And show me where these people are that are lined up to buy sticks like they're big macs at macdonalds? Yes, sticks tend to retain their resell price but don't act like it's as easy as shouting out your window "Stick for sale!" and Bam! 3000 bucks. There's a good chance it may take a while to sell it if you have to, just like any other instrument. I havent seen a stick on ebay in a while.

Tritone

Yes they're just different. Some techniques will be applicable to all the tapping instruments while others will work better on a specific brand. While the wider string space (and having a wider bridge) makes the cross playing a bit more difficult (at least for me) I guess it will make plucking and strumming easier; although being a tapping instrument, I will favor the tapping technique over the other 'complementary' techniques.

Just to get back on track, Welcome Nomad Monday! I hope you'll have fun in your tapping journey. Hey! maybe you'll be the killer Megatar player that Greg is waiting Sweat, blood & tears, dedication and a good pinch of talent and good taste will do the trick no matter the instrument.

And regarding this last point that Greg raised, I've seen some very good Megatar players. I think most of them started on a Stick long before the existence of Warrs & Megatars; what makes those players so good is not the fact that they started with a Stick but the fact they been playing for more than 15 years. The other thing to consider is that I believe they are more Sticks in the hands of musicians than all the 'teflon' instruments put together so it's natural that you find more cool videos with a Stick.
I'm sure Greg or Steve, after 5 mins with a Megatar, will be able to come out with a nice sound and something much more musical than what I could do in a week with my Stick . I've seen Ron Baggerman trying different instruments in the Etap seminar (there were more instruments & tunings than participants to the seminar) and he was always able to pull out nice chops and groovy ideas from his hat in a few mins.

Bottom line I believe choice is good. Eating at McDonalds once in a while makes makes me appreciate a good restaurant even more and understand where all that extra money you pay is going to


Cheers, Daniel.

And yes, the level of absurd hero worship around here is rediculous.

Although I am amused that hearing the word cult caused Steve's bald head to vein up that much. Relax. Strokes are bad.

In keeping with the subject of this thread, anyone that knows Steve knows this is nonsense.
Jim

I think what Daniel says about the width of the neck being a hindrance for "crossed" playing is relevant. Being able to easily reach across the board to access all of the strings with both hands is a big part of the sensation of Stick playing.

tritone has a point, but as always it involves a pointed hat.