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Puluke Posted - 11/21/2011 : 3:06:46 PM
As a very manly man, I never thought it would matter to me but...I broke a nail!! So, what would anyone recommend for fingerpicks? I've seen the old fashioned metal ones, also have come across Alaska Piks (www.alaskapik.com) and Freedom Picks (http://fredkellypicks.com/freedom-pick.html). Anyone ever try either? Anything else?

Mahalo
Bruce
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fred d Posted - 11/27/2011 : 12:49:30 PM
I play with my fingers I use nylon strings for a softer sound
TerryLiberty Posted - 11/27/2011 : 09:12:24 AM
Jim:

Mahalo! I'll head for my nearest dealer.

Terry
Olympia, WA
JimC Posted - 11/27/2011 : 07:06:06 AM
Terry
Kevin Brown introduced me to the sharkstooth thumb pick a couple of years ago. I think it's more natural feeling.

http://www.strum-n-comfort.com/
TerryLiberty Posted - 11/26/2011 : 11:22:51 AM
JimC: Do you also use the XL Alaska Pik as a thumb pick or do you do something different?

Terry
Olympia,
WA
Iakonu Posted - 11/22/2011 : 2:25:14 PM
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Originally posted by JimC

I'm a fan of the Alaska pik. Been using them for about 4 years. They are not as harsh sounding as metal piks and can be easely filed down and shape to your liking. You need to have a little bit of nail for the edge to slide under though.


I second the aLaska Piks. These piks fit very well on my fingers and are anchored just under the nail (no long-long nails needed) and they never break. The piks come in various sizes and the extra-large pik can be used as a thumb pic. I ended up gravitating to finger picks after breaking off my index finger nail and was left with no pick at all.
thumbstruck Posted - 11/22/2011 : 04:34:11 AM
I use Dunlop brass medium gauge and a Golden Gate thumb pick. Sometimes I play barefingered. I keep my nails short. Find something you like, stick with it. Try other things from time to time. Everyone has a different sound.
JimC Posted - 11/21/2011 : 4:32:51 PM
I'm a fan of the Alaska pik. Been using them for about 4 years. They are not as harsh sounding as metal piks and can be easely filed down and shape to your liking. You need to have a little bit of nail for the edge to slide under though.

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