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Bass Picks for Punk Rock music?
- Thread starter LordOfBass2218
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- Jul 27, 2001
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Clayton custom Acetate .80 triangles I have them custom printed. 300 at a time. Worth every penny.
Thicker is better IMO...I've been using some really small/thick picks lately (Jazz III's? maybe) but just today I found a super thick [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] pick I bought to try on guitar and liked it a lot.
I am pretty picky about my guitar picks---I really like Tortex and I hate the old school cheaper ones (although those burn really well, try it)---but on bass it seems like it matters a whole lot less.
I am pretty picky about my guitar picks---I really like Tortex and I hate the old school cheaper ones (although those burn really well, try it)---but on bass it seems like it matters a whole lot less.
You want a full aggressive tone?
You then would want Pickboy Hi-Modulus Carbon picks.
I've used the blue, purple, and green Dunlops for years, as well as the Clayton Acetal and Ultems.
They have nothing on the attack and fullness of the carbon picks.
I like the 1mm.
You then would want Pickboy Hi-Modulus Carbon picks.
I've used the blue, purple, and green Dunlops for years, as well as the Clayton Acetal and Ultems.
They have nothing on the attack and fullness of the carbon picks.
I like the 1mm.
Oh I'd also like to point out that using the words "Punk Rock" and "Box Car Racer" in the same sentence is paramount to blasphemy... don't get me wrong, I like them, but that aint Punk
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Actually, I prefer the Herco Gold .50s, but I use light gauge strings.
Also, Herco Golds could totally be one of those fake cigarette brands from a movie.
Get in a bar fight with another bassist. Don't stop until you both loose teeth. Incisors or canines will be your best bet. Shake hands, trade teeth (taking the other's), hang them from your neck, and use it as a pick.
You're a punk, right? Steal 'em from guitar players. Steal a bunch of different ones from guitar players until you figure out which one(s) you like. Then, steal only those kinds from guitar players.
Oh I'd also like to point out that using the words "Punk Rock" and "Box Car Racer" in the same sentence is paramount to blasphemy... don't get me wrong, I like them, but that aint Punk
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Steal your mom's credit cards, buy as much gear as you can bass, amp, PA, even a van to live/tour in if the credit limit is high enough (and if not, rent a van to live/tour in and don't return it)
CUT UP THE CREDIT CARDS ONCE THEY'RE MAXED! Pick and choose influences appropriately as follows:
Visa is best for trad punk such as No Means No (Hanson Brothers), DOA, Pointed Sticks, SNFU, Dayglo Abortions, Ramones, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Exploited, Damned, Dead Milkmen, Stiff Little Fingers, The Vibrators, Dead Kennedys etc...
Mastercard is better for Ska and Rock Steady-influenced punk and other genre inflected punk such as Rancid, Rank & File, Sublime, some Clash, Real McKenzies, Less Than Jake, Catch 22 etc...
Amex is suited more to Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Anthrax etc...
Oh, and Discovery is best for Television, SHam 69, Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Patti Smith...
Try gas cards and department store cards for MoJo Nixon, Mad Sin, Meteors, Cramps, Gang of Four, Buzzcocks, Mission of Burma, X...
You can usually get about four to five picks cut from each credit card, but your results may vary...
CUT UP THE CREDIT CARDS ONCE THEY'RE MAXED! Pick and choose influences appropriately as follows:
Visa is best for trad punk such as No Means No (Hanson Brothers), DOA, Pointed Sticks, SNFU, Dayglo Abortions, Ramones, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Exploited, Damned, Dead Milkmen, Stiff Little Fingers, The Vibrators, Dead Kennedys etc...
Mastercard is better for Ska and Rock Steady-influenced punk and other genre inflected punk such as Rancid, Rank & File, Sublime, some Clash, Real McKenzies, Less Than Jake, Catch 22 etc...
Amex is suited more to Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Anthrax etc...
Oh, and Discovery is best for Television, SHam 69, Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Patti Smith...
Try gas cards and department store cards for MoJo Nixon, Mad Sin, Meteors, Cramps, Gang of Four, Buzzcocks, Mission of Burma, X...
You can usually get about four to five picks cut from each credit card, but your results may vary...
Lets not jump to conclusions... he could be a professional bass fisherman.
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Ok that was hilarious
with the light strings - fender or gibson medium
with regular or slightly heavy strings - clayton 1.0
with regular or slightly heavy strings - clayton 1.0
Buy one of those packs that has an assortment... Try them all ... Buy the one you prefer...
toetex 1.0mm blue ones... Or gator grip 1.12 or something like that dark blue is my preference.
If I want more twang I go lighter...
toetex 1.0mm blue ones... Or gator grip 1.12 or something like that dark blue is my preference.
If I want more twang I go lighter...
Oh, also, you might be interested in the Dunlop Jazz IIIs or John Petrucci signature picks. You can also pick up a Dunlop variety pack that'll have a variety of different picks to try.
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