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Post by MartinB on Nov 27, 2020 17:34:32 GMT
I've recently been using "Brain" picks by snarling dog, they're 1.14 mm but kind of flexible and they have a textured grip.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2020 22:46:55 GMT
Interesting MartinB If you've tried Dunlop Nylons in 1mm (Black), are those Snarling Dog Brains similar in material rigidity and attack feel/response? I've tried quite a lot of pick shapes, gauges and materials nylon, delrin (tortex), modern 'celluloid', plastic since restarting. Material wise, at this time I favour either nylon #1 or 'celluloid' #2. In terms of shape and gauge, Dunlop nylons in varying gauges from .38 up with acoustic depending upon application, and either Dunlop's ubiquitous red Jazz III which I use for almost everything now on electric. Where not, a Standard size variation thereof in whichever gauge is best for the application, although that generally tends now to either Dunlop's black 1.0mm or dark grey .88mm. I really like Dunlop nylon picks, not so much their price in AU though. Come in spinner! I was ripped AUD$7 for a Jazz III single buy in my LMS when I was the guitar Gumby naive enough to buy my first one there. FFS! And they've probably pushed that price up since. I've bought in 6 pack multiples online since. AUD$1.70ea for a Dunlop Jazz III sits much better with me. I haven't tried Dunlop's Nylon Maxi Grip 1mm as not only do I find no need given the grip with the original Standard Nylon 1mm plus it's abundantly apparent much of the cool nomenclature stuff is marketing reinvention nonsense "molded gripping surface features a carefully engineered coarse grid that provides an unparalleled non-slip surface". Yeah right!
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Post by MartinB on Dec 10, 2020 11:08:05 GMT
I had a hunt through my box of picks to see if I had a dunlop nylon at all, I have in fact got a dunlop max grip 1.14 and it feels pretty much identical to the Brain pick.
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Post by MartinB on Dec 10, 2020 11:19:55 GMT
I've never used a horn pick, about the only exotic kind of material I have is a graphite pick, it's about 2mm and totally stiff, but it has an annoying noise when you touch the strings with it iirc.
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Post by MartinB on Dec 10, 2020 11:34:46 GMT
I just did a quick google to see if anyone else had the issue and could find one guy on TGP reporting a static issue with the Adamas pick hereI quite like a thin celluloid for strumming and anything from 0.89mm upwards to 2.0 mm for most electric guitar stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2020 7:25:54 GMT
Mr. Conservative. Ha..ha. Sticking with what I know and love. Thread has been useful. Prompted me to buy a resupply of these today in anticipation of the inevitable visitation of the pick eating gremlins.
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repoman
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Post by repoman on May 4, 2023 11:41:16 GMT
I've tried so many picks but I always come back to green Tortex ones. One thing I've done for decades though is carve them up with a knife for extra grip. I read that tip in Guitar World or something. Not sure which guitarist it was who did it but it's completely stuck with me. I also use these things. www.antonyscott.com/products/pick-geek-wedgie-pick-holder-setSo now I never lose picks. Although it's been a long time since I was in a band so I only really play at home.
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Post by edwardmarlowe on Sept 10, 2023 16:41:57 GMT
I started in 1991 with Dunlop nylons - a bright yellow, .46. I might still have it somewhere. Experimented with some sort of plastic JD (which wore away very quickly), then discovered JD Tortex. Used those ever since - at first the .6, then worked my way up. Settled on 1.0mm for some time, before going to 1.14 because I like the colour better. Recently picked up a brace of Precision Picks from the "Dan's Guitar Store" brand on Amazon. They seem to be around 1.5mm. I bought the pink ones just because. Traditional shape, but with a sharp point at each corner, nice to use. If I want a bit more flex, usually for acoustic, I like the Dava brand flexible picks. They have a thinner, flexible bit in the middle so depending on where you grip it the pick can either feel like a thick, hard pick or have more flexibility. Not cheap in the only thing - they're about twice the price of the others. Good, though - and the 'Delrin' (whatever that is) tipped ones really do last, not wearing the way I find a Tortex can with time (at least the thick ones I use - thinner with more flex wears less because they give rather than wear, of course).
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Post by edwardmarlowe on Sept 10, 2023 16:45:45 GMT
Yeah, Anyone who owns an acoustic and says they have never lost a plectrum down the sound hole are either fibbing to theirselves or are real early beginners that don't own one yet. It's almost like a right of passage that we all experience. Baptism of fire how you say... lol I once pushed one too far under the scratchplate edge on my Strat. It's still inside to controls cavity now.... I decided to leave it there as I figures it could be useful one day to identify a stole instrument as mine!
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