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Post subject: what are you guys/gals using?
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:03 pm
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you never hear folks talking about their pic choice.
for such a small device it sure can make a big difference
in your playing and attack. i use Dunlop nylon 1mm and orange tortex
pics. can i tell the difference between the two/ you bet.
i can listen to a recording of myself and tell which one im using.
so what are you folks using?


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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:15 pm
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I use Fender Medium premium celluloid picks. Although the Jim Dunlops are nice too.

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:18 pm
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dunlop tortex, it has to be thin though

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:38 pm
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It depends on what I'm playing. My favorite are the Dunlop Tortex .73 mm. The yellow ones. But for acoustic strumming I like the orange ones, and I also like the green ones which are slightly heavier than the yellow ones.

I like Fender mediums too, I've been using them since I first started. And I won a bag of over a hundred Ernie Ball Heavies, so I use those when I'm really digging in on lead work.

I've also gotten into those tiny jazz picks. They're nice for fast runs.

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:48 pm
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i like the dunlops because i can get a better grip on them.
the attack, to me, is better with them.
i use to use the tortex more so but times have changed.
the pick is a very important piece of equipment in my opinion.
zz top uses a $5 peso when they play. both of them do.
crazy huh? i saw where a thin pic above was mentioned. i cant do it.
i just dont feel like i have control when i use thin pics.


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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:49 pm
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I have used Dunlop 73mm grey nylon picks as long as I can remember on electrics and the 80mm on acoustic.I find that they're easy to hold on to no matter how much your hands perspire.

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:51 pm
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Usually Dunlop Jazz lll's but they have become rare down my end so ive got some filed to size make do Jazz lll's made of a cracked Barry White Vinyl ha :P
Looking into using a V pick so if its awesome your all sure to hear from me :P

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:56 pm
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Doesn't make much difference to me. Usually heavy's are fine. I like my fingers better. I've also used coins.

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a silver coin shaped into a guitar pick

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:12 pm
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You get warmer, nicer tone from the fingers :wink: I learned that playing bass, but it still applies.

Bread bag clips work pretty alright, though.


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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:19 pm
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ClassicRock92 wrote:
Usually Dunlop Jazz lll's but they have become rare down my end so ive got some filed to size make do Jazz lll's made of a cracked Barry White Vinyl ha :P
Looking into using a V pick so if its awesome your all sure to hear from me :P



alot of your tapping kings use jazz picks . they tuck into the pulm easier allowing more finger movement.
i just cant use them. big hands, they get lost in there lol.


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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:23 pm
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mthorn00 wrote:
a silver coin shaped into a guitar pick



i use to use stainless steel picks. man they are bright sounding too. if you do a lot of string raking you can rip folks spine out raking with those.
oh damn theres the metal head in me coming out again lol.
i gotta watch myself. i'll be in there with the carvins cranked in minutes
if the metal monkey shows his ugly face. hes been supressed for a very long time.


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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:18 pm
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I use all kinds and all thickness. I have a couple of stainless steel picks and it sounds really cool through an overdriven amp, but it takes some getting used to using something that thick though. When I practice at night without my amp, I use thin jim dunlops or cf martin thins so I am extra quiet while the rest of the house sleeps.

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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:22 pm
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I use dunlops the green ones.


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V-PICKS all the way! :wink:

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