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I really like using a thumb pick!  Got used to it as I started to learn banjo, and it seemed fairly easy to get used to.  The one I use for banjo is getting pretty worn down so I may ask Santa for a bluechip thumb pick for Christmas!

Those are some cool links! I really like the top link - the 12 bar blues progression he shows is great! I will definitely be trying to learn that!! 

Thanks for sharing those links! 

 

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10 hours ago, K9kaos said:

I really like using a thumb pick!  Got used to it as I started to learn banjo, and it seemed fairly easy to get used to.  The one I use for banjo is getting pretty worn down so I may ask Santa for a bluechip thumb pick for Christmas!

Those are some cool links! I really like the top link - the 12 bar blues progression he shows is great! I will definitely be trying to learn that!! 

Thanks for sharing those links! 

 

Bluechip hadn’t heard of that brand,thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvcEzM7E6Lo

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On 9/15/2020 at 9:42 AM, Triple-o said:

Bluechip hadn’t heard of that brand,thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvcEzM7E6Lo

I have two bluechip picks, one is a regular shape, medium thickness and the other is one of their larger picks.  I really like both of them, the larger one is very comfortable and easy to hold. 

But, that being said, if you are one who loses picks, these are not going to be great for you! At first I was very nervous using them!  They are pricey for picks! The reason I want a thumb pick is that they wear so much better than the regular thumb picks when playing banjo. 

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I know some of our friends here are fans of blue chip picks.

In experimenting with thumbpicks I just started off with the plastic Dunlop ones and they work pretty well, but it can be hard to find one that fits you exactly right. I would recommend ordering a couple of different sizes if you have to buy them online so you can figure out which size is right for you.

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I have tried them, but not shifted to use them frequently yet. I purchased some Large Dunlop thumbpicks. The part that hits the string seemed too long for my hand position, so I used a piece of sandpaper and sanded the "blade" edge down by about half.  This feels better to me.  It also fits a bit tight. Argument there is " it's supposed to fit snug". However, After a while it is uncomfortable. I am thinking about heating the things up with a blow dryer and then spreading it just a bit s it still fits, but doesn't pinch too hard on the thumb. 

Anyway, this is just my opinion on the subject.  That and around $1.29 will get you a medium cup of coffee at McDonalds.
Keep playing! Stay healthy!

 

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