1.5 mm Celluloid 346 picks

[Retired1]

I'm looking for a source of the triangle 346 celluloid picks in 1.5 mm - any ideas ? thanks.

[bill austin]

I like the Fender extra heavy.

[Robin, Wales]

Fender F-Grip 346 in 1.5mm celluloid.

[Treenewt]

I just picked up a Golden Gate Extra stiff in that shape and it’s wonderful. It’s the only pick that has come close to my Blue Chip.

[Zissou Intern]

The D'Andrea Pro-Plec 346 is 1.5mm. Treenewt suggested the GG Large Tri's in X-Stiff. They are very nice and come in a lot of colors. I think they are 1.3mm.

[Treenewt]

Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

The D'Andrea Pro-Plec 346 is 1.5mm. Treenewt suggested the GG Large Tri's in X-Stiff. They are very nice and come in a lot of colors. I think they are 1.3mm.

Thanks Zissou…I wasn’t sure on the thickness…much appreciated!

[Treenewt]

I got over my laziness and went and checked with my calipers...the X-stiff Golden Gate is a 1.5 after all!

[FrankHudson]

I use two in that shape and thickness, which have already been mentioned above. I find them noticeably different.

The D'Andrea Pro Plec is a remarkably dark sounding pick. If one ever has a guitar or part or day in your playing where you're saying "This is too bright and chirpy" this pick will move you away from that. D'Andrea says it uses "a proprietary themoplastic blend" and whatever it is, it sounds different. Different as in better or worse? Depends on what you're aiming for.

The Fender F-Grip pick has more traditional celluloid sound, and its Oreo Sandwich Cookie construction gives it a beveled edge. When I bought a second set I found that the manufacturer isn't all that careful to align the layers so the amount of bevel varies tip to tip and pick to pick. Just like with bevels themselves I'm not sure it the varying bevels make that much of a difference in a pick less than 2 mm or so thick.

The F grip part is excellent! Between the sunken logo and the larger triangle shape this is a pick that stays were you rotate it and is never subject to localized gravity disturbances that cause picks to fall out of your hands.

Did the OP say they were getting the Pro Plec? If when they get it they find it too dark, they could try the F-Grip.

[Zissou Intern]

Originally Posted by Treenewt

I got over my laziness and went and checked with my calipers...the X-stiff Golden Gate is a 1.5 after all!

Hey, thanks for checking that, Treenewt. I was going off the spec listed on Banjo Ben's website. Either way, I like the GG's a lot. I have few of the clown barfs.

[Silly Moustache]

If you aren't ready for the Blue Chip TAD60 (IMHO -the ultimate 1.5 m/m 346, then I suggest :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wegen-TF-15...7370669?_ul=IL

I keep these in my pick boxes just in case I lose my Blue Chips (which I don't).

I actually prefer Wegen TFs for 12 strings

[Malcolm Kindnes]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

If you aren't ready for the Blue Chip TAD60 (IMHO -the ultimate 1.5 m/m 346, then I suggest :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wegen-TF-15...7370669?_ul=IL

I keep these in my pick boxes just in case I lose my Blue Chips (which I don't).

I actually prefer Wegen TFs for 12 strings

+1, these are excellent picks.

[Zissou Intern]

Originally Posted by FrankHudson

..The D'Andrea Pro Plec is a remarkably dark sounding pick. If one ever has a guitar or part or day in your playing where you're saying "This is too bright and chirpy" this pick will move you away from that. D'Andrea says it uses "a proprietary themoplastic blend" and whatever it is, it sounds different. Different as in better or worse? Depends on what you're aiming for...

I agree with your take, Frank. The Pro Plecs are dark and have an almost "thuddy" sound. I had a Gibson J35 with a red spruce top that had a lot of zing in the overtones, and the Pro Plecs tamed that. I have had a couple that potato chipped on me, but they are inexpensive enough that the attrition rate is a non-issue.

I also like the 1.5 Dunlop PrimeTone large triangle non grip. They are very smooth and produce a nice tone. The grippy version feels great but is much crisper/brighter.

The Wegan TF's are as good as anything out there. I just moved up to the 1.4's after years of using 1.2's.

[Retired1]

I've tried virtually everything out here - shapes, thicknesses and materials and to my surprise the two I prefer the most are the 1.25 Celluloid 346 and the Ultex 1.14/1.2 in that order. but that's when I'm playing Carter style (rhythm and melody together) - when I'm playing single note lead I was using 2mm triangle picks 1 3/16" versus the 1 1/4" triangles for Carter - so lately I've been experimenting with 1.5 mm cut down to 1 3/16" to see if that will do for me for both Carter and lead style. I've been making my own out of Acrylic but I prefer the celluloid and original amber Ultex - both of which I can't find in 1.5mm - the proplecs are nice but not celluloid, the Fender F's are laminated picks and I doubt they sound like the solid celluloid - I've tried both smooth and grippy primetone picks but don't care for them - the smooth is too warm and the grippy too bright. I find Wegen and Blue Chip to be too bright in the high end and too warm in the low end - I was really surprised at how much I like the Celluloid so I'm still hunting for 1.5 celluloid - I'd buy sheets and make my own but the material is a hazard and requires special expensive shipping - yes I am picky

[Zissou Intern]

Retired1, have you tried the Golden Gates? How about Casein?

[Retired1]

can't find any indication of what the Golden Gate picks are made of - Casein has the richest sound of any pick I've used - celluloid with my bevel is slightly different - a tiny bit huskier - I prefer celluloid