Author Topic: Clayton picks? (Read 4034 times)

_tom_ · « **on:** May 13, 2007, 02:07:43 PM »

So I'm having a bit of trouble finding new picks that feel "right" to me..

Dunlop tortex yellow (.73mm) feels too flimsy, but the next one up, Green (.88mm) is too stiff. So I guess I want something about in the middle of them two. Clayton seem to be the only brand who do .80mm picks (that I can find), and they seem a bit dear (£5 for 12 picks?)

Any other options? I just want something like the Dunlop yellow but a bit stiffer really, but not as stiff as the greens.

SAMLP · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2007, 02:22:26 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

So I'm having a bit of trouble finding new picks that feel "right" to me..

Dunlop tortex yellow (.73mm) feels too flimsy, but the next one up, Green (.88mm) is too stiff. So I guess I want something about in the middle of them two. Clayton seem to be the only brand who do .80mm picks (that I can find), and they seem a bit dear (£5 for 12 picks?)

Any other options? I just want something like the Dunlop yellow but a bit stiffer really, but not as stiff as the greens.

thats not dear you tight bar-steward lol
picks are normally around 50p - 75p each
go for it if those are the ones you want

sambo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2007, 02:48:23 PM »

yer i was gonna say
... lol

thats about 42p a pick... thats pretty standard really...

Woogie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2007, 03:27:00 PM »

The pink dunlops are .76?

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2007, 04:34:21 PM »

Pink ones are 1.14mm apparently.

I didnt do my maths beforehand, the Clayton ones dont seem that expensive really after all :lol: So, has anyone tried them?

Antag · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2007, 04:51:47 PM »

I use Clayton custom Delrin picks in both .73 & .88 gauges (bought bag of 300 about 8 years ago). Also have some 1.26 Acetal for my drop-Bb 13-62 strung "monster" guitar. Both materials are really good - they wear rather than snap, I haven't broken a single pick in the years I've been using them... :)

_tom_ · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2007, 07:45:29 PM »

Cheers Antag. How would you say the gauges compare in stiffness to dunlop ones? IE do they feel the same as the dunlop equivalent, or a bit stiffer or flimsier?

One of the reviews on Strings Direct says "A little less slippery than Tortex with a tiny bit more give, yet they feel a little heavier than the corresponding gauge in Tortex."

so, I have no idea what to expect :lol:

btw, are these the ones you have? http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/ViewProduct.aspx?productId=306

Antag · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2007, 08:26:56 PM »

Nope, these in 1.26 gauge, the .73 & .88 gauge Delrin ones I bought direct

I've never tried the Ultem material & can't really compare to Dunlop as I haven't used one in years... :)

gingataff · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2007, 02:02:51 AM »

I like the material of the Claytons but I bought some and they were all slightly warped and I can't straighten them. Another one you can try are Dunlop The Wedge, they're like the tortex but white (with the coloured turtle), slightly pointier and they feel a bit lighter to me, so maybe try the green ones.

CUBE · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2007, 02:38:06 AM »

try the dunlop ultex .73 its pretty cool..too thin for me but cool

LazyNinja · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2007, 11:39:47 AM »

I haven't done much pick research but the one I use is the Dunlop Nylon 0.8mm (or 1mm? cant reemember). It's the black one with dots on the surface for grip. It's light and pretty stiff and so far I'm satisfied with them.

Twinfan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2007, 11:57:42 AM »

Another vote for the Dunlop Ultex - I'm just waiting for the Ultex Jazz IIIs myself...

_tom_ · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2007, 12:01:20 PM »

Are ultex a bit stiffer than the normal Tortex? If so, I would guess the .73 ultex feels good..

Twinfan · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2007, 12:42:09 PM »

Yep, they're a bit stiffer with a bit more "snap". I like them with my all mahogany acoustics.

plastercaster · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2007, 06:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Another vote for the Dunlop Ultex - I'm just waiting for the Ultex Jazz IIIs myself...

Email their customer support - I got a sample sent to me last week for nothing, but its tip wasnt sharp and I prefer the XL size, which it wasn't available in.
Looks like I'm stuck with nylon