Your pick preference

[Lola]

I have tried so many picks from wild to mild. I have to be very comfortable with my pick to be able to grind through some of the solos that I play. I have tried the Dunlop Big Stubbies, V-Picks, Dava Picks but I always come back to my favourite Dunlop Tortex 1.35mm. It’s perfect. Not too flimsy and not too thick.

What’s yours and why?

 

[pjdude]

Dunlop Tortex teardrop 1.14. I play better with those than anything else. I can't play with triangle-shaped picks - at all.

 

[Tony M.]

Fender 354 medium.

Small enough to discourage sloppiness.
(Every little bit helps.)
Big enough for a good "pick scrape".

There are instructional videos for everything.

Pick Scrape Guitar Lesson - Electric Guitar Lesson - Guitar Tricks 52 - YouTube

 

[Warmart]

I switch up picks ALOT. Lately been loving Dunlop Flow .88 and 1.0 - also like the Dunlop gels but the tips don't last very long (TWSS).

 

[DISTORT6]

Just recently switched to the White Fangs.
Grip from the textured finish
Increased speed from the pointed end
Increased precision from both of above.
The only downside is that they wear down pretty quick. I’ll take the trade off.

 

[Warmart]

Just recently switched to the White Fangs.
Grip from the textured finish
Increased speed from the pointed end
Increased precision from both of above.
The only downside is that they wear down pretty quick. I’ll take the trade off.

They were a previous fav of mine, too but eventually tired of the quick wear

 

[RickP]

As mentioned recently, I’ve had a 45 year long relationship with the Fender 358 Medium pick. I’ve tried everything I could find over the years: shapes, materials, even coins. I do like and use the Dunlop Jazz III and Tortex jazz shape, but my old stalwart partner and only pick I’ve used throughout my guitaring life is that little 358.

 

[SinSir]

For years I played the Dunlop green Tortex but a buddy had me try Jazz III. I was surprised how much I liked them. Then I tried the JP Jazz III. I Iiked them even more. Finally found black XL Jazz III. The perfect pick for me. Right thickness and grip.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I’ve used these since my son was given one as a gift from a local music shop -



And I use these also on a suggestion from Hans -

 

[bodia]

Red Bear and Blue Chip

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I have to be very comfortable with my pick to be able to grind through some of the solos that I play.

What solos is that? You haven't told us what kind of music you like and play. That's always important in recommending anything... picks, strings, guitars, amps, speakers, even SHOES for some people here.

 

[Lola]

I am an 80’s gal. Big hair metal. Anything 80’s. Classic rock n roll. Nothing can compare to that decade for me personally.

Judas Priest
Kiss
ACDC
Billy Squier
Tesla
Helix
Queen etc

you get the idea

I love my music loud and love to play loud. I wear ear protection when I remember to.

 

[KentuckyBoiledChiccan]

I switch up picks ALOT. Lately been loving Dunlop Flow .88 and 1.0 - also like the Dunlop gels but the tips don't last very long (TWSS).

Same here, flows are great. I'm using 1.5, tho. I like 1.4 ultex sharps too

 

[ScottR]

I’ve used these since my son was given one as a gift from a local music shop -



And I use these also on a suggestion from Hans -

That's cool. Just don't put it in your mouth my brother.

R.I.P. King Edward

 

[Rhythmisking]

I play squeaky clean most of the time, and only use heavy, large teardrop shaped ("347") picks. I always use the rounded side for rhythm and the point for melody, and drill holes in 'em so they don't spin.

My favorite used to be D'Andrea celluloid teardrops but they aren't available anymore.

I'm surprised no one ever talks about how different picks sound different. I love the feel of Tortex picks but hate the scratchiness of the sound. Currently I'm liking the Jim Dunlop celluloid, and John Pearce extra heavy teardrops. The Pearce picks are brighter than the Dunlops.

A friend of mine gave me a couple very old, actual real tortoise shell picks. They are very bright sounding. When you shake them around in your hand they sound like they are made of glass.

 

[Ovibos]

Currently digging these Howling Monkey Jazz III made from tagua nuts. My usual is D’Addario Black Ice 1.10

 

[Lola]

Currently digging these Howling Monkey Jazz III made from tagua nuts. My usual is D’Addario Black Ice 1.10

That has to be my 2 Nd most favorite pick Black Ice 1.50 mm. It’s either that or the Tortex 1.35mm

 

[dmatthews]

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I am an 80’s gal. Big hair metal. Anything 80’s. Classic rock n roll. Nothing can compare to that decade for me personally.

Judas Priest
Kiss
ACDC
Billy Squier
Tesla
Helix
Queen etc

you get the idea

I love my music loud and love to play loud. I wear ear protection when I remember to.

OK, so you’re one of “us!” I got some picks for ya. Let me get on a laptop where it’s easier to link pics.

 

[alantig]

Currently digging these Howling Monkey Jazz III made from tagua nuts.

I hope when you play you take just a brief moment to remember the taguas who made it possible.