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    Quote Originally Posted by mandobassman View Post
    Where's the review???
    Larry, one might ask the same of you, what were your impressions of the sampler?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mandobassman View Post
    Where's the review???
    I have tried all the picks out, but I haven't really made final judgements yet. My impressions so far are that I like quite a few of the large triangle picks, but I haven't chosen a favorite. I'm not sure if it's even the sound aspect or the comfort aspect I like of the triangle picks. Price aside, I do like the Blue Chip CT55 but probably won't buy one any time soon.

    I already have a Golden Gate pick and a Big Stubby pick, which I both use pretty often already (about a third of the time each, using thinner picks the other third of the time). I might get a Dawg pick at some point for variety, since it does sound pretty different than the Golden Gate pick.

    Besides that, well, I don't like any of the picks particularly much on my mountain dulcimer, but that's not so surprising. No floppy picks in the pick sampler, and I usually fingerpick anyway.

    EDIT: Oh yeah. I like the Dunlop Tortex one, too, mainly because of the color. :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timbofood View Post
    Larry, one might ask the same of you, what were your impressions of the sampler?
    Posts #94 & #95.
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    Quote Originally Posted by objectsession View Post
    Oh yeah. I like the Dunlop Tortex one, too, mainly because of the color. :-)
    I used the darker purple version of the Tortex picks for years. They are the 2mm ones. I really liked the tone from them but it always frustrated me that they only made them in one style. Once i started using the large triangle picks and got used to them I stopped using the Tortex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mandobassman View Post
    Posts #94 & #95.
    Sorry Larry, brain cramp! I remember reading those now, rough week!
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    The Dunlop tortex is also fairly widely available, which is why I finally ordered a gross so, I don't need to go out and find them anymore.
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    The Dunlop tortex is also fairly widely available, which is why I finally ordered a gross so, I don't need to go out and find them anymore.
    The one (well, four) in the sampler is the Delrin version, right? I like it a lot more than the regular Dunlop tortex.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timbofood View Post
    Sorry Larry, brain cramp! I remember reading those now, rough week!
    No problem Tim.
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    Yes, you're right, they are the delrin. I put in four because they will wear out. Back when I was working a lot, I could burn one up in about three nights, sometimes less. Good that they are cheap. They are available at lots of basic stores but I was having a harder time finding them in town so, I got the gross to end the hunt!
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    I got in touch with darrylicshon and will be sending off the sampler to him in a couple days. I added a 2.0 mm Big Stubby to the set. There's already a 1.0 mm and 3.0 mm, so now you can compare all three.

    Like I said above, I have been using mostly the Big Stubby 2.0 mm and Golden Gate picks. I also use some thinner picks of the "free with purchase" (or "found in the laundromat") kind, although less so recently. And I play a Big Muddy M-2, which I had since the summer. Also, I play left handed with the "regular" pick angle, meaning that the right handed bevel is backwards for me - fine for testing, but not for permanent playing of course.

    Anyway, the short version is that I really like the Pro Plec Rounded Triangle pick and will probably get that some time soon. I have the standard Pro Plec, which sounds similar, but it always feels like it's slipping out of my hand. I feel like I can control the angle on the triangle more easily and get a sound I like with the Dawg or Golden Gate but with a little more variety. I like the other brighter sounding (?) triangle picks, too, and would want one for the variety. For me, the Dunlop Prime Tone is disqualified because it seems to only come with a right hand bevel. I think the Wegen triangle can be made with a left handed bevel, so I might consider it at some point.

    As for the Big Stubby, I'll stick with the 2.0 mm. It sounds pretty much like half way between the 1.0 mm and the 3.0 mm to me, and I like that compromise.
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    Couldn't help but take a pick pic and posting it on Instagram before packing the sampler up: https://www.instagram.com/p/-J0Hd7jiKc/

    And Jon Stickley (Jon Stickley Trio guitarist, also plays mandolin I think) commented. He said he uses Primetone picks.

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    Nice to see how it has grown!
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    Hi everyone! It's cool to see how this is taking off. Says a lot about mandolin cafe that you can do something like this just based on the honor system. Could I please get on the list too? How long is it now?

    Also, I have a feeling that by the time it gets to me there may not be any picks that I own that aren't already in the sampler. Is it ok if I just try them and send them along, or should I go buy a pick that's not already in there?
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    Add if you want, this thing is going to need its own zip code soon enough!
    I almost want back in but, I would need to be playing more to make it worth while. I'm really pleased Caleb started this and happy I was first to add. Enjoy it.
    I really like the photo of how the collection has grown, thanks objectsession.
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    The collection does seem to be getting so large and diverse that it might be hard to add any more picks. Maybe a pack of strings or some kind of case candy can be tossed in for the next in line. Get creative!
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    Fast forward, 5 years from now, package weighs 28 pounds and contains over 200,000 picks.................

    Final conclusion: people still prefer the Blue Chip!

    (sorry, couldn't resist)

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    I received the picks today can't wait to try them, i will post my review soon, luckily i have a few picks which aren't in the collection yet that i will donate
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    I've had the sampler for awhile the holiday took alot of time , but i have tried all that i haven't tried before. I like yhe blue chip ct55 it has a really nice feel to it. Next the chicken picks are nice alittle more click than bc. The wegens are next, i use a wegen bluegrass already. Prime tones are too clicky for me i've used big stubby before the one i like is the 1.0 but i can wear it down fast. Will have to buy a bc and chicken pick.

    I have added a 208 , 204, max grip 1.0, 1.5 , dunlop .96 says darrylicshon.com , wegen bluegrass 1.2 and a D'Addario NYLPRO 1.4 jazz

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    I sent Mateus a pm waiting for response.

    It has been fun trying all the picks, i might want back on the list later.
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    Just a thought... maybe when the tour has run it's course, we could hold an auction for the collection, all proceeds going to support Mandolincafe. No one person really owns this particular set of picks and I'll bet many people would be willing to pay to enter an auction or lottery for the bunch. We all owe a lot to this site and this would be a good way to give back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Busman View Post
    Just a thought... maybe when the tour has run it's course, we could hold an auction for the collection, all proceeds going to support Mandolincafe. No one person really owns this particular set of picks and I'll bet many people would be willing to pay to enter an auction or lottery for the bunch. We all owe a lot to this site and this would be a good way to give back.
    Just to clarify, we're talking about about an envelope full of picks, not a box full of mandolins, right?

    Sure, why not, put me down for a $5 raffle ticket..............

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    I think it's a great idea! Maybe keep sending it around until the Fourth of July? Have the raffle on the forth? Then, have whoever is the last holder ship it to the winner. Send all the entries to Scott and let him draw, that way all the funds get where they belong.
    I'm happy to drop a fin in the mail! Five bucks for a beer cooler full of picks? Why not!
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    How does one go about getting on the list? There are 5 mando players here in Vegas that are doing a series of Mandoliner's Dinners and we could all try them at the same time and pass them on. Let me know!
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    So, what does one serve at a "Mandolinner Dinner?" Things sliced paper thin?
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    How do igetin line for this sampler and what do i need to do. I have some picks to throw in.
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    Just a update I've been really busy but i finally shipped the picks today it is up to 36 picks growing nicely it is off to Canada
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