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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.
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To celebrate our new home, if anyone is interested in submitting a song (or more than one) that will be recorded onto a disc, please consider joining in. The disc will be sent to Steve to commemorate this fantastic Guitar Gathering Forum. For those who are new GG members, here is a link to the old forum with previously submitted songs. This should give you an idea of what we've been doing:
https://community.learnandmaster.com/index.php?/topic/35101-songs-from-2016-birthday-cd/
No one needs to play perfectly. This isn't a contest. It's simply a way for us to give back to Steve for what he's been doing.
Since there are bots that search online for email addresses, I am going to write out the address this way. Be sure to write it correctly when submitting your songs. Please email MP3's (not wav or other formats) to:
Gathering mp3 at comcast dot net
Thanks for any consideration! And @Steve Krenz please feel free to submit your own recording. No reason why Steve shouldn't get to join in on the fun!
EDIT: The cutoff date for submissions is Saturday, April 21, 2018. Here in the USA, our income tax day is April 15th, so the submission date is after that in hopes of getting as much participation as possible.
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So calming and serene! You did a beautiful job, Maria.
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Ron, I sincerely hope you will update this from time to time. Personally I find this thread to be one of the most fascinating on the forum for two reasons. I have my own heartwarming memories of wonderful times shared with my grandparents (who sadly have been gone for many, many years). So from both your perspective as a grandparent and from her perspective as a grandchild, you will wind up with some amazing cherished memories to look back upon.
Secondly it was pointed out on the last forum about the benefits music has on the brain. Supposedly there is a 5% increase in the cerebellum due to learning music which translates to a higher IQ. Looking forward to hearing about your musical adventures with your granddaughter!
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3 hours ago, rkl312 said:
I found this page useful in researching beginner nylon string guitars. I am a few months away from purchasing and would love to hear anyone's thoughts or experiences with their first nylon string instrument.
Robert
We used to have a member named Stargazer55 who owned a Yamaha nylon string guitar. Sadly he (Tom) passed, but he said many times how much he enjoyed playing it. The nice thing is many nylon string guitars tend to be a little smaller which makes them easier to hold--and possibly may allow them to be grabbed for a quickie session because of their comfortable size. I really don't think you'd go wrong with one providing it was properly set up. Good luck with whatever you choose!
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7 hours ago, Popeye said:Bovida packs work in the guitar humidity bags..... two in the sound hole and one in the neck head stock compartment of the case, I use 72% 3ea per case. These keep my guitar at 50-55%.I shop sales in Amazon and order when I find these at about 2.00 - 2.50 per pack. Depending on your local humidity levels and the type of case ( My Taylor case is tighter and these last 4-5 months. My Martin case these last 2-3 months.
Boveda Technology Works Two WaysWhether it’s food, cigars, cigarettes, RYO, chewing tobacco or herbal medicine, these products lose their character if the humidity isn’t right. Too much humidity is just as bad as being too dry, especially when mold enters the picture. Boveda’s patented technology adds or removes humidity as conditions require, maintaining the specific moisture content engineered into each pack. Available in three sizes and a range of RH levels, there’s a Boveda for every package, container, and personal taste.
What Humidity Level Do I Need?Boveda is available in relative humidity levels of 62, 65, 69, 72, 75, and 84% (exclusively for seasoning). All Boveda are accurate to +/- 1% of the RH printed on the pack in an air-tight environment. Humidors are not air tight. Depending on humidor quality and ambient conditions, it’s not uncommon for the actual RH to be stable anywhere from 2-6 points below the Boveda RH you’ve chosen. This is why we recommend 72% for your first set after seasoning. If it’s 72 on the nose, you’re perfect. If it drops a few points, you’re still perfect. Based on how your humidor performs, you can decide whether to move to 62, 65, 69, or 75.
How Do I Know When Boveda Needs To Be Replaced?All Boveda will turn into a solid wafer when they’re dead. So it’s short of that, when there aren’t many soft spots left, that you’ll want to replace them. Pronounced crystallization and hardening of the corners first is completely normal.
What Makes Boveda Different?All humidification products are not created equal, and we know it’s difficult to cut through all of the misinformation out there. Below are some simple points which we believe will help consumers (and retailers) understand the important differences between the various types of humidification on the market. If you think your humidification device is "regulating" to a certain RH level because the packaging says so, it's very simple to test. Place the (filled) device in a clear air-tight container with a hygrometer and let it sit for 24 hours. Only Boveda will still be reading at the RH level it's supposed to, because it's the only true two-way humidity control.
How Many Boveda Do I Need?
Humidor Capacity Wood Plastic 0-50 2+ 1 50-100 2-4+ 1 100-150 4-6+ 2 150-200 6-8+ 2 200-250 8-10+ 2-3 How Do I Choose The Right Number Of Boveda?- We recommend using at least one large 60 gram Boveda per 25 cigars your humidor holds, even if it isn’t full. It’s still air space and wood that needs proper humidification.
- Because Boveda will never over-humidify beyond the number on the pack, using more than is recommended will just work more efficiently and need to be replaced less often.
- Air-tight containers like plastic tupperdors and travel humidors don't need as much horsepower to keep humidified because they don't leak as much air.
The Boveda Isn't Reaching The Number On The Pack - What's Wrong?This is a common question and the solution always boils down to one (or more) of these three issues:
- You didn't season your humidor or it needs to be re-seasoned because it's winter or you live in a very dry climate.
- Your hygrometer needs to be calibrated.
- You're not using enough or the right size Boveda.
Note: Do not mix Boveda RH levels within the same humidor, and do not use Boveda in the same humidor with other humidification products. They will fight against each other and reduce the efficiency of the Boveda.
Mike, I find the idea of bluetooth notifications to be quite novel but am not sure about the Planet Waves one. Have you ever tried the Boveda Smart Sensor or know anyone who uses it? I really like their humidity packs and would consider staying with that brand.
And here's more info on their bluetooth app: https://bovedainc.com/app/
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She looks so sweet...and the guitar fits here so well! What a great way to spend quality time together, too.
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8 hours ago, K9kaos said:
There is also another pattern that can help with the memorization of scales:
If you look at G for example, the sharp is F. But looking at Gb, the F is the only note not flatted, so it is the opposite.
Same is true for all of the other sharp vs flat scales (except the C# and Cb).
For F, the B is flat, but F# the B is the only one not sharp.... etc.
So if you memorize one, the opposite is easy to remember too
Once you see the pattern it is hard to 'not' see it!
Oh my gosh! You jogged my memory! When I initially read the first post, I completely forgot about Capo's Rule of Seven (Capo was an active member of LMG many years ago). I found the PDF on Mike's site which I uploaded almost 9 years ago! Major brain freeze here because I totally forgot about it!
It really helps with learning the key signatures but should also help people construct scales once they learn the keys with up to 3 sharps and 3 flats. The rest is very easy.
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Hey, personalized picks for bands and businesses! What a novel idea. Hmm...Guitar Gathering picks, @Steve Krenz?