I have been using Bergfe Blue label strings on both of my Meinels. They have good tone and stay in tune very well. I started using Pyramid back in the 70's but found that the windings gave out rather quickly and the overall sound was not good. Living in North Carolina I don't have a lot of choices. ...

There is a much easier way to do this. I have been using #2 zither rings for decades and using my thumb in both directions. All I do is file the back of the pick portion so that it has the same rounded profile as the front and then polish it up once it's shaped. The #2 rings fit my thumb firmly and ...