Author Topic: Plectrums/Plectra/Picks (Read 10103 times)

indysmith · « **Reply #30 on:** March 02, 2008, 04:00:06 PM »

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

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2008, 10:41:09 AM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

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.

MrBump · « **Reply #32 on:** March 04, 2008, 07:28:28 PM »

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.

sambo · « **Reply #33 on:** March 04, 2008, 07:59:33 PM »

Mr.Bump-

The black and grey two in the top row, and the green + yellow tortex are my favourites!

gamesandy135 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:12:32 PM »

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.

MrBump · « **Reply #35 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:46:00 PM »

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.

sambo · « **Reply #36 on:** March 04, 2008, 08:51:48 PM »

Yup- the nylons are fantastic! :)

Simon D · « **Reply #37 on:** March 04, 2008, 09:12:00 PM »

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.

JDC · « **Reply #38 on:** March 04, 2008, 10:37:57 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: Twinfan
Quote from: noodleplugerine
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 :) )

Buddha · « **Reply #39 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:15:17 PM »

Jim Dunlop tortex 1.14 mm purple, and 12s for strings, yes the picks wear down very quickly lol :lol:

jibidy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:47:35 AM »

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.

MrBump · « **Reply #41 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:36:20 PM »

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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.

Dakine · « **Reply #42 on:** March 06, 2008, 06:59:54 PM »

these;

these;( rounded tip for blues mostly)

and often this (not a pick but def. attack tone diff.);

MrBump · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:47:00 PM »

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and often this (not a pick but def. attack tone diff.);

What the hell are they?

sambo · « **Reply #44 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:54:58 PM »

Special guitar-player knuckledusters?! :lol: