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Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 04:15 PM
Feb 4 2009, 04:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	Hey there, I'm curious to know your opinions on which types of picks are best for speed. Pointy? Thick? rounded? I'm currently using the medium rounded V-picks and I've hit a wall with speed. I'm suspicious that the rounded picks are part of the problem. I'm frustrated - please help! -Kizaze You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

ErikEklund View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 04:21 PM
Feb 4 2009, 04:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 458 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Ardala	I use these Ibanez picks and I think they are great for speedpicking http://www.americanmusical.com/ProductImag...arge/p32292.jpg But I think speed is all about practice You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Canis View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 04:35 PM
Feb 4 2009, 04:35 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	QUOTE (ErikEklund @ Feb 4 2009, 04:21 PM) I use these Ibanez picks and I think they are great for speedpicking http://www.americanmusical.com/ProductImag...arge/p32292.jpg But I think speed is all about practice I use the white thinnest ones of those, from time to time! They're awesome! But I have to agree in the practice part as well. It's all in the wrists You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

29a View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 04:44 PM
Feb 4 2009, 04:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 356 Joined: 28-December 08	I guess the pointy ones because their the most precise and have the least resistance. And they should be relatively thick/rigid. The Dunlop Jazz 3 is very popular. - Jonas You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by 29a: Feb 4 2009, 04:45 PM -------------------- My Website \| My Gear \| Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review \| Installing Schaller Security Locks "If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy." - Phil Zimmermann

Wabba View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 05:01 PM
Feb 4 2009, 05:01 PM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 213 Joined: 7-November 08 From: Finland	I think it's not the equipment that makes you play fast, it's the training. So, I use just regular-rounded picks (about 0.81mm thick), cause a thin (or sharp tipped) pick will make the noise more "choky" (which might sound cool, too). You could check that are you picking from your wrist, fingers or elbow (I recommend wrist), as that helped for me. EDIT:But I think that it's just a matter of taste. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Wabba: Feb 4 2009, 05:05 PM

Ramiro Delforte View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 05:55 PM
Feb 4 2009, 05:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 2.279 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Argentina, Buenos Aires	This is the one I think is the best and I don't use any other You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Attached image(s) -------------------- Check out my Instructor Profile and Board LIVE VIDEO CHATS EVERY MONDAY AROUND 22PM (GMC HOUR)

Matt23 View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 05:56 PM
Feb 4 2009, 05:56 PM	Accomplished Tone Master Posts: 1.745 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Scotland	Well picks don't really make much difference, but thin and pointy is generally best for speed. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Resurrection View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 06:01 PM
Feb 4 2009, 06:01 PM	GMC:er Posts: 202 Joined: 22-May 07	In my opinion pointed picks are better for fast picking. They should also be thick or made from a material that doesn't bend easily. By the way, the small pointed V-pick works well for me. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Resurrection: Feb 4 2009, 06:02 PM -------------------- QUOTE If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right.

Marcus Siepen View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 07:12 PM
Feb 4 2009, 07:12 PM	Instructor (Blind Guardian) Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany	I also think that the type of pick is not really deciding about your speed, trainig is the key. The pick will influence your sound though, rounder and thinner picks will for sure take away some of your attack, whick thick pointy picks will even add on your attack. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45 Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons!

Toni Suominen View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 09:47 PM
Feb 4 2009, 09:47 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.038 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Rauma, Finland	Try out the Jazz III's and see what you think of them You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: -PRS Custom 22 -Edwards Les Paul -PodXT -Ibanez Acoustic Check out my lessons and my instructor profile! My Youtube channel My Last.FM

seagull View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 10:13 PM
Feb 4 2009, 10:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 360 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Denmark	Kris mentioned that he uses Jazz III, and so do I... I prefer them, they're small so they are easy to slide around ind your hand if you have to tap etc., but also you get a firm grip. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by seagull: Feb 4 2009, 10:14 PM

