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PICKS ANYONE??
- Thread starter K.Ross
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I'd say I play about 75% fingerstyle, 15-20% Dunlop Big Stubbies 2.0mm, 5-10% Dunlop Felt. I thought a plastic pick would be very clicky but I find the thick Big Stubbies to give a nice attack with not too much click.
I use either a Dunlop Nylon Jazz III pick (kinda gone off them), a green Dunlop Tortex or a big purple Dunlop Tortex 
I used to be 99% fingerstyle but now I switch to picks during parts of songs, I've become much more aware of tonal varieties
I used to be 99% fingerstyle but now I switch to picks during parts of songs, I've become much more aware of tonal varieties
Picks, or fingers depending on what I need/want to sound like.
Both bands I'm playing with now are primarily pick stuff, with a few songs here or there that I use my fingers.
I've been using the blue Tortex 1.mm picks for a long time now. They wear very well. I lose more than I wear out.
That's exactly what I use too. I swear by 'em these days!
I play exclusively with picks at the moment, and my pick of choice is the Dunlop Gator Grip, either 1.5 or 2mm. I like my picks to be solid as a rock with no give at all. Same goes for guitar, except on that front I use red Jazz IIIs because they're smaller and easier to control.
I use oth finger and pick and i use the greyish 2mm dunlop ones, then cut little goves into it for grip, like shavo used to do
Thanks again...just went to Sam Ash on line and ordered an assortment to try. I've ALWAYS used fingers,so this will be a NEW ADVENTURE. Has anyone tried those picks that are double picks held a ways apart with plastic? They look like they might give an interesting sound. Most the stuff we do is Country,but on the COUNTRY ROCK
I know I could get a "better" attack with picks.
THANKS AGAIN
Kent
I know I could get a "better" attack with picks.
THANKS AGAIN
Kent
usually fingers / slap but I do use a pick often.... I've got a lot of 'big stubby' purples that I like. white fender extra heavy work well for me
This should probably be in the 'Technique' forum, but...
When I play with a pick I grab one of the Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm (the purple ones). They are all over my room, but I can never find one when I need one. I love them, because they take ages to wear down, and I think that because of the material they are made of, if they get a little bit sweaty, you actually have more grip.
I also use the yellow Tortex (0.73mm) when I play guitar. I get through loads of those though - they wear down much more quickly.
When I play with a pick I grab one of the Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm (the purple ones). They are all over my room, but I can never find one when I need one. I love them, because they take ages to wear down, and I think that because of the material they are made of, if they get a little bit sweaty, you actually have more grip.
I also use the yellow Tortex (0.73mm) when I play guitar. I get through loads of those though - they wear down much more quickly.
+1 for the Dunlop 1mm nylon. I swap between fingers and pick quite a bit in my set - occasionally mid-song, so I have a bunch of 'em in one of those pick holder things on the mic stand.
Years ago I used to do this thing where I'd glue two picks together - probaby .70s or .96s. Glue them at the wide end so the pointy ends remain unglued, giving you just a hint of a double attack ... almost 8-string like. Haven't done that for years - might give it a go again and see how it sounds.
Years ago I used to do this thing where I'd glue two picks together - probaby .70s or .96s. Glue them at the wide end so the pointy ends remain unglued, giving you just a hint of a double attack ... almost 8-string like. Haven't done that for years - might give it a go again and see how it sounds.
+1 to the herco. i like them cause they have the right amount of stiffness and flexability. i also love the textured grip part of the pick
Used Dunlops for many, many years.......Loved them
Then I found these at my local guitar store:
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These are the best picks that I (personally) have ever used....they have a "cat tongue" like texture that makes them nearly impossible to drop....
Then I found these at my local guitar store:
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These are the best picks that I (personally) have ever used....they have a "cat tongue" like texture that makes them nearly impossible to drop....
What is a "pick?" 
Actually, I grew up listening to a lot of bluegrass and play (a little) dobro, mando and banjo. I have had some success playing with banjo style finger picks. You can get some serious attack if you do it correctly. As far as flat picking goes, it never really worked for me, I could always play faster with my fingers.
Actually, I grew up listening to a lot of bluegrass and play (a little) dobro, mando and banjo. I have had some success playing with banjo style finger picks. You can get some serious attack if you do it correctly. As far as flat picking goes, it never really worked for me, I could always play faster with my fingers.
