Size Matters ?, It's about picks you sillies :D Options

[WeePee]

Hey everybody !

I have been playing with small picks almost a year...



I used to play with bigger ones but I read somewhere or someone suggested to use smaller ones. Especially those dunlop jazz picks.

I have been practising lot of ap picking lately in Ben's Bushido @ here Gmc and felt that I can't do those exercises as good as I wanted to. But today I tried with bigger pick. And I felt that I can ap better. It's like I don't have to kinda "reach" in string skipping or when moving up/down on strings.

What about you ? Which size do you use ?

[Ben Higgins]

I love it.. there's so much scope for silliness in this thread !

Size matters.. Picks (just one letter out).. used to play with smaller ones...

I use Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm, the Purple One. I think Adrian used to use them too and possible Gabriel as well ?

What's the exact size in mm of the pick you're using now Ville ?

[WeePee]

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 )

[Sinisa Cekic]

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.

[Azzaboi]

Well I started off small and grew from a Jazz III to a Jazz III XL, much improvement there!
Ended up mostly a Dunlop Sharpie which is around the same size, but a bit more pointed and less flex, it's quite hard.

I'm a fast player, but slow to finish, currently building up stamina/endurance techniques for those long hardcore rocking nights.

(ps. you guys have sick minds, what you think i was talking about! lol jks)

[Alex Feather]

Hey everybody !

I have been playing with small picks almost a year...



I used to play with bigger ones but I read somewhere or someone suggested to use smaller ones. Especially those dunlop jazz picks.

I have been practising lot of ap picking lately in Ben's Bushido @ here Gmc and felt that I can't do those exercises as good as I wanted to. But today I tried with bigger pick. And I felt that I can ap better. It's like I don't have to kinda "reach" in string skipping or when moving up/down on strings.

What about you ? Which size do you use ?

I am using tortex 1.14 sharp
I like them very much! I use to use 2mm once but switched a few years ago!

[Ben Higgins]

I am using tortex 1.14 sharp
I like them very much! I use to use 2mm once but switched a few years ago!

No way !! I didn't realise they made sharp versions of the 1.14mm. I've been sharpening the myself all this time !!!

[thefireball]

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.

[maharzan]

larger the size, better the hold. obvious!

[Alex Feather]

No way !! I didn't realise they made sharp versions of the 1.14mm. I've been sharpening the myself all this time !!!

Yeah man! They do! I didn't know and had to sharpen them for a while as well!

[Todd Simpson]

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 !!!

[Alex Feather]

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?

[dark dude]

Still using a Jazz III XL red (1.38mm). I've tried the dunlop sharpies years ago, and didn't like them as they were slowing me down too much. Realising that I was probably dropping my pick too much in between the strings back then, I'm going to get my hands on some more sharpies ASAP - likely to be the black one.

[Ben Higgins]

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!

I've just ordered some ! 2x 1.14mm, the same thickness I'm used to and I'm also trying out the 1.35mm and the 1.5mm

[The Uncreator]

I use 2.0mm picks, Dunlop Gator Grips, love 'em

[Amitai Kedmi]

I use the Dunlop Jazz III, got used to their size when I just began learning how to pick.
The only downside about these picks is that I lose them to often.
Each time I need new strings I also buy hugh stocks of these picks.
Used to like the black ones better, but they were always getting lost ontop of my amp (Invisible picks! Black on black).

[derper]

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?

[Sensible Jones]

At the moment I'm using these 'Jason Vorhees' Glow-in the-dark specials!!!!
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[Alex Feather]

At the moment I'm using these 'Jason Vorhees' Glow-in the-dark specials!!!!
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Wow this looks like Jason from Halloween movie!

[Sensible Jones]

Wow this looks like Jason from Halloween movie!

That's exactly what they are Alex!!