Does different picks matter?

[xspace]

I know there are some soft, hard picks.. But does it REALLY matters? :?:

 

[uzzo88]

yah definately, it affects the sound coming out and basically preferance.. i use hard ones..

 

[anep]

i think for acoustic, yes it does.
i remember buying my first picks.
i got one damn thick jim dunlop pick. maybe for bass.
and my kuzz who tot me how to play was like, wtf?
so, i think, yar, it does matter..

 

[thor666]

yes it does, along with your technique and your touch with the strings.

u can check out older posts on this topic under the sticky - Others -> Guitar Picks.

Sticky here

 

[subversion]

it's good to try out various brands/ shapes/ thickness, choose the one which helps you play better.

i started out with thin <1mm picks but along the way, my playing style dictates the use of a thicker, sharp-tipped pick. using Dunlop Stubby now 8)

 

[vernplum]

Also depends on what kind of music you're playing. For big strummy chords with a lot of up and down motion, I personally feel more comfortable with a thinner more flexible pick, though for greatear volume, then a stiffer pick will do. For fast picked runs, you might want to lean towards a thicker pick that bends less and gives a bit more attack. The shape of the tip is also important and this is a matter of taste. I've tried lots of different types and the only ones I thought were completely useless were these paper thin Sharkfin ones that you can see through if you hold them up to the light.

 

[ShredCow]

Why didnt you try it out for yourself? The difference in feel/tone is obvious....

Is it just me or ppl just don't look at the stickies?!

 

[bin4christ]

i also use a stubby but i prefer the jazz III...man, lost it yesterdae ...
those kinda picks arent really suitable 4 strumming right?

 

[Mobius]

Thicker picks project more sound from ur guitar, thinner picks are easier for strumming as being thinner, it creates less resistance as u strike the strings. But it also depends on how hard u pick, cos i have a friend who used medium picks but keep breakin them, so he swithced to Heavy ones. And as most picks are quite cheap, u should tried out various thickness or brands before deciding.