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Old 02-04-2015, 01:22 PM   #161
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Those seem like they would kill whatever advantage might be gained from not using picks.
Well, ivan can't used a pick very well because of grip problems, and he's getting problems with using his fingers. He plays hard and the nails split from his fingers causing pain. Plus he mentioned trying out a thick rubber pick.

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Old 02-04-2015, 01:25 PM   #162
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Believe it or not I already tried them!
But because they are designed to "stick to money" they do a pretty good job of sticking to bass strings as well! Shame.

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Hmmm, this might sound a bit mad but if you're getting problems playing with your fingers because of the pain from nail and fingertip. What about the old rubber thimblettes that folks used to use to whiz through a pile of papers rapidly? Or something similar, perhaps an unknobbly verson.



I might get a few and see if they would work, very cheap. I just need to protect my nails when playing the bass.

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Old 02-04-2015, 01:30 PM   #163
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Believe it or not I already tried them!
I knew you'd say that!! OK, I give in. This has got me thinkin' though.

Hmmm.....

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Old 02-04-2015, 01:30 PM   #164
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Tried adding bulk to the upper part of the pick Ivan?
I know I suffer a bit with gripping things too.. Not having the same trouble as you sorry to hear of your hassle.

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Old 02-04-2015, 01:42 PM   #165
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Hmmm.....
Anybody used these for bass? Alaska fingerpicks.



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Old 02-04-2015, 03:25 PM   #166
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Anybody used these for bass? Alaska fingerpicks.
Never seen those before. Any good with guitar?
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Old 02-04-2015, 03:38 PM   #167
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Never seen those before. Any good with guitar?
Dunno. Never tried 'em. But I've just ordered 3 X Fred Kelly Delrin Freedom's. Gimme a shout in about a week and I'll let you know how I get on with 'em.



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Old 02-04-2015, 04:00 PM   #168
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The Alaskas and the others I had seen advertised but didnt know you could get them from the UK.
I might have to try that for guitar, never mind bass.

And I am about to order a pack of three 5mm thick rubber picks.....
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Old 02-04-2015, 04:21 PM   #169
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The Alaskas and the others I had seen advertised but didnt know you could get them from the UK.
I might have to try that for guitar, never mind bass.
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And I am about to order a pack of three 5mm thick rubber picks.....
I just blowed 25 quidz on picks. Your fault.

Including one of these for the thumb. The Perfect Touch Nickel Thumb Pick.



Look a bit wierd but you never know. They wrap around the end of the thumb tip rather than sticking out like a regular thumbie. I been using the Jim Dunlop Zookies for guitar for years so we'll see.

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Old 02-04-2015, 10:05 PM   #170
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Ewwww! This entire page gives me the creeps. I absolutely cannot stand the feel of those things on my fingers. Nope.

I bought some of these recently:


Which are good for a couple of specific things that very few people ever want to do on purpose.
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Old 02-05-2015, 05:07 AM   #171
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Dunno. Never tried 'em. But I've just ordered 3 X Fred Kelly Delrin Freedom's. Gimme a shout in about a week and I'll let you know how I get on with 'em.



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I sure will. Hope they work alright.
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Old 02-05-2015, 10:54 AM   #172
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Being a leg amputee myself here is a guitarist with only one hand.
Something here for all of us.

http://www.vhnd.com/2014/06/26/one-h...lens-eruption/

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Old 02-05-2015, 12:38 PM   #173
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Being a leg amputee myself here is a guitarist with only one hand.
Something here for all of us.

http://www.vhnd.com/2014/06/26/one-h...lens-eruption/

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Old 02-05-2015, 12:41 PM   #174
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I bought some of these recently:


Which are good for a couple of specific things that very few people ever want to do on purpose.
Well, my guess was its specifically good for playing the guitar, what are the other things?
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Which are good for a couple of specific things that very few people ever want to do on purpose.
Yep! I was going to ask the same question.
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Something here for all of us.
Definitely. Thanks.

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Old 02-06-2015, 06:02 PM   #177
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is there big common ground between what a pianist does with his left hand and a bassist?

could a pianist figure out what to play on a bass easier than a guitarist maybe...since pianists play basslines as well?
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Old 02-06-2015, 06:06 PM   #178
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Yes.

I am living proof.

Done.
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Old 02-06-2015, 06:13 PM   #179
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Seriously though - get your chops in order. Rhythm is the key. Hit that shit with some chops - rhythm and otherwise. For real. Rhythm Rhythm Rhythm
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oops. did I mention Rhythm?
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Old 02-06-2015, 06:19 PM   #181
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oops. did I mention Rhythm?
actually i learnt most rhythm after learning to read drum notation...and now i'm practicing by reading the rhythm of piano notation (i'm not bothering with the notes as its a pain in the ass for me for now)
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Seriously though - get your chops in order. Rhythm is the key. Hit that shit with some chops - rhythm and otherwise. For real. Rhythm Rhythm Rhythm
for SOME kinds of music
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is there big common ground between what a pianist does with his left hand and a bassist?

could a pianist figure out what to play on a bass easier than a guitarist maybe...since pianists play basslines as well?
If there is it passed me by. I can't get my left hand to play at the same time as my right on keyboard. Doh.
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I work with two or three keyboard players with a broad span of ability.

Usually I find the ones that DO want to play a bass line as well tend to do it without listening to what I am doing, which is a bit of a shame.
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If there is it passed me by. I can't get my left hand to play at the same time as my right on keyboard. Doh.
I just put a beer in the other one, solved.
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Old 02-08-2015, 12:30 PM   #186
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Morgon I like the way you're thinking.
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Morgon I like the way you're drinking.
ftfy......
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ftfy......
I just had an op on my left hand so I need that drink even more now.

The doc didn't say if I'd be a better player when it's healed......
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(cue violin playing joke)


As this thread is now so far removed from the original subject, can I make the first vote for "lounge"?

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(cue violin playing joke)
I started busting up laughing when I saw this, because it is exactly what I thought in my head!

LMAO
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We were apparently separated at birth.
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We were apparently separated at birth.
Is that YOU!!!

There you are!
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