Picks

[JOLLY]

The same thing that I use for electric and acoustic guitar. Dunlop Max Grip 1 mm.

 

[Demanic]

I usually use Graph Tek 1.00's Brights on bass. I like the Dunlop textured 0.63's for guitar.

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[Erlend_G]

I feel like i MUST ask:

-Why am I the "only one" playing wooden picks?! In my life, they immediately replaced every other pick I've tried; and they remain a huge part of my sound to this day. I use various sorts of wood, for different tones and applications. The black ebony one, is very warm and slick- while the lighter oak? has more texture, a brighter sound. The worn-down rosewood, gives a warm, blooming attack.

I could never go back to synthetic/plastic/nylon again.

just asking! (sorry for reposting about this again).

-Erlend

 

[Mincer]

At the rate I lose picks, I don't want to have to keep track of something fancier than my delrin ones. Wood picks certainly look nice, but it isn't a tone I am going for.

 

[solspirit]

I feel like i MUST ask:

-Why am I the "only one" playing wooden picks?! In my life, they immediately replaced every other pick I've tried; and they remain a huge part of my sound to this day. I use various sorts of wood, for different tones and applications. The black ebony one, is very warm and slick- while the lighter oak? has more texture, a brighter sound. The worn-down rosewood, gives a warm, blooming attack.

I could never go back to synthetic/plastic/nylon again.

just asking! (sorry for reposting about this again).

-Erlend

This is how I feel about the CR 5 colone coin picks I use for guitar. The only thing that sucks is that I have to make them myself and now I have to buy them at 3-6 bucks apiece from coin sellers. They stopped making them in like 98' so its a collectable coin now but I just haven't found anything to replace it yet.

 

[Demanic]

I like a lot of really bright attack especially for my bass sound.

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[threechordcharlie]

I use a copper pick on my Tele, a Dunlap medium thumb pick on acoustic, and on the rare occasion I use a pick on bass; felt.

 

[Securb]

It really depends on what I am doing. I look at picks like golf clubs or paintbrushes. Different picks for different situations. I will say the more stunning involved the lighter the pick, the more aggressive the lead playing the thicker the pick up to 2 - 3mm.

 

[dystrust]

It really depends on what I am doing. I look at picks like golf clubs or paintbrushes. Different picks for different situations. I will say the more stunning involved the lighter the pick, the more aggressive the lead playing the thicker the pick up to 2 - 3mm.

Essentially this. My primary pick on electric is purple Tortex (1.14mm), but I"ll also use blue (1mm), green (0.88mm) or yellow (0.73mm) depending on what I'm playing through and the tone I'm after. I play a Fender Heavy if that's what's available, but I generally stick with those four because I've found what works for me. I played original Jazz IIIs for years but stopped because I didn't like how bright they were when recording.

My favorite acoustic pick is a Dunlop 0.73mm nylon, but I can use anything with similar weight and flex. I don't care for the loud 'click' I get from a heavier pick on acoustic.

For bass I swear by yellow 0.73mm Ultex triangle picks. They have the punch and 'heaviness' of a thicker pick without the click/clank.

 

[Erlend_G]

For bass; I like a Gator 2mm...

but for guitars; I swear by rosewood/walnut wooden picks! Once I tried wood- I'm NEVER going back!! =)

Timber Tones got some nices ones; (wanting to try their carbon fiber ones?!), ... but the ones on Wish, made out of (sorry, rain forest), is the very best.

-Erlend ♫

 

[solspirit]

For bass; I like a Gator 2mm...

but for guitars; I swear by rosewood/walnut wooden picks! Once I tried wood- I'm NEVER going back!! =)

Timber Tones got some nices ones; (wanting to try their carbon fiber ones?!), ... but the ones on Wish, made out of (sorry, rain forest), is the very best.

-Erlend ♫

Most of that is grown on plantations now, I considered growing Teak but I couldnt have handled the 6 years with no income and have still put out $$ for labor and fertilizer.

I went with the eucalyptus instead, because it only had a 3-4 year turnaround time.

 

[solspirit]

For bass; I like a Gator 2mm...

but for guitars; I swear by rosewood/walnut wooden picks! Once I tried wood- I'm NEVER going back!! =)

Timber Tones got some nices ones; (wanting to try their carbon fiber ones?!), ... but the ones on Wish, made out of (sorry, rain forest), is the very best.

-Erlend ♫

You got me thinking Erl, I think I want to try some shark tooth picks on guitar.

 

[Erlend_G]

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My favorite acoustic pick is a Dunlop 0.73mm nylon, but I can use anything with similar weight and flex. I don't care for the loud 'click' I get from a heavier pick on acoustic.

For bass I swear by yellow 0.73mm Ultex triangle picks. They have the punch and 'heaviness' of a thicker pick without the click/clank.

I have the opposite experience; i.e. a lighter pick sounds "clicky", and I need a certain thickness (1,1,14mm) to avoid it!

thanks for sharing.

-Erl

 

[solspirit]

I have the opposite experience; i.e. a lighter pick sounds "clicky", and I need a certain thickness (1,1,14mm) to avoid it!

thanks for sharing.

-Erl

Same here

 

[Demanic]

This. It used to say "0.10" before the ink wore off.

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[JamesPaul]

Amateur bass player, but if I am using a pick it is Purple Tortex.

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

For bass I like these Dunlop Primetone 3mm picks

 

[solspirit]

For bass I like these Dunlop Primetone 3mm picks

These look good

 

[solspirit]

Anybody try these?

Bog Street MINI BEAST Guitar Picks, 3-Sided Jazz Style Guitar Picks, Heavy and Small, Black (6-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2CLD33/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_BYA8WH7GYRHWQN4NYQYC

 

[Explorer84]

I use the Jim Dunlop XL Series Jazz III picks. They have a much smoother surface which don’t “grip” the strings quite as much.