Size Matters ?, It's about picks you sillies :D |
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Size Matters ?, It's about picks you sillies :D |
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Feb 24 2012, 07:31 PM |
What's the exact size in mm of the pick you're using now Ville ? I have to go and measure...Oh wait it's printed here 1.14 mm the same pick size like yours Ben !! (oh wait ) |
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Feb 24 2012, 08:21 PM |
I tried a small one, but I simply can't get used to it . You can see in my lessons that are bigger,feeling is much better and also gives me more control when playing.
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Feb 25 2012, 02:35 AM |
I have to admit I thought something else ...
thickness: I use big ones for rhythms and small ones for leads. size of pick: gotta have plenty of a point. |
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Feb 25 2012, 02:44 AM |
larger the size, better the hold. obvious!
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Feb 26 2012, 08:27 AM |
BEN! I thought I told you about the Sharpie tortoise ages ago when I found them? I knew you played the regulars and that you were sharpening them by hand. Did I forget to mention these? I"m always bringing up vendor sharpened picks in chat
Here are two tortoise sharp in 1.14 (a tad thin) and 1.35 (still a bit thin) I was stoked to see all these vendors FINALLY SHARPENING THEIR PICKS! Here is the JAZZ 3 XL that AZZA is talking about. I tried them as well. Bigger than the Jazz Three, but still a Nylon pick so it didn't work for me. But to each his own! And finally one of my FAV picks of all time, my custom VPICK (Switchblade Buffed!) Vinnie Buffs and sharpens the crap out of them before shipping them off. They FREAKING RAWK! But they are not cheap at 4 bux each. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks No way !! I didn't realise they made sharp versions of the 1.14mm. I've been sharpening the myself all this time !!! |
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Feb 26 2012, 06:46 PM |
BEN! I thought I told you about the Sharpie tortoise ages ago when I found them? I knew you played the regulars and that you were sharpening them by hand. Did I forget to mention these? I"m always bringing up vendor sharpened picks in chat Here are two tortoise sharp in 1.14 (a tad thin) and 1.35 (still a bit thin) I was stoked to see all these vendors FINALLY SHARPENING THEIR PICKS! Here is the JAZZ 3 XL that AZZA is talking about. I tried them as well. Bigger than the Jazz Three, but still a Nylon pick so it didn't work for me. But to each his own! And finally one of my FAV picks of all time, my custom VPICK (Switchblade Buffed!) Vinnie Buffs and sharpens the crap out of them before shipping them off. They FREAKING RAWK! But they are not cheap at 4 bux each. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks Very interesting! Can you explain what is the difference in between V-pick and regular Tortex? -------------------- |
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Feb 26 2012, 08:09 PM |
I use 2.0mm picks, Dunlop Gator Grips, love 'em
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Feb 26 2012, 09:29 PM |
I did the same thing for years Ben, but with the .88mm "green". VERY recently (this week) I started using the v-picks. I'm still in the process of finding my "perfect" match, but I really like what the v-pick did for my tone, versus my trusty Dunlop. I gigged last night with the v-pick, but didn't sweat much. I'm still waiting to see if they get really slippery when playing a sweaty show. I suppose I'll always have a green dunlop sharp on deck for backup!! As well as a pack of strings on my pedalboard.....If not, you're SURE to break one during a show!! No way !! I didn't realise they made sharp versions of the 1.14mm. I've been sharpening the myself all this time !!! I just got my v-picks this week.....the biggest difference, in my opinion, is the tone and "attack" of a v-pick vs. a Dunlop. Also, I ordered 3 diff v-picks, each one gives me a different tone. The "Screamer" was added to my order for free to try out. I never would have tried it, but I LOVE it and it's what I might end up using for EMULATOR, but not for my funk band. The edges just roll right through strings. So smooth, great tone. I'm ordering Todd's "Switchblade Buffed" today, because I got a Switchblade and a Venom. Both GREAT picks, but not quite what I need. Venom was too small, and Switchblade needs to be.....well, buffed! So great call on that custom model Todd!! The switchblade regular has just a bit too much resistance when playing through the strings. I imagine the buffed has slightly less "twang" on the tone also. Excited to get that one!! What great timing for "pick talk", since I just switched from Dunlop Pointed to v-picks!! Also, I didn't know the sharp ones were so popular!! I felt like I was the only one in portland using them, but all of you were hip to them as well!! Great minds think alike.... Very interesting! Can you explain what is the difference in between V-pick and regular Tortex? -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Feb 27 2012, 05:51 PM |
At the moment I'm using these 'Jason Vorhees' Glow-in the-dark specials!!!! [attachment=26489:Jason_pick.jpg] Wow this looks like Jason from Halloween movie! -------------------- |
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