Members poolshark Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 I like my vintage rounded picks. Sometimes I even use the other "end" of the pick. Can get a sort of bowed sound - like the start of Jimmy Jazz by The Clash. I feel the same. Besides, there's no such thing as a fast neck or pick. Just fast players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adlo76 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 less time on pick tweeks and more time on getting a good tone. teh toanz is in teh pickz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chuck1016 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Get the hell out!! I got down on hands and knees sure that I was being duped, but it worked! Exactly like he showed. I made about 3 passes on each side with an .88 Tortex pick that had been worn pretty bad and it cleaned right up, nice point, nice smooth edges. I am amazed that I haven't heard of this before. Thanks for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor49 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 its the same idea as putting an edge on a cutthroat razor with a leather strop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Good way to save old dull picks...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I only buy PRS carpet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Gibson carpet is much better........better tonz!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Interesting, but I never understood the appeal of a pointed pick. Rounded picks let you exercise some dynamics depending on how you pick, and thin, pointed picks just seem to 'shout' all the time. Meh, not for me. Yep ^ ^ ^ ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 I used relic'd carpet, myself. More mojo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I used relic'd carpet, myself. More mojo... Road worn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 .....back in the 70s I sat on a wasp with a new pair of bluejeans and I didn't even know it till I got up and found it dead That's the best Rock'n Roll story ive seen on here in ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mygal Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Well, so much for using a file.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrastick Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Aw man! This is great news! Now when I fall down drunk (hopefully on a carpet), I can just reach in my pocket and work on picks until I can figure out how to get up....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Big stubby. pointed already and great pick. But that trick is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adlo76 Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 i found you can do the same thing on a sheet of 1500 grit sandpaper. works in just 2 or 3 swipes and it's portable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonny guitar Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Doesn't work too well with thick picks....gave up on my 1.60 after 10 swipes per side and very little progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonPhillips Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Doesn't work too well with thick picks....gave up on my 1.60 after 10 swipes per side and very little progress. Have to disagree here - worked like a dream on my V-Pick in just 3 passes and it's at least 2mm thick... (the pick, not the carpet ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonny guitar Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 ^^ OKay, doesn't work well on George Dennis thick picks on the couple of carpets types that I have access too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 Old news.. I've done this trick to brand new Stubbies for years. Stubbies tend to come out of the pack with a rough edge on them where the mold splits (it's called flashing, for the manufacturing newbies out there..) A few passes and you've got a nicely smoothed edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 cool trick and as mentioned a great way to bring some well worn picks back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'll have to see if it works on the nylons I have. I've tried the emery board but it tends not to work so good (takes a lot of work to keep some point and they seem to wear faster after "sanding"). I don't need a super sharp pick but I like some pointness (if that's a word ). I like the nylons the best overall but they tend to get very rounded after a while and need to be replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Disco Cat Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 So does this mean you're melting small pieces of plastic into your carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted May 31, 2011 Members Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'll have to put some carpet back in my house, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted June 1, 2011 Members Share Posted June 1, 2011 OK OK OK ........ wait..... I just got a little bit excited just now. Possible enlightened moment for me - do any of y'all think this method would work on a vinyl LP???Anyone have the inclination to try it?? Got an old 'New Kids on the Block' vinyl your not too bothered about?All my vinyl is at my mothers hoose. I'll have to wait until sunday until i can get a hold of some. Here's the thing - i know yooz gonna think this is really stooooopid but i'm looking to make a pickguard outta vinyl . Apparently vinyl is a total pain in the ass to work with, got to heat it without melting and warping it, trying to shape it cold -it's very likely to shatter. You reckon a few thousand carpet swipes could give me a good starting base? Of course i would use some other smaller tool for the more intricate curves and whatnot? Or.......... am i just an idiot? (i'm cool with that too though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted June 1, 2011 Members Share Posted June 1, 2011 So does this mean you're melting small pieces of plastic into your carpet? Gasp..you don't use your own carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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