The USA one is nice but they sound like a modern guitar, no classic tone. That said so do most of Fender's Strats made in recent years.Andy,
I don't know if these has been asked before, nut what do you think about the G&L S500 and Legacy?
Oh yeah, don't get me started on cables! Bigger difference in tone between different cables than swapping pickups IMHO.Cables and Picks are a huge part of your tone also but that's for another thread.
Don't lose that pick....Not to get all micro about it, but the pick I've been using for a while now has gotten pretty seriously beveled, and it sounds better than a new one. I got worried that that might be true and checked, and unfortunately, it's not even subtle, fuller tone for sure. Haven't figured out a sustainable way forward from there
Yeah, but it gets more and more beveled over time. Eventually it's going to be too small and weirdly shaped, and the tone will probably change again for the worse.Don't lose that pick....
The natural bevel is really smooth though, don't think sanding would do that. Thought about sand and melt maybe?Lightly sanding the tip to match a worn pick.
You can order new picks beveled to your liking.
I think I've come across Guthrie Govan say he used to "sand" his picks on the carpet...? But just use a high grit fine sand paper.The bevel is really smooth though, don't think sanding would do that. Thought about sand and melt maybe?
Where can I order those picks pre-beveled?
Apparently he has a signature model from these folks:I think I've come across Guthrie Govan say he used to "sand" his picks on the carpet...? But just use a high grit fine sand paper.
Yes he does. I've tried them but they're not my favorite. If you've tried other picks before and found yourself partial to the Ultex, you probably won't favor the RedBear's as they feel and sound quite different.Apparently he has a signature model from these folks:
https://www.redbeartrading.com/
I do like them, and Jazz IIIs before that.Yes he does. I've tried them but they're not my favorite. If you've tried other picks before and found yourself partial to the Ultex, you probably won't favor the RedBear's as they feel and sound quite different.
Red Bear, bad product, horrible CS. Bought a couple of picks from them, wore out the first one in no time (less than a 45 minute set). Contacted the company, they said it was my fault for not playing "correct"...Apparently he has a signature model from these folks:
https://www.redbeartrading.com/
Damn those are expensive!Red Bear, bad product, horrible CS. Bought a couple of picks from them, wore out the first one in no time (less than a 45 minute set). Contacted the company, they said it was my fault for not playing "correct"...
Last year, I decided to try BlueChip. I'm after 18 months of between 2-8 hours of daily playing still using the same IBJ55 for electric and the same CT55 for acoustic. Fantastic picks in all areas (durability, sound, feel across the strings and non-slip between the fingers).
Much easier to hold onto (they're tacky to the touch). I have a big collection of picks, and Bluechip are the only ones that I don't have to grip like my life depends on it. All other materials slip and move around for me, so I'm constantly wiggling my fingers and shifting my grip to get the pick back to the correct position. Not with Bluechip.Damn those are expensive!
How do they feel relative to say an Ultex or Jazz III of the same thickness?
How about tone, same comparisons?
Wow I never had an experience with the pics wearing out like that!Red Bear, bad product, horrible CS. Bought a couple of picks from them, wore out the first one in no time (less than a 45 minute set). Contacted the company, they said it was my fault for not playing "correct"...