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zyang

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Hi everyone !

I know that guitar picks affect the tone of the guitar by quite a lot.
I've been using Dunlop Stubby 3mm pick for a while now.
They are thick and small, and i love the feel of it.

Now here's the question.
I want to expose myself to different kind of picks and maybe get different tone out of it.
I've seen quite a lot of good reviews regarding the acrylic V-pick.
I myself have not tried it before and i know they aren't cheap compared to normals picks out there.
What do you guys think of the V-pick. Are they really worth the bucks ?

And i would like to know what kind of picks you guys use as well and for what genre.
I know some guitarist out there use different picks for different genres so i would like to know which picks suits which genres..


Cheers to all softies ! :D



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So i saw this a while ago and decided to share here.
http://www.learnandmaster.com/guita...ec3f3032cc158b1265faeb6203e2bacbc823a1ede6e37

Different picks and their style.

:D
 
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For me, definitely JP jazz 3 all the way, unless its one of the tone craze night I had, I be than using a v pick.:p
 
I used dunlop jazz 3 too for many years, then I moved to awe-in-one picks since my fingers are kind of too smooth to grip a typical pick well

Haven't tried a v-pick yet though
 
I've used the jazz 3 before as well. Good picks I must say. However after I've tried the stubby, I just got too comfortable with it till I don't want to change to any other picks.
But yesterday I tried the dunlop tortex and It feels different. Higher frequencies in the tone due to the sharper tip. Sounds so much brighter compared to the stubby.
 
Currently using Jim Dunlop Jazz III. They're pretty much the only pick I feel comfortable with, though I think any small and super-thick pick with a sharp tip will be great for me. I mainly play metal so precision is important for me. I've also tried V-picks but found the tip was a bit too rounded. Perhaps it's great for blues and arpeggios where you want a fat and warm sound but probably not ideal for metal. Personally it made my tone a bit muddy and lacking in bite. That said, V-picks come in a wide variety of shapes, tips, etc. I use the one I bought mainly for acoustic now. It's worth a try. They really do stick to your fingers (I've dropped all kinds of pick except for the V-pick which stayed planted all the way) and they feel great. I dunno about whether other people feel the same way, but the V-pick somehow 'feels' the price haha. So I think V-picks are definitely worth it despite being quite expensive.
 
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fifafu said:
I use ivory pick and tortoise shell pick.
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Ahh this is interesting. Rare to see ivory and tortoise shell pick on sale.
Does those picks makes the tone brighter ?

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EugeneSmasher said:
Currently using Jim Dunlop Jazz III. They're pretty much the only pick I feel comfortable with, though I think any small and super-thick pick with a sharp tip will be great for me. I mainly play metal so precision is important for me. I've also tried V-picks but found the tip was a bit too rounded. Perhaps it's great for blues and arpeggios where you want a fat and warm sound but probably not ideal for metal. Personally it made my tone a bit muddy and lacking in bite. That said, V-picks come in a wide variety of shapes, tips, etc. I use the one I bought mainly for acoustic now. It's worth a try. They really do stick to your fingers (I've dropped all kinds of pick except for the V-pick which stayed planted all the way) and they feel great. I dunno about whether other people feel the same way, but the V-pick somehow 'feels' the price haha. So I think V-picks are definitely worth it despite being quite expensive.
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Hmmm, might give v-pick a try soon. Did you get it from BGW guitar ?
It seems like the majority is using jazz III instead.

Cheers :D
 
Yup, got mine from BGW guitars. The Hufschmid picks look beautiful though, might buy one just to keep it and look at it, not likely to actually use it haha.
 
I got no idea..

I don't play..I am a collector.


zyang said:
Ahh this is interesting. Rare to see ivory and tortoise shell pick on sale.
Does those picks makes the tone brighter ?

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Hmmm, might give v-pick a try soon. Did you get it from BGW guitar ?
It seems like the majority is using jazz III instead.

Cheers :D
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suds said:
Guys,
There are so many Jazz IIIs? http://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks#jazz-picks

And what is a good thickness for playing blues/soft rock/pop genre ... (I've not had a chance to feel a Jazz III pick and was looking to buy it off online. Its a lot more cost effective.

