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Hi, all my flat-tops have their own Shubb capos (that makes 12 plus two 12 string versions, and a couple of spares. They are all the C1 or C1b wit the original screw and delrin cap apart from one Shubb “royale” for my only Santa Crus -my 2012 “RS” because it came with gold tuners.
Hi, I’ve made videos about my choices of picks, here’s my story. https://youtu.be/274JMNR9xtA
I only uses the large triangles and recommend them to my students/clients. They are referred to as type “346”.
In short, every flat top I have has its own 1. Bluechip TAD pick TAD40 (light) for 000 and smaller, and TAD50 (medium) for dreads, jumbo, etc.
Also every guitar also has a Wegen (pronounced “Vayg’n”) TF120 or TF140.
Also on my mandolin I use Blue Chip Tad50 (3xr -rounded tips)
I can’t remember how I got my fist Blue Chip, I either bought it used or someone on a forum just sent it to me, but as it was a TAD (346) -it sent me off in a whole new direction.
p.s. the only guitars that I DON’t use Blue Chips on are my 12 strings – for thse I prefer the Wegen RF140s.
p.p.s – on my sole Santa Cruz (RS) I prefer my TAD 60 !!!
Hi John et al, happy owner of book no. 81.
John’s book was right up my alley (as we Londoners would say – meaning that I#m not only an acoustic guitar nerd, but something of a guitar historian in that I’m fascinated at the rapid development of the guitar , mainly but not exclusively, in the USA during the late ’19th and 20th century. I’ve been compiling my own chronology of introduced and discontinued guitars by various brands and noting the musical changes that drove the builders to redesign etc.
Almost all of that development was due to the rapidly changing demands of popular music and the technology of recording and broadcasting.
John’s fine tome alternates chapters between his travels in the USA and those folks he meets on the way, and the history of the changes in music and its demands.
I remember many years ago, ploughing through The “Lord Of The Rings”, which I kept at my office and read during my lunch times (y’know back when working people had lunchtimes!) and realising that I was nearing the end of the book, so I slowed down and limited myself to one chapter a day … or some such.
I had the same experience with John’s book. Late nights, after beloved spousal unit had retired and the cat had been filled up, I’d sit in my reading chair in the lounge with the book and a glass of whiskey and savour every word.
John, you done good! (and btw – I am also familiar with Dave K!)
Hi, Sad to see ol’ John pass. I was reading his Wikipedia entry and discovered that the cancer he had way back in ’98 was exactly the same that I had in 2017, years ago, but I managed to avoid the surgery (so far).
So I say down and video#d three JP numbers that have been in my solo repertoire for some years.
I have to say that I apologise for not using my Santa Cruz for them!
Cheer John, thanks for all the music!
Thanks for the comments so far – more welcomed – I have a 2012 build – originally at Northern Lights in Littleton NH from 2012 to 2014 – when someone bought it and pretty soon decided that the 5″ depth didn’t get on with his left shoulder, so put it on US Ebay. I convinced him to send it to me in the UK, ajd all was fine.
It hasn’t been a performing guitar for me and has taken a longtime to open up but in the last few months it seems to have opened up well.
I have to feel string to take it out because of the Ameritage case!
Mine is sitka over hog, which is fine -but I’d love to play one with adi/EIR!
Long time in replying – but thanks Chris – doesn’t look lke I could “drop” my RS into a J45 case.
Oh well back to weigh lifting at the gym (which I do anyway).
Zorro! The postman rung twice this morning.
He delivered a box with a GREAT hat- I’m so grateful! Pics to follow! Thank you!!!
Hi folks, me again.
Natcherly I love my RS, but sadly I don’t love the Ameritage case. Yes it is safe in there and it came across the ocean safe and sound from …New Hampshire (I think) – but I am old and nearly dead and find it just a tad too heavy.
I’ve been thinking about buying a new (cheaper) case for it, but of course the RS is all about the depth – 4 & 15/16″ at the butt and 4″ by the heel.
Just wondering – does anybody have a Gibson j45 that they could measure for me? ‘cos I could probably find a case for one of them.
Hi Zorro, (loved you in the movie with Katherine Zeta Jones btw !
I’m very touched by your offer to get me suitably “hatted” when I play my SC guitar. Sadly, I don’t seem to be able to send you a private message. The format of this forum is very different to other forums that I frequent.
I wold like to be suitably “adorned” and would love to give you my address as a private message somehow, and, of course, to compensate you for the item.
Regards,
Ol’ Andy
Hi, newbie (to this forum) here:
I used to say that when I went on vacation/holiday and didn’t take a guitar with me if I was away from it for two weeks, it would take me two months to get back to an acceptable standard.
I had a trigger finger op done on 22nd Feb and had my right hand bandaged for two weeks. As I couldn’t do much with the right, my left hand did all the lifting and other stuff, and I’m still trying to get it to move properly. Dunno which hand is the worst. Good job I’m a lefty playing righty!
BTW – to help with stiffness -this “might” help: https://youtu.be/iMnrArFbkxU
