Guitar Picks can Change the Tone

KDepew · #1 02-18-2021, 08:20 AM

Learn how guitar picks can change the sound/tone of your guitar!

Birdbrain · #2 02-18-2021, 04:53 PM

After I took decades to discover it. But I'm not sure your examples are different enough. Maybe playing some single-note runs and arpeggioed chords would reveal more of the differences.

I have two dozen picks of wide variety. I've concluded that thicker picks and stiffer picks add volume and bass; a sharper beveled edge adds treble; and different materials have their own effects.

Thank you for continuing the research...

Silly Moustache · #3 02-18-2021, 05:21 PM

mmm, I'm glad that you have now discovered this aspect Kevin, and so I watched your video.

However, you omitted to define what uoi considered thin, medium, or thick,or to mention that there is also a difference of mass, pick shape, tip profile (bevel) polish/finish and material.

Obviously, we will all have individual tastes, skilllevels, and styles.

This might be of interest :

https://youtu.be/8bBReQVEdaU

Andyrondack · #4 02-19-2021, 02:47 AM

I bought some new strings online recently, the shop dropped in a free plectrum, strange thing with kind of velvety texture to it, very different sound to most plectrums with a smooth finish. Very soft sounding.

Silly Moustache · #5 02-19-2021, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Andyrondack

I bought some new strings online recently, the shop dropped in a free plectrum, strange thing with kind of velvety texture to it, very different sound to most plectrums with a smooth finish. Very soft sounding.

I received a new guitar stand yesterday. It has two tiny slots for picks and had two thin picks inserted in them.

I reckon that free picks are worth every penny that you pay for them.

CASD57 · #6 02-20-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KDepew

Learn how guitar picks can change the sound/tone of your guitar!

I probably have a 100+ pic's... For taming a brighter guitar and my preference is the Large Triangle ULTEX 1.0-1.14 the thicker the better for bright guitars.
I keep trying other pic's I have even bought the Dunlop Primetone 1.5 thinking Dunlop is Dunlop but no it's the ULTEX material sound I like..So Yes pic's to me have a bigger influence than strings...

KDepew · #7 02-21-2021, 10:30 AM

You are welcome, thanks for watching and you have some great observations here. Thanks!

KDepew · #8 02-21-2021, 10:32 AM

Love your channel and great video. Good to see we have folks thinking!

KDepew · #9 02-21-2021, 10:34 AM

sounds pretty cool, is there a brand name?

KDepew · #10 02-21-2021, 10:37 AM

I agree that picks are more influential on sound than strings. And I really like your Tennessee Whiskey cover, thank for sharing.

dnf777 · #11 03-01-2021, 11:49 AM

Im amazed at how different guitars affect the tone of my picks!

And thank you for another enjoyable posting!

KDepew · #12 03-03-2021, 05:56 PM

you are welcome@