If you do use picks, what brand and size? (Stories welcome)

I used Dunlop Tortex, the green ones (.88?) for the longest time, and then about 15 years ago my buddy who runs a shop got a new line of strings & picks called Snarlin' Dogs. Their picks are called Brain, and I have been using them ever since. Without a doubt the easiest picks I have found to hand onto while playing, and they seem to last forever (might help that I play flats mostly).

Three different sizes depending on bass, strings, sound I want and mood......LOL!

.88mm/black
1.00mm/grey
1.14mm/orange

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/snarling-dogs-brain-guitar-picks-and-tin-box

 

I'm a terrible pick player, but when the need arises I've taken to using these Dunlop stainless steels. .51 mm

http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-46RF51-Stainless-Guitar-36-Pack/dp/B000EEHGMC

 

Fender Califnornia Clear's: Heavy. Exclusively.

I do not really play with a pick much. I still have my first pick from when I was a teenager. Yes it's a clear. It has been worn down some but it still works.

I used to use .76's on my guitar ( ,) then .44's for a while. I met a shredder who reocmmended heavy picks. He liked how they could go through a string for maximum shreddage and I find this to be true. Although, I have met plenty of guitarists, including my current one, who can rip it up with a .76.

 

My choice for best Pick?

Herco Nylon, Flex 75.

Good grip, good flex, but not Too much flex.

 

I only use a pick on bass for one song in my main band right now, and only a couple in my acoustic side project, but I prefer .9mm Clayton rounded triangles. I use the same ones for bass, bass VI, guitar and ukulele.
The shape of the Claytons is slightly less round than Fender and Dunlop rounded triangles. In a good way.

 

Must have tried dozens over the years... Dunlop JD JazzTone 208 - very good control!

 

Dunlop 1mm nylon black ones!

 

I don't pick much... but when I do, I prefer Dunlop Yellow Tortex .73mm.

 

Mick's picks, my favorite picks
They sound so good, both the felts and and the rubber.

 

Dunlop ultex. Good luck finding them if you drop them though. Who thought see through picks were a good idea?

 

I play with a bone pick. I've always liked a really heavy pick and I came across a local guy who makes these. After trying one out almost two years ago I've been hooked on them.

 

Dunlop Triangle Stubbies 2mm

 

Does this guy have a website?
I find the bone pick idea really interesting!

 

http://theguitarworkshoponline.com/

 

Thanks!

 

For me, among those I've tried the only ones that seem to stay somewhat well in place between my thumb and index finger are the Dunlop Tortex rounded triangles. I don't remember the exact gauge but it's on the heavier side. I've owned a bone plectrum and own a hand crafted stone (red and transparent, well polished) plectrum, however I use/used those mostly on guitar where they give a fantastic attack and great sounding sustain.

(It could also be worth mentioning that less than 10% of my playing is with plectrum, so I haven't really investigated much all different alternatives).

 

My anti-virus software stopped me from opening that page. I could have forced it to open, by why risk it.

 

Dunlop Max Grip 1.5mm
V-Pick Large Pointed 2.75mm