Picks

[FragileThunder]

I guess I should try a few of them. It's always good to have choices for times when I want to mess with a different type of tone and pick attack.

Given the breadth of what you play, you'll probably find them useful on occasion.

 

[Rhythmisking]

I have a couple "real deal" tortoise shell picks a friend of mine gave me years ago. I never really used them because they seemed more like something to 'have' rather than 'use', and they weren't my preferred shape.

Recently I decided what the hell, and re-shaped them into the large teardrop shape I prefer. I must say I really like them. The thickness is a bit random, although they're both 'thick' picks and have an interesting wavy texture. Now they're large teardrops with my trademark holes in the center for grip and I must say I really like them a lot!

 

[Huggy Love]

I have a couple "real deal" tortoise shell picks a friend of mine gave me years ago. I never really used them because they seemed more like something to 'have' rather than 'use', and they weren't my preferred shape.

Recently I decided what the hell, and re-shaped them into the large teardrop shape I prefer. I must say I really like them. The thickness is a bit random, although they're both 'thick' picks and have an interesting wavy texture. Now they're large teardrops with my trademark holes in the center for grip and I must say I really like them a lot!

They were the pick of choice for hundreds of years. My RedBear are the closest in tone that I have found but they still don't compare.

 

[László]

They were the pick of choice for hundreds of years.

Absolutely true, and for good reason! They sound great.

I began using them hundreds of years ago myself.

This was before anyone was worried about running out of sea turtles. In fact, folks weren't worried about running out of a damn thing, because there weren't enough people using things up to make that happen.

Now...pfft! Too many peeps!

I read today that salmon are becoming endangered by a variety of environmental and other things.

Better get your salmon picks while ya can!

 

[Huggy Love]

This was before anyone was worried about running out of sea turtles. In fact, folks weren't worried about running out of a damn thing, because there weren't enough people using things up to make that happen.

Now...pfft! Too many peeps!

Well you know there's only one remedy to our overpopulation problems.....



...........Soylent Green.

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

Wynn fishing rod grip tape.

Of course you did!

 

[gush]

I really like Dava picks. Real easy to hang on to.

 

[archtop]

Dunlop Tortex purple jazz since the 80's. Sometimes when I feel like mixing it up I use a Tortex green jazz!

I have boxes of others but always come back to Tortex purple jazz.

 

[tiboy]

I’ve used V-picks exclusively for years. This thread inspired me to break open my loose change jar and order a Blue Chip pick. Ordered the TP60.

 

[rwandering]

Dunlop Flow for me; 1.0 and .88 (for acoustic). Grippy and sharp.

 

[John F]

I really like Dava picks. Real easy to hang on to.

+1

 

[WA Paul]

Absolutely true, and for good reason! They sound great.

I began using them hundreds of years ago myself.

This was before anyone was worried about running out of sea turtles. In fact, folks weren't worried about running out of a damn thing, because there weren't enough people using things up to make that happen.

Now...pfft! Too many peeps!

I read today that salmon are becoming endangered by a variety of environmental and other things.

Better get your salmon picks while ya can!

I highly recommend fresh Copper River Salmon, definitely the best taste, er, tone for those new picks!

 

[Prina]

Did a quick (20 seconds) test comparing the liveliness of 3 picks going from dullest to liveliest: Taylor celluloid .71mm, Dunlop Flow 1mm and Cool Ultra Jazz 1.0 along with a 'control' US penny, all dropped onto a 4" ceramic tile.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Did a quick (20 seconds) test comparing the liveliness of 3 picks going from dullest to liveliest: Taylor celluloid .71mm, Dunlop Flow 1mm and Cool Ultra Jazz 1.0 along with a 'control' US penny, all dropped onto a 4" ceramic tile.

Similar to PRSh at his TED Talk, dropping his nuts on the stage.

 

[Prina]

Similar to PRSh at his TED Talk, dropping his nuts on the stage.

Probably where I got the idea from. And it the pick makes about as much difference as the nut.

Guitar nut that is.

 

[László]

Similar to PRSh at his TED Talk, dropping his nuts on the stage.

Last time I did that I got arrested.

 

[SinSir]

Last time I did that I got arrested.

So did Jim Morrison

 

[László]

So did Jim Morrison

Yeah, I was just getting bailed out when they dragged him in.

 

[Birdsofprey]

I have a couple "real deal" tortoise shell picks a friend of mine gave me years ago. I never really used them because they seemed more like something to 'have' rather than 'use', and they weren't my preferred shape.

Recently I decided what the hell, and re-shaped them into the large teardrop shape I prefer. I must say I really like them. The thickness is a bit random, although they're both 'thick' picks and have an interesting wavy texture. Now they're large teardrops with my trademark holes in the center for grip and I must say I really like them a lot!

Hmmmm would make great buttons on a dress shirt! Love it.

 

[RossF]

V-Pick Venom. I have one, and I use it every time I pick up an electric guitar...

I am a big V Picks fan. I mostly use Stilettos but I use Venoms too.