Let's see your PICK!

[intrepido]

Hi there. Following other very informative topics about what we use to play: gtr, amp, fxs, I think it's time to "fill the gap" and talk about PICKS! I believe this is a much underrated aspect of playing and a hot argument to discuss here. I'm a semi-pro 30+ guitar player and for decades I used Fender and Gibson "mediums", switching occasionaly to some "heavies" (matching a stronger string gauge). But few years ago I gave a try to small 2mm (red) and 3mm (purple) "Stubbies" (see picture) and I found them to be very good for fast runs rather than complex rhythm parts. I hold the pick "normally" (no weird postures) and straight, i.e. pointing the vertex of the pick through the strings. That's it for now.
So please, I'll be very grateful to hear from you.
Thanks a lot and sorry for my sloppy English and the crappy photo...

[the raytownian]

That's not my finger, but you get the idea...

[deadbeatriot]

i use dunlop jazz 205's

[intrepido]

Very good start! But please, tell us what music do you play and, if you wish, which string gauge do you use with a particular pick )

[Blurillaz]

These purple ones on top


Always good for tremolo picking, turn them upside-down and you get instant coxon.
I'm not particularly picky when it comes to strings, but I play 10s usually.

[bigchiefbc]

I use the purple stubbies in the OP. Lately, I've been playing DR Black Beauties both 4 and 5-string heavies: .050 .070 .090 .110 .130

[magiclawnchair]

dunlop gator grip 1.14

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i prefer electro-harmonix .010s but if i cant get them i use dr tite fit .010s. unless i am using flat wounds then it is d'addario chromes .011s. unless i am playing the 10 string then its d'addario xl150 i think. they are the 12 string set with .010s on the high e.

you can hear the pick and 10 string in action http://www.myspace.com/owlcambridge

[futuresailors]

The big ones. I usually use Ernie Ball .11s for some shoogaze noizpop stuffs.

[Nychthemeron]

Left pick is a Dunlop Tortex .73mm
Right pick is a Wegen 7.00mm

The Tortex brings a brighter sound than the 7, but the 7 is a bit easier for me to grip and is good with chords. I also like the darker sound of the 7, but I practice with both whenever I can.

I FUCKING LOVE PLECTRUMS & PYRAMIDS.

[randel_07]

Dunlop 0.71mm Delrin (the glossy kind)
It's my favorite. Plus they're easy to find because they're bright lol

[htsamurai]

Left pick is a Dunlop Tortex .73mm
Right pick is a Wegen 7.00mm

The Tortex brings a brighter sound than the 7, but the 7 is a bit easier for me to grip and is good with chords. I also like the darker sound of the 7, but I practice with both whenever I can.

I FUCKING LOVE PLECTRUMS & PYRAMIDS.

Nych uses a pancake for a pick





I use whatever I can find or my fingers
my favorite strings are d'adarrios, .09s at that.
I play.... <.< jazziness >.<

[deadbeatriot]

i use dunlop jazz 205's

i use .11's most of the time, and combined with these picks i find i get a really ballsy tone

[jrmy]

I like big picks and I cannot lie, all you other brothers can't deny...

[Gunner Recall]

I prefer the tortex .88 but the vpicks are growing on me. They are very comfortable and DO sound different.

Ernie Ball heavy bottoms or power.

(power bottoms? )

[Ghost Hip]

Dunlop 0.71mm Delrin (the glossy kind)
It's my favorite. Plus they're easy to find because they're bright lol

This. I also use gunner's choice of yellow tortex picks.