank you all for the explanation! I appreciate the information as I haven't ever seen any Blue Chip picks in person.
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6 minutes ago, Plantsman13 said:
Cindy,
You can order online here:
OBTW: when Julian Lage and Chris Thile (among others) endorse them, you might be able to overlook the cost. I chose Wegen for cost and Jack Pearson recommended them last summer at GG. A four pack of bluegrass ran $15 while the TF100 ran $15 each at Elderly in Michigan. Offered in white or black as shown in earlier picture.
Since I'm not familiar with Blue Chip picks, I'm trying to understand the differences between them. Their web site doesn't give a summary of the benefits of each one. So are they all made out of the same material?
My question here is directed at anyone...for example, is a 50 in one pick the same thickness and material as a 50 in a different style, and are the only differences between them the shape? Or am I missing the product info for each style somehow?
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1 hour ago, Dave White said:
Cindy - the Blue Chip pick is made out of some very cool material. I have heard that it is the same stuff they use to coat circuit boards - but don't know whether that is true or not. It looks soft, but doesn't wear out. I have had that pick for years (lost it once for a year - and then miraculously found it - long story) and other than some very light surface scratches, it shows no wear at all. I like it because it is very quiet when used to either pick or strum and it has that tackiness factor that keeps it from either rotating or falling out of my hand. Blue Chip's are expensive ($35 for a pick?) and are probably not ideal for those who frequently misplace their picks. I had heard a lot about them, so I thought I would try one out. I am glad I did. My guitar sounds totally different with it.
I am intrigued by these picks and will see if one of our music stores have any in stock. Thanks for the info, Dave!
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6 hours ago, K9kaos said:
I have quite an assortment of picks...
These are the ones I tend to use most often.
I really like the V-picks, but with a glass-top desk, it can get tricky finding it if you put it down...
The blue chip picks are really nice and give you a really nice grip, but they are pricy... if you tend to lose picks that would be an issue...
Is that your glass-topped desk? If so, I'm curious as to what it looks like. How do the Blue Chip compare to the Ultex? I used to have an Ultex but needed something with more grip.
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1 hour ago, UncleHammy said:
I like Jim Dunlop Nylon picks. I use .38 or .46 mm for strumming and .73 mm for picking. Great picks last forever and have a nice grip.
They aren't pretty. The lighter the color the lighter the pick. The black picks are the thickest and white is thinnest.
I had a few Jim Dunlop picks--I never knew about the colors being related to their weights! This is good to know. Thanks.
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2 hours ago, Dave White said:
I have tried (and unfortunately, have purchased hundreds of picks)...for acoustic: Blue Chip TD50,
I've heard about the Blue Chip picks. They are very pricey but certainly have lots of fans. How would you say they compare to the plastic, cellulose, or nylon type of traditional picks?
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There are so many types and styles of guitar picks out there that I'm curious to hear what people prefer. Personally I like Cool Picks. They have a rubber, somewhat grippy area to hold and have a nice sound on the strings. For me, the grip is very important. I need something that won't slip out of my hand.
They make a couple I prefer. One is the CoolCell pick. This one has raised rubber nubs for gripping.
And the other is the Cool Stealth pick. This pick has a very fine rubber texture to the grip (unlike the one above which has the raised rubber nubs).
What brands/types of picks do you like? What features are important for the style of playing you do? Do you use different picks depending upon the style you play, or do you gravitate to one particular type of pick?
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8 hours ago, Mike Hoodenpyle said:
Just sent you an mp3, though it's over a year old. I'm working on something else I hope to have done before the deadline. Just have to find the time.
Mike, I received your submission. Thanks! I sent an email confirmation, too.
