acidrock
GO PACKERS!
The internet is a great place to have heated arguments over important things like guitar strings!
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
Apparently, you haven't been around these parts of the board enough.
No one talks to Muttley like that!
Adam
I am perfectly capable of defending myself in this or any other Internet forum.
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
Learned what? Not to post an opinon? You are so funny!
And are you directing your "general rules and guidelines of society no longer apply" to me? What thread have you been reading? Are you a native speaker of English?
WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
Seriously folks...let's move along. There's nothing more to see here...
muttley600
Banned
Guy's I have nothing against tdukex or anyone else on this forum for that matter. If he wants my advice or help in the future thats fine with me and I'd be happy to accept his in his field of expertise.. You can talk to me how you like and I'll respond how I like. Thats how it works on the interwebs as far as I can see. All I did in the first place was point out that most people with a qualified opinion about these damn strings don't like them. If any of you lot do thats fine as I've said every time I've posted in this thread.
On the bigger picture if anyone has an issue with any advice I give thats fine call me out on it. I tend to jump in and correct factually incorrect statements because the guitar world if full of them and I don't have the inclination to dance around the issues here because no one is paying me for my time. I'm not too big to stand corrected or accept a difference of opinion or interpretation. In real life I have to be nice most of the time and most of the people I meet are decent so thats fine. Online people can be whatever they choose, theres the difference. I'm sure we'd all get along fine down the pub..
In the meantime, USE WHATEVER BLOODY STRINGS YOU LIKE.
Lets move on shall we. We've done this to death. Now what about plectrums? Anyone got a winner for that one?
WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
Well, while the jury's still out on my next set of acoustic strings, I can tell you that I ONLY use Dunlop 1.0 mm nylon picks (the black ones). It's a clinically established fact that they are superior to all other plectrums.
On this, there can be no debate.
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Big Kenny
New member
Had mine removed
muttley600
Banned
Well, while the jury's still out on my next set of acoustic strings, I can tell you that I ONLY use Dunlop 1.0 mm nylon picks (the black ones). It's a clinically established fact that they are superior to all other plectrums.
On this, there can be no debate.
Sorry gotta disagree, pure tortoise shell for me.
You think I'm joking?.
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Richard Monroe
Well-known member
My Taylor 710CE came equipped with Elixirs. I switched to Nanowebs, and then, when Guitar Center was having an issue with Elixirs, I switched to EXP's. That particular axe was set up for mediums. The Taylor is a little bright, so I use medium Phosphor Bronze. My old Epiphone is darker, and prefers lights, so I use 80/20 lights on it. I have that kind of sweat that eats guitar strings, so coated strings are a big bonus, aside from reducing finger noise. In my experience, EXP's sound better, and last longer than Elixirs. I know Light is very knowledgable, and hates Elixirs. A question for Light- Do you hate EXP's also? I'm curious.-Richie
JCH
El Nacho
Local anesthetic, or did they have to put you out for that? It must've hurt.
I bought a three pack of Elixer strings once to try them out. I gave two sets away.
I like the pearse 80/20's. Lately I've been using E.B. earthwoods. D'addarios on the electrics, and GHS on my twelve string.
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WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
Sorry gotta disagree, pure tortoise shell for me.
You think I'm joking?.
Ahh...that's the beauty of it--I don't think you're joking! And when I say my beloved Dunlop Nylons are clinically proven to be superior, the only clinic I'm talking about is the one in my mind.
But that's the only one I need.
Tortoise shell --- pfffft!
(Now we got a barn burner goin'!
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muttley600
Banned
Ahh...that's the beauty of it--I don't think you're joking! And when I say my beloved Dunlop Nylons are clinically proven to be superior, the only clinic I'm talking about is the one in my mind.
But that's the only one I need.
Tortoise shell --- pfffft!
(Now we got a barn burner goin'!
Ah sorry missed this bit.
You are of course correct that the black ones are simply best.
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ggunn
Crystal Flavolian
I'm not going to tell you guys what kind of picks I use, only that I am very particular and a bit neurotic about them, sorta like Dumbo and the Magic Feather. They are not made any more, so I have to pay an exorbitant price for them NOS on eBay.
