egdeltar
Rookie Solder Flinger
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Post by egdeltar on May 16, 2005 8:45:37 GMT -5
I have a pick holder on my headstock, then I have a tupper wear dish full of picks. Im pretty anal about picks, I like to use the same one until its completely dead so I keep track of them all. ;D
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Post by GuyaGuy on May 18, 2005 2:58:31 GMT -5
SAVE YOUR PICK'S LIFE:i started using the big 3-sided faux-tortoiseshell celluloid picks. i've found if they start going dead or get a nick you can sand em back into shape. just takes 30 seconds and gives em a new lease on life! (you'll also notice the smell of medicine while sanding, due to the camphor content! )
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Post by erikh on May 18, 2005 8:35:58 GMT -5
Be careful when sanding or cutting celluloid. That stuff can explode. I've had it happen making a pickguard. Had to start all over. My father-in-law took a lighter to one of his celluloid picks and the sucker exploded in to tiny pieces. It was like a tiny firecracker but I'd hate for that stuff to get in my eyes. Been using tortex picks for a long time myself.
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Post by GuyaGuy on May 19, 2005 1:44:23 GMT -5
oooh... thanks for the warning! i knew it was flammable but i didn't think friction would set it off. i'll have to be more careful while sanding now!
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Post by StratLover on May 19, 2005 23:49:00 GMT -5
OK I got a new one that I'd bet no-one has tried yet. I have those frameless glasses that have the really killer arms that make them fit perfectly even after you step on them. I slid one under each side while at practice today and it worked. Of course I forgot about it until I already had another pick in my hand but they stayed there the whole time and did'nt fall out. GO FIGURE!
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Post by jdtogo on May 20, 2005 19:57:58 GMT -5
StratLover I will have to try that one !
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stratovani
Rookie Solder Flinger
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Post by stratovani on Jun 20, 2005 20:22:59 GMT -5
I've got a small plastic box I keep all my picks in. And I always keep a spare in my wallet. Never know when you're gonna need one!!
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