Mog Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I regularly switch between picks and fingers depending on the requirements of the song. There's one thing to be mindful of when choosing a pick. Different materials and thicknesses will produce different tones. Make sure that when you settle on a gauge and material that the tone produced sits well within the overall band mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebass84 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The guitarist in my band had some custom made picks. They are about 1.1m thick plastic. I don't really use them but I always have one nearby at gigs just in case I burst a callus mid set (has happened before and... Owwwww) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 BC Plectrums have arrived - pics to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1391031019' post='2352540'] BC Plectrums have arrived - [b]pics to follow[/b]... [/quote] I like what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390342887' post='2344411'] Being a life long pick player I swear by Jim Dunlop Tortex .73 Just the right balance of firm for digging in, flexi for speed and rubbery grip-ness. Love them and always a couple in my back pocket [/quote] ^ this. Next thread please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1390342887' post='2344411'] Being a life long pick player I swear by Jim Dunlop Tortex .73 Just the right balance of firm for digging in, flexi for speed and rubbery grip-ness. Love them and always a couple in my back pocket [/quote] [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1391031718' post='2352559'] ^ this. Next thread please. [/quote] Cool. I win! Edited January 30, 2014 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Picks have arrived!!! There is a choice of two - the first and more numerous is the BC logo, the second is rarer (only found 2 in the bag so far) Basschat.co.uk logo. I was hoping to keep them for the next Herts Bash but may crumble under pressure if they're required for the BC stand at the LBGS. Sorry, not the best photos in the world but you get the idea...Here they are: [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/BC%20picks/bcpicks009_zps6536a9d7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/BC%20picks/bcpicks009_zps6536a9d7.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/BC%20picks/7d95c41a-72c7-4350-9ebc-d42039585070_zps2336cd21.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/BC%20picks/7d95c41a-72c7-4350-9ebc-d42039585070_zps2336cd21.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/BC%20picks/bcpicks002_zpsa969abdb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/BC%20picks/bcpicks002_zpsa969abdb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I alternate between 0.73 and 0.88's. Best picks ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1391110497' post='2353464'] Picks have arrived!!! There is a choice of two - the first and more numerous is the BC logo, the second is rarer (only found 2 in the bag so far) Basschat.co.uk logo. I was hoping to keep them for the next Herts Bash but may crumble under pressure if they're required for the BC stand at the LBGS. [/quote] Why are there only 2 Basschat.co.uk ones? Did you order an equal number or did the printers make the order up as they went along? They look good BTW Edited January 31, 2014 by Si600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1391110497' post='2353464'] Picks have arrived!!! [url="http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/BC%20picks/bcpicks002_zpsa969abdb.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Very nice! You didn't say they were FELT picks, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1391056485' post='2352766'] Cool. I win! [/quote] Not yet, you don't - I've ordered some to try, and you only win if I like them enough to change over from Hercos, which I've used for years. If I DON'T like them, not only do you NOT win, but you have to buy me a big box of Hercos, too. Deal? [size=4] [/size] Edited January 31, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391175110' post='2354129'] Not yet, you don't - I've ordered some to try, and you only win if I like them enough to change over from Hercos, which I've used for years. If I DON'T like them, not only do you NOT win, but you have to buy me a big box of Hercos, too. Deal? [/quote] I've heard you'd had the same underpants for years, and it's about time you changed them too! Mate, Herco's are cheap and plakky, while Uncle Jim's Torties are lush and sumptuous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1391195233' post='2354536'] I've heard you'd had the same underpants for years, and it's about time you changed them too! Mate, Herco's are cheap and plakky, while Uncle Jim's Torties are lush and sumptuous. [/quote] Our Uncle Jim will never be pulled in by the Yewtree boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1391195233' post='2354536'] Mate, Herco's are cheap and plakky, while Uncle Jim's Torties are lush and sumptuous. [/quote] I got my Torties in the post this morning - they look nice, but... they are of uniform thickness, and I'd say about, oh... 0.23mm too thick for me. Hercos are thicker where you hold them (about 1mm) and 0.50mm at the business end, which