Pick?, I need a new one ... |
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Pick?, I need a new one ... |
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Feb 12 2007, 05:56 PM |
Here's a quick question...
I've been using the Dunlop .46 forever - good for acoustic strumming and rhythm work - but now I am moving onto speed picking its a little light. Can anyone recommend a great pick for alternate picking, sweep picking etc? Thanks! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
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Feb 12 2007, 08:06 PM |
I alternate my picks aswell as my picking :-)
I mostly use 1 mm Jim Dunlop or slightly thicker, never thinner, but sometimes also 3 mm jazz kind picks. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Feb 12 2007, 08:36 PM |
Hey Andy, (if I may call you so) Of course you can, and can I call you "j" ? Thanks for your advice - and thanks MikeM, Moorkop and Steelkonsum - From your combined comments I figure I probably need to work up to the heavier picks, but heavier is a good way to go. Dunlop Delrins are only $4 for 12 so I bought a dozen of each size to see which I like best -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Feb 13 2007, 12:04 AM |
I always lose my picks
Anyway I use 1.5 mm Dunlop picks . purple colour. pretty good for speed . the purple makes you go faster |
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Feb 13 2007, 12:16 AM |
4$ for 12 picks?? That's cheap!! Here in Croatia the price is like 1.5$ per pick.
I use 1.4mm, but when i was starting playing my picks where very very thin. Later i moved on 1.4mm (Peavy, Fender, Dunlops....doesn't matter) BIG STUBBYs are also great - 2mm, but here where i live they are way too expensive. I think 1.14 to 1.4 are actually the most popular picks among guitarists. They allow you to play all kinds of music. Btw. pink color rulez! hahahaha Especially when looking for it on the floor (as someone mentioned - hahahahaha) This post has been edited by Pavel: Feb 13 2007, 12:16 AM -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Feb 13 2007, 12:35 AM |
$1.50 a pick - wow, you must be dedicated! And you don't even use purple picks to play faster like Liam does
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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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Feb 13 2007, 02:12 AM |
Ok - picks are VERY CHEAP there! I think i am moving to USA so i can buy cheap picks and have lessons with Rusty!
No really guys - you can really buy stuff cheaper then we here in Croatia. Damn this country is expensive. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Feb 13 2007, 02:58 AM |
the only rule I have on picks is not to buy ones that blend in with my carpet,
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Feb 13 2007, 03:42 AM |
the only rule I have on picks is not to buy ones that blend in with my carpet, Does that work? All my picks seem to have chameleon like capabilities, and the ability to migrate to any place where I will never look ... Heh, I was browsing and found this, a gold pick if you can believe it, $120! There is no way I'd ever get one - I'd lose it in 15 seconds ... -------------------- 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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Feb 13 2007, 05:54 PM |
LOL
anyway I always use Jim dunlop 3 mm STUBBY's !!! I like them the most and im used to pick with it Does it also feel strange to you guys when you play with a different pick than the one you always use? to me it does! my playing also gets worse with playing with other picks This post has been edited by ezravdb: Feb 13 2007, 05:55 PM -------------------- The coolest new community: Lockerz Wanna join Lockerz? Send me a PM with your mailadress. |
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Feb 13 2007, 07:16 PM |
I played an outdoor gig in the middle of winter a while back, it was so cold (and I was very, very drunk) I couldn't feel my fingers. I lost 5 picks and finished the gig using a ringpull from a beer can. Yeah ! rock'n'roll! -------------------- 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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Feb 13 2007, 10:43 PM
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a dunlop 1.0 lucky number 13 thing? X-H transparent thing? or the wedge?
they are all great, have a nice and thick plectrum for speed picking |
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Feb 16 2007, 08:02 PM |
And the result is ...
1.14 At least for the time being. It feels comfortable, helps a lot with feel on the speedpicking and surprisingly really helps my pinch harmonics. I think I could go thicker though, maybe I'll work up to that Thanks for all the input guys! -------------------- 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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