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I guess in a way I am because I like to use the larger size picks. The standard size picks I don't even look at them any more. I do like the medium thick grade picks though

Yeah,I sure am, Joe- I don't know how people use little tiny floppy picks..the only way I can get really fast stuff going is with large triangle medium or hard picks- I always use Onyx if they are available... they are not available through the wholesalers we use and I don't mind for a minute taking the 100km round trip to the only local regional music store that stocks them every few months.

I am currently using the vai signature picks which are quite pointy and a nice weight. Sometimes on the acoustic guitar I favour a lighter pick

I wasn't when I first started and although I was advised I'd get different sounds etc I just though they all sounded the same.

As I've became more experienced with playing you really can hear a difference in picks.

Starting to get picky! (no pun intended )

thisaintvegas wrote:Starting to get picky!

So what is your current favourite?

I think a pick should be chosen along with all other guitar gear, for sound (and comfort of course). I use thin one for strumming acoustic, a very thin one for a whimsical sound and the thick green dunlop ones for electric blues

Don't use em!

What is a good pick for starters thin or fat or just in the middle. Does it even make a difference or is it just your own personal taste.

It does make a difference to sound but it is more a matter preference. The best thing to do is to get a thin, medium and heavy and see what suits you best.

I use a heavy pick most of the time, but sometimes when I am feeling crazy I swap to a lighter pick!

Some people like big picks and some like tiny ones. I personally get on well with the typical fender shaped picks.

At the moment I am using the Steve Vai signature picks, mainly because they are this shape but the end is very pointy which makes it great for faster playing!

cheers will get one of each and see how i go.

Yes I do usually the thickness and if it is good for my guitar to use on gigs but either with out it I still play.

JohnnySaur wrote:Yes I do usually the thickness and if it is good for my guitar to use on gigs but either with out it I still play.

Whats your guitar.

jamesd74 wrote:Whats your guitar.

It's a sort of wooden type thing with a long handle, and bits of wire you can make noises with, Hope that helps.

alun wrote:

jamesd74 wrote:Whats your guitar.

It's a sort of wooden type thing with a long handle, and bits of wire you can make noises with, Hope that helps.

LOL, I do the wit around here thank you.

I like dunlop jazz tortex picks!

Dunlop is great since they have so much variety.

GuitarTutorHelp wrote:Dunlop is great

You pick with a tyre you must have big hands, is it a steel belted one.

I am very choosy when it comes to that thing also..

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