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Posted by: glengraf88 Mar 12 2009, 04:11 AM

I was wondering what size pick evryone would use. I have tried a couple but nothing felt right.

Posted by: UncleSkillet Mar 12 2009, 04:17 AM

I'ts really a personnel thing and what ever feels good to you. I have found a heavier pick like .096mm or 1.00mm felt pretty good when I started. Now I use the Jazz III XL picks and I really like the way they feel.

A rule for me is thinner picks for stumming (like accoustic) and thicker ones for playing solo's.

Posted by: Outlaw2112 Mar 12 2009, 04:18 AM

dava master control picks are all i use.. best pick out there, ive been using the same pick for over 6 months, playing every night

Posted by: Andrew6 Mar 12 2009, 04:27 AM

I also use the Jazz III's and they are great for picking but like UncleSkillet said thinner are easier to use when it comes to strumming and also give a softer kind of vibe

Posted by: glengraf88 Mar 12 2009, 04:34 AM

ok cool i think i will try a thinner pick for this lesson i was useing a 1mm i think ill try a .56 or something around there for this lesson.

Posted by: jdriver Mar 12 2009, 06:28 AM

http://v-picks.com/

Posted by: AlexLion Mar 12 2009, 09:46 AM

Dunlop 2.0mm (violet with a turtle image:) and I`m searching for something 2.2-2.4 (with very hard edges) it will be the best, maybe some ideas?
V-picks im my opinion just can`t be very fast, they`re too thick!

Posted by: Daniel Robinson Mar 12 2009, 10:15 AM

I like a nice beefy pick, i use Jim Dunlop giant stubbies (2.0mm) I like the little divet in the middle of the pick too, makes it easier to grip.


I generally use those all the time, but....for occasions where i am going to be ALOT of strumming i use a thumbpick. That way it never slides out of my hand and i can get as crazy as i want to with strumming and its always going to be in the same position.


Daniel

Posted by: Canis Mar 12 2009, 10:20 AM

I use Jazz III's. I find them great for everything ^^

Posted by: -Zion- Mar 12 2009, 11:06 AM

v-pick medium pointed..

bought it by accident really.. i bought the "Fab Four Package" and a very thick pick, and noticed that i could get a little leather holder to sit with my keys.. This leather holder included the pick i now use and have been since i got them.. awesome pick..

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Mar 12 2009, 11:10 AM

Small picks are not something that I can play with properly, so regular size ones are my choice.
From recently -
Dunlop Gator 0.96,

and before Dunlop Jazz III XL.

Posted by: djohnneay Mar 12 2009, 12:12 PM

I always use these ones, for me, they are the best !



Also use them for strumming, kinda like the rough sound

edit : found a smaller image

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Mar 12 2009, 12:36 PM

+1 on 1.5 mm picks !

Besides that one I use a bit lighter pick which is 1.14 mm

Posted by: GrannyKiller Mar 12 2009, 01:19 PM

Black Dunlop Jazz III picks for me, all the way...

I found that they have a slightly more rugged surface than the red ones , and give me a better grip.

Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Mar 12 2009, 03:18 PM

For fast playing, thicker are better, though sound is also important, lighter picks give brighter sound!
Try every pick you can find!

Posted by: helo92 Mar 12 2009, 08:04 PM

+1 to that

Posted by: Matt23 Mar 12 2009, 08:18 PM

I've tried Big Stubbys, Jazz IIIs, V-Picks, etc, and my favourite pick is a Stagg 0.71mm.

Posted by: Velvet Roger Mar 12 2009, 08:25 PM

V-picks all the way for me now. Tried out plenty of others, but v-picks are just great for me (started with the medium-rounded, but recently went to the small-pointed (which increased my speed considerably), the tone is really nice (and yes you can play very fast with a 2.75 mm pick! )

Posted by: superize Mar 12 2009, 08:44 PM

Dunlop lucky 13 1.00 mm

Posted by: mattacuk Mar 12 2009, 09:07 PM

For strumming guitarists often prefer lighter gauge flimsy picks, for speed picking thicker is best I use Dunlop Gator grip 1.14 mm. I would advise stocking up on a few different varietys so you can try each out

Posted by: Mr T Mar 12 2009, 11:26 PM

I used to use these until I tried the black jazz III's, which is what I use now. Those gators never seemed very hard material to me, I went through a couple of them very fast.

