what are the fastest guitar picks?

[uOpt]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

(even though I don't imagine any other kind of pick could give LESS resistance than polished stainless steel)

I don't think this is about resistance as in friction. Most of the times a pick will feel faster if bending it has just the right amount of resistance to leave your hand in the best position for the next strike, but still makes you able to feel the string.

If the pick is too wobbly you get disoriented.

These days I like to play with medium ordinary standard-shape plastic picks. I used to use the grey Dunlops 0.73 and 0.88 but I think they are unhealthy for sound. Using the most ordinary picks is probably a matter of getting used to them through practice, and makes life easier when you get to random locations where you might not get the moon rock three-side pyramid shaped stuff you are used to.

In general, since I restarted playing I have rated many of my old strong preferences as pointless or point-lacking. I think if you practice with wired stuff you get used to it and can't play standard gear anymore, for little or no benefit. (this doesn't include the sound you get, just how you play)

Having said that, I will re-evaluate picks for sound to make sure I don't miss anything.

 

[rivera213]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

I use the Dunlop Small Stubby 3mm which is by far the best pick for speed playing and fast attack.

They kill the Jazz III's (which i used to use).

The Big Stubby's suck though, so uncomfortable if you play more than 5 hours per day.

 

[edsmith]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

It's not the pick.

Practice, technique, practice, technique, practice, PRACTICE TECHNIQUE!

Didn't Billy Gibbons use a steel pick? Hmm, his choice was about tone not speed (even though I don't imagine any other kind of pick could give LESS resistance than polished stainless steel)

Agreed somewhat, but a heavy pick is definitely advantageous for shredding. I personally never heard any worthwhile shredder who uses a thin pick. Heavy picks provide a very positive pick attack and allow you to focus more on the up and down motion of your wrist. With a heavy pick it's only necessary to almost just touch the string.

Less pick resistance is not always a good thing. You want some pick resistance because you want to grip the strings as you pick. That's the great thing about Tortex picks, but once they become smooth and worn you have to break out a new one.

 

[guitarded]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

Jazz III here, once I made the transition. My picking has gotten less sloppy since I started using them.

im guessing, Jazz III, dunlop Jazztone, or the big stubbies?

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

For the record my current preference is Dunlop's ULTEX .60's but I'm about to switch to the .73 for a "fuller" striking tone.

 

[Kac]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

I use the Dunlop Jazz III (the red, pointy one).

+1

 

[some_dude]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

Dunlop Jazz III.

 

[LtKojak]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

Dunlop Jazz III. They rock big Time!

Pepe aka Lt. Kojak
Milano, Italy

 

[uOpt]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

I went through the first batch of new picks, and I gotta tell you, the Jazz I in black is a hell of a lot faster than anything else. For me. I assume that "Jazz 1" means 1.10 which means "rounded tip" and I think this is Nylon. Dunlop doesn't make it easy, eh? Strikes in both directions go much quicker now. Problem is that it's very easy to drop this thing. It's also stiff enough for good sound.

The shop where I ordered didn't send my any Stubby, Big Stubby or Tri Stubby although I ordered them as in-stock items. Oh well, another round

 

[guitfiddle]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

I use the Dunlop Jazz#207. It's the one that's bigger than the stubbies. It has a nicely rounded point, and the shoulders are great for an even smoother attack. There is absolutly no flex whatsoever, and the more they get worn down the warmer the sound gets. I don't shred, but I can dig in hard enough to break a string if I'm not mindful.
That said, I can play with anything that's at or over 1mm. If there are only thin picks available, I play with a dime or nickle.

 

[tone_guru]

Re: what are the fastest guitar picks?

I like Pickboy carbon fiber picks. Although pricey as all get out, they last a long time. The size is inbetween a jazz pick and a standard pick, but the tip is pointy like a jazz and tapered. My picking is a lot more accurate with those than anything else.

Second choice is a Dunlop Tortex .88mm. Fender Heavys are great too.

Maybe I just like collecting picks....