I'm not joking, either.
I'm not joking, either.
ch2os7
New member
right!
There are some guys that post on here that have earned the respect of most of the rest of us. I listen & learn when they speak. There have been some times when I didn't like what they said but I didn't reject it hands down either. After giving it some time, I usually understand what they were saying.
When a guy knows his stuff, he can have very strong opinions about it. Sometimes that will ruffle feathers but in the end, everyone is still entitled to their own opinion.
I personally appreciate these guys who are "professionals" giving their qualified opinions about questions that are asked. It is a great source of knowledge for those of us who are still learning.
Thanks Harvey, Muttley and Light. There are others too but these 3 in particular have been a big help to me.
No one talks to Muttley like that!
Adam
There are some guys that post on here that have earned the respect of most of the rest of us. I listen & learn when they speak. There have been some times when I didn't like what they said but I didn't reject it hands down either. After giving it some time, I usually understand what they were saying.
When a guy knows his stuff, he can have very strong opinions about it. Sometimes that will ruffle feathers but in the end, everyone is still entitled to their own opinion.
I personally appreciate these guys who are "professionals" giving their qualified opinions about questions that are asked. It is a great source of knowledge for those of us who are still learning.
Thanks Harvey, Muttley and Light. There are others too but these 3 in particular have been a big help to me.
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Big Kenny
New member
SAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
Opinions, opinions. For every plucker who dislikes tortoise shell plectrums there is another plucker just as experienced or qualified (or not) who does.
Every guit is different. So is every player. Don't listen to others. Just pluck the damn strings on your guitar. You will either pluck them or you won't. Why do you care what other pluckers think? Are we plucking your guitar for you? Are you going to decide if you are a plucker based on some consensus here? And, BTW, this plucking question has already been asked and answered way too many times on this board.
Plucking plectrum pushers...I play fingerstyle!
Every guit is different. So is every player. Don't listen to others. Just pluck the damn strings on your guitar. You will either pluck them or you won't. Why do you care what other pluckers think? Are we plucking your guitar for you? Are you going to decide if you are a plucker based on some consensus here? And, BTW, this plucking question has already been asked and answered way too many times on this board.
Plucking plectrum pushers...I play fingerstyle!
muttley600
Banned
Opinions, opinions. For every plucker who dislikes tortoise shell plectrums there is another plucker just as experienced or qualified (or not) who does.
Every guit is different. So is every player. Don't listen to others. Just pluck the damn strings on your guitar. You will either pluck them or you won't. Why do you care what other pluckers think? Are we plucking your guitar for you? Are you going to decide if you are a plucker based on some consensus here? And, BTW, this plucking question has already been asked and answered way too many times on this board.
Plucking plectrum pushers...I play fingerstyle!
What nail varnish do you recommend.
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
What nail varnish do you recommend.
The kind with the highest concentration of toluline.
I know, that explains a lot.
ch2os7
New member
awwwww!
actually, I have a lot of respect for your views (in the mic fourm) too Big Kenny. Richie Monroe knows all about AKG mics.
There are a lot of guys on this forum that know what they are talkin' about.
while I'm "kissin' up" ... might as well get the rest too.
seriously, I have learned a lot from the guys on HR.
actually, I have a lot of respect for your views (in the mic fourm) too Big Kenny. Richie Monroe knows all about AKG mics.
There are a lot of guys on this forum that know what they are talkin' about.
while I'm "kissin' up" ... might as well get the rest too.
seriously, I have learned a lot from the guys on HR.
WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
Opinions, opinions. For every plucker who dislikes tortoise shell plectrums there is another plucker just as experienced or qualified (or not) who does.
Every guit is different. So is every player. Don't listen to others. Just pluck the damn strings on your guitar. You will either pluck them or you won't. Why do you care what other pluckers think? Are we plucking your guitar for you? Are you going to decide if you are a plucker based on some consensus here? And, BTW, this plucking question has already been asked and answered way too many times on this board.
Plucking plectrum pushers...I play fingerstyle!
Brilliant!