Just moved up to an MT2, so I need to try all the picks again. Please add me to both lists.
Just moved up to an MT2, so I need to try all the picks again. Please add me to both lists.
"If your memories exceed your dreams, you have begun to die." - Anonymous
[QUOTE=thecelloronin;1672363]Is there a sort of running tally on what each sampler contains? At any rate, I'd love to be put on the list for one or both samplers. Thanks to the powers the be for a great, community-powered idea.[/
Currently pick sampler #2 has 132 picks in it and there is a list. There are a few duplicates but this is a lot of picks.
I’m in the process of getting a new mando and would like to get on the list.
Thanks
Is Chris solely responsible for keeping track of the waiting list, or do we do that? I'm not 100% sure I know who's in front of me, nor indeed whether I'm on the list at all based on my previous post.
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
Finally a new list update! I try to place names based on first come/first served with some adjustment for being a previous holder or being on both lists. Hopefully everyone is good with the queue:
Sampler I
Chris Daniels - Current holder of Sampler #1
Scott R
darrylicshon
Pa&Bud
Rdeane
707erich
thecelloronin
willem
Sampler II
707erich - Current holder of Sampler #2
mandokismet
thecelloronin
rowka
Rdeane
Since it's been a while, here are the community 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.
Last edited by Chris Daniels; Aug-28-2018 at 2:32pm.
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
FYI pick sampler #2 is on its way to mandokismet, enjoy.
I've only been playing for 9 months and only recently discovered how much a pick can change everything. I like my three current picks (Dunlop 2.0 Big Stubby, Pro Plec 1.5, Pickboy 150) from my local store well enough but was excited to try a lot of different kinds with the Sampler Pack 2.
Here's the funny thing about my winnowing process - I ended up with what quite a few MandolinCafe posters recommend using a mostly blind process.
I eliminated about 2/3 of the picks based on duplicates, too thin, too weird, Guitar Center freebie, etc. Then I did a quick 1-2 minutes with the remaining 40 and eliminated any that were clearly not working for me and was left with 20. Then I played each one of those for 2-5 minutes each, ranking them ahead or behind one other. I did this mostly blind, purposefully not looking at the pick label.
What I ended up with for my top six on this first pass:
First Tier: Blue Chip CT55, Dunlop Primetone 1.3 Standard, Dunlop Primetone 1.3 Semi-round Smooth, Dunlop Primetone 1.3 Semi-round Grip
Second Tier: Dunlop 207 Jazztone, Dawg
I'm sure I'll play through the 40 again over the next week or two, but it's a nice verification of what others are saying.
And thanks to Chris for organizing - amazing and helpful idea!
Pick Sampler 2 has been mailed to thecelloronin. Here's the sampler waiting list:
Sampler II
thecelloronin - will receive shortly
rowka
Rdeane
By coincidence Sampler #1 was mailed to Scott R. today as well.
Here's the full updated list:
Sampler I
Scott R - pending receipt of Sampler #1
darrylicshon
Pa&Bud
Rdeane
707erich
thecelloronin
willem
Sampler II
thecelloronin - Pending receipt of Sampler #2
rowka
Rdeane
E. Taylor
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
I’m going to bow out of this round. I may jump back in at a later date.
I'm done with Pick sampler #1, darrylicshon you are up!
Scott R.
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2019 Ellis F5 Special #464 - Facebook Build
2017 Pava A5 Pro - Autumn Burst
1987 Flatiron F5 Artist
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Hello everyone, just confirming that I have pick sampler #2. Wow, what a collection! So far, my favorite is the Wegen white bluegrass pick. Surprisingly, I kind of hate the Bluechip. Definitely a learning experience. Will spend a little more time with these before passing them on.
Pomeroy #244 Custom Mandocello - "Liuto Americano"
NS Design CR6 Electric Cello
Pick sampler 1 is on the way, scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.
Scott R.
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Hello,
I would like to get on the list. Not sure I completely understand the difference between Sampler 1 and 2, but the list looks shorter for Sampler 2, so I would want that one.
Been playing about 7 months or so.
Ken
Received sampler 1 will start going thru them tomorrow
Ibanez 70's 524, 521, 3 511's,2 512's,513,1 514,3 80s 513's, 522
J Bovier F5-T custom shop
Kiso Suzuki V900,
The Loar lm600 Cherryburst
morgan monroe mms-5wc,ovation
Michael Kelly Octave Mandolin
Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8
2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20"
Fender mandostrat 4,3 Epip mandobird 2,4/8, Kentucky. KM300E Eastwood mandocaster
Gold Tone F6,Badaax doubleneck 8/6
Quick list update:
Sampler I
darrylicshon - Current holder of Sampler #1
Pa&Bud
Rdeane
thecelloronin
willem
Sampler II
Rdeane - Pending receipt of Sampler #2
E. Taylor
Southern Man
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
I've messaged pa&bud , but haven't received an answer, how long should I wait
Ibanez 70's 524, 521, 3 511's,2 512's,513,1 514,3 80s 513's, 522
J Bovier F5-T custom shop
Kiso Suzuki V900,
The Loar lm600 Cherryburst
morgan monroe mms-5wc,ovation
Michael Kelly Octave Mandolin
Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8
2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20"
Fender mandostrat 4,3 Epip mandobird 2,4/8, Kentucky. KM300E Eastwood mandocaster
Gold Tone F6,Badaax doubleneck 8/6
I'd like to get added to both sampler lists. To paraphrase U2, I still haven't found the pick I'm looking for.....
Thanks again for setting all of this up. It was a treat to go through all of these and revalidate my preferences
Scott R.
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Nowhere else but here at the Mandolin Cafe can you find such an amazing resource shared by incredibly varied and informed people.
Thank you Chris et al and blessings of long fun jams and strings that last forever.
I am interested in adding my name to list for the pick sampler.
Seems like fun. Thx all. Larry
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