PICKS ANYONE??

[Jjango]

I never use a pick, but on occasion I use my index finger fingernail as a pick. I keep this nail slightly longer, just for this purpose.

This enables me to get the two most important benefits of picks (IMO) – 1., a very bright, "pick-y" sound, and 2., the super-thumpy, right-hand-as-mute picking.

Works great, and I never have to fumble for a pick mid-song.

 

[Gegatso]

I use a pick very rarely - when a song sort of needs it. When I learned, it was pretty much a standard thing to learn picking in addition to using your fingers just so you have the option there. I usually use a Dunlop .73 or the thickest they make - I forget the number.

 

[anthowl]

dunlop short tortex jazz m3s (pointy tipped) the purple kind. awesome.

 

[Rusty the Scoob]

Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm. I'm in a Dead cover band (see sig) so I have to use one a lot even though I'm more used to fingers.

 

[bassist 4 life]

i use the purple tortex.

 

[tdurden]

I f you want a smoother sound from a pick try the Dunlop Nylon 1mm. I have never had one break and because of their flexability they have a smoother sound. for a crisp sound I like the green tortex.

 

[countshockula]

Pick and fingers. As far as i am concerned, there is only ONE pick. The purple Tortex (1.14mm), of course i'll use whatever is around. Been testing out metal picks lately, brass, aluminum and stainless.

 

[amphlett7]

I mostly play fingerstyle

but when i play picks i use these

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the red one

ive had ONE of these picks
and its still going good
tough pick

 

[envika]

felt picks are cool too, anyone use those?

my dad's first setup was a klira violin bass copy through a gibson thor amp, using tapewounds and a felt pick.

 

[CanadaMan]

.50 mm Dunlop Gators.

 

[melt]

I use various picks depending on the situation and the sound required. Many people think that a pick is a pick is a pick, but a different pick (whether size, shape, thickness or material) can change your sound completely.

 

[gizmobltd]

Fingers (30%) and Picks (70%): Dunlop Big Stubby 1.0 mm

Dude, I use the exact opposite....70%finger and 30%pick. I use the pick mostly for faster metal and punk stuff (I dont personally like punk but my cousin always wants to jam to it) Personaly I like picks 1.0 mm or bigger. Thats just me.

 

[KromaatiKlauun]

Dunlop Purple 1.14

 

[Qvist]

Jim Dunlop USA nylon .73mm

I like thin picks, makes you play much faster

 

[ForestThump]

Jim Dunlop .88mm gray nylon or Fender Heavy tortoise shell depending on the bass.

 

[dlloyd]

Wegens.

They're expensive at $15.00 each, but they're amazing. I've been using them for 18 months or so and have bought three. Two I have in my pockets right now, one I gave to Sonny T from the NPG. No idea what he thought of them, but the important thing is you don't lose them, you only give them away when drunk

 

[Mon Rominee]

I never use a pick.

feel better now?