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Just wanted to bump this once. Some great suggestions from AGF members.
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I bought some Dunlop big stubbies last week in the 1.0 and I’m really liking them.
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Any celluloid thumb pick works fine for me. They're all so similar.
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I recently bought some Cat Tongue Picks and really liked how rough the sides were, great gripping area, like a cat tongue........go figure
I also wanted to says thanks to those that talked about the "fat tone" you get from thicker picks. I have been using thin to medium .45 - .60 picks so I bought some C.T. picks in .88 and 1.14 and they sound so much nicer, I am a believer. I have ordered some Primetones in 3 different thicknesses. I think I have a case of PAS. Great educational thread for a novice. |
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I really like the Jazz III XL picks far as sizing goes--they're more precise than a 351 and yet larger than the traditional Jazz III. The only brand I've tried thus far is the Tortex black (1.35 mm size). Are any of you using something else in that particular size (Jazz III XL)?
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I keep trying others, but then go back to these:
https://www.amazon.com/Dava-6024-Gri...rds=dava+picks |
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Such thick picks!! Any suggestions on excellent thins? For strumming, I'm using a .50 mm Dunlop Ultex but would like to try something a little thinner.
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Cat Tongue picks for me all the way. I use different thicknesses. I also like the Graph Tech Tusq picks. For paper thin picks, I love Jim Dunlop Matchpicks, I think the thinnest is .46mm.
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You might wanna give Dunlop Ultex picks a shot. Those are fantastic picks for not a lot of $$$, and most Tortex players really like them. scott memmer |
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Clayton Aecetal large triangles - .63 and .80 are awesome. Also Dunlop Ultex large triangles.
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I have been playing 1 mm Ultex, Ultem, and Tortex picks for many years, and discarding them when worn. (Bob W., I think, made a humorous post about worn picks recently.) Recently, I've been trying a couple of Clayton NuTone picks. Unsure if I prefer the "heavy" or "extra-heavy," but it makes me want to try one of Scott's casein picks.
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How do you decide on a pick shape? For example, the Dunlop Primetone recommended in this thread have at least a dozen different shapes! https://www.musiciansfriend.com/sear...nlop+Primetone
I play a combination of arpeggiated lines up and down the neck and strumming chords. I plan on experimenting with a few shapes and sizes. Any general advice? BTW, I feel it would be very helpful if in addition to recommending what picks you use, to also share a bit on how you use them or what you find each pick specializes in, especially for those who are recommending a couple different picks. |
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I think the biggest factor in choosing shape is how you hold a pick. If you use you thumb and fingertips, you'll probably find anything larger than a 351 cumbersome. If you use a thumb locking grip, you can use either but many will go for the triangle as the larger surface area makes for a more secure hold. You have to consider what thickness you will be using as it effects what shape you want. Under 2.5mm, I generally like a rounded triangle and over 2.5mm, I tend to use a 351-ish shape. With the wider edge on the thicker picks, its easier to get a good attack angle from the narrower pick. As far as any shape, size, thickness or material, I advise not to be too quick to judge what you like or don't. It takes an extended period of constant use to acclimate your hand/wrist/arm to anything much different than you are used to in order to get to a point where you are really hearing the best it can do. |
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My favorites in order:
Dunlop Primetone “Animals as Leaders” grip Dunlop Primetone triangle grip Dunlop Ultex triangle Dunlop Ultex standard
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