Just a curious question. What picks do you use?

[jd56hawk]

(Ref: felt picks) I'm sure that's true, However, that's hardly a major expense.

Not at all, just not as nice as having one that lasts for a year or more.

 

[Watchootognbout]

I like thick,inflexible picks.
Why?


There is no pick flexing,so there is no delay of motion transfer.
All the pick motion energy is transferred to the string.
The blunt,rounded tip slips easily over the string.
It's like using your index finger tip.
Moving the string only.

Top left to bottom right:
Big Stubby 3mm,Dunlop Primetone 5mm,Timbertones Agate 4.7mm picks.
SikPik D35.It's twisted!Wegen 5mm,Wegen 7mm,V-Pick Big Fattie 5.85mm.

 

[Kikegg]

Dunlop Tortex 0.73 or 0.8 guitar picks here. I cannot get used to big "bass" picks.

 

[Dynomuttasaurus]

It's been mentioned before; the Big Stubby 3.0 is my go to also. The previous mentions showed the lexan version. I prefer the nylon. Yay, choices!

I play fingerstyle 98% of the time. But after a few debilitating cramps playing straight 8ths for five minutes in Rebel Yell, I've switched to using a pick for that particular song.

 

[petch]

I've been through just about every size, shape, and material for picks. These Dunlop 1.14 Max Grips are my current fave. I also will use felt picks or the Wedgie Rubbers for a softer attack when needed. Having said that, I play with fingers 2/3 of the time and picks 1/3.

 

[squish]

Snarling Dogs Brain 1.14 picks are the best I’ve ever used. Tons of grab from the needle-tip-like grip surface, nice point for speedy articulation, heavy enough for aggressive hits, made with alien technology so they don’t wear out and are traffic cone orange so you easily see them on the stage floor or on top of your black amp cab in low light. THE BEST

 

[Tigerpig]

After trying many others (P Bass wearing 105-45 nickels):

 

[saabfender]

It's been mentioned before; the Big Stubby 3.0 is my go to also. The previous mentions showed the lexan version. I prefer the nylon. Yay, choices!

I play fingerstyle 98% of the time. But after a few debilitating cramps playing straight 8ths for five minutes in Rebel Yell, I've switched to using a pick for that particular song.

A very pick-friendly song. Identifying a half dozen in the line up can really save your fingers over the course of an evening.

 

[ONYX]

I don't use a pick very often, but this is what I usually use:

 

[JesterJoker010]

It's impossible to recommend a great fit all and everything pick.
It's a matter of personal reference.
I prefer mine relatively flexible like the gray Dunlop Nylon .73mm picks, but most bass pick players prefer their picks thicker and less flexible like 1mm or even thicker.
Picks are relatively cheap though, so my best advice would be to grap a bunch of different thickness in different materials and try them out to find your preference for feel and tone.

 

[biguglyman]

I too prefer the Dunlop Tortex .73mm yellow picks. Play around with a few and see what you like. Years ago before I learned how to play with my fingers, I used felt picks to get that soft finger attack sound while picking.

I just bought an arthritic glove where the fingertips are cut out and it helps some.

Where do you get those and how much? I have arthritis problems too...

 

[juancaminos]

I've been using Dunlap Felt picks for 40 plus years

 

[slowjam98]

Dunlop Nylon 1.0mm

Gets a very aggressive pick attack when needed or can be soft enough to almost cop a finger tone with the right approach. ymmv
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They only come in black so don't drop them on a dark stage.

+1

 

[sissy kathy]

 

[Oberst]

I occasionally use a high density felt pick. These are also used by some ukulele players. I also use my normal guitar pick 0.73mm Nylon. I am not that picky

I keep trying felt picks but they feel to me as though they have a bit of drag on the string. Do you use a different technique with felt vs tortex?

 

[tpa]

I keep trying felt picks but they feel to me as though they have a bit of drag on the string. Do you use a different technique with felt vs tortex?

Felt have higher friction, as you say. The drag is less and the attack is best for the more dense types. Attack is the reason I occasionally use a pick and normally combined with string muting - i.e. old school rather than metal.

 

[vvvmmm]

My fave hoondies are felt.

 

[SpecOps]

Another vote for Clayton 1.00mm when I use them. Mostly I use fingers now, but hey, use the best tool for the job.

 

[Iridescentone]

Has anyone mentioned Dava picks?

Dava Guitar Picks - Grip Tips

Tried these on a whim, they're perfect for me.

Dava 1303 Delrin Grip Tips Guitar Pick 3-picks pr Pack | eBay

 

[moonchild_22]

dunlop gator 1.14 works for me