Plectrums

[Thunderbird]

Just wondered what plectrums all you guys are using I have used the 0.73 Dunlop Tortex picks and I really like them but I have just changed to the Dunlop Maxi-grip ones in 0.73 but they feel much thinner than the Tortex ones they are still nice so I am thinking next time I may order them in the 0.75 gauge unless you guys have any other recommendations

[discreet]

Herco Flex Gold 50. Used 'em for decades.
May be too thin for you, but they don't wear down, they're grippy and they last forever.

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405620791' post='2503788']
Herco Flex Gold 50. Used 'em for decades.
May be too thin for you, but they don't wear down, they're grippy and they last forever.


[/quote] Cool cheers Mark maybe a touch thin for me but I am gonna google to see if they do other sizes

[discreet]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1405620899' post='2503789']
Cool cheers Mark maybe a touch thin for me but I am gonna google to see if they do other sizes
[/quote]

Pretty sure they do a 75, but you probably know that by now already.

[njr911]

.73 tortex like my man Duff

[JapanAxe]

Dunlop 1.14mm in purple.

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405621218' post='2503797']
Pretty sure they do a 75, but you probably know that by now already.
[/quote] I do now cheers

[Lozz196]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1405621622' post='2503806']
Dunlop 1.14mm in purple.
[/quote]

Yep, but I use the tortex version, essentially 3 picks in one due to being triangular. They`re not quite as big as the pic makes out.

[barkin]

Dunlop Jazz III for me. The thickest one they do - 1.4mm or summat. Stiff as ya like.

[Thunderbird]

Just ordered a nice little selection to try a few different ones out

[EssentialTension]

Several threads on this already but I rarely use a pick but when I do, Big Stubby 3mm:

[chrismuzz]

Real bassists play with their fingers.

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1405628865' post='2503908']
Several threads on this already but I rarely use a pick but when I do, Big Stubby 3mm:


[/quote] Do you find the big stubby gives a duller sound that is a little close to finger style?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1405633425' post='2503981']
Do you find the big stubby gives a duller sound that is a little close to finger style?
[/quote]
No, not really. I'd call it crisper not duller.

I rarely play with a pick but if I do it's usually because I want a faster attack and the harder the pick the more that happens. It also means I'm able to play faster if I need to, especially close to the bridge.

However, I seem to recall that the last time I mentioned the idea that harder pick meant faster playing, not everyone agreed with me.

Edited July 17, 2014 by EssentialTension

[discreet]

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1405637764' post='2504013']
However, I seem to recall that the last time I mentioned the idea that harder pick meant faster playing, not everyone agreed with me.
[/quote]

No, they didn't! [size=4] [/size]

[danbowskill]

Chord do a 1mm nylon plectrum the same as dunlops on ebay £9 for 50, they are fantastico

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405642929' post='2504045']
No, they didn't!
[/quote]
Was it you?

[chrismuzz]

[quote name='danbowskill' timestamp='1405664847' post='2504077']
Chord do a 1mm nylon plectrum the same as dunlops on ebay £9 for 50, they are fantastico
[/quote]

That's awesome! Dunlop Nylon 1mms are the best I've ever used

[yorick]

Dunlop Ultex Tri 0.88's

[BigRedX]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405620791' post='2503788']
Herco Flex Gold 50. Used 'em for decades.
May be too thin for you, but they don't wear down, they're grippy and they last forever.


[/quote]

I'm using the heavier Flex 75s and have done since the late 70s. I'm surprised that you don't get any wear, I shred mine to bits and after a month they normally get binned as the point has completely worn away. As a result I buy then 100 at a time. On my 5th set of a 100 at the moment.

[plunkrock]

I was a fan of the Big Stubby, then tried 2mm Dunlops for a while. Recently went down to .88 and loving life!

[allighatt0r]

I'm a Dunlop Tortex .88 mm man. Partly because green is my favourite colour.

[uncle psychosis]

3mm Nylon Big Stubbies for me. Thick plectrums just feel nicer on bass.

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1405670711' post='2504123']
I'm using the heavier Flex 75s and have done since the late 70s. I'm surprised that you don't get any wear, I shred mine to bits and after a month they normally get binned as the point has completely worn away. As a result I buy then 100 at a time. On my 5th set of a 100 at the moment.
[/quote] I just ordered some 75's am looking forward to trying them

[Ticktock]

Dunlop tortex1.14. Tried all different sizes and this seems to be the one for me.