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Dan
Aug 20, 2001, 10:58:14 PM8/20/01
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Hello,
Any one out there use Jim Dunlop Gator Grip guitar picks ?
I read an article that Martin Taylor uses them.
TIA
Dan
Shane
Aug 21, 2001, 3:42:59 AM8/21/01
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If you mean Dunlop Allargators, those 2mm black picks with the picture of an
Alligator on them, I have been using them exclusively for a while now, and
turned a couple of other guys onto them. They're great picks.
Alligator on them, I have been using them exclusively for a while now, and
turned a couple of other guys onto them. They're great picks.
Cheers,
Shane.
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Ethan Young
Aug 21, 2001, 5:16:03 PM8/21/01
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I tried a couple, the blue and purple ones, and I didn't like 'em at all.
They slipped despite the name, and the tone (in my opinion) was pretty thin
and harsh. I've been using Dunlop standard nylons (1mm, black), which have
a much better, warmer, fuller tone and better feel overall, except until I
got some of the nylon jazz II picks, which I've been using for jazz since
they're even warmer and with less pick noise. But I personally give the
gator grips a thumbs down. Try a couple and see what you think.
They slipped despite the name, and the tone (in my opinion) was pretty thin
and harsh. I've been using Dunlop standard nylons (1mm, black), which have
a much better, warmer, fuller tone and better feel overall, except until I
got some of the nylon jazz II picks, which I've been using for jazz since
they're even warmer and with less pick noise. But I personally give the
gator grips a thumbs down. Try a couple and see what you think.
Later,
Ethan
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Willie K. Yee, MD
Aug 24, 2001, 4:10:43 PM8/24/01
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I use the thin ones for Freddie Green style rhythm. I like the snap.
They come with a powdery resin or something on them that gives a grip
that I like, but it doesn't last more than one set.
They come with a powdery resin or something on them that gives a grip
that I like, but it doesn't last more than one set.
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Doug Allen
Aug 25, 2001, 1:45:33 AM8/25/01
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FYI: Some players convert standard, off the shelf picks into custom,
molded grip picks. They use the tool coating product, Plastic Dip. Half
of the pick, the gripped area, is dipped into the liquid plastic
material, then allowed to air dry until nearly cured. While the dip
material is still semi-soft, an impression of the fingers is made by
holding the pick in playing position. The pick is then set aside for
final hardening. The result is a non-slip, custom mold of a player's
grip on a preferred pick. Try it, ya may like it!
molded grip picks. They use the tool coating product, Plastic Dip. Half
of the pick, the gripped area, is dipped into the liquid plastic
material, then allowed to air dry until nearly cured. While the dip
material is still semi-soft, an impression of the fingers is made by
holding the pick in playing position. The pick is then set aside for
final hardening. The result is a non-slip, custom mold of a player's
grip on a preferred pick. Try it, ya may like it!
Ethan Young
Aug 31, 2001, 12:59:44 AM8/31/01
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I take my previous comments back. I'm currently using the thick(er) one
exclusively, turning it on it's side. My teacher does this, and I decided
to try it; warmer sound, easier to play, less pick noise...but I could do
that with any ol' pick.
exclusively, turning it on it's side. My teacher does this, and I decided
to try it; warmer sound, easier to play, less pick noise...but I could do
that with any ol' pick.
Later,
Ethan
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