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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Steve Davis
This is a well thought out, accurate tool to make head tension adjustments. This gauge does all the thinking for you, when all three points are contacting the head you are at a G#, A quarter turn either way will get you another half step either way. This is a very easy way to make adjustments to tension weither it be a periodic check or making a minor adjustment when changing to a different bridge, as I find a different weight/material bridge needs a little head adjustment for the best sound. Steve is a craftsman, and weither its this gauge or one of his great bridges, I highly recomend dealing with him. Note: The present design of this gauge will not read a Rennaisance style head on a BG banjo as they have a different deflection. I find his straight edge/coin method to work great, with a snug penny rather than a quarter.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Dean Hoffmeyer website
After an extreme case of P.A.S trying to find the best tone AND comfort, my search is over. These picks are amazing, the most comfortable best sounding picks period. I own and have tried just about all of them out there, and while there are others I still use and enjoy, most still leave something do be desired. I love the tone from a heavier gauge nickel, right in the middle between stainless and bronze. They have a nice clear tone and a nice decay afterwards, something I did not get with the Sammy picks. It all depends in the tone your looking for. For me these would be an excellent everyday pick. A very fair price of $25.
Overall Rating: 10
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