 How Long Do U Use Ur Picks For? |
  |
 Nov 18 2007, 03:55 AM
Post
#1
|
|
 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 28-August 07 From: Finland Member No.: 2.621  |
Hi all,
Just wondering how much use people get out of a pick. For example, I probably get about 5-10 hours out of a Dunlop tortex .88mm before I start to feelit is getting too flattended off. Any suggestions for longer lasting alternatives? cheers, -------------------- |
 |
 
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 03:58 AM
Post
#2
|
|
 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 463 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Mississippi USA by way of NY Member No.: 2.592 |
I have a pile of em on my amp and several of them scattered all over the house so mine get very intemittent wear. I probably lose them before they wear out. is there a rule of thumb for pick use?
--------------------  Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard, Ibanez rg 750, Ibanez Mikro, Washburn Acoustic Amps: Crate GX 1600 1/2 Stack, Line 6 Spider 2, Vintage Kustom Tube Head Effects: Line 6 POD X3 Live, Line 6 PocketPod Misc: Line 6 FBV Express Foot Switch/Volume/Wah-Wah Pedal |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:00 AM
Post
#3
|
|
 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway Member No.: 1.061 |
5-10 hours... ?
 I use mine for months/years.  
-------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:01 AM
Post
#4
|
|
 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Hemet, California Member No.: 2.460 |
I use mine until they are irritatingly rounded off aka months.
Edit typos This post has been edited by swingline: Nov 18 2007, 04:01 AM -------------------- --------------------  The Gear: Jackson Dinky 2M Snow White Line 6 Spider III 75 watt Line 6 FBV Express Foot Controller |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:05 AM
Post
#5
|
|
|
GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 23-August 07 Member No.: 2.595 |
Until I lose them... which is actually pretty fast, most of the time!
This post has been edited by Zephyr: Nov 18 2007, 04:19 AM |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:09 AM
Post
#6
|
|
 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2.570 Joined: 20-February 07 Member No.: 1.226 |
If your picks get rounded off, use sand paper to sharpen them.
That will make them last a bit longer. This post has been edited by botoxfox: Nov 18 2007, 04:11 AM -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:10 AM
Post
#7
|
|
 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 247 Joined: 18-September 07 From: All of the U.S Member No.: 2.823 |
I use them till I feel I can't play with them anymore. Or if I lose them
-------------------- Push through all barriers.......Never self-limit.........Because there is none
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 04:18 AM
Post
#8
|
|
|
GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 670 Joined: 17-August 06 From: UK Member No.: 810 |
QUOTE (Soul_Decision @ Nov 18 2007, 03:10 AM)  I use them till I feel I can't play with them anymore. Or if I lose them ach yar! me too |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:01 AM
Post
#9
|
|
 Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.318 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
QUOTE (Maximus @ Nov 18 2007, 02:58 AM) I have a pile of em on my amp and several of them scattered all over the house so mine get very intemittent wear. I probably lose them before they wear out. is there a rule of thumb for pick use? same here, I drive my wife insane coz most of them end up in the washing machine filter when they fall out my pockets 
-------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:09 AM
Post
#10
|
|
 Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: Somerset, England. Member No.: 1.001 |
I loose at least 1 a day, its gotten really expensive and im poor as it is
--------------------   mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:11 AM
Post
#11
|
|
|
Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.318 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Nov 18 2007, 04:09 AM) I loose at least 1 a day, its gotten really expensive and im poor as it is true! they are too expensive, I always try and cadge a few from the music shop when I buy strings etc, they`ll usually give you a few if ya ask nice 
-------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:33 AM
Post
#12
|
|
 Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 8.932 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida Member No.: 1.304 |
till they are gone, takes me about a week to lose....20 or so
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:36 AM
Post
#13
|
|
|
GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2.570 Joined: 20-February 07 Member No.: 1.226 |
I always keep my picks in a box or something. And I'm not using black picks either, because they sort of blend in with the surroundings, making them impossible to find.
This post has been edited by botoxfox: Nov 18 2007, 05:36 AM -------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:56 AM
Post
#14
|
|
|
Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: Somerset, England. Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Nov 18 2007, 04:11 AM) true! they are too expensive, I always try and cadge a few from the music shop when I buy strings etc, they`ll usually give you a few if ya ask nice The worst thing is, the picks i like to use i think they have stopped selling! So when i run out im in trouble 
-------------------- mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:57 AM
Post
#15
|
|
|
Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.318 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Nov 18 2007, 04:56 AM) The worst thing is, the picks i like to use i think they have stopped selling! So when i run out im in trouble eek, best find some others you like quick
-------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:57 AM
Post
#16
|
|
|
GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 20-September 07 Member No.: 2.832 |
you guys should get light picks like muris has, since you paid 40 bucks for it youll probly look after it a little better :-) and the tips are replaceable so i think its the way to go. lol
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 05:59 AM
Post
#17
|
|
|
Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: Somerset, England. Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Nov 18 2007, 04:57 AM) eek, best find some others you like quick yes id better... quick!!! And i would love a light pick... Only i would loose it i gaurentee it!! 
-------------------- mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 06:09 AM
Post
#18
|
|
|
GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 17-September 07 Member No.: 2.812 |
mine is disposable.
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 06:45 AM
Post
#19
|
|
 Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 |
I use them till they break or I lose them
-------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
|
|
|
|
Nov 18 2007, 07:17 AM
Post
#20
|
|
 Instructor Group: Passive Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia Member No.: 1.055 |
QUOTE (Soul_Decision @ Nov 18 2007, 04:10 AM) I use them till I feel I can't play with them anymore. I guess that's my approach also 
-------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 24th May 2013 - 07:56 PM |