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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 1, 2018 19:07:08 GMT
Anyone else tried them? Website here: hawkpicks.co.ukI found out about them on a thread in mandolincafé and decided to try one. They’re handmade so come at a premium and take about a week to deliver but worth it for me. Pick is nice and stiff and gives good tone with little pick noise compare don’t to a Primetone. |
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Post by Mike Floorstand on Apr 1, 2018 23:17:42 GMT
Yes I bought some recently, I like the ones with a sharp-sih point which seem to be based roughly on the Dunlop 3 Jazz shape. Found them a bit slippery in the fingers at first but fine once I'd handled them a few times. They are standing up well compared to some Blue Chips I have.
I am endlessly fascinated by how much difference the pick shape and thickness and material makes - and also how you hold it - particularly to mandolin tone. Also how my own tastes have changed - I used to play almost exclusively with a Wegen M150 but now barely use it!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 7:24:12 GMT
YES! I wondered when others might discover these, they are brilliant. I recently lost one of mine and was extremely sad, but don’t worry, I found it again yesterday down my friend’s sofa, and wow, what a tone! I had forgotten just how brilliant a tone and feel it gives. I actually have two, one is a Simon Brady signature model, with three different types of corners. Very useful for getting different tones. However, I find this one a bit slippy, so last year I bought a similar sized one, large triangle, with their standard bevels, but with the option of the holes, and wow, it really works. I also have Dunlop primetones (my second favourite), a much cheaper Dawg pick (very lovely full tone) and a red bear that I have never got on with.
But yes, my Hawk pick just sounds and feels wonderful, well worth the money, which compared to a Blue Chip, is a bargain.
Robbie
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Post by martinrowe on Apr 2, 2018 7:41:09 GMT
Is there one that is what I want for mandolin or/and bouzouki - thick and with at least one point?
Marin
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 7:44:28 GMT
Is there one that is what I want for mandolin or/and bouzouki - thick and with at least one point? Marin Yep, start off with the Simon Brady model, but get them to put the grip holes in. That’s my advice. Basically, you can ask for anything! |
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Post by martinrowe on Apr 2, 2018 7:47:21 GMT
OK Robbie I'll have another, and a closer, look, thanks.
Martin
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 2, 2018 8:07:02 GMT
I think the triangle ones could be the best buy(though still expensive) - at least you get 3 picks for your £12!
Keith
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 8:53:26 GMT
I love Primetones (not used anything else since I first picked one up last September!) so if some of you think these are even better, I will definitely give them a go!
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 2, 2018 9:22:43 GMT
I'd never given much thought to pick selection usually buying the cheapest I could find but, especially on a mandolin forum, they get a little obsessive about it so I thought I'd up my budget a little. First up I tried a Primetone, definitely an improvement but not quite right. The Hawk is another step up. Plus there's a good selection of colours so you can choose one that blends or contrasts with you carpet depending how much you like spending time on hands and knees looking for a dropped pick  |
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