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11-02-2009, 11:18 AM
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#31 | | Fuzzy meets Joe Walsh!
Joined: May 2004 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 4,279
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Originally Posted by BillSPrestonEsq Hopeful, wouldn't you say that they feel exceptionally smooth on the strings, and just feel effortless?
I don't know how else to describe them, nor could I tell you why they work. I always discounted them as a gimmick till I saw your post on them, and I was browsing ebay last week and saw a ton of them new with a ridiculous bin on quite an assortment.
I have never been a fan of a pick before, but this could be one of the biggest tone improvements I have had and playing improvements.
This is one of the two items I have bought that actually improved my playing. (The other being a leather strap with a suede back so the guitar doesn't move on my shoulder, unless I move it.)
And as far as gear that can make you a better player... there is not of it out there. And as far as GAS goes, these are pretty cheap. If I was buying full price, I would get red as they are easy to lose. | Yeah, I would agree with everything you said. I had been looking for a pick with a stiffer material that would not wear down like nylon and celluloid. I even tried Jim Dunlop stubbies because they appeared to be what I was looking for in a pick. I liked how the Dunlops were beveled somewhat so the edge was sharper, but the material they used just wore down and created a dust film and the pick was toast. The one thing I don't like in a pick is when grooves start forming in the edge - and most typical pick material gives in way too easily. That led me to find these and they hold the edge that I've been looking for. My next ones might be the red or the nightglow as they do wear down. Funny, I remember my first guitar teacher had me make my own picks, by cutting 1 inch squares off a plastic ruler and polishing them off by rubbing the edges on paper or cloth like my jeans! I've had to go back and pick like when I first started. How ironic.
Last edited by Hopeful; 11-02-2009 at 11:32 AM.
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11-02-2009, 12:20 PM
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#32 | | Squidlipsistan Administrator
Joined: Jun 2001 Location: OC Posts: 31,718
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Originally Posted by slap_j Wow, they make an 11.85mm pick. I never knew someone would require something greater than 3.0mm. | I believe he did it for someone with a stroke or something. It is made for those who have hand injuries. Pretty awesome IMO. I plan on playing till I am an old arthritic coot. |
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11-02-2009, 04:26 PM
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#33 | | ignorant, apparently
Joined: Jun 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,549
| I use red ones. Thin, thick, wide, narrow...doesn't matter. If it's red, I'll use it. I'd rather use my thumb instead of anything but a red pick. Is that strange?
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11-02-2009, 05:22 PM
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#34 | | Registered User
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 425
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Originally Posted by BillSPrestonEsq Hopeful, wouldn't you say that they feel exceptionally smooth on the strings, and just feel effortless?
I don't know how else to describe them, nor could I tell you why they work. I always discounted them as a gimmick till I saw your post on them, and I was browsing ebay last week and saw a ton of them new with a ridiculous bin on quite an assortment.
I have never been a fan of a pick before, but this could be one of the biggest tone improvements I have had and playing improvements.
This is one of the two items I have bought that actually improved my playing. (The other being a leather strap with a suede back so the guitar doesn't move on my shoulder, unless I move it.)
And as far as gear that can make you a better player... there is not of it out there. And as far as GAS goes, these are pretty cheap. If I was buying full price, I would get red as they are easy to lose. | Hmm... $5 a pick? Unless I find them cheaper I doubt I'll bother. I go through a lot of picks and I constantly lose them. Not to mention there's no way I can afford $5 a pick right now.
__________________ If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
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11-02-2009, 05:52 PM
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#35 | | Registered User
Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 693
| I keep a yellow (0.73) and green (0.88) Tortex pick on the music stand. The yellow is for songs where I play mostly rhythm, and the green is for songs where I play lead. Of couse, if I drop one, it doesn't matter what color the remaining pick is. |
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11-02-2009, 06:43 PM
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#36 | | Okagesama de genki desu
Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Aurora, Not just a place... Posts: 1,447
| I haven't used anything but the blue 1mm Dunlop Tortex picks in 10 years (unless I'm using my fingers)
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11-02-2009, 06:56 PM
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#37 | | The People's Super Moderator
Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Aldergrove, BC, Canada Posts: 14,796
| I use Peavey StarTex picks. I believe they are 0.50 mm. I love them for several reasons:
1. The little star texture means I don't drop my picks anymore.
2. They don't break; they just wear down. My favorite ones are the ones that have worn down to a rounded nub.
3. They just feel right. |
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11-02-2009, 07:35 PM
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#38 | | Moderator
Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 7,051
| Bill and Hopeful, I've been thinking of trying V-Picks for a year or so but there are so many options and I don't know what to get. At the moment I use Medium or Heavy Cactus Picks (got a free pack of 100 when I bought a tuner) or Dunlop Jazz IIIs. What do you guys use? |
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11-04-2009, 02:16 AM
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#39 | | ...is a Real Boy
Joined: Mar 2007 Location: South Park Posts: 298
| Dunlop Jazz III's. The red ones. Love 'em.
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11-04-2009, 07:33 AM
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#40 | | from the throne
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 906
| I'm with Ak_Man, I use the .60mm Dunlop Nylons. not too thick, not too thin. just right...
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11-04-2009, 11:33 PM
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#41 | | Fuzzy meets Joe Walsh!
Joined: May 2004 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 4,279
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Originally Posted by bread man Bill and Hopeful, I've been thinking of trying V-Picks for a year or so but there are so many options and I don't know what to get. What do you guys use? | I got a package deal (Fab Four I believe), but my favorite is the Screamer after comparing the others. |
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11-04-2009, 11:55 PM
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#42 | | Jesus is my KING!
Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Delta Jct Alaska Posts: 286
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Originally Posted by MisterDominator I'm with Ak_Man, I use the .60mm Dunlop Nylons. not too thick, not too thin. just right... | Thats what I buy. Some gave me the 351 fenders (Thin). I think they look cool, but brake easy.
__________________ Jesus = HARD ROCK!!! 
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11-05-2009, 05:30 AM
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#43 | | from the throne
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 906
| I slice through the plastic fender-style picks like nobody's business. and tortex is just too slippery, especially since I play with baby powder. the Dunlops give me control and have the dimples so I can keep a grip. I had heard good things about the jazz picks, but found them too harsh on my strings though I liked that it made pinch harmonics almost too easy. if I were primarily a lead guitarist, I'd probably use 'em.
I bought a bag of the Dunlop .60 nylons off Amazon, and I swear they were much thinner than .60. not sure what that's about, holding one of them up next to a guitar shop.60 and you can see the difference, and even bend the Amazon pick around like a U.
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