I like. So in conclusion, Torties seem (to me) too thin at the holding end, too thick at the playing end and not flexible enough for my taste. Sorry, Bud. Thanks for the recommendation, though - it's good to try new things - and I really wanted to like them, as yellow is my favourite colour. But they are not for me. Edited February 1, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) These are my absolute favourite picks but have been difficult to get. Just found a seller on ebay so I've stocked up again (coming from Canada but you still get 10 for about £3.50) George Dennis Sharp 0.88 They are nylon I think so they have a bit of flex, and they have raised grip so they don't slip. I love them! Edited February 1, 2014 by tedmanzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391252286' post='2354944'] Hercos are thicker where you hold them (about 1mm) and 0.50mm at the business end, which I like. [/quote] In the last couple of years I've gone back to picks after 20+ years using fingers. My favoured ones are Hercos (I do use others but always come back to the Hercos) and I alternate between the 0.5 & 0.75. But - I use the side of them to play with, not the point - always have. Am I alone in this? Never seen any mention of anyone else doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='el borracho' timestamp='1391331116' post='2355746'] In the last couple of years I've gone back to picks after 20+ years using fingers. My favoured ones are Hercos (I do use others but always come back to the Hercos) and I alternate between the 0.5 & 0.75. But - I use the side of them to play with, not the point - always have. Am I alone in this? Never seen any mention of anyone else doing it. [/quote] Me neither and I do use the point... but I hold the pick quite close to the point so I do get some thumb contact on the string, too - this gives a completely different sound to just using the point of the pick on its own - but not heard of anyone using the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Dunlop Max Grip 1.14 here. I made a rapid transition to these. I get sweaty...the treadplate design helps me hold onto them. I use a .73 for guitar work. They're great. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Some very thick picks here! I'm wondering just how hard you people dig in!! Edited February 2, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='el borracho' timestamp='1391331116' post='2355746'] In the last couple of years I've gone back to picks after 20+ years using fingers. My favoured ones are Hercos (I do use others but always come back to the Hercos) and I alternate between the 0.5 & 0.75. But - I use the side of them to play with, not the point - always have. Am I alone in this? Never seen any mention of anyone else doing it. [/quote] you mean the rounded 'point' (where you are supposed to hold it) as opposed to the sharp point i presume? (not actually holding the pick on its side??!) yes i sometimes try playing with the rounded edge. i also have a bunch of the george dennis picks that come with a very rounded edge - almost like a 1p radius. it is good for giving a softer 'pluck', but usually i like a very sharp point as i find it more accurate for my style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391340139' post='2355879'] Some very thick picks here! I'm wondering just how hard you people dig in!! [/quote] It's not always about digging in. Attack is different with a harder pick and the recovery time of the pick is faster so you can, if needs be, play faster with a thicker pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1391341093' post='2355893'] It's not always about digging in. Attack is different with a harder pick and the recovery time of the pick is faster so you can, if needs be, play faster with a thicker pick. [/quote] I beg to differ. I can play much faster (when necessary) with a flexible Herco .50 than with even a .73 pick, an experiment I conducted only yesterday with a Dunlop Tortie, which doesn't flex as much. But I suppose it's what you're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391342295' post='2355912'] I beg to differ. I can play much faster (when necessary) with a flexible Herco .50 than with even a .73 pick, an experiment I conducted only yesterday with a Dunlop Tortie, which doesn't flex as much. But I suppose it's what you're used to. [/quote] Well, I don't deny your experience but I thought I was merely saying a standard and uncontroversial thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1391342880' post='2355921'] Well, I don't deny your experience but I thought I was merely saying a standard and uncontroversial thing. [/quote] No controversy intended! I just can't play faster with a thicker pick, is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) [quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1391340740' post='2355889'] you mean the rounded 'point' (where you are supposed to hold it) as opposed to the sharp point i presume? [/quote] No. I actually use this bit. Or is that what you meant? That's just how I picked it up over 30 years ago so I don't think I'm going to change now. Edited February 2, 2014 by el borracho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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