How thick is your pick?

[dsteinschneider]

Being that I started on guitar eons ago I always used a Fender Medium, my choice for guitar. In the past I didn't often use a pick but I'm playing more music recently that calls for it and I was breaking the "normal" above picks. I was watching a youtube video where the player was using 2.0mm Dunlop Big Stubbys so bought a bag of twenty and love them. I've been handing them out to other bass players and gotten good feedback.

 

[Deleted member 394181]

Jim Dunlop Delrin 500 Prime Grip .46 mm
I'd be surprised if someone else uses them. Love the way they are flexible.

 

[rob_thebassman]

It took me a long time to find a pick I enjoyed using to play with. I'm primarily a finger-style player, but if I do need to use a pick, this is my absolute go to.

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These picks are great and I highly recommend them to any pick player! I suggested thinner picks to a mate who was getting fret buzz from using thick picks, and he was amazed at the difference

 

[rob_thebassman]

I’m surprised so many seem to be using lighter picks. I’ve always thought the bass was more suited for a heavy pick. I’ve been using. .96mm-1.14mm. I may have to give them a try.

I record my bands EP with .60 tortex

 

[Jett Litt]

There are only three things that determines a guitar pick. Thickness, material, and shape/design.

To find thickness you need to order a variety pack and try each. For the material it's made of.... that is subjective based on playing style and genre of music. The design is ergonomic to each individual player and will vary for everyone.

After a multitude of picks being tried and trashed.

I finally settled on Wedgie Delrin XT 1.0mm.

For anyone still unsure of their plectrum type, I suggest they try the Wedgie variety pack. Use the variety pack to determine the thickness best for you and then order a 12 pack of your favorite.

Wedgie Delrin XT

 

[GreaserMatt]

I've been using orange tortex 60's for years; just used to 'em I guess...

 

[Bass Ameg]

2 mm Dunlop nylon

 

[HelpImaRock]

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[Eikari]

Im amazed by the precise measurements of plectrums, two decimals of millimeter..! Who would notice if .87 or 88 thickness of a plectrum? The string gauges are at least not that precise; and i hope one day those are measured in metric unit..