Best pick for grip

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Goat Whiskey Picks

Thanks Matt!! That's why I started making these things. My right hand cramps so bad that I couldn't hold onto a pick for an entire song. It's pretty dang difficult to drop this thing.

Mick, are those picks part of your regular production? If yes, where can I get details to order, please?

[Goat Mick]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Mick, are those picks part of your regular production? If yes, where can I get details to order, please?

They are, I've changed to an Ivory thumb band now as this is an old post but you can find my stuff at the link below. PM me if you have any questions.

http://www.goatwhiskeypicks.com

[Social Exodus]

Originally Posted by JonHBone

Maybe the small or teardrop size isn't working for you as well as you thought? I had the same issue with picks moving around and went to triangle shaped picks. I have zero issues regardless of material. Give that a try. It may feel awkward at first but it helped me. Good luck.

^^^ This exactly. My switch to large triangle picks from Fender 351 teardrops made a bigger impact on my playing than any other single thing I've done short of lessons.

[ceciltguitar]

I use an out-of-the-box approach that I thought that I invented, only to find out that Mr. Chet Atkins C.G.P. was using the same technique before I was born:

I use my index fingernail to flat pick. The nail is reinforced with plastic krazy-glued beneath the nail, and also usually reinforced with Swiss Silk nail wrap Krazy-glued on the top of the nail. I hold my index finger and thumb together as if holding a pick, and then "flat pick" with my index fingernail. This technique allows seamless alternation between flat picking and finger picking, and I never drop a pick.

Does anyone else do this?

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Goat Whiskey Picks

They are, I've changed to an Ivory thumb band now as this is an old post but you can find my stuff at the link below. PM me if you have any questions.

http://www.goatwhiskeypicks.com

Thanks Mick, but nothing to see on the link..."This shop doesn't have any listings right now." is what I can see.

[Goat Mick]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Thanks Mick, but nothing to see on the link..."This shop doesn't have any listings right now." is what I can see.

I'm sorry about that. I didn't notice that you're not in the United States. I can't do international sales at this point.

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Goat Whiskey Picks

I'm sorry about that. I didn't notice that you're not in the United States. I can't do international sales at this point.

Ah, I wondered if that might be the case - not to worry, hopefully things may change in that direction. All the best.

[Charmed Life Picks]

Folks, Mick's hybrid thumb picks are the bomb. If you're dealing with a grip issue, or just want to try a thumb pick that is better made than anything out there and also uses premium pick material for the plectrum itself, look no further.

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[DownUpDave]

I was using Cat Tongue and other pics with a rough texture but when they moved they were difficult to wiggle back into place. Dunlop Ultex and to a lesser extent Primetones actually get sticky as they get heated up by my skin, at least they do for me. I really like the Ultex because of that, best for me and the tone is great too. I never would have believed this unless I discovered for myself because they are so smooth to the touch

[Steadfastly]

Originally Posted by Goat Whiskey Picks

Thanks Matt!! That's why I started making these things. My right hand cramps so bad that I couldn't hold onto a pick for an entire song. It's pretty dang difficult to drop this thing.

This is one heckuva great idea!

[Dickey Clapton]

I recently purchased a McPherson carbon touring guitar which came with an assortment of their triangle picks with a hole in the center. Unique tip on each corner. I m amazed at the difference for hanging onto.
Available on McPherson site and at my shop “The acoustic Shoppe” in Springfield MO

[Charmed Life Picks]

Folks:

You might be surprised at how easy, cheap and quick this is. I've been doing this for about thirty years.

Take a roll of white 100% cotton medical tape and cut off about an inch. They lay it down both sides of the pick, sticky side down.



It does a couple things. 1) It is sticky from being on the roll; 2) The cotton absorbs your sweat and oils.

Once worn out or dirty, peel off the old one and put on a new one.

Try it. You might be surprised.

scott memmer

[Earl49]

I like the tape trick, Scott. Cheap and easy (much like me). Plus the medical tape is already in the house.

For many years I used textured picks like Tortex and similar for added grip. The texture works well - at first. But it does eventually polish off with use. One day I was given a bag of glossy celluloid picks in heavy gauge from someone who thought they were too thick. The glossy surface actuals sticks well to my fingers given just a little moisture - usually condensation from my cold water or soda. I've also converted almost fully to the heavy gauge too. "Mediums" feel too light these days.

And it is a classy thing to give picks from competitor Mick some props.

[golfreggie]

Originally Posted by chitz

Guitar Moose Sticky Grip... Hands down!

http://guitarmoose.com/t/guitar-picks

Nothing I've tried sticks better.

I even buy the little sticky things you can add to other picks. I am using Charmed Life Picks and always add the sticky dots. Helps me a lot. I like Scott's tape trick too, but have gotten used to the feel of the sticky dots.

[golfreggie]

Originally Posted by wildwood flower

+1 for sticky dots. They not only "glue" the pick to your fingers but you can also stick the pick on the front of your guitaar for storage. I've had 3-4 picks stuck on the front of my 3 guitars for about 1.5 years now and they never fall off, are always available, remove easily when you need them and make hollding them a breeze.

I used to stick the guitar moose picks to my guitars, but after using the pick exclusively eventually the dirt and oils from my fingers and thumb reduced the tackiness so it would not stick on the guitar as well, did not affect my play,tho'. I really like the Guitar Moose sticky dots and some of the picks