Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Plectrum choices?
Nope. Same price for these as the regular Tortex. I use the green sharps for bass.
Nope. Same price for these as the regular Tortex. I use the green sharps for bass.
Plectrum choices?
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Johnny the Kid
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VinceT
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Re: Plectrum choices?
For 20+ years, I used Tortex 1.35mm sharp point, then a couple of years back, I rebuilt my lead playing from scratch and found they were too large for what I was learning to do (better). After trying many makes, sizes, I ended up at the Jazz III XLs - regular Jazz III size didn't work for strumming, though we're great for lead runs.
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For 20+ years, I used Tortex 1.35mm sharp point, then a couple of years back, I rebuilt my lead playing from scratch and found they were too large for what I was learning to do (better). After trying many makes, sizes, I ended up at the Jazz III XLs - regular Jazz III size didn't work for strumming, though we're great for lead runs.
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6stringerguy
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HiFiRebel
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Re: Plectrum choices?
I thought we were talking about picks for the bass. My bad.
I thought we were talking about picks for the bass. My bad.
PFDarkside
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Re: Plectrum choices?
Yeah, this is in the basement....
Dunlop Tortex 1.14 for Bass
Dunlop Tortex 0.88 & 0.74 for Electric
Dunlop Tortex 0.74 & 0.60 for Acoustic
Fender tortoise mediums thrown in every so often for good measure.
Yeah, this is in the basement....
Dunlop Tortex 1.14 for Bass
Dunlop Tortex 0.88 & 0.74 for Electric
Dunlop Tortex 0.74 & 0.60 for Acoustic
Fender tortoise mediums thrown in every so often for good measure.
dystrust
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Re: Plectrum choices?
The above refers to bass since this thread is in the bassment; we both like the large triangle shape. For guitar longcat likes .88mm Tortex triangles, while I like regular .73mm Tortex teardrops. The one exception is that I prefer 1.14mm Tortex when playing through my Marshall Jubilee.
The above refers to bass since this thread is in the bassment; we both like the large triangle shape. For guitar longcat likes .88mm Tortex triangles, while I like regular .73mm Tortex teardrops. The one exception is that I prefer 1.14mm Tortex when playing through my Marshall Jubilee.
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6stringerguy
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Re: Plectrum choices?
i've played jp jazz iii and they were my go to for a while, then i switched over to carbon max grip jazz iii
i've played jp jazz iii and they were my go to for a while, then i switched over to carbon max grip jazz iii
MkIII Renegade
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Re: Plectrum choices?
Dunlop Tortex Purple 1.14 for bass
Dunlop Gator Grip Blue 1.14 for guitar
Dunlop Tortex Purple 1.14 for bass
Dunlop Gator Grip Blue 1.14 for guitar
KoreanGuitarMan
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Re: Plectrum choices?
Mostly use an Ultex .73mm on bass. Another good one, surprisingly, I absolutely hated on guitar: Dunlop "Big Stubby" 1.0mm.
Mostly use an Ultex .73mm on bass. Another good one, surprisingly, I absolutely hated on guitar: Dunlop "Big Stubby" 1.0mm.
Southbound Suarez
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Re: Plectrum choices?
Anything in extra heavy ala Gary Moore. Currently using the clear yellow Dunlop's I saw Gary use in one of his videos (Tribute to Phil Lynott or the Montreux Concert performances).
Anything in extra heavy ala Gary Moore. Currently using the clear yellow Dunlop's I saw Gary use in one of his videos (Tribute to Phil Lynott or the Montreux Concert performances).
beaubrummels
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Re: Plectrum choices?
For bass, I use an old Dunlop that is quite thick with rounded edges, something like the one in this picture. I use it because the round edge sounds like a finger pluck but being a pick is consistent in attack (as opposed to my bare hands which are not so skilled on bass).
For bass, I use an old Dunlop that is quite thick with rounded edges, something like the one in this picture. I use it because the round edge sounds like a finger pluck but being a pick is consistent in attack (as opposed to my bare hands which are not so skilled on bass).
allbutromeo
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Re: Plectrum choices?
Same here, I like a pick that's thin, with enough give for strummifng, but still stiff enough for single note picking. I used .71mm Gator Grips for years, but they wear out really fast and leave pink dust all over my guitar.
Edit: Forgot this was The Bassment, for bass usually use Dulop Gator or Tortex 1mm or 1.14mm whatever I have on hand in my random pick baggie
Same here, I like a pick that's thin, with enough give for strummifng, but still stiff enough for single note picking. I used .71mm Gator Grips for years, but they wear out really fast and leave pink dust all over my guitar.
Edit: Forgot this was The Bassment, for bass usually use Dulop Gator or Tortex 1mm or 1.14mm whatever I have on hand in my random pick baggie
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guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: Plectrum choices?
My go-to bass pick for years has been the Dunlop JazzTone 207. It sounds smoother than any other I've tried. It also makes a dandy mandolin pick, and will tame a bright guitar quite nicely. The 205 is nice for the same material in a jazz iii shape.
For guitar, I like these versions of the jazz iii best at the moment.
My go-to bass pick for years has been the Dunlop JazzTone 207. It sounds smoother than any other I've tried. It also makes a dandy mandolin pick, and will tame a bright guitar quite nicely. The 205 is nice for the same material in a jazz iii shape.
For guitar, I like these versions of the jazz iii best at the moment.
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mantis
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Re: Plectrum choices?
I always been a Fender Medium kinda guy. Then a few years back I visited this cool little shop that carried Charvel Guitar and dude handed me one of these.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...e=&network=g&gclid=CL6sh8S24c4CFQRehgodL5EEuw.
The Herco Picks are awesome. Not to grippy but has some to it where it's amazingly comfortable. Where have these been all my life?
I also like the Fender Nylon, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/098-6351-800. They have a wonder feel to them. I really like them almost as much as the Herco's.
I always been a Fender Medium kinda guy. Then a few years back I visited this cool little shop that carried Charvel Guitar and dude handed me one of these.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...e=&network=g&gclid=CL6sh8S24c4CFQRehgodL5EEuw.
The Herco Picks are awesome. Not to grippy but has some to it where it's amazingly comfortable. Where have these been all my life?
I also like the Fender Nylon, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/098-6351-800. They have a wonder feel to them. I really like them almost as much as the Herco's.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Plectrum choices?
Try the Tortex Jazz III's. They were my go to for a while before I decided that the Ultex Jazz III 2.0mm was just better for my needs.
Try the Tortex Jazz III's. They were my go to for a while before I decided that the Ultex Jazz III 2.0mm was just better for my needs.
