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Old 03-02-2021, 07:31 PM
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Default Dunlop Max-Grip Picks

For the entire time that I have played guitar, since the 60s, I have used Fender 351 medium tortoise shell picks.

Over the past year, I find that the picks don't stay straight in my fingers. It just dawned on me why this is happening. I now wash my hands over 100 times a day, probably more.

At one point in the day I counted that i had washed my hands 5 times in five minutes. I don't think I have anymore finger ridges that could be called fingerprints.

I tried the Dunlop Max-grip .60 mm and .73 mm picks. They have the same shape as the Fender 351s.
The .73 mm picks are closest to the Fender mediums in feel and performance.
The Dunlops are not exactly the same as the Fenders, but at least they don't slip.
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Old 03-03-2021, 07:17 AM
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I sometimes use the 1.14 version. They’re still very flexible.
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Old 03-03-2021, 08:22 AM
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Default I get it

I like the Dunlap Max-grip too.

But I punch a hole in my picks .. actually two holes side-by-side .. with a paper punch so that my finger and thumb are touching through those holes.

You know the way they show us on a movie how it looks when binoculars are being used, that’s kinda what the two holes look like.

But it gives me greater grip AND it keeps the pick from twisting around.
It keeps them “ stay straight in my fingers “ as you describe it.

(please tell me if my verbal description is conveying accurately, or I can send a picture)
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Old 03-03-2021, 09:02 AM
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My problem is with the pick rotating due to arthritis in my thumbs. These Max-Grip picks help with that.

I use the .73 version. And I add a Monster Grip rubber thingy to it. I call it my "orthopedic pick."
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Old 03-03-2021, 09:08 AM
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Another option would be the nylon Herco Gold 66 Reissue (about 0.8mm, I think)...


...and moisturiser
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Old 03-03-2021, 09:10 AM
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For the entire time that I have played guitar, since the 60s, I have used Fender 351 medium tortoise shell picks.

Over the past year, I find that the picks don't stay straight in my fingers. It just dawned on me why this is happening. I now wash my hands over 100 times a day, probably more.

At one point in the day I counted that i had washed my hands 5 times in five minutes. I don't think I have anymore finger ridges that could be called fingerprints.

I tried the Dunlop Max-grip .60 mm and .73 mm picks. They have the same shape as the Fender 351s.
The .73 mm picks are closest to the Fender mediums in feel and performance.
The Dunlops are not exactly the same as the Fenders, but at least they don't slip.
Played 351s for many years. I switched to large triangles a few years ago and the added surface seems to help with pick rotation a bunch. I prefer smooth picks, they are easier (for me) to grip firmly.

It seems counter-intuitive, but consider drag racing and the use of "slicks". The idea is to provide more surface area for gripping force, and I think it works where picks are concerned, too.
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Old 03-03-2021, 10:03 AM
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My problem is with the pick rotating due to arthritis in my thumbs. These Max-Grip picks help with that.

I use the .73 version. And I add a Monster Grip rubber thingy to it. I call it my "orthopedic pick."
I use those Monster Grips too - they work very well with the Jim Dunlop nylon 1.0 mm picks I use for strumming. My BlueChips grip just fine without any assistance - the most grippy picks I’ve ever used.
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Old 03-03-2021, 10:45 AM
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Herco Gold 66 Reissue = .85 mm

Herco Flex 50 (Gold) = .65 mm (Neil Young's preferred pick)

Herco Flex 75 (Silver) = 1.0 mm
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Old 03-03-2021, 10:50 AM
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Another convert to using the bigger equilateral triangle 346 shape picks quite often on acoustic guitar. Helps with grip both in terms of rotation and the effects of gravity surges that cause picks to fall out of the player's hand too.

Some of my 346 picks dish a small amount ("potato chip" -- though not that extreme) which I consider a feature not a bug personally. I've also used an odd, smaller, but intentionally cupped pick that was available for a short time. That design (apparently not attractive enough to attract players) is very effective in preventing rotation.

Some people swear by holes or grip treads, which probably work for them, but are less effective for me. Rubber or sticky tape like stuff probably works nearly 100% for preventing rotation or droppage, but if you start to play and find your grip angle is off, it's kind of a stop playing to get it rotated correctly thing. With the 346 shape picks you can adjust rotation fluidly but then even a light grip with one's digits holds it true.

In summary: try the 346 shaped version of whatever you favorite pick is.
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This may help. I used it for around a year when I first started flatpicking and could hang onto any pick - but now I don't seem to need it. The extra hand washing has had a reverse effect on me and made holding picks easier!

PS - I find 346 shapes are easier to hold on to than 351 (although I don't use them that often on my present guitar)
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Old 03-03-2021, 11:17 AM
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Try Primetones.

I used to play Maxgrip before i found them.
Good grip and better tone.
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Old 03-03-2021, 03:07 PM
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I just found these on Amazon. Similar to Monster Grips - but cheaper. Haven't tried them yet:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...XWJGPBI0&psc=1
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This may help. I used it for around a year when I first started flatpicking and could hang onto any pick - but now I don't seem to need it. The extra hand washing has had a reverse effect on me and made holding picks easier!

PS - I find 346 shapes are easier to hold on to than 351 (although I don't use them that often on my present guitar)
Looks like the Sure Grip I use when bowling.
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Old 03-04-2021, 01:47 AM
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Dunlop Max grips .73 were my favourites until I tried Dava picks which have a kind of "rubbery" coating to the gripping area which I like. They seem to dampen the perceived vibration that makes other picks rotate as I play. (or maybe I'm just too weak to hold the pick properly! )
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Old 03-04-2021, 03:08 PM
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I have some Max Grip picks but for whatever reason it hasn't done it for me. I prefer the Nylon 1mm picks (for electric) which also have non-slip 'bumps' on them, but not as prevalent as the Max Grip.
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