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Posted on 4/14/22 at 7:43 am
Posted by Datfish
Member since Sep 2018
794 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 7:43 am
What guitar picks are you using? For Acoustic or Electric?

I typically use 0.60 mm Dunlop Tortex picks for my acoustic. They are inexpensive to buy and I like the thickness. Someone recently showed me a $40 pick made out of tortoise shell that is supposed to produce a better sound. I lose picks on a regular basis, so I'm not willing to drop that much on one just yet. Anyone else invest in nice ones?

This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 8:03 am
Posted by wareaglepete
Union of Soviet Auburn Republics
Member since Dec 2012
17747 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 8:09 am to
I'm against picks for bass for the most part, but there are a few fast rock songs I use them on to get an edge and save my fingers a bit. I use the Dunlop.

Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27592 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 9:25 am to
Dunlop “ primetone” I believe. It’s 5 bucks for a pack of 3. That’s as high as I’ll go.
Posted by jdd48
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
23491 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 9:33 am to
Petrucci Jazz III's. I will likely never play with another pick. They're a little bigger than a regular Jazz III and have a texturing for grip.

This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 9:34 am
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
10099 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 9:58 am to
Used to use Cool grip picks until I changed my grip

Now it's Dava control with the rubberized grips those things are great but $10 for a pack of three or something ridiculous.

I also tried a $30 purple plectrum (huge arse custom made picks) and it's cool but I just can't get into it.
Posted by Stan Switek
Member since Apr 2017
473 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 10:20 am to
Dunlop tortex .73mm for electric, Fender thins for acoustic, though I may switch to the thinner Dunlops for acoustic. I can't imagine ever spending $40 on a pick.
Posted by TheFretShack
Member since Oct 2015
1349 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 11:53 am to
I bounce between Herco Flex 75s (all around favorite), an assortment of V-Picks in a variety of thicknesses and shapes, Fender Mediums, and the yellow and green Dunlop Tortex picks. Just depends on what I'm trying to do or what feels comfortable at any given moment.

My V-Picks are not stupid expensive but they're not cheap either. My Herco picks aren't in any local stores. And I have in my arsenal some rare material picks, like coconut, longhorn antler and cattle hoof.

If you can keep up with your car keys, or your wallet, you can keep up with an expensive or rare pick. My clients who use those high-dollar BlueChip picks keep them in their wallet, or a little leather pick pouch on their key ring.

Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
30983 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 1:17 pm to
Usually use a Slick Pick thumb pick, but if I want to use a flat pick, I make my own picks for that. They are other worldly secret technology.
This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 1:19 pm
Posted by sorantable
Member since Dec 2008
53703 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 5:15 pm to
I’ve used Snarling Dog Brain picks for years. They have a great grip. Thickness is, of course, up to you.

ETA: for acoustic
This post was edited on 4/14/22 at 5:34 pm
Posted by Srbtiger06
Member since Apr 2006
29041 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 5:43 pm to
quote:

I’ve used Snarling Dog Brain picks for years. They have a great grip. Thickness is, of course, up to you.



Love those picks. I'm either those or tortexs.
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
13393 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 6:37 pm to

Herco Flex52 Blue Thumbpick

Bought a 50 ct bag. On my 2nd go round because of losing or giving them away.
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27592 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 6:59 pm to
I bought a Blue Chip for a friend who’d never buy one for himself.

Backfired. I don’t think he’s taken it out for fear of losing it. Lol
Posted by Philzilla2k
Member since Oct 2017
12450 posts
Posted on 4/14/22 at 7:07 pm to
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
49483 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 12:51 am to
Posted by NyCaLa
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2014
1134 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 5:47 am to
I grow my own...
Posted by Grandpa
Member since Apr 2020
205 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 8:35 am to
Posted by Corso
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2020
11790 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 10:32 am to
.88 mm Tortex. Actually got the sharps by mistake a while back and now I love them for clean stuff
Posted by 225bred
COYS
Member since Jun 2011
20939 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 10:43 am to


Jazz III all day everyday
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
61408 posts
Posted on 4/15/22 at 6:46 pm to
I’ve been using Dunlop max grip 1.0 lately, and I like them.

Posted by bgoodwin
Cullman, Al
Member since Sep 2011
599 posts
Posted on 4/16/22 at 9:10 am to
Chicken Picks Regular 2.6mm on electric (use the "shoulder" not the point), Dunlop Primetone Semi-Round 1.5mm for acoustic.
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