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16 May 01 - 05:30 AM (#463568) Subject: Sharkfin picks From: mandomad Does anyone know where I can buy proper Sharkfin picks in the Yorkshire (U.K.)area. The real thing, made by LANDSTROM in Sweden. I've tried everywhere I can think of, without success. I keep getting offered the copies made by Jim Dunlop, and others. I love the crispness of the White Sharkfins and have used them for years. I clip them down with nail clippers when they get worn, but you can't do that so many times. Also while I'm on the subject, Any suppliers for Alaska picks? I might as well throw this one in too. Ball end Mandolin strings. Where available? NOT Redwing, they are awful (I broke 16 during Whitby Folk week two years ago!!! None last year on my old Mandolin),and they're all that's offered locally. Cheers, Tony(mandomad) |
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16 May 01 - 07:41 AM (#463601) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: bill\sables Tony, the only place I could think of would be Elderley Instruments in Lansing Mitchigan USA. It is the only place I know of who keep left handed thumb picks. I think their website is elderley.com but Big Mick would know better than me. Bill |
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16 May 01 - 08:04 AM (#463617) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: Les from Hull Hi Tony You can usually get individual ball-end strings in any gauge in guitar shops, usually Ernie Balls or Rotosound. I know they would be long for mandolin, but would they do? It's loop ends I can't get locally. I don't have any problem with Redwings on the bouzouki. They sound fine and the next one I break will be the first (although I seldom break strings on any of my instruments). Elderly's website is elderly.com.
See you at the Jug, |
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17 May 01 - 02:24 AM (#464454) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: wysiwyg refresh |
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17 May 01 - 07:19 AM (#464529) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: mandomad Cheers Bill & Les, Yes, I'll try those options, altho' buying individual strings does make it rather more expensive. Les, It's the way I play(call me Mr thrash/punk of the mandolin), plus I had some problems with the set up of the Crafter mandolin I'd just bought. (It's o.k. when plugged in tho'.) I wonder if Landstrom Sharkfin are still in business? Thanks... Tony(mandomad) |
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17 May 01 - 11:32 AM (#464690) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: LR Mole Waste of a good shark. Or an inconvenience to one,anyway. |
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17 May 01 - 11:39 AM (#464701) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: Giac A Google search got about 120 results including this UK site, but it may be a long way from you: Guitar accessories However, here is a cool little site about picks in general: Pic Dic No Spaw(!), although I have seen picks shaped like that. |
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17 May 01 - 01:15 PM (#464788) Subject: RE: Help: Sharkfin picks From: RichM You can easily pop out the ball from ball end strings;see http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Strings/Loops/loops.html If you have settled on a set you like, you could order a bunch of singles from a wholesaler, or a net source! |