Posted by: mattacuk Mar 12 2009, 11:30 PM

That is a definate downside to the gators, I love the way they play but my PGM is typically blue after I use one and im just left with a stub after a couple sessions

Posted by: AlexLion Mar 12 2009, 11:36 PM

Yeah i noticed that too, sliding\pinch harmonics kills those pretty quickly, and harmonics are much weaker compared to those Dunlop 2.0mm with turtle picture:) (don`t know the name, they are with rounded end, not kinda triangular). I used that 1.5mm earlier.

Posted by: mattacuk Mar 12 2009, 11:40 PM

The Tortex ones? I think I may go back to those to be honest, they dont tend to wear down so bad. I think i may try 1.5mm or even 2mm it can only add to my control ^ ^

Posted by: Mr T Mar 12 2009, 11:43 PM

Yeah hehe, that reminds me of gator dust everywhere.

Posted by: mattacuk Mar 12 2009, 11:54 PM

I think im going to order a bunch of Jazz III's are see what all the fuss is about

Posted by: AlexLion Mar 13 2009, 09:21 AM

No not tortex, finally i found it it`s dunlop delrin 500 2.0, much harder that tortex for sure, they have sick edges:)

Posted by: Koopid Mar 13 2009, 11:22 AM

V-picks medium pointed. I also bought a bunch of picks and a holder and got the medium pointed in the holder. I only use it now..

Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Mar 13 2009, 02:44 PM

I love those with crocodile. I remember few years ago I watched some country player use pure METAL picks, I mean like you're holding coin:)....But sound is....different.

Posted by: TheOldOnes Mar 13 2009, 03:53 PM

As a scientist, I decided I would like to find out what pick works for me about 6 months ago - especially after there was a lot of hype about V-picks. So I went out and picked up as many different picks I could find. By no means did I have all the relevant picks out there but I got a pretty good sample. I then tested each pick randomly and played a couple of riffs that I play well mixing them and changing the order of the picks (essentially eliminating as much bias as I could). I used about 6 different measures including brightness, comfort, excessive noise or squeaking, etc. and gave them a rating from 1-5.

For strumming (not really something I was focusing on) - I ended up going with the thinner Dunlop nylon (red one I think was 0.67mm). It was the pick I had been using for years along with the 1mm nylon pick. I suspect the choice was perhaps based on experience and ended up going with what was comfortable.

For picking (and what I was most interested in), I ended up picking out the V-pick small pointed, followed by the stubby (2mm light purple one I think). Third (tied) was the V-pick screamer and the Jazz III.

Obviously suitability of picks are related to one's own style and approach so the order I present is for me only but if you want to have some fun, try a bunch of them and rate them.

Posted by: fkalich Mar 14 2009, 04:43 PM

I like the Cool Phat Cat picks. 1.5mm. Or 1.3mm.

http://elderly.com/accessories/items/PKPC-1.50.htm

It is not wasted money, on all the picks you buy trying to find the one you like. Put a hundred or so in a little bag, it makes a great cat toy, the cat attacks it, swats it around. Don't close the bag, I think part of the game is knocking all the picks out on the rug. I like using the little bags that I get at the dog park, for picking up dog poop, they are just the right size. Of course, an unused one.

Posted by: Jesse Mar 14 2009, 04:59 PM

I love the huge dunlop big stubbys They are thick, round edges, which make them smooth for strumming as well.. Just love em!

Posted by: fkalich Mar 14 2009, 05:07 PM

If you like those, have you tried some of the V picks? They are expensive, but if you like those, I bet you would LOVE the V Pick Diamond. 10 bucks though. Expensive cat toys if they don't work out. The material they are made of has a nice sound, that is what makes them special I think.

edit: or one of their others, they have all kinds, some maybe $4. some real stubby ones, all kinds. bet you would find one you love, it you like those that you showed.

Posted by: Jesse Mar 14 2009, 05:38 PM

HOLY! David wallimann is on their site!

Posted by: Daniel Robinson Mar 14 2009, 11:01 PM

These are my favorite picks by far. And thru the years i have tried ALOT of picks


Daniel