merciful-evans Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 1:25 PM, Sgt. Pepper said: By bigger I meant thickness. I should have stated that Merc. I suppose you reach a point where the increased thickness would simply break rather than flex. Most of the time I think a flexing pick sounds better, and I wouldn't recommend thick picks to anyone that doesn't really need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geist01 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I use Dunlop Gator 1.14mm when I am playing 10-gauge strings and I use the EVH 5150 grippy pick when I am playing 9-gauge strings. I use Martin Medium .73 for acoustic. Prost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Geist01 said: EVH 5150 grippy pick Never tried those any good? Think they are up there in price.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) Jazz III for me; I like trying out the variations in materials (tortex, ultex, etc) but the standard red or black nylon ones have the least pick noise and just seem livelier though I should try some of the more recent variations. I've tried different woods, metal/aluminium, agate, brass, perspex as well - all of them have pros and cons IMO. I got a couple of V-picks, same shape as m-e has and also a Stiletto; I have periods of using these but they have that clicky, glassy pick noise and I always go back to the Jazz IIIs. Still have an old sixpence too but it's a bit round! Size - get on better with a small pick, always have. I'm a fairly strict alternate up-and-down picker. I used to like small spade-shaped ones (1980s, had a marijuana leaf on them) and I've also tried all manner of thumbpicks but it just doesn't work for me. 🎸🤏 Edited September 26, 2022 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 4 hours ago, jdgm said: Jazz III for me; I like trying out the variations in materials (tortex, ultex, etc) but the standard red or black nylon ones have the least pick noise and just seem livelier though I should try some of the more recent variations. I've tried different woods, metal/aluminium, agate, brass, perspex as well - all of them have pros and cons IMO. I got a couple of V-picks, same shape as m-e has and also a Stiletto; I have periods of using these but they have that clicky, glassy pick noise and I always go back to the Jazz IIIs. Still have an old sixpence too but it's a bit round! Size - get on better with a small pick, always have. I'm a fairly strict alternate up-and-down picker. I used to like small spade-shaped ones (1980s, had a marijuana leaf on them) and I've also tried all manner of thumbpicks but it just doesn't work for me. 🎸🤏 The Jazz III is what I like as well. Tortex, nylon, whatever. They’re easy to play and they last a long time I’ve seen a variety of really expensive picks and I haven’t tried them but I don’t think that’s for me. I lose picks a lot anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Dub-T-123 said: The Jazz III is what I like as well. Tortex, nylon, whatever. They’re easy to play and they last a long time I’ve seen a variety of really expensive picks and I haven’t tried them but I don’t think that’s for me. I lose picks a lot anyways Seems many on here like the Jazz III’s. Most likely due to shape it seems. You use Jazz III’s for mostly lead? Or for rhythm as well? Edited September 27, 2022 by Hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_S Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I use 2mm Gravity acrylic picks. Love them. wish i would have found them sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Jim_S said: I use 2mm Gravity acrylic picks. Love them. wish i would have found them sooner Gravity Picks are nice. I have 2 of their Gold series 1mm picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I love it that we are free to choose. That's enough of the conversation, for me anyway. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 D'Addario classic pearl celluloid assorted colors, thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I just got a 3 pack of Dunlop Primetone .73mm in the Jazz III XL shape in the color of see through green. They are Tosin Abasi's signature picks. They have great grip on them. I got a 3 pack for $6. https://www.jimdunlop.com/animals-as-leaders-primetone-pick/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 7:11 PM, Hype said: There are so many various picks on the market, what’s everyone using? Tortex, by Jim Dunlop. 0,73, the yellow ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 If it's not that one, then a Medium one as in Fender, Gibson etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 1:56 AM, Rabs said: Same with some stone pick I have.. Its cool but just too hard for me.. I like a small amount of flex for rhythm playing. Same here. I dislike too hard picks and I like them to flex a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Does anyone here know the difference between Tortex and Tortex Flow picks? Is it a question of shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Bluesnik said: Does anyone here know the difference between Tortex and Tortex Flow picks? Is it a question of shape? I believe it’s just the shape difference. The Flows look and feel more matted if I recall.. i really like the Dunlop Tortex Jazz III 1.14mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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