Just a curious question. What picks do you use?

[SpiderBass1965]

Dunlop Jazz iii

 

[osv]

Keep them coming. I’ve always been a finger player, but I want to start learning how to use a pick for different tones. Purchased a dunlop variety pack today to start experimenting.

 

[C-60 Bass]

Used these since the late 70's

 

[SkylineFiver]

When I was playing guitar,
Fender White medium with black letters because they were better than the tortoise shell and nothing you say will convince me otherwise….

 

[srosenthal13]

 

[edencab]

I bought a pack of these...I don't use a pick much (gotta work on that) but I like these ones

 

[StatesideRambler]

First choice: Carol Kaye teardrop
Second & third: Dunlop Primetone 1.3 mm grip pick and a Blue Chip TAD 80

 

[walterw]

the ultex big triangles for me, 1.14mm for bass and 1mm for guitar, mandolin and whatever else

my ideal pick is not too thick but with zero flex, and that material has the best combination of stiffness and wear resistance i've found outside of expensive exotics like Blue Chip picks. plus, three points per pick triples the wear life

(dirty little secret, dunlop's "primetone" is just the same ultex stuff made to look like the wildly more expensive Blue Chip)

 

[Vinny_G]

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Exactly the same. Nylon picks are best for bass.

 

[LowActionHero]

1 mm. Moved up from .8 awhile back

 

[BlueTalon]

I don't often use a pick, but when I do, it's something like this:

 

[L-u-A-R]

Collecting picks is a dirty pleasure of mine.
Tend to like thick picks, especially Dunlop Primetone 2.5mm - because of the bevel.

That's the regular stuff, my favourite picks are leather ones. Measured and cut from leather scraps given to me by a local leatherworker.
I was looking for the the sound of veld picks, not available where I'm from.
Considered leather, went to the guy to ask if he could make, he gave me scraps and taught me how to do it.
Not sure how it compares to veld, but it's my favourite pick sound.

 

[Gizmot]

I rarely use a pick playing bass. When I do, I use the Mummy from V-Picks. V-Picks are made of plexiglass which keeps them from flexing which gives you more low end and better control of dynamics.

 

[HelpImaRock]

the ultex big triangles for me, 1.14mm for bass and 1mm for guitar, mandolin and whatever else

my ideal pick is not too thick but with zero flex, and that material has the best combination of stiffness and wear resistance i've found outside of expensive exotics like Blue Chip picks. plus, three points per pick triples the wear life

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(dirty little secret, dunlop's "primetone" is just the same ultex stuff made to look like the wildly more expensive Blue Chip)

It’s no secret at all. They sound the same at the same gauges. Any difference is in the feel.

 

[Watchootognbout]

My go to....?
I don't know.....let me see......

 

[2thAche]

If I play with a pick its a Fender Medium, bass, guitar, acoustic, same pick

 

[walterw]

It’s no secret at all. They sound the same at the same gauges. Any difference is in the feel.

as i recall, they "sound the same" even just dropping them on a hard surface

 

[Ritter667]

Dunop Tortex III .50mm, using either the tip, with I sand rounder, or the round corner of the pick, which is a bit less flexible.

What sounds most like my fingers, because I use the very tip of my fingers/edge of my nails to pluck the strings, with a relatively light touch, in a slight inward light slapping motion.

But I do prefer to use my fingers.

And I can strum just as fast using my fingers by utilizing the flamenco guitar finger flicking technique.

If I really need a warmer and softer tone I use the Wedgie Soft 3.1mm rubber pick:

 

[HelpImaRock]

as i recall, they "sound the same" even just dropping them on a hard surface

If they're made from the same formula, and are the same thickness, it stands to reason they'd make the same sound when dropped.

 

[klejst]

When I use a pick, standard Dunlop Tortex .88 (Green) and 1.0 (Blue).