ErikEklund View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 10:27 PM
Feb 4 2009, 10:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 458 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Ardala	I think the best pick is the pick you have practiced the most with You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 10:38 PM
Feb 4 2009, 10:38 PM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	OK - I'm going to try the jazz III's for my electric. As for V-picks, I only notice a difference in tone when I use it on my acoustic - it's actually a big tone difference. Anyone hear a tone difference on ELECTRIC (V-picks vs. normal picks)? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Canis View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 11:10 PM
Feb 4 2009, 11:10 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	QUOTE (Kizaze44 @ Feb 4 2009, 10:38 PM) OK - I'm going to try the jazz III's for my electric. As for V-picks, I only notice a difference in tone when I use it on my acoustic - it's actually a big tone difference. Anyone hear a tone difference on ELECTRIC (V-picks vs. normal picks)? I hear some. Not like "WHOA! Epiphany!" but I hear a certain difference with my Ernie Ball 11 gouge strings. I guess type of strings may have a saying. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Canis: Feb 4 2009, 11:11 PM -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 11:17 PM
Feb 4 2009, 11:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I also use Jazz III, but currently I've got some dunlop purple .96's to try and they are great. Picks are chosen mainly because of the sound, you can achieve speed with almost any kind of pick. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Canis View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 11:23 PM
Feb 4 2009, 11:23 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	QUOTE (VictorUK @ Feb 4 2009, 11:13 PM) Well personally i dont use v-picks but assuming that there v shaped there is less surface contact to reduce ''pick attack'' and it should be REALY easy to get pinch harmonics. Victor. They're kinda V shaped, yes.. And made of a acrylic material with much less friction then common plastic picks. www.v-picks.com/ You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

Wilska View Member Profile	Feb 4 2009, 11:27 PM
Feb 4 2009, 11:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 213 Joined: 3-July 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	I recently switched to dunlop jazz III xl's and it's basicly the perfect pick for me. My speedpicking sounds a lot better now because of the insane attack. Took a while to get used with that very sharp tip but it was worth it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- ------ Wilska's Gear ------ Guitars: Gibson Flying V Faded '67, ESP Ltd Alexi 600, Jackson Kelly KE3 Pickups: SD Blackout, Emg 81/85 Amp: Krank Rev Jr Pro Effects: Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah, Digitech Hardwire CM-2, Digitech Hardwire DL-8, MXR Phase 90 Recording: Blackstar HT-DistX, Line6 Pod X3 Live Pick: Dunlop Jazz III XL black, Dunlop Ultex Sharp 1.14 and 1.40 Strings: GHS Boomers 10-52, Rotosound 10-46

bsamn View Member Profile	Feb 5 2009, 02:42 PM
Feb 5 2009, 02:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 220 Joined: 14-October 07 From: Dubai	QUOTE (Ramiro Delforte @ Feb 4 2009, 05:55 PM) This is the one I think is the best and I don't use any other Hey, i used to too, its funny you know, ur the first to have said so that u used this pick. QUOTE (Marcus Siepen @ Feb 4 2009, 07:12 PM) I also think that the type of pick is not really deciding about your speed, trainig is the key. The pick will influence your sound though, rounder and thinner picks will for sure take away some of your attack, whick thick pointy picks will even add on your attack. Very true. I do not think, that any part of playing guitar has to do the equipment. Yes there are prefrences some like big necks, some cant play on big necks it annoys them etc etc. If you have stuck a wall, all i can say is that go on the metronome (if u havent that is), and if you do, increasing even by 1 bpm is better than nothing. Another thing, if you are playing by yourself you will never know if you have increased. I mean try to assess with people who have heard you before and ask. I remember when i used to practice sweeping, i got stuck at 90bpm for sometime. So i stopped using the metronome (th sound was really annoying) and started practcing on my own. What had happened then was my speed had gradually increased to 120 bpm, but since i could not asses it i thought i was still playing at 90bpm. I hope I did not confuse you . Anyway keep practicing You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Feb 5 2009, 03:49 PM
Feb 5 2009, 03:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	Thanks for the tips guys. Time to hit the metronome for some drills! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Sergio Dorado View Member Profile	Feb 5 2009, 04:08 PM
Feb 5 2009, 04:08 PM	Flamenco Instructor Posts: 1.052 Joined: 15-April 08 From: Barcelona	Hello. I use Pickboy carbon nylon picks, and three kinds of mm: 0,60 0,75 and 0,88. The two last give strong attacks, I study with them for improve accuracy. 0,60 is the mm that allows me the higher velocity. I think is very good to have different measures, because it determines the sound, and it´s not the same to take covers, for example, of groups like Acdc or Accept - which the role of rythms is may be the most important-, that others like Dream Theater or Racer X, which the level of speed and shredding demands high precission. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

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