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Old 06-07-2019, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by hatefulsob View Post
I typically play Ultex 1.14 triangles on m electric and am pretty pleased with them. I play with a very light touch and find that when playing either my flattop or my sold carved archtop with bronze strings that a thinner pick tends to bring out more volume. I just got some Ultex Tri's in .73 and while they sound fine, and louder as expected, they do flex more than I'm comfortably with. Perhaps in time I can adjust to it. But anyway, my question, is there a common pick material that would be stiffer than Ultex at the same .73 or so thickness?
Hi Hateful,
Both the Tortex and Ultex 1.14, as supplied are pretty dead, but with proper finishing and bevelling can become far more superior pick!

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