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 Apr 28 2008, 02:53 PM
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Hello all my GMC Family!
The time has come when I turn to you all for help and guidance!! I am in need of some new guitar picks, but am unsure what kind to get....... I recently bought some Jim Dunlop 2.0mm things and they are way way way too slippy and make my hand sweat, plus they are too thick for my liking, the only good thing is when using these picks the pinch harmonics could break windows 3 miles away  With not liking these picks I have been using some Jim Dunlop Nylon .46mm picks and I really like them, I can get a grip perfectly but they just arent thick enough and sometimes pinch harmonics can seem a little muffled and forced.......but they are an integral part of my playing!! Also you have to be really forceful when picking and its causing problems when playing faster parts, for example my band was covering Liar by Malmsteen and I completely screwed up the solo thanks to the pick, thank goodness it was just a practice!! But I pick very lightly with thin strings (gauge .09 on the high E) and its starting to play tricks with my technique using these .46mm paper picks!! So, with that said I would appreciate it if someone could dip into the vast knowledge here on GMC and recommend the perfect pick for me, I need something not too thick, that provides good grip, is good for shred and speed playing and most importantly creates the pinch harmonics that makes girls pants fall down  Thanks guys, Iain!! |
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Apr 28 2008, 02:54 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 5.630 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK Member No.: 3.401 |
Try Jazz III picks. The GMC favourite pretty much lol.
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Apr 28 2008, 03:06 PM
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 Ultimate Tone Guru  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 4.299 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden Member No.: 2.410 |
I use Dunlop lucky 13 and i love them
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Apr 28 2008, 03:12 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 8-January 08 Member No.: 3.764 |
QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Apr 28 2008, 03:54 PM)  Try Jazz III picks. The GMC favourite pretty much lol. Yeah, Jazz III picks rule ! 
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Apr 28 2008, 06:43 PM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge! Member No.: 4.261 |
The Jazz picks are a sure winner. Most here use Jazz III, i prefer Jazz II's though. They dont feel as stubby.
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Apr 28 2008, 07:06 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 13-October 07 From: Sweden Member No.: 3.035 |
Used Jazz III for a while, can't use em now....nowadays i use my trusty 0,70 mm dunlop picks...always works, fits everything.....to make a long story short...the ultimate pick.
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Apr 28 2008, 07:21 PM
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 Instructor Group: Members Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy Member No.: 4.263 |
Try a dunlop jazz III xl red, is bigger than normal jazz III, and plus the red is a little bit softer than black one.
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Apr 28 2008, 07:23 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 24-January 08 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 3.969 |
I use Fernandez Star Wars picks...they are great. You got R2 D2 or 3 PO for a funky chop, Chewbacca for blues and if I need to force something special, I whip out the Yoda or Luke Pick. If I am trying to go harder metal, you use a stormtrooper pick or if you dare......Vader.
They are pretty damn cool This post has been edited by black and white: Apr 28 2008, 07:24 PM |
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Apr 28 2008, 07:31 PM
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 Instructor (Blind Guardian) Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany Member No.: 4.464 |
I am using a stone pick since about 20 years, perfect one for me, but I also used Jazz 3 for some time before I found my stone, definitely not a bad choice.
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Apr 28 2008, 10:14 PM
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 Instructor Group: Passive Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon Member No.: 3.084 |
dunlop/fender/gibson thats nice picks
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Apr 28 2008, 10:23 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 630 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Wilmington Member No.: 2.857 |
Dunlop gator 2.0 mm! best picks ever!
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Apr 28 2008, 10:26 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.228 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark Member No.: 3.701 |
QUOTE (black and white @ Apr 28 2008, 08:23 PM) I use Fernandez Star Wars picks...they are great. You got R2 D2 or 3 PO for a funky chop, Chewbacca for blues and if I need to force something special, I whip out the Yoda or Luke Pick. If I am trying to go harder metal, you use a stormtrooper pick or if you dare......Vader. They are pretty damn cool Sounds like fun
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Apr 29 2008, 07:25 PM
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 Learning Rock Star  Group: GMC Wiki:er Posts: 3.313 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway Member No.: 3.108 |
QUOTE (g-forcelover @ Apr 28 2008, 11:23 PM) Dunlop gator 2.0 mm! best picks ever! +1000000 Yes! I love my Dunlop Gator 2.0mm! It's tough, and it bends to no man but himself! (As in: It's not fexible) I've named mine Fat Joe ^^ I have a habit of losing them though... I had 5, and now I only have two left... Gotta reload soon, unless I find a stone pick, which sounds tasty.. -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
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Apr 29 2008, 11:07 PM
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 Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 |
Aha, you said "pick", I thought Mr Guitartube was here insulting people.
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Apr 29 2008, 11:26 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Dallas, texas U.S.A Member No.: 3.910 |
i use both jazz III's and dunlop big stubby's. the big stubby's are great because they are thick (up to 3mm) and they have nice grips that feel great and dont make your hands sweat. plus even though they are thick and sturdy they have really really fine tips which make pinch harmonics very easy and they are easy to sweep with. i would suggest trying out either the jazz III or the dunlop Big stubby's
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Apr 30 2008, 12:20 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.220 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Turin, Italy Member No.: 2.464 |
I use various Dunlop picks but my main pick is the Ibanez Paul Gibert signature pick.
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Apr 30 2008, 12:29 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 3-March 08 Member No.: 4.442 |
it is funny you mention that Jerry because last night I ordered a boat load of picks, mostly what people had advised and then some other ones, and I got 3 different colours of PG picks, the white, purple and black ones!!! Also a load of dunlop gator's, jazz III's and jazz II's also some other ones, should arrive any day now and I can see which ones work best!!
Thanks for all the advice guys, its appreciated!! Iain! |
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Apr 30 2008, 12:33 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york Member No.: 1.243 |
I use Dunlop Gators, .96mm I believe. Lately ive been using Fender Heavys. I have JazzIII's , I dont know. Just not my cup of tea, I always lose a grip on them . !
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 May 10 2008, 06:22 AM
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