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getting around high pins

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getting around high pins

Postby majorburt » 10 Apr 2012 13:01

basically, i'm having trouble getting around high (tall) pins and setting the pins behind them while still keeping the high pins set correctly. does anyone have some tips?
i have the southord pxs-14 pick set.
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Re: getting around high pins

Postby Daggers » 16 Apr 2012 19:25

try using a deforest diamond pick. also called offset diamond.
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Re: getting around high pins

Postby clearmoon247 » 20 Apr 2012 5:11

I agree, a deforest diamond is the best way around high pins. Additionally, if you are using top tension, then you will have alot more room in the keyway
Aim for the impossible, because there is no challenge in trying when something is known that it can be done
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