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MrBump

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« on: February 29, 2008, 08:05:54 PM »
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?

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« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2008, 08:12:53 PM »
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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« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2008, 08:35:21 PM »
You can get signature picks now?

Dang, you kids are FUNNY!!!

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« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2008, 09:02:01 PM »
Fender Heavy Premium Celluloid confetti. Best picks ever!

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« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2008, 09:12:02 PM »
JD 1 mil Stubby, and two fingers. All you need.
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« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2008, 09:23:05 PM »
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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« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2008, 10:10:49 PM »
Celluloid 1.21 mm ( from BKP shop of course ).

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« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2008, 10:45:55 PM »
Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me.  Bite and speed  :twisted:


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« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2008, 10:47:57 PM »
Quote from: Twinfan
Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me.  Bite and speed  :twisted:



Tasty, looks like I shall have to try that.
oh.. Jazz IIIs for me too really, love the pointy tip

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« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2008, 10:54:05 PM »
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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« Reply #10 on: February 29, 2008, 11:20:56 PM »
Quote from: ilyti
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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« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2008, 11:53:32 PM »
I buy 2mm Stubbies in bulk, they wear down so damn quickly - Are the Ultex Jazz IIIs longer lasting?
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« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2008, 11:54:18 PM »
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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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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2008, 04:30:54 AM »
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Dunlop Ultex Jazz III for me.  Bite and speed  :twisted:

+1  8)
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« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2008, 05:15:29 AM »
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).