Kimbabig Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Not much discussion of this topic, so any special things you do? just curious. The poll is very general, I know but please discuss. talk about what you like, don't limit your discussion to the poll. I considered putting this in one of the guitar threads, but there is no "general Gibson discussion" subforum and I don't want the discussion limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I realized after months of using 10s that I prefer 9s, and low action. I use thick picks. Actually, I use my fingers. But back when I used picks, I liked 'em thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 I realized after months of using 10s that I prefer 9s, and low action. I use thick picks. Actually, I use my fingers. But back when I used picks, I liked 'em thick. So why did you start using only your fingers? Was it because you lost them, were you following Jeff Beck? PS. how stupid of me not to make fingers a choice, it is now a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I started using my fingers because I came to college without any picks, and I haven't purchased, stolen, borrowed or otherwise obtained any since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium 11 Thick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Low,10,Medium. I love the P-90 pup alot, But another pup has got my atention is the 57 hummbuckers on my new 339. I love the way just by changing guitars I can totally change the mood of the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenthmed Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium action. 10's. Green Dunlop Tortex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Low 9s Thick I like the effortlessness of the low action and 9s. It makes for an easier vibrato. Thick pics, it seems like there is a time lag when I use thin picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I play eponymously...that is to say I like variety/versatility..... I have guitars with 9's, 10's and 12's for the different tone and feel possible Actions on the low side (even allowing buzz with 9's) for light fretting and speed I use hard picks which I find easier to control And fingerstyle for more interesting chord voicings and harmonic runs etc And even a bit of Classical..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium 10's Medium The picks that I use are really cool. They're made by a company called Wedgie. They are form fitted to your thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I usually follow factory setup for height. I've used 10's for years but thinking of going up a guage or two. I have 1 guitar with a wound G & I like it. She was strung like that when I got her. Picks I like Herco Flex 75 & Gibson mediums. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium/High action because I do a lot of chordings and no spectacular soloing and stuff. I want less buzz but the ability to play up the neck. I use 10s, they feel fine to me. 9s are a little weird, but I have played guitars with 9s and guitars with 12s. Don't matter too much, just make sure its got 6 strings and kind of stays in tune. I like medium to heavy picks, 1.14mm to about 2mm if I feel really pissed off at the guitar. I mainly stick to riffs and chords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I like my strings (10's) as low as possible with minimal buzz, and 1mm picks. Usually I set my guitars up myself, but recently I discovered the neck on my LP special had a slight bow in it and I was getting some buzz around the 12-14 frets. I took that guitar into my favorite local shop (Pittsburgh Guitars) for a pro set up. Man, there's nothing quite like getting a good set up. I think I played for about 4 hours the day I got Lester back. It was awesome. The luthier lowered my pickups a bit too, and I really like how they sound now. -A little more woody than before. They sound great with just a little distortion or some overdrive. Kinda like the guitar tone on Judas Priest's 'Sad Wings Of Destiny'. It's weird, I find myself liking less and less distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Low - 9's - Medium. I like to adjust the action until I get a tiny bit of string rattle, then bring them back up just a hair. Thats my method and I'm stickin' to it. I also prefer Fender medium picks. Slippery little buggers, but I learned how bright and live they sound on acoustic guitar many years ago and now thats just what I prefer. I keep trying other picks but I always go back to the Fender Meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium 10 Thick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB72 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Medium 10 Thin I'm a rhythmn guy through and through so thin picks are a must for my strumming. I aspire to be as fast a strummer as Doyle from the Misfits. I used to use 9's but when I got my LP I switched to 10's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnj45 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 yeah those wegie picks are great..they have a really nice feel to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Easy call here. I use 11's, Low action, and a heavy pick.. I've never seen those picks, seems others like them huh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 The action and string guage depends on the guitar for me - but picks/fingers remain the same. Generally. Medium/low action 11's (usually - almost never lower guage) Heavy picks and fingers. I actually use a hybrid style of pick and fingers together. I use a small jazz pick (tear drop) to allow plenty of room for my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I use 9's with the lowest possible action I can get without buzz. I don't really have a pick preference... but I typically play with the rounded corner of the pick. I'm not sure why.. it just feels more comfortable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I play fingerstyle I guess 'cuz that's how I started back in the folkie era. Playing rock and bluegrass and country I used various picks on various guitars. Now? I've even done "rhythm" playing just with more finger/classical style and it can work - it just ain't likely to sound like a true "cover." BTW, I do keep 8-38s on the SG, and have for over 35 years. Everything else is pretty much 9-42. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 10s set low. Medium pic - around 70 -80 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Medium 11's Fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixel Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Low action, even on my acoutic. 12's on my Taylor, 10's on my Ibanez and my LP. Medium picks for my acoustic, heavy for my electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Medium 10's tri-picks usually on the medium side though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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