Just a curious question. What picks do you use?

[Hi-End Basses]

All Mick's Picks: UKE 2 (3.8) Spink (3.0) Dimpled Scmhiddy (3.0) and Vex 3 (1.5).

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I use a pick occasionally and I've actually been experimenting with different types for bass. For years I used Fender heavy picks in the 351 or 346 shape, but lately I've been trying the Dunlop Jazz II and III in both red and black. I like that they have less "click", but I may actually want that sound in a live context and these picks may prove to be too small to be practical. I also picked up some of the large Dunlop Utlex picks in the 1.00 and 1.14mm thicknesses. These sound about the same as the Fender picks, but the textured surface feels nice.

- Steve

 

[Stranger Danger]

90% fingers but when I use one I use Fender Thin. I used heavier picks for a long time but I feel like I can feel the strings better with the thin pick. Pretty good sound with flats as well.

 

[DocShocker]

I used to jump between Clayton 1.52 standards, and dunlop nylon .88's. Local availability, or lack thereof, made me drop the claytons. I'm not much of a pick player these days, but I still keep a few picks strategically placed around the homestead, should the mood strike.

 

[Jason Hollar]

I've settled on the 1mm white Clayton triangular ones for both bass & guitar.

 

[maggsybass]

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1.14

+1 for Snarling Dogs, never dropped one whilst playing. Black for bass, red for guitar, purple for mandolin. Don't like thick picks, when I use a pick, I want that "pick" sound.

 

[Rogatien022]

Dunlop JD Jazztone 208 - great control.
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Same here, love them.

 

[SasquatchDude]

 

[Metalbasspro]

When i use a pick, i love the large Fender triangle, extra heavy. For a clicky pick, i love the .80 mm Clayton. View attachment 757969

I use them too but I use the white ones.

 

[shawshank72]

Dunlop Max Grip 1.5.

 

[rafitoprtx]

Anyone of these. Im getting use to the Maxgrips 1.0.

 

[Ninevolt]

Fingers and nails.

 

[mkfanforever58]

When I do use one I use the Jazz III 1.0 mm (the bigger one not the really small red pick)

 

[TheSeagoats]

I've used 1mm clayton rounded triangles for years but I recently got a short scale and I find I play better with a .80 due to the reduced string tension.

 

[AshInAmsterdam]

For guitar and bass. Idon't like a floppy pickView attachment 757981

That was my choice for 20 years of guitarist. When I came to play more bass I found even the 1.14 too flexible so ended up with the 2mm, ultimately using for guitar and bass.

I can destroy one in a 4 hour rehearsal. I play pretty hard.

 

[PsyDocHill]

You and Dee Dee Ramone -- and he's in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

I'm also a full-time 100% pick player; just like that thwack sound, rather than the thub you get with fingers. Diff'rent strokes...

I keep my right-hand nails a bit long, so I can thwack with the nails & thub with the finger pads, as needed. I'm left-handed but play right-handed. I wonder if that makes any difference here.

 

[DD Gunz]

As a pick player for 26 years I have settled on Dunlop Max Grip .73 mm picks as my usual. They last and they stay put. They are just hard enough and just soft enough.

 

[phillipkregg]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but Cody Wright is one of my favorite pick players.

Here's a video where he goes into some detail about what picks he uses and why:

 

[Hi-End Basses]

That was my choice for 20 years of guitarist. When I came to play more bass I found even the 1.14 too flexible so ended up with the 2mm, ultimately using for guitar and bass.

I can destroy one in a 4 hour rehearsal. I play pretty hard.

Can't destroy a Vex from Mick's Picks!

 

[klharper]

Dunlop Ultex 0.9mm, Sharp