iamtheelvy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388212' post='2344718'] What does everyone do when they switch between pick and finger style during a set, adjust your output or use a limiter ? [/quote] I have an always-on compressor on my board, but even when not using this, I don't find sound levels a problem when switching back and forth. It's a different tone, but not necessarily a louder/quieter signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1390388404' post='2344723'] I have an always-on compressor on my board, but even when not using this, I don't find sound levels a problem when switching back and forth. It's a different tone, but not necessarily a louder/quieter signal. [/quote] This. Except for the compressor bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1390388404' post='2344723'] I have an always-on compressor on my board, but even when not using this, I don't find sound levels a problem when switching back and forth. It's a different tone, but not necessarily a louder/quieter signal. [/quote] I find pick is way louder, but recently the limiter is working wonders, I wonder if its my technique , to heavy maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388825' post='2344732'] I find pick is way louder, but recently the limiter is working wonders, I wonder if its my technique , to heavy maybe ? [/quote] I don't know. Haven't really thought about it much. I used to use a 3mm pick, but found that it actually made my bass [i]quieter...[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Whatever takes your fancy. Thick red Dunlop XL Jazz III's for me. (3mm?) I use Rotosound strings as well...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Been trying to get back to playing with my fingers over the last few years, so rarely use picks these days, however, I always have at least one Dunlop Nylon 0.73 (the light grey ones) pick handy (tucked into scratchplate) for those "I need a pick and quick" moments. Tried many, many picks for bass over the years, from big heavy one's that everyone says are excellent, to the really thin ones that no-one uses. IMO, the .73 Nylons are stiff enough for fast playing, but flexible enough to give a more gentle string attack sound more akin to a finger style sound, where the heavier picks tend to give a snappier "clicky" sound (IMO), great if that's what you're after. Another plus side to using the Nylons is that they last for ages (but are a bugger to find if you drop them!). Also ended up using the .73 Nylons for acoustic guitar too (again, softer sound), but use Tortex .63's (Orange) for electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1390388255' post='2344719'] perhaps I should have said audience, is there a singular for audience? [/quote] Girlfriend Or if you're really good,Roadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1390392452' post='2344795'] Girlfriend Or if you're really good,Roadie. [/quote] Or your Dad, who gave you a lift there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1390388255' post='2344719'] perhaps I should have said audience, is there a singular for audience? [/quote] Audient - from whom you get a round of applaud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388212' post='2344718'] What does everyone do when they switch between pick and finger style during a set, adjust your output or use a limiter ? [/quote] I try to play harder with a pick to match the output when playing finger style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388212' post='2344718'] What does everyone do when they switch between pick and finger style during a set, adjust your output or use a limiter ? [/quote] Never needed to do either, I use a pick to give me a different sound, not a massive jump in volume. For some reason lots of players seem to think using a pick = hammering the crap out of the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1390393306' post='2344807'] For some reason lots of players seem to think using a pick = hammering the crap out of the strings. [/quote] Nah, that's finger style surely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1390342963' post='2344414'] Dunlop Stubby 3mm [/quote] Yes, that's the one - that's 3mm guys - but I very rarely use one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1390392452' post='2344795'] Girlfriend Or if you're really good,Roadie. [/quote] lol, Roadie? we can only dream, my roadie is a sack trolley, we actually did a gig once where my girlfriend was the only one there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1390388212' post='2344718'] What does everyone do when they switch between pick and finger style during a set, adjust your output or use a limiter ? [/quote] Nothing. Whether I play using either a pick or finger-style I still get the same range of volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dyer Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 On the rare occasions that I use a pick I leave the my settings that same. However, when switching from finger stye to slap I boost the signal for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achknalligewelt Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Yellow or green Tortex, if I can ever find one. My wife got me a PickPunch for Christmas, which knocks out a plectrum shaped hole from any old loyalty/bank card or similar - it feels pretty good, and I now also have a plectrum with a picture of a Subway sandwich on it. Edited January 22, 2014 by achknalligewelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1390342952' post='2344413'] I don't use picks, but on the rare occasion that I do, those 1mm nylons are my favourite by far!! [/quote] Same here - I use them for guitar too so I'm used to the feel of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1390393024' post='2344802'] Audient - from whom you get a round of applaud. [/quote] Not "audiei" from whom a clap is heard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Another Dunlop 1mm user. They last for years and even when rounded off at the bottom are great for 'less attack'. Although you can use one of the round top corners for that if you like. I lost one the other day - first time in about 10 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1390404711' post='2345045'] Another Dunlop 1mm user. They last for years and even when rounded off at the bottom are great for 'less attack'. Although you can use one of the round top corners for that if you like. I lost one the other day - first time in about 10 years! [/quote] Same, I never lose picks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjbass Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It's the green 88s for me, though I'm thinking of going thicker... [quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1390404791' post='2345047'] Same, I never lose picks! [/quote] Neither do I mostly, though I mysteriously seem to have mislaid one for the first time ever last night! I suspect a guitar player...picks of mine have only ever gone missing when they've been through the hands of a guitarist last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz666 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 [sub]I use a Dava pick, absolute nightmare to get hold of but they are both thick and flexible.[/sub] [sub]Theye have a strip along the middle which is really thin so depending on where your thumb is they work as a thick pick, or a flexible pick, or a mixture of both.[/sub] [sub]Sounds wierd but having tried nost of them I found this was best suited to my playing...[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewmorg Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 When i use one it has to be Dunlop .96mm just feels right plus they are a nice manly bright Pink [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I use 3mm Gravity Picks Razer Big Minis, love em! Edited January 22, 2014 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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