GM10 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I play in a rock covers band so I need to use picks 90% of the time. I've been experimenting with different woods, felt leather, brass, bone etc. Incredible the difference in tones available through different materials. What's your fave?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I use the Dunlop Tortex Triangle 1.14mm. Nice and chunky so easy to keep a grip of, plus being a triangle, essentially 3 picks in one. Gives a nice firm attack on the sound too. Edited May 22, 2016 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Dunlop 1mm for me - Textured at the "fat" end which makes them easy to grip. Just flexible enough to makes rapid up/down strokes even but tough enough to get a nice crisp attack. And they're black, which is the most Rock and Roll colour, right? Edited June 4, 2017 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM10 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I recently brought this little collection. The horn one is my fave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Depends on what I am playing. Funnily, I prefer the rather thin Dunlop Tortex .60mm for heavy, chuggy, death metally stuff. And the Dunlop Primetone 3mm for most everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Anyone else using Wedgies? Just discovered their Rubbers. ..3.1mm hard and made in USA according to the text on the packet of 3..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I recently experimented with a thumbpick rather than my usual 1mm black Dunlop, and the experiment was a roaring success. My fingers don't get achey any more, plus I find I can swap easily between pick and fingerstyle on the fly mid-song, which has already proved useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM10 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 What sort of thumb pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnaround Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I've seen lot's of clips of the great Nick Lowe playing bass with a Thumb pick...usually on that old blue P bass. Cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Tortex Yellow .72mm here - a nice balance of attack and flexibility for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 .73 Uncle Jim Dunlop Tortex. Forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I didn't use a pick for years but my new band has a few songs that need a bit more attack. I used to use the smaller version of this but I'm liking this shape a bit more at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've got some plastic ones that were chucked in the case when I got my Peterbuilt Jazz... I have 5 or 6 of them and they are great. I'm guessing around 1mm 1.2mm. I might get him to send me a batch in case I lose all mine I always seem to get picks free whenever I buy anything so I've ended up having the opportunity to try out quite a few different gauges... there is a sweet spot for me, not too flappy, but not just a solid lump of plastic either, needs a little give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Steve Clayton triangle acetals for bass and electric guitar. Dunlop .46mm nylon for acoustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1463939783' post='3055171'] Dunlop 1mm for me - Textured at the "fat" end which makes them easy to grip. Just flexible enough to makes rapid up/down strokes even but tough enough to get a nice crisp attack. And they're black, which is the most Rock and Roll colour, right? [/quote] Another vote for these, They have a nice grippy texture which is great for hot venues when you get sweaty hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='GM10' timestamp='1463942695' post='3055221'] What sort of thumb pick? [/quote] These. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM10 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1464022115' post='3055831'] These. [/quote] Think I've got one of these somewhere I've used previously for acoustic. Gonna have a route. Will obviously be flimsy but will give me an idea, ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1463939783' post='3055171'] Dunlop 1mm for me - Textured at the "fat" end which makes them easy to grip. Just flexible enough to makes rapid up/down strokes even but tough enough to get a nice crisp attack. And they're black, which is the most Rock and Roll colour, right? [/quote] I use the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 For those that don't like using picks, but need the extra attack, you could try using metal finger picks the way banjo players do... I have done it because I already have the picks. It's interesting... My thumb picks are metal, though, I don't get on with the plastic ones because I can't find one that fits my thumb comfortably, and the ones with metal clips and plastic picks are like hen's teeth. My favourite thumb pick has turned up edges, so it is easier to up-pick, whereas the flat ones can kind of catch. My first metal thumb pick I fashioned the shape of the pick part until it was about 3mm long and had a twist in it, to make up-picking easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) These for me:- [attachment=219955:Capture.JPG] Still give a nice attack, but not as snappy as a thinner pick. They give a nice thick tone somewhat like using fingers, I find them a good compromise.. Edited May 24, 2016 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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