Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: MrBump on February 29, 2008, 08:05:54 PM
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I've just changed the picks I use.
For about 15 years I've been using Dunlop 2mm slabs, but I got sent a couple of (I'd guess) .7 mm picks with some stuff I ordered, and I've found that they've improved my picking speed AND my tone.
Anyone else found this?
Mark.
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since last year, i've started to use the ibanez paul gilbert signature picks. my speed improved quite a bit going from one to the other (that being, from fender heavy, to ibanez sig)
the tone.. well, that's depending on the person alone :D
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You can get signature picks now?
Dang, you kids are FUNNY!!!
:wink:
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Fender Heavy Premium Celluloid confetti. Best picks ever!
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JD 1 mil Stubby, and two fingers. All you need.
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Dunlop Jazz III's here. I think they help my speed, don't know, i just like them.
Though sometimes i like a certain deep blue cheapo Stagg one that i've had for a long time, but i always go back to the Jazz III.
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Celluloid 1.21 mm ( from BKP shop of course ).
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me. Bite and speed :twisted:
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1173408843_ULTEXj3463x342.jpg)
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me. Bite and speed :twisted:
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1173408843_ULTEXj3463x342.jpg)
Tasty, looks like I shall have to try that.
oh.. Jazz IIIs for me too really, love the pointy tip
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Been going through a bunch. At first I used light picks of whatever brand I could get, then up to 1mms. Vai sigs, Ibanez sand grip, little gold colored ones (that look great in a necklace btw ;)) then moved on to Jazz IIIs and used them for a few years. They took some getting used to becasue of their small size but I became very comfortable with it, and they somehow feel more accurate. Then I heard about a company called "picks and stones" that makes guitar picks from some very attractive kinds of stone, and I ordered a 1,5mm jazz type pick. That's what I use now, for everything. It feels easier to get from string to string, there's more dynamics, and most importantly: there's much less of that annoying pick-attack sound. Stone picks rule.
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Been going through a bunch. At first I used light picks of whatever brand I could get, then up to 1mms. Vai sigs, Ibanez sand grip, little gold colored ones (that look great in a necklace btw ;)) then moved on to Jazz IIIs and used them for a few years. They took some getting used to becasue of their small size but I became very comfortable with it, and they somehow feel more accurate. Then I heard about a company called "picks and stones" that makes guitar picks from some very attractive kinds of stone, and I ordered a 1,5mm jazz type pick. That's what I use now, for everything. It feels easier to get from string to string, there's more dynamics, and most importantly: there's much less of that annoying pick-attack sound. Stone picks rule.
But what are they like for string life? are they like metal picks, deadly string killers?
Sounds good though, i hate the pick-attack sound and it's what annoys me about a lot of digital units which seem to accenuate that factor of the sound quite a lot.
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I buy 2mm Stubbies in bulk, they wear down so damn quickly - Are the Ultex Jazz IIIs longer lasting?
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But what are they like for string life? are they like metal picks, deadly string killers?
Not at all! Black spots around where you pick does seem to devellop a little faster, but it makes no difference to the sound and sustain of the string. Haven't broken a string this way either. The surface on these are extremely smooth.
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me. Bite and speed :twisted:
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1173408843_ULTEXj3463x342.jpg)
+1 8)
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1.5mm gator grips are my choice at the moment (I really like the gator grips...there's a powdery substance on them that sucks up your sweat... It's really nice but only lasts one use :( But even after the powder is gone the material is nice and doesn't slip/slide around much).
I'm waiting to get back to my local to pick out some of the jazz picks though... My instructor uses them, several of you apparently use them, and I've heard a few other big names like them (John Petrucci comes to mind--if I'm not mistaken).
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+1 to stone picks, I use a teardrop style grip pick - it's smoooooth... I also like Wegen picks, I have a set of 3-mm Twins.
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My signature pick.
[/img]http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3631213/2/istockphoto_3631213_hand_palm.jpg(http://[size=7px]Note : I usually use Ibanez PG picks. Used to use Jazz III's but they sucked ass.[/size])
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Tortex green ftw, I think they're .88mm which feels perfect to me.
