Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 .73 tortex like my man Duff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Dunlop 1.14mm in purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Dunlop Jazz III for me. The thickest one they do - 1.4mm or summat. Stiff as ya like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Just ordered a nice little selection to try a few different ones out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Several threads on this already but I rarely use a pick but when I do, Big Stubby 3mm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Real bassists play with their fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 [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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Chord do a 1mm nylon plectrum the same as dunlops on ebay £9 for 50, they are fantastico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405642929' post='2504045'] No, they didn't! [/quote] Was it you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Dunlop Ultex Tri 0.88's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunkrock Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I was a fan of the Big Stubby, then tried 2mm Dunlops for a while. Recently went down to .88 and loving life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm a Dunlop Tortex .88 mm man. Partly because green is my favourite colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 3mm Nylon Big Stubbies for me. Thick plectrums just feel nicer on bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticktock Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Dunlop tortex1.14. Tried all different sizes and this seems to be the one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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