PickGrips

[Lownote Floyd]

Hi. I am only a beginner and don't profess at this point to know what's good or bad but I was just sent a sample pack of PickGrips by a company called Tractiongrips that makes non-slip stick-on grips for firearms. I have zero to do with the company but you may find their latest offering for guitar/bass picks interesting. Peel off, stick on, the sucker ain't going nowhere. Offered in black grit and gray and black rubber.

www.tractiongrips.com

 

[TolerancEJ]

I don't use a pick at all. But the material looks like shingle material or like grip-tape used on skateboards.

 

[ThudThudThud]

For when I do use a pick, I switched to Claytons a long time ago (no, no sponsorship here). They wear slowly, have a greater selection of gauges, and don't break (looking at you Fender). They also don't slip out of my fingers at all. That used to happen to me a lot with those shiny plastic ones that break (Looking at you Fender).

Interesting product, but I won't be buying.

 

[EagleMoon]

I use Dunlop nylon picks and they already have a raised rough back edge similar to this.

 

[DerHoggz]

Real bassists don't use a pick.







Kidding, I wish my picking was better because it can add a lot.

 

[Arvin]

The tractiongrips look interesting.

For the rare times that I use a pick, I use Brain Picks, by Snarling Dogs. The surface of these feels like a cat's tongue or shark skin or something. They never slip out of my fingers.

 

[Lownote Floyd]

Like I said, I'm just a newbie. I wouldn't know a good pick from a bad pick - I'm still trying to figure out where all the notes are, but i was told that a good bassist should be "pick proficient." It's part of being a well-rounded bass player. And to repeat, I have nothing to do with the company, just passing on info.

 

[steveinohio]

Gorilla Snot works great. Makes your fingers a bit tacky. Best thing Ive found to prevent slippage.

 

[Sammy_L_D]

I use Wegen picks, they have a perfect thumb countour already!

...they're also about $15 a piece, mind you.

 

[Exploiter8]

I use Dunlop nylon picks and they already have a raised rough back edge similar to this.

Mrs. Peel, Looks like somebody needs a DOCTOR!

 

[darkstorm]

I dont like those kind. Cause I use either of the two more rounded edges rather then the single more pointy end that those type of picks are designed for. Tortex and dunlop heavy gauge are main ones I use plus some PickBoy Picks I still have from years ago. I also dont like sticky feeling picks. Regular satin finish picks like the dunlop purple 1.14mm ones and similiar arent slippery like some others Ive tried.

 

[Spleenface92]

They wear slowly, have a greater selection of gauges, and don't break (looking at you Fender).That used to happen to me a lot with those shiny plastic ones that break (Looking at you Fender).

Yeah...I don't like fender pics. They just can't stop breaking. ESPECIALLY if you are trying to cover a slayer song.

 

[KeithAlanK]

...the sucker ain't going nowhere.

Thanks for the tip.
I use an unusual-shaped pick so there aren't any options on the market as far as material or design.
This might help me.

 

[Fuzzbass]

i was told that a good bassist should be "pick proficient." It's part of being a well-rounded bass player.

I completely agree. I used to be 100% fingers, but this millenium I have finally acknowledged that a pick sounds much better on some songs.

I use Dunlop Tortex picks, and they can get slippery when I sweat. Thanks for the tip on the pick grips... I'm going to consider that product, and also Gorilla Snot.

 

[DaveLS]

I used to use Gorilla Snot but I found real snot works just as good. The only problem is applying it on stage discreetly.


I use 88mm Dunlop Tortex.

 

[HaMMerHeD]

I don't always use a pick, but when I do, I use 1.13mm Tortex Sharps.


No slippage problems.

 

[jackajesusfreak]

Gorilla Snot works great. Makes your fingers a bit tacky. Best thing Ive found to prevent slippage.

+1. I don't use a pick for the bass, but I do use them with my 6 string guitars and use GS a lot.

 

[Fuzzbass]

I use 88mm Dunlop Tortex.

Me too. Reason being that thicker picks don't produce enough of the pick tone for me. .88 gives me a nice strong attack while still being sturdy.

But what works for Dave and me might not necessarily work for you. Experiment!

 

[Infernal Affair]

I don't use a pick at all. But the material looks like shingle material or like grip-tape used on skateboards.

Hmm. This sounds like a genius idea. I think I should buy some grip tape and see how that works.

Picks slip around my fingers all the time, though I've been getting a lot better at it with more experience. Maybe I should try Brain Picks.

 

[pasta4lnch]

my singer uses picks w/ a rubber-ish non-stick on them I hate them, but he swears by them. I use dunlops w/ a matte minifsh and it's all the grip I need.

I find I slightly adjust the pick throughout the course of a song - w/ the rubber grips it keeps it too snug that I can't move it. plus if I drop a pick (which I rarely do) I just finish the tune w/ my fingers