16S
all gods fail...
i thought tortex sharps would give me more agility and bite. Instead i just broke strings regularly...
So i'm still with yellow tortex wedges.
So i'm still with yellow tortex wedges.
Guitarists: What are my pick (excuse me, PLECTRUM) options?
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Jevil
Pro Evolution Fucker
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In the past I used to use Paul Gilbert picks but 2 years ago I switched to Dunlop. I bought some Tortex and some 500. I prefer much more the 500's...tortex are a little too much big and they doesn't work well for some shits.
The 500's (I use the 1.14mm) are thinner and I can hold them way better in every situation (fast picking, pinch harmonics, etc...)
The 500's (I use the 1.14mm) are thinner and I can hold them way better in every situation (fast picking, pinch harmonics, etc...)
Try as many different picks (size, thickness, material) as possible!!!
my main Pick is the pickboy carbon 1mm, since many years..the ones with the weed leaf on it.
and as alternative the firestone 0,8mm (these are carbon mix too).
and for acoustics, i sometimes play with different wood and bone picks, depends on the sound i want to achieve..
also on bass i often play with a wood pick, you get kind a "in between" fingered and picked (with a nylon pick) kind of sound.
cheers
chris
my main Pick is the pickboy carbon 1mm, since many years..the ones with the weed leaf on it.
and as alternative the firestone 0,8mm (these are carbon mix too).
and for acoustics, i sometimes play with different wood and bone picks, depends on the sound i want to achieve..
also on bass i often play with a wood pick, you get kind a "in between" fingered and picked (with a nylon pick) kind of sound.
cheers
chris
OctoberRust
Likes the TS9DX
AdamWathan
Member
Jazz III XLs ftw. Been using them for probably at least 5 years religiously now, will never ever use anything else.
Chryst Krispies
Vanilla Gorilla
Any pick sharper than the Tortex, makes my rhythm game suffer a little. I can't get powerful downpicks for some reason.
J.DavisNJ
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I use these, COOL picks:
http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/PKAGJ-H.htm
They were relatively unknown to me for a while. I tried them and fell in love with them. Bigger than a Jazz III, yet not as a big as say a tortex. They last longer than any pick I have tried and sound great. The sandpaper grip is nice too. I can't imagine using anything else now.
-Joe
http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/PKAGJ-H.htm
They were relatively unknown to me for a while. I tried them and fell in love with them. Bigger than a Jazz III, yet not as a big as say a tortex. They last longer than any pick I have tried and sound great. The sandpaper grip is nice too. I can't imagine using anything else now.
-Joe
Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
Öwen;8262937 said:
Exactly, once you go Jazz you wont go back!
Thats after using them for a fairly long time, at first I could hardly hold the thing but as Ermin said, you feel more like your fingers are doing the work rather than your fingers moving a chunk of plastic which then hits the string. Never tried these XL versions however, sounds interesting. I think im more acustomed to the original ones to chance now however :hotjump:
Sacha
Throbbing Member
The Tortex Jazzs are nice (I find Jazz IIIs too slippery) - just make sure you get the pointed ones and not rounded ones 
I've also been trying out these:
They're about 3mm longer than a Jazz, but a little bit narrower. I'm actually quite liking them at the moment. There's a bigger version too:
Which are the same length but about the same width as a Jazz - but because they're wider, the point isn't as defined.
Steve
I've also been trying out these:
They're about 3mm longer than a Jazz, but a little bit narrower. I'm actually quite liking them at the moment. There's a bigger version too:
Which are the same length but about the same width as a Jazz - but because they're wider, the point isn't as defined.
Steve
spioraid
Fancy a pint? Or two?
I've always enjoyed the Dunlop Nylons. I'm usually happy with the .73mm, but every once in a while I'll use the .46mm for fun. They suck on acoustic though.
I'll use the 1mm for bass when I need a really cutting tone, but I've found (for me at least) that 1mm pick is too much for rhythm guitar.
I'll use a purple 3mm "Big Stubby" when I feel crazy.
I'll use the 1mm for bass when I need a really cutting tone, but I've found (for me at least) that 1mm pick is too much for rhythm guitar.
I'll use a purple 3mm "Big Stubby" when I feel crazy.
Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
I'm digging Jazz III Ultex's. Can't get 'em to slip the slightest bit even with my sweaty fingers
Meh, too small IMO, as I said with the way I hold the pick every other downstroke was an accidental pinch harmonic!
Those look mighty promising, thanks Joe! And they don't have the rounded edges like the Jazz III XL's, very intriguing...
J.DavisNJ
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No problem! Definitely worth the try man. They don't seem to be widely distributed for some reason, but they are definitely quality picks.
-Joe
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