I received Sampler #1 today, looking forward to trying all these picks out! This is awesome!
I received Sampler #1 today, looking forward to trying all these picks out! This is awesome!
2019 Tyler White custom F5 #17
2012 Huss and Dalton RD-M
2019 Gann resonator guitar
https://www.youtube.com/user/kinmanknives
Sampler #1 is ready to ship out tomorrow, I added a V-pick Red Rocker, and a Dunlop Tru-Shell X-heavy to the lot.
I figured out that I have apparently tried out tons of different picks in the past, cause there were very few that I hadn’t tried before. Tons of picks tho, and I found a new favorite as well, Hawk SB signature pick, already ordered a few different Hawks as a result.
Thanks again for the chance to get in on this, I really appreciate it!
Jesse Kinman
2019 Tyler White custom F5 #17
2012 Huss and Dalton RD-M
2019 Gann resonator guitar
https://www.youtube.com/user/kinmanknives
Sampler #2 sent to Guitfiddle Mike today. (Ronnie never got back to me and it was time to move them on.) Mike should get it by Tuesday 02/20/18. Gave him the tracking number.
Since trying all these picks I bought myself a Bluechip CT-55 which I had swore I would never do as they are expensive. But after playing one I could justify the cost, at least to myself. I also purchased some JT's picks. Those are also fantastic.
Looking forward to receiving S#2. Thanks mrneil2!!!
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
Interested
USPS advises Guitfiddle Mke has PickSampler #2 in his mailbox
Aw yeah, here's the Mid-February Pick Sampler Update:
Sampler I
Elron - Current holder of Sampler #1
Macabre
Bill Findley
mandogio
MoreThanQuinn
Sampler II
Guitfiddle Mike - Current holder of Sampler #2
Rdeane
Loftonl
B381
Pick on!
C.
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
Sampler II arrived today. Thanks mrneil2!!!
I'm kind of afraid to open that package. Where to start, where to start. I'll bet everyone goes for the Blue Chip first. I cant hepit!!!!
I also receive a letter containing 5 picks from Jim.
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
I'm really enjoying these picks. I've been through the lot a few times now and am getting a pretty good idea of what I think works best for me.
Thanks for all who contributed.
I'll toss a couple of Clayton Ultem Rounded (barely) Triangle 1.2's in the mix.
Planning to send out next Monday at the latest. PM'd Rdeane today for info!
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
May I be added to the list as well, please?
thanks!
Sorry, I'm a little confused on how this works. I posted to have my name added to the list, but I have never provided my address or been contacted about receiving the sampler (though I am in your post above - is that the order in which they will be sent from member to member?). What do I need to do to receive it? Really looking forward to trying them all out.
Thanks!
MoreThanQuinn,
You are currently 4th in line to receive sampler #1 after Elron sends it on. You will be contacted via PM by mandogio (or possibly me) at some point after he receives it to get your address and phone number. Most folks keep a sampler about 2 weeks so you're still at least a couple months out. Plenty of time to get your fingers ready because it takes a lot of picking to get through them all.
C.
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
A list update and re-posting of house rules:
Sampler I
Elron - Current holder of Sampler #1
Macabre
Bill Findley
mandogio
MoreThanQuinn
Sampler II
Rdeane - Pending receipt of Sampler #2
Loftonl
B381
Bad Monkey
The expanded house rules:
- Requests to be added to a recipient list can be made in this thread (preferred) or via PM to me. No need to post address.
- Brand new user accounts are requested to continue posting to the Cafe to establish credibility in being a recipient when their time comes. MIA accounts are subject to being skipped.
- I will try to honor requests for a specific sampler list but otherwise one will be assigned. They are both great so you won't be missing out either way!
- You will be contacted by current holder sometime before sampler is shipped to you to confirm address and phone number. These are needed for contact info to hunt down a sampler in case it goes missing.
- Please try to keep your sampler no longer than 2 to 3 weeks.
- Please do not remove a pick from the sampler. If you like it, buy one.
- Adding new picks in encouraged.
- Current holder will contact next in line for address and phone number sometime after they receive the sampler.
- Holder will confirm recipient address via phone call/text (preferred) or PM before shipping sampler.
- Holder will notify recipient when sampler had been shipped. Please provide tracking if available.
- New recipient should post in this thread when they receive the sampler.
It may seem like a lot of nit picky rules but these samplers are tremendous and unprecedented resources built by the Mandolin Cafe forum community. For the cost of postage (usually $4 to $8) you can experience hundreds of dollars worth of picks, many you would never have the chance to try, and we want to make sure they continue to be passed around.
C.
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
Thank you! Wow, I'm really looking forward to this. What a cool community thing this is. Can't wait to try out the picks!
Pick Sampler II was left at USPS this morning. Rdeane should receive by Thursday, 3/8/2018.
Tracking No. 9500 1121 2721 8064 1202 59
I learned a lot from the sampling of picks. Being a guitar player for years I think I may have gravitated toward the tear drop shaped picks. The Wegen Bluegrass White and The Dunlop Primetone Sculpted (Dark Brown) 1.3 being my favorites.
Does anyone know for sure what thickness the Wegen Bluegrass picks were? Their website only shows them in 1.4 and they didn't seem quite that thick to me.
I added a Clayton Ultem Rounded Triangle 1.2 that I bought on a suggestion here in the forum. I still like them a lot.
Thanks again to all the contributors...
Mike
Gibson Jam Master A #56
Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
I just want to express my thanks for the opportunity to experience dozens of picks through the pick samplers. It's truly a great opportunity. I received Sampler #2 yesterday and spent hours enjoying the buffet of possibilities. So far the Dawg, the Blue Chip and the Apatius are great. Wegens are nice, too. I'll be moving the sampler along in about a week or so to Loftonl (so expect a PM in a few days.)
Both pick samplers are present and accounted for so here's the list update for mid-March (Edit: added papabear075 per request):
Sampler I
Macabre - Current holder of Sampler #1
Bill Findley
mandogio
MoreThanQuinn
papabear075
Sampler II
Rdeane -Current holder of Sampler #2
Loftonl
B381
Bad Monkey
C.
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
Hi. Can I please be added to the list for Sampler 1? Thanks so much.
I'm going to ask that Bad Monkey and I switch places. I have to leave town on a trip in a few days, won't have my mandolin with me and won't get much chance to try out the picks. That could delay the next person so I would rather strip back one place in line in order to have the opportunity to actually try them when time is more available. Thanks.
are the pick samplers dead in the water at this point or are they still moving around?
It's been awhile since anything was posted
I have # 1 and will send it to mandogio soon. Have been out of town, so haven’t had a chance to play’em. Bill Findley
I'd like to take the plunge on this. Please add me to the list.
"If your memories exceed your dreams, you have begun to die." - Anonymous
Northfield F5S Amber #347 - 'Squeeze'
Mann EM-5 Hollow Body - Gimme Moore
Kentucky KM-270 - Not just for whisky
Flatiron 1N Pancake - Not just for breakfast
Epiphone Mandobird IV - Djangly
Cozart 8-string e-mando - El Ch(e)apo
Lanikai LB6-S Banjolele (tuned GDAE) - Plinky and the Brane
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