What's The Brand Of Your Picks? |
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What's The Brand Of Your Picks? |
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Sep 24 2008, 11:26 AM |
I ordered some half dozen V-picks some while ago, loved the thick Diamond pick. Now I've lost all but one, even the $10 diamond I promised myself to be extra carful with
I remember you mentioned what picks you were using in one of the vpick threads but I admit I'm too lazy to go look for it It's time for me to try some new picks so I just wonder what brand you were using since I recall you said you were so satisfied with them. And where to buy them? Thanks! -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 24 2008, 12:03 PM |
I'm using V-picks, a pick I made myself from an old CD, and a Dunlop Gator 2.0mm which I've named "Fat Joe" ^^
I used to use Jazz III's, but they were a bit too flexible for my taste.. I like picks when they're as stiff and unbendable as possible. ^^ Edit: Oh, sorry. Disregard this post. I saw this topic in the "Posts since your last visit", and didn't notice it was a question for an instructor This post has been edited by Canis: Sep 24 2008, 12:07 PM -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<- |
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Sep 24 2008, 05:57 PM |
@ Canis: No problem, this forum is open for everybody, also my board
About my picks, concerning v-picks I liked the screamer the most, a really great pick. But still my fave one is a stone pick, standard shape, about 2mm thick. The problem is, I bought this 20 years ago and I don't know any shop that still sells this pick, so I had some spare ones handmade by some guy that is specialized on making stone picks. He has a shop on ebay, but unfortunately I don't find the link to this shop anymore, otherwise I would post it here. -------------------- 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! |
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Sep 24 2008, 06:26 PM |
Aha stone(!!!) picks, so there was no brand that I seemed to recall Thanks I'll try to look it up, sounds interesting.
I've also heard of brass picks and similar metal, think I will try brass aswell if I find it. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 26 2008, 12:05 PM |
I tried all kinds of picks, the normal ones (jazz3, tortex, whatever...), metal picks, bone picks, but my fave one is this stone. It just delivers exactly the sound and attack that I want, it just does not wear out at all (and keep in mind I am using the very same pick since 20 years now) and it gives me the abolute control about the tone, what more could I ask for
-------------------- 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! |
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Sep 30 2008, 12:15 PM |
Is it rough stone, or is it smooth? I'm looking for stone picks as we speak, since I've worn down two V-picks in 2 months
Maybe a stone pick is the right investment -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<- |
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Sep 30 2008, 12:54 PM |
All i use is the DAVA master control pick... awesome feel to it and it never seems to wear out
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Sep 30 2008, 03:02 PM |
Whooops, sorry didn't notice, that it was for Marcus Don't worry, Marcus got his chanse to reply already and as he said - his board is open to everyone so feel free to share with us I ordered brass picks yesterday, got them off of US eBay. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Sep 30 2008, 04:50 PM |
GHS red medium drop shaped for electric.
GHS black heavy drop shaped for nylon. |
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Sep 30 2008, 05:59 PM |
Lol, of course it is smooth, I didn't just grab any rock on the street, it is a "normal" pick, just made of stona, Achat as far as I know. And no, in the last 20 years this one didn't wear out a bit. I will take a pic later, so you can check it out.
-------------------- 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! |
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Sep 30 2008, 07:48 PM |
Don't worry, Marcus got his chanse to reply already and as he said - his board is open to everyone so feel free to share with us I ordered brass picks yesterday, got them off of US eBay. How is the price for getting something like that shipped to Scandinavia? :S QUOTE Lol, of course it is smooth, I didn't just grab any rock on the street, it is a "normal" pick, just made of stona, Achat as far as I know. And no, in the last 20 years this one didn't wear out a bit. I will take a pic later, so you can check it out. Haha, I guessed so... But for some reason, I always picture in my head that your pick is as rough as a stone from the street This post has been edited by Canis: Sep 30 2008, 07:50 PM -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<- |
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Oct 1 2008, 09:35 AM |
Hmmmm... So YOU are the current owner of the Pick Of Destiny. That explains stuff. |
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Oct 1 2008, 09:49 AM |
How is the price for getting something like that shipped to Scandinavia? :S the three picks went for $4 and shipping is $5 Haha, I guessed so... But for some reason, I always picture in my head that your pick is as rough as a stone from the street Someone really tough, like Chuck Norris, would pick up a rock and split it in half with a karate chop and then play. Or pull out a front tooth and use for pick. Chuck would punch a badguy and get his tooth that way. That's what they call a toothpick This post has been edited by MickeM: Oct 1 2008, 09:49 AM -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Oct 1 2008, 09:54 AM |
-------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<- |
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Oct 1 2008, 01:52 PM |
-------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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