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Post by bazmusicman on Nov 17, 2008 13:03:01 GMT
Hi All,
I remember a post on the old site about the type of picks Hank uses and also a picture of one. I would like to try them out of interest.
I know they are red and I think the name was Tortex. I have tried to find the thread on the archive but with no success, probably got deleted during the site changeover.
Also I don't recollect seeing them in any music shops? perhaps someone could tell me what type they are exactly, and perhaps where I could get them? I live in the West London area.
Best regards,
Baz.
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Post by Kevin on Nov 17, 2008 13:09:02 GMT
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Post by Charlie Hall on Nov 17, 2008 13:27:50 GMT
The last I knew it was George Dennis Sharp 1.30. I know this because I have one of Hank's picks! I don't know if he ever used this particular one but it doesn't look brand new.
Before that I think Hank used a Dunlop pick called a Jazz II or Jazz III, or something like that name.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by Kevin on Nov 17, 2008 13:53:33 GMT
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Post by bazmusicman on Nov 18, 2008 9:45:15 GMT
Thank you Shannock6 and Charlie, that was just the information I was looking for.
Best regards,
Baz.
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Post by UK Brian on Nov 18, 2008 9:55:52 GMT
When I first saw this post I thought Ooooo this could be interesting, and after reading them all I decided that the picks I am using were as good if not better than any on the market, Has anybody tried the "Awe in One" picks from www.stringbusters.com/index.htm, they are no money to speak of, you can hold them very lightly and they do not slip, Just thought i'd share this "discovery" with the forum. Brian |
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Post by BarryH on Nov 18, 2008 12:33:26 GMT
After reading the post about Hank's picks yesterday, I did a search for the George Dennis picks and found them available in two UK shops.
I followed what I thought was the instructions at one of the shops, ordered ten picks and went to the checkout. The postage for 10 picks was £23.50.
Realising I must have done something wrong, I checked back but the sites software wouldn't let me make any changes. Finally I had to remove all the cookies from my PC before I could start all over again with the orderering. What I had done was clicked the wrong location button, I had clicked on a button that said UK Mainland (Islands) when I should have clicked on the UK Mainland button which was a bit further down the list.
I guess it'll teach me to read thing through things properly in future and not be in such a hurry. Hopefully my picks will be here in a few days and I can give them a try.
Cheers
Barry
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Post by Kevin on Nov 18, 2008 14:17:59 GMT
What thickness did you opt for Barry?
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Post by BarryH on Nov 18, 2008 14:32:46 GMT
The thickest I could get, the 1.3s.
Cheers
Barry
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Post by Kevin on Nov 18, 2008 14:54:46 GMT
Other question - Where did you buy them. I keep getting MB distribution, but no checkout!
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Post by rayd on Nov 18, 2008 15:49:04 GMT
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Post by Kevin on Nov 18, 2008 16:29:21 GMT
Thanks for that Ray. I have just found a couple of Dunlops in different sizes (old ones that were my son's), so I think I'll give them a try. I have been using Fender mediums, which I quite like.
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Post by BarryH on Nov 18, 2008 17:44:21 GMT
It was MB Music on the same link as Ray listed.
Cheers
Barry
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Post by BarryH on Nov 19, 2008 12:18:54 GMT
The George Dennis (Hank's) picks arrived safe and sound from MB Music this morning.
They feel comfortable to hold, a bit smaller and more pointed than I'm used to but I'll give them a good try tonight to see how I get on.
Cheers
Barry
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Post by UK Brian on Nov 19, 2008 12:28:18 GMT
Barry, if they are too pointed for you all you have to do is rub 'em on a carpet, to sort of wear the point off, I treat all my picks like that , it also keeps them nice and smooth to aid fast smooth picking, cos i'm the worlds worst when it comes to fast picking, LOL
Cheers
Brian
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