What picks are you using?

[Yodhan]

I’ve been happy with the Dunlop Max Grip in 1mm. Gives some texture to grip and they hold up pretty well. Kind of wish they came in brighter colors like the Tortex because they can be easy to not see in dimmer lighting.

 

[The_Amoeba_Man]

I'm a fan of the Dunlop Big Stubby picks but I imagine they aren't for everyone given how thick they are

 

[Pacman]

Dunlop Primetone triangles (the big ones).

 

[Moredator]

I tried to use 1.14mm dunlop nylons forever just because everyone told me you need to use fatter picks for bass and hated it. Then accidentally picked up a .88m and just love it. So, dunlop nylon .88mm

 

[KB5]

These Ernie Ball Prodigy pics have been a game changer for me. I previously used custom printed Clayton 1.0mm delrin picks. They looked cool but would bend after a while. These prodigy picks with the beveled edge feel like a cheat code on fast technical metal lines. I'm incredibly shocked that a simple pick change could make such a huge difference in my playing after 43 years.

 

[No such thing]

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[iqi616]

It all depends on how you hold it. With two fingers, three fingers, tight between the thumb and index finger, loose by letting it do its job without forcing, etc. There are many ways to hold a pick and strike a string, and each time it produces a different sound.

About methods of holding.

I use Jim Dunlop .73 mm picks

and either I hold it "guitar style" to use the point

or (more often) use one the other corners with a looser hold for more thump

 

[dsteinschneider]

I use the grey Dunlop Big Stubby 2.0 picks - I bought a pack of 20 - will last me a long time - the picks don't wear much. For guitar I like Fender medium (or Dunlop Tortex .60mm - the yellow ones - work ok for certain bass parts also)

 

[Iristone]

I'm experimenting with this type of bevelled nylon picks designed for Chinese instruments:

The ones with slightly transparent edges, they give a solid, warm sound with clear articulation. Much better than those extra-heavy Stubbies which are solid but not warm or clear.
For a bright sound it's still hard to beat some good old Hercoes. Unfortunately the dealer doesn't seem to stock Hercoes atm, so I'm stuck with D'Addario Nylflex which is the next best thing. I'm also experimenting with classic Tortex picks, which feel a bit better than celluloid or standard nylon picks.

 

[MartinB]

I like to bevel the leading edges of my Max-Grips with some sandpaper - helps them to glide across the strings

 

[Iristone]

The bevels definitely help with gliding! I daren't bevel a Herco or Nylflex, though, fearing I'd ruin "that" tone.

 

[Iristone]

Dunlop Anniversary 0.88: the brightest picks, very flexible for the thickness. The initial attack goes away quickly, making for a focussed sound.
Tortex 0.88: the textured surface gives an onset of heated overtones, making for a warm sound with defined midrange.
Nylflex 0.75: warm picks similar to Herco "vintage" 0.75 picks. The "0.75" label sometimes grabs the strings, though.
Nylflex 1.0: dark picks similar to "lesser" nylon picks such as Dunlop USA Nylon.

 

[sonic boogaloo]

i didn't like 'em at first, but the Dava grip tips are growing on me...

 

[elliestradiol]

About methods of holding.

I use Jim Dunlop .73 mm picks
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and either I hold it "guitar style" to use the point
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or (more often) use one the other corners with a looser hold for more thump
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I switch between these and the Tortex .73 mm picks for what I do. Can't complain about either of them

 

[Doctor Morbius]

For the most part I use Dunlop Triangles between .60mm and 1.0mm. Any of the brands (Tortex, Ultex, Flex) are fine with me, however, I find the Ultex has a little more snap while the Tortex is a bit mellow.

 

[JimmyM]

In case anyone wants to buy one and pretend you got it from him, Khn de Poitrine uses Dunlop Nylon Standards 1.25 mm.

 

[retslock]

I’m primarily a guitar player but play bass and use a pick mostly.

currently using my guitar picks up would like to get some larger bass picks. Any suggestions? I play stuff in the Shellac, Tool, Austerity Program, Don Caballero vein and sound, bass wise.

I'm primarily a bass player but I play guitar too. I like them thick and the 2mm or 3mm Jim Dunlop Big Stubbys have been my preference but recently I made a couple from some 2mm sheet that I bought to make a pick guard. They work very well after roughing up the surface a bit fore better grip. I play bass with my fingers and I don't like the sharpness of a pick on bass. These don't have so much click so I've started using one for a new song added to our set list .

 

[forrestlaw]

The yellow Dunlop standard shape cortex ones (I think they are 0.73) for me, when I do use a pick. For guitar, I just go down to the 0.60 orange ones.

 

[GrowlerBox]

Dunlop Primetone triangles (the big ones).View attachment 7474203

I like this one, but slightly prefer the standard shape in 2.0 mm; I believe 1.5 mm is the thickest Prime Tone triangle. The 2.5 and 3.0 mm picks are just a little too much of a good thing. I've been doing a bit of experimentation over the past few weeks after using Gravity picks for a while (because they came free with pedals from my favourite shop, Pedal Empire in Brisbane, Australia). 2.0 mm seems to be the sweet spot for me; I also like the Ultex Jazz III in this thickness and also the nylon Big Stubby, but the bevelled edge on the Prime Tone seals it. That said, I have some Jazz Tones and an Ultex sharp on their way (all 2.0 mm), so we'll see .