Allen Hinds Discussion

[yebdox]

I noticed from the videos that Allen does not use a pick... I can understand the kind of alternating index/thumb type of picking that Robben uses sometimes, and I think Joe Pass used towards the end, but Allen gets up some speed and remains articulate... it looks like from the video that he closes the gap between his thumb and index finger as if he's holding a pick, but does anyone know ( or Allen, would be great to get it from the horse's mouth!) if he is striking the strings with the thumb nail, index nail, thumb tip, or both thumb and index tips in an offset alternation? It looks like it would be a very versatile alternative to using a pick, if one could develop the articulation that Allen has... very nice! I wonder as well, about volume on an acoustic, or soreness from constant strumming, like funk rhythms.

Great player, very nice lines and tone!

[Allen Hinds]

Sorry I've beeen vacant on this discussion board, but I never got a lot of attention so I just forgot.
Anyway, hope you get this, I tuck my pick between my index and middle finger, I seem to be able to hold the pick at the knuckle securely and still be able to finger pick and get back to the pick with ease.
thanks for the interse
best
Allen Hinds

[yebdox]

Hey, thanks, Allen! Thought I was going to go crazy, trying to figure out that degree of articulation without a pick! (kind of like listening to Wes and trying to get my thumb to move that fast!)

Your playing and writing is certainly deserving of more recognition - sounds like you are making it work with all of your different gigs. I have your CD and think it sounds great - would be nice to hear you record something live, as well.. the video clips sound very tasty - very thoughtful, hip playing.

I would like to ask what you are using for a gigging amp (from the La Vee Lee clips) - are you using a Deluxe and miking it? or something bigger? Finally, what speakers in your deluxe and your live set up? Thanks for sharing!