Topic: are you choosey about your guitar picks

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

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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.

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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

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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 default/smile )

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thisaintvegas wrote:

Starting to get picky!

So what is your current favourite?

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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  default/cool

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Don't use em!

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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.

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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!

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

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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.  default/cool

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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.  default/cool

Whats your guitar.

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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.  default/roll

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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.  default/roll

LOL, I do the wit around here thank you.

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I like dunlop jazz tortex picks!

Dunlop is great since they have so much variety.

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GuitarTutorHelp wrote:

Dunlop is great

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

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

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