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Fender confetti mediums for single coils and Green tortex for humbuckers
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Fender heavy all the way. The Gibson mediums feel quite sweet aswell.
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I buy 2mm Stubbies in bulk, they wear down so damn quickly - Are the Ultex Jazz IIIs longer lasting?
They last me for ages.......
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I buy 2mm Stubbies in bulk, they wear down so damn quickly - Are the Ultex Jazz IIIs longer lasting?
They last me for ages.......
They lose their point in like 30 mins of play =/
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Dunlop Jazz III's here. I think they help my speed, don't know, i just like them.
Though sometimes i like a certain deep blue cheapo Stagg one that i've had for a long time, but i always go back to the Jazz III.
I used a jazz III for the longest time, but I tried out a fender (i think) 0.73mm and realized that everything sounds brighter and a little more articulated with it, and there's less of a pick attack.
So I'm only using the jazz III for heavy stuff now :D
the 0.73mm won't push around my 7th string like a thick jazz III or a ibanez paulgilbert :D
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Used to be a Tortex Sharp (white), now I'm using a Jazz 3 (red)
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me. Bite and speed :twisted:
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1173408843_ULTEXj3463x342.jpg)
Thems my picks too.
Great stuff. Precise, low wear.
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I've used Dunlop Tortex reds for about 10 years solid now. I tend to hit a guitar quite hard, so .50 is enough for me.
I may take a look at the Ultex Jazz III's though.
(http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/3/8/6/367386.jpg)
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I love Jazz IIIs, but the XLs are too hard to come across and are nylon so wear down fast.
I use Tortex .73mm usually (yellow)
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Big Stubby 3mm all the way. 8)
+1 on them wearing down though.
Whack on some .11 D'Addario strings and I could just shred for hours (then I'd probably need to replace the plectrum in an ideal world... :cry: ).
This is a great way to freak out acoustic players as I use them for acoustic too (but with .12s this time) and I have a very aggressive picking style. Watching me play guitar must be like watching listening to somebody tuning in that respect...
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me. Bite and speed :twisted:
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1173408843_ULTEXj3463x342.jpg)
i didn't know you could get ultex jazz IIIs, that's interesting. I use gator grip 1.5mm picks... they aren't too slippy, and have lowish wear. ultexes have less wear, but they don't come thick enough, and feel a little "big"... but those ultex jazz IIIs may sort that out. still perhaps a little slippy though. for the cost of a pick, though, might as well try one. :lol:
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I have yet to find a good pick to use.
Metal, 11 gauge, dunno what would suit that. Or least haven't found one that does. I just use the BKP ones currently.
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I use a tiny little black dunlop tortex one which i nicked from a guitar shop by accident after trying some stuff out, and have never managed to put down. i need to get some more of those lovelies
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Fender Heavy Premium Celluloid confetti. Best picks ever!
I use these too! :lol: I am gonna try some other stuff though, cuz i there might be something out there better suited for me.
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OK, so just ordered a joblot of Dunlops from Ebay.
Now for a few minutes of peace and quiet to try them all out...
Mark.
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Mr.Bump-
The black and grey two in the top row, and the green + yellow tortex are my favourites!
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I've went through loads of brands and types of pick and for now, I've settled on the Dava grip tip.
They never slip and they're hard tipped with a bit of flex in the middle, perfect for me.
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The tortex is pretty good - like the feel. .88 is just about right. But they sent me a load of nylon picks too - haven't used one of these for about 20 years, and I'd forgotten how great they feel! They don't give much pick attack, and make the tone really smooth...
More investigation needed, methinks.
Mark.
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Yup- the nylons are fantastic! :)
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I've been using Dunlop Tortex 1mm for about 12 years. Pretty much the first 'brand' pick I ever used, just stuck with it.
Bought a couple of Dunlop Jazz IIIs after reading a mag article about them, but can't get on with them - they're too small and expose my sloppy technique.
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I buy 2mm Stubbies in bulk, they wear down so damn quickly - Are the Ultex Jazz IIIs longer lasting?