Thanks
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I'm thinking that their only difference are in the thickness and material used. If you play lead, it's better to get thicker picks. Sharper tips will result in a much brighter sounding while rounded picks will result in warmer sounds.

For rhythm, it's best to use a soft pick for easy strumming.

Therefore ..... i think it's best to get one of each kind. Only after that will you know which pick suits you more.

Cheers :D

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fifafu said:
I got no idea..

I don't play..I am a collector.
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Well then, i will say you have a fine collection of picks there. :cool:
But be careful with the tortoise shell pick. If i'm not wrong, they are illegal :confused:

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EugeneSmasher said:
Yup, got mine from BGW guitars. The Hufschmid picks look beautiful though, might buy one just to keep it and look at it, not likely to actually use it haha.
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I'm starting to wonder how much it will cost to ship just 1 pick over . :rolleyes:
 
i prefer picks that are not too stiff so 0.73 or 0.8 are best for me.

try some black ice pick.

better grip than tortex and slightly bigger than small jazz picks

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Just to chime in here as I own 2 Hufschimd picks :D...

I used to use the black Dunlop Jazz IIIs (I find they are stiffer than the red ones).

To my ears, they sound great when they're new to freshly worn-in, but after some hours of playing they wear out and the tone changes quite a bit. I play jazz and use clean sounds most of the time, and after a while just kinda got tired of dealing with the change in tone after the Jazz III wears out. I suppose if you play mostly with distorted tones you may not mind it as much. Sure, I could just use a new Jazz III after the current one wears out, but that got me into looking for an alternative that could provide me with a consistent tone for a much longer period.

So I did some research and eventually settled on Hufschmid picks. I have the PHD Attack Drop as well as the UHMWPE Attack Drop. I use the former almost exclusively these days (although I do carry a Jazz III in my wallet for trying out guitars at shops :)).

Naturally when I received the PHD Attack Drop, I did an A/B test with the Jazz III. The PHD sounds noticeably warmer and rounder (perfect for what I need for jazz), yet it has a pointed edge so it does not lack note definition compared to picks with rounded edges. The pointed edge does wear out with regular use, but overall the pick definitely lasts much longer than a Jazz III. I am able to retain a consistent sound from one week to another - certainly not something I could do with a Jazz III.

Also, because of the size and shape, it balances very well between the thumb and fingers, and I find I don't need to hold it as tightly as a Jazz III to get a good grip. This leads to a more relaxed right hand posture too. And it's actually much lighter than it might look on the website.

So is it expensive? Without a doubt. 28 to 38 euros (including shipping) depending on which model you get. But is it worth the money if you're concerned about tone? Absolutely! I've been using it for I think 3 months now (maybe more) and I am still using the same pick! Only thing is that if I do some heavy strumming with it, it does make the edges a bit rougher, but I polish the edges it with a nail buffer and it's almost as good as new. But do note that the pointed edge does get a bit blunt with use.

I also got the UHMWPE version to compare the sound and feel to the PHD version, but overall prefer that latter. The UHMWPE is more slippery (some may prefer that), and generates less picking noise compared to the PHD as it uses a more porous material. I had the UHMWPE listed for sale for a while but may just keep it for collection. They are just that cool.

Plus, Patrick is an awesome guy to deal with. You can check out the videos of how he makes the picks by hand. It's really a lot of work! But they're picks that are in a different league. Love them.
 
I do admit that over-using a pick can cause the tip to get rounder.
But i do think that the pick's material matter most.

My dunlop stubby uses Lexan. I have no idea what that is.
But it sure is solid. And most importantly, that is the thickest pick they have. The picks takes a longer time to get worn out.
So whenever my pick got blunt, i will just use a new one.
That's the reason why i always have more then 5 picks with me. HAHAHA

Cheers !
 
The real reason why i don't buy expensive pick is because i drop/lost it everywhere i go.
Is it just me ? hahaha

Cheers ! :D
 
Used to use those dirt cheap unbranded celluloid 100pc/pack picks from china ebay sellers.
Or just about anything I got my hands on...
Have around 100+ of those picks.

Until someone gave me a maxgrip jazz 3, now I have only 1 pick.
Worried about losing it.
 
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