What kind of pick do you use?

[Mechayoshi]

I rarely use a pick as I much prefer finger picking. But when I have to I use a Dunlop 2mm

I tried that when it came in a sampler pack. Way too slippery for me!

 

[Mechayoshi]

My tastes have changed recently. I'm favoring Dunlop primrtone sculpted picks with the grip. Thinner but rigid and the sound is crisp. 1mm Cool picks are a close second but the rubber grip dots wear off.

 

[Fat Freddy]

I started with Dunlop Big Stubby 2.0 (Purple) But found them a bit big in my smallish hands....

Switched to these Dunlop 474R 1.0

Much more comfortable for me....Use them on the rare occasions that I use a pick

 

[Morris2103]

Dunlop gator 2.0mm

Only ones I can use. Sweaty hand syndrome, you see

 

[Fat Freddy]

Dunlop tortex 2.0mm

Only ones I can use. Sweaty hand syndrome, you see

That's why I like the red Dunlops.....Nice little grippy indent on them

 

[GiantsGiants]

I tried that when it came in a sampler pack. Way too slippery for me!

I noticed that and i started making my own little grips on them by making little holes where I grip, That helped a lot

 

[zontar]

I mostly play bass with my fingers--but I use various picks on the guitar/mandolin
So on bass it may be whatever I have around--but mostly that would be a Tortex 1.14 (The purple ones)

 

[Blaargh]

I don't tend to use a pick- The stuff I'll use a pick for tends to be pretty heavy and punky, so I like a solid pick that I'm not going to smash to pieces and get a strong attack from. 2 or 3mm Dunlop Stubbies feel solid enough, and they're easy to grip.

I'm also quite fond of using coins, although they're pretty terrible for your strings. You get a very particular tone with them, especially on cobalt Slinkies. I like 20p pieces because they don't have a lip on them like other coins, but they are a little small.

 

[NoiseNinja]

For bass:

Jim Dunlop USA Nylon .73 mm

I don't get most people seem to be using really massively thick picks, but I guess to each his own.
I just seem to like a certain floppyness and flexibility. And if I really need to play with a harder attack, I just slide my grip slightly further down making the pick slightly less flexible.

I do admit to having used a 1 mm pick when playing in a fairly hard hitting and aggressive band some years ago though.
It was made of a material though that made it fairly flexible still.
Can't remember the brand, just remember it was orange with a round gritty spot, for improving the grip I suppose.

For guitar:

Lead: Jim Dunlop USA Nylon .60 mm

Rhythm: Jim Dunlop USA Nylon .046

 

[quickfix]

3mm Big Stubby. Rolls off the strings without making any 'orrible clicky pick noises. Gives my fingertips a rest from time to time. Especially useful during a long night.
I also use them for playing my L-4CES.

 

[Anthony Mugnai]

Dunlop Max Grip. Either 1.0 or .88 depending on how my hand feels. Usually go with the 1.0, though.

 

[zontar]

I don't get most people seem to be using really massively thick picks,

I use the same for bass as for guitar--mostly 1.14 as I stated, but use some thicker stone & horn picks too.

I like the sound better, and I have more control over my sound as well.

But hey--let's be thankful they make picks in all sorts of thicknesses, shapes, sizes & materials and so on...

 

[Jensby design]

Bass: Clayton Acetal .80-1.26mm
Electric Guitar: Clayton Acetal .80mm
Acoustic Guitar: Clayton Ultem .72-80mm
Mandolin: Carvin Heavy

 

[Bassnomer]

The endless decision. I like both the red and black Jazz III's, but since I started using Tortex .73's for my guitar work I find it strange going between the small and larger picks. I've settled on either the Tortex .73 or Tortex .88 for bass. I think.

 

[Real Soon]

Am I weird for liking the wide, rounded 1.5mm mandolin plectrum? Esp for really aggressive striking in songs like Sober....making me wonder if I wouldn't also like even thicker picks.

 

[Real Soon]

I'm using Plextrum's Light Out Large Spade 4mm.
It's really huge, and because of the size, very comfortable to grip pick.

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What on earth.... are those measurements for real? Picks the size of smartphones??

 

[hondo4life]

Clayton Ultem Triangle, 1.20 mm. Good pick attack sounds, good feels, good texture, but hard to find when you drop it on wood floors, and easy to miss when slipped under a string on a maple fingerboard. If I'm not using that pick, I'm using my fingers.

 

[hondo4life]

Dragon's Heart Picks!

You just cost me nine dollars. This had better be good.

 

[taylor16]

Fender Mediums or Tortex Yellow. Held on the side Vega-style.

 

[HiEnd Basses]

You just cost me nine dollars. This had better be good.

It's the only pick you'll ever need. Don't lose it!