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On 1/21/2018 at 9:51 AM, Popeye said:
Cindy- I have not tried the smart sensors. I can see some value from a convenience standpoint. It would allow you to view Humidity level without opening the guitar case. This is important if your in a real dry area and you do not want to expose the instrument and nullify your humidity packs by opening and checking the hygrometer daily. Depends if this is a guitar you are storing for periods of time. Everyday used guitars are coming out of the case and cycling air on a daily bases. When I remove my guitar from the case to play, I set the three Boveda packs back in the case and snap it shut to continue the process while I play. There are some parts of the country where the humidity levels are touchy and you need all the help you can. When I get a low humidity, reading do to a stretch of dry weather, I will watch for those days when it gets back in the 50- 60% range and open the guitar case and expose the inner case to the 55% for as long as I can to help stabilize the case again.
This is interesting Popeye. Sounds like Taylor will replace the battery compartment with one that contains a smart sensor.
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11 minutes ago, Eracer_Team-DougH said:
oh I wish my Pretty Woman was ready.. but it's currently Pretty awful
Lol--and you have about 3 months to make it Pretty Decent!
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21 minutes ago, NeilES335 said:
No Cindy; I have not played one... yet. I'm thinking of asking my local music store to bring one in for me to try...(or I can drive about a 1/2 hour to another one of their stores)
They have undersaddle transducer pickups and an acoustic pickup under the chambered top. You can shape the sound with the EQ on board, or with an amp to almost any tone you want. Which is why so many pros use them...
It will be interesting to hear your impressions of it, Neil! Please be sure to tag me when you write a response. I don't want to miss it. The combination is so unusual; however, they wouldn't make this combo if people didn't buy them.
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49 minutes ago, NeilES335 said:
Hi Cindy; I corrected the link, and here it is as well; https://www.long-mcquade.com/16691/Guitars/Classical-Guitars/Godin-Guitars/Multiac-Nylon-Encore-SG-W-bag.htm
The plain cedar top complements the radical contemporary style of the design which is terrific!
But have you played one? Looking at the specs, a cedar top (which is warmer than a sitka spruce top and softer than spruce) paired with maple (which is very bright). I'm kind of puzzled with how it would sound. Usually cedar is paired with either mahogany or rosewood. If you've heard one, can you please describe its overall tone?
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46 minutes ago, matonanjin said:
Greg and Wim, thanks for participating; getting this rolling. I wish that I could think of a song that I can do.
You have almost 3 months to come up with something. Maybe a song will move you.
And for the newer members, it doesn't even have to be a song. It can be one of the exercises in the workbooks.
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1 hour ago, Wim VD said:
I have some songs recorded and ready, Cindy.
Feel free to email them to me whenever you are ready.
I haven't received anything yet. None of the songs will be uploaded to Soundcloud until Steve receives the CD though. That way he gets the first chance to hear them (well...first after me)! Lol. Thanks for your interest!
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9 hours ago, NeilES335 said:
This is an interesting topic to me as I too have it in mind to buy a nylon string guitar, preferably with a cut-away and electronics. I love the warm rich tone they have.
The Godin Multiac Nylon is also an interesting choice.https://www.long-mcquade.com/departments/147/Guitars/Classical/Nylon_Solid_Or_Synth_Equipped.htm
especially this one; https://www.long-mcquade.com/departments/147/Guitars/Classical/Nylon_Solid_Or_Synth_Equipped.htm
Neil, I had to do a double-take on the Multiac Nylon style.
Sure looks more like an electric!
By the way, both of these links are displaying the same page. Can you edit the second link to show the one you are interested in? I'd like to see what it is. Thanks!
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25 minutes ago, matonanjin said:
What a great idea, Cindy. I know that you have directed this before. But to do it now to commemorate is just a great idea. I sure hope people participate.
Me too!
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3 minutes ago, Fretless said:
Cindy, just a question: if you are going to burn a CD then why do you not accept CD quality recordings, ie. 44.1 kHz 16 bit WAV (or AIFF)?
I've always burned them as MP3's to the disc. Mick was the one who initially burned the CD's, and he always did it that way. Plus they get uploaded to Soundcloud where they will be linked to the forum.
1st Forum CD
in Guitar Open Talk
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I ran into a glitch when I burned the CD and need to burn another. I will extend this through Sunday so anyone else who wants to submit a song, please feel free to send your mp3 files to:
Gathering mp3 at comcast dot net
Thanks!