They last me for ages.......
They lose their point in like 30 mins of play =/
I used to be a jazz III xl user, I'm on the big stubby 3mm picks now, noodleplugerine they make a nylon version of the big stubby now, lasts a lot longer than the normal ones
I highly suggest anyone using jazz IIIs try a stubby, at first I preferred the 2mm stubby but now I prefer the 3mm, I find I use even less effort from the picking hand (I'm a light picker, lighter = faster :) )
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Jim Dunlop tortex 1.14 mm purple, and 12s for strings, yes the picks wear down very quickly lol :lol:
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ive always used Jazz III's since i played for the first time. (on a freinds Nez) I find that when i use a brand new one its amazing but loses out after a while. do you think its worth trying out loads of different picks?
Them picks and stones pics are exspensive but i would mind one.
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do you think its worth trying out loads of different picks?
You know what? I think that sometimes it pays to shake things up a little, be it different picks, different gauge/brand of strings etc. Things like that make you readdress your playing, I think.
Hence the pick re-evaluation!
Mark.
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these;
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1153434762_STUBBY_474_GRP_463X342.jpg)
these;( rounded tip for blues mostly)
(http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1153434040_TORTEX_JAZZ_472_GRP_463X342.jpg)
and often this (not a pick but def. attack tone diff.);
(http://www.peacelandmusic.com/Images/10SizesinBrass.jpg)
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and often this (not a pick but def. attack tone diff.);
What the hell are they?
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Special guitar-player knuckledusters?! :lol:
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they're like smaller metal bottlenecks right? small enough to still have the ability to use your finger to fret strings...
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Used a ton of different shapes and sizes over the years, but nowadays I just stick to good old Gibson Standard Heavy, though I prefer thin picks if I'm strumming on an accoustic.
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and often this (not a pick but def. attack tone diff.);
What the hell are they?
slides :twisted:
worn like a ring and easily turned so still able to chord/solo. Use slide quite alot and these are best have found for me. Allow for great pulloff and fast effects.
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^Where can you get those ring-slides Nick!? :o
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http://www.peacelandmusic.com/mringorder.php
have tried ALOT of slides and brass is my preference for warm biting rock and these are (for me) the best/easiest to use as can do some 'tricks' with em.
Thing is slides are VERY personal and it really IS best to try before ya buy (although most are'nt gonna break the bank).
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Awesome, I am getting me some of them for sure. One of the littler ones me thinks.
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Hmmm, I was looking at those slides Nick. So you rate them eh. I have a glass one and a brass-in fact I was gigging tonight and played a bit of slide. I shall have a think about getting one.
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All this pick talk brings me back to my Moshay picks. Years ago, after not long after I started to play guitar, my Mother got me a set of Moshay picks for christmas one year. I don't know how she got them, or why she happened to pick out those, but they were fantastic! They were nylon and had a hole in the center. They were fantastic! I got a couple dozen of them, and now, sadly, I've lost all but one of them over the years. I still have it, and I'd be damned to find any wear on it, and I can guarantee you it has been played. I took a leave from playing for about 4 or 5 years, and started to play alot again last summer. After I started to play again, I came across my last Moshay pick and decided I'd like to have some more, but they were terribly hard to find. I finally did, and they were over $20 a dozen!!! Anyone else ever use a Moshay?
http://www.jhalemusic.com/pages/strings.html
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^Nope, but they look interesting! :)
What's so good about them?
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The didn't wear hardly at all... I'd have a fender pick down to a nub, and hardly anything taken out of a moshay. The hole was nice too... I've seen other picks with holes, but the moshay's had a good edge to the hole, kind of rigid or sharp... Think of drilling a hole through metal and not filing it after, only this was in plastic of course. It held really well, never moved around really. Normally, to me, nylon picks get slippery and slide around as I sweat alot, but these didn't. The sound was good to. It had that nylon warmth, but was a bit brighter than a standard nylon was...
Or maybe it was just the mojo of the first pick that one grows comfortable with...
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Hmmm sounds good!
Added to the list I think. Slide-rings and Moshay picks! :D