Gibson CS Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 There might already be a topic about this but I was just wondering... what kind of picks do you guys use? I used Fender Mediums, then I bought a box of Dunlop MEdiums for 60 dollars and hate them. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvendio Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I use the little pointy dunlop med but they do wear down fast. I have been playing around with something called a jellyfish recently it's almost like a wire brush and give a very unique sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I guess you could say I have a pick fetish. You name it and I probably have some. Nothing inspires me to practice more than getting a new pick. They all produce different sounds, and textures. I like experimenting with as many different thicknesses, materials, and shapes as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrktwn Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I totally have a plectrum fetish! As of late I've been using good ol' Herco picks. I really like when they get broke in, they definitely have a much nastier attack. They also tend to soften a little as you hold them, wich is weird but cool. If I want a thuddier more authoritative attack I've been using those extra heavy triangular picks. Like Dickie Betts uses I think. Picks are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I used Dunlop Tortex for years. They last forever, will NOT break, and the texture isn't so slick. A couple years ago I discovered Claytons and never looked back. I use the white acetal polymer, standard shape, 1 mm thick. I haven't had to buy any pics in two years. http://www.steveclayton.com/acetal.html Bought 'em at Sam Ash no less..... Well, at least their pic selection is better than their guitar selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I use Dunlop Tortex .88 SHARPs (the famous green ones). I've found Tortex to be extremely durable, but eventually I do wear the tips down on everything. The .88 thickness makes it flexible enough for chords but stiff enough for fast leads when you choke up on it. My only complaint was that they were not sharp enough for me on the tips, but recently in the last year I discovered some shops carry the Sharps (I don't know if they're new or what). I've been using these for about 5 years and will be hard pressed to find anything more tailor-made for me. Occasionally I'll move to a 1.0+ thickness but I always come back to 'ol green. I want to get Dunlop to print my signature and band logo on some. I'd be set for life on picks. It's $$$, but tell me it's not totally worth it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Gibson or Fender thins for me. Break them all the time. Buy them by the gross and keep them in a coffee mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I want to get Dunlop to print my signature and band logo on some. I'd be set for life on picks. It's $$$' date=' but tell me it's not totally worth it. :-)[/quote']Does Dunlop do that? Clayton can fix you up there too. http://www.steveclayton.com/custom.html I'm not even in a band and I'm tempted..... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvansickle Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 For electrics, Fender Classic Celluloid Extra Heavy most of the time. When I need to pick something a little faster, I drop it down to a Heavy. For acoustics, Fender Classic Celluloid Thin. I like the pick to "bounce" off the acoustic strings when I strum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Does Dunlop do that? Clayton can fix you up there too. http://www.steveclayton.com/custom.html I'm not even in a band and I'm tempted..... :-) Yeah' date=' they do. Obviously they used to do only big timers but now they'll do it for anybody, if you have the cash. Minimum order is 800, so like I said, I'd be [i']set[/i] for life for picks! http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=52&pmh=products/picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I use regular ol' Dunlop nylon picks, 60 mm. Never break but they will round off the point after while, good grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I used Hot Licks copper picks for years(5's and 6's). Now, I 'm much more like Aaresz... name it and you are likely to find one here... I have been using a Dunlop medium (.60) with my Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar lately, tho. I find I can control the harmonics better. /shrug MUST be the LP, cuz the Strat was never like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
led floyd3 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I use Fender California Clears Heavy. A pack will last me about a month or two, then I buy new ones. They're cheap, too, so if you break one or lose one, it doesn't matter. I destroy a pack of light picks after playing for half an hour (maximum), and I break a whole pack of mediums after about a week. So, yes, I have to use heavies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Fender Premium Celluliods. the thickness varies depending on what I'm playing or want the sound to be. The SG almost always gets played w/ heavy, the LP and the strat with mediums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Oh yeah always a fun topic and worse than guitars for collecting. Guitar pics cause about half the arguments I have with my wife because I have millions and leave them everywhere according to her. I also keep them in the watch packet of Levi's so they do end up in the wash. My favorite picks are the gibson tri-picks but they quit making them years ago I have three or four left so now I hunt them on ebay there's so many kinds from cheap to exotic. if you've never seen them check out www.brossardpicks.com the bone and exotic wood are cool and play very well if you like a thick solid pic (hard to type that without embarrassing myself) he used to make one out of rawhide that was very cool and had a great feel I'm not sure he does them anymore. the bone and mammoth are both cool looking and play very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Really it comes down to preference. Try different sizes till you find one that is flexible for chords, but strong enough for leads. If its flimsy you will play sloppy and not be happy. Find the ones you like. Yes it will turn into a slight fetish but thats what happens when you start searching for tone and playability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreyu260 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dunlop Tortex r the way to go i got about a million of em but ive used the same one (i like the super thick purple ones) for about a year now and its still good for playin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've used these for like, 25 yrs. I buy 'em by the gross, since no one carries them, but I use the .60 orange I even have some from 25 yrs ago! I use all 3 edges, depending on what I'm playing. One thing- you never have to worry about people borrowing/stealing my picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTone911 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 For acoustics I use a medium Dunlop Genuine Celluloid Classic For electrics I use a medium Planet Waves Jerry Garcia Good tone and feel and the prints are etched in so they help with grip also. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 If you've never seen them check out www.brossardpicks.com the bone and mammoth are both cool looking and play very well. +1 I've got a few of them also. I,too, like Gibson tri-picks. We've probably bid agaisnt each other on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've used these for like' date=' 25 yrs. I buy 'em by the gross, since no one carries them, but I use the .60 orange I even have some from 25 yrs ago! I use all 3 edges, depending on what I'm playing. One thing- you never have to worry about people borrowing/stealing my picks [img']http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/marvar/1153434080_TORTEX_FINS_414_250X185.jpg[/img] What is the benefit / sound differences you'd get from the bumpy edge? Seems kinda gimmicky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esch Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dunlop tortex all the way!!!...1mm for a nice crisp attack. Sometimes my hands sweat when I play and these picks won't slip at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dunlop Tortex mediums, but have been playing around with the Gibson picks that came as "case candy" recently. I don't particularly care for them though, because after about 1/2 hour of play, I have to turn them over because they have taken the shape of my grip. Must be the death grip style I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkymws Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I like the Jim Dunlop XH that looks like the Fender Celluloid, especially for lead work they seem to dig and float since there is no flex the pinch harmonics explode off of my thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekenny Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 i use these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.