Members Chordite Posted February 23, 2018 Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 Whilst we are in bonkers pick mode. I am a fingerstyle player, mostly thumbnail in fact. Although I am very happy with that I am trying to practise (unplugged) using a pick for when thumbnail breaks could cause trouble.The only trouble is:[video=youtube_share;krPQ1PMM00Y] I think it was Brian May who said he uses a heavy pick to try and reduce it so I am not alone in finding pickclick annoying. ps Correction, it was Eric Johnson.Is there any design of pick that doesn't click like a cricket? Fingernails can do it in complete silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badpenguin Posted February 23, 2018 Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 The only thing I could suggest, are the felt picks used for autoharp or sometimes for bass. [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"small","data-attachmentid":32170461}[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted February 23, 2018 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 Interesting, thanks penguin. Update: Apparently they are Ukelele picks, I have just ordered some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 23, 2018 Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 Fingernails don't do it because They are curved and you tend to pull them off and not through the string like you would a thin, pointy pick. picking upwards with a flatpick helps and also there are those gigantic clear picks every body raves about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted February 23, 2018 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 Great, glad I asked. I'm learning things here.I guess you mean these? https://www.amazon.com/Picks-Freakishly-Large-Rounded-2-75mm/dp/B005GHJPKI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 23, 2018 Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yes those. They have a different kind of polymer or something. Never held one. Can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted February 23, 2018 Members Share Posted February 23, 2018 I use Dunlop Ultex 0.73mm because they sound the most like my nails to me and I use pick and fingers alot. I also play rhythm bits where I need pick noise (eg: U2, funk) and they sound great. There's also alot that can be done with playing technique to reduce that on an electric. Smaller and more accurate movements, more circular than up and down. I seem to almost roll just the tip of the pick over the string. Holding more of the pick also helps because it doesn't flex much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted February 24, 2018 Author Members Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just found this which covers different pick materials (though not the click issue) The felt looks like an interesting halfway house between fingers and a standard pick. [video=youtube_share;Kea7QTjdWmM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted February 24, 2018 Members Share Posted February 24, 2018 For decades all I basic used was Fender 315's mediums, and in past years I moved to there 351 Heavy picks. I have tried many other picks too including the Dunlop Tortex were ok. I finger pick too and use a pick, depending on what I am doing. Some how I never could get used to the Nation steel Finger picks and thumb pick, which is kind a too bad, since they are great dobro and lap steel work. Last year I purchased a Blue Chip pick. The damn thing was very expensive, as far as picks go. Blue Chip said if I did not like it, I could send it back and get something else. Fair enough deal. I bought the TD 40 and it is an amazing pick, smooth as silk. I don't often take it out to bars or clubs, and if I do, I put it in my pocket so I don't loose it. I plan on ordering a few more down the road, after I re-mortgage the homestead. Just kidding. They have 100's of style and thicknesses to choose from. http://shop.bluechippick.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted February 24, 2018 Members Share Posted February 24, 2018 I've got a big callus on the side of my thumb that works pretty well . I only started using picks on a regular basis about 10 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 24, 2018 Members Share Posted February 24, 2018 FWIW super pickers like Benson, Methany, Verheyen and a host of others all pick with the long edge (side) of the pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catscurlyear Posted February 24, 2018 Members Share Posted February 24, 2018 you can learn how to sweep the carpet ,apparently this sorts out yer naff pick, [video=youtube;zyYKT0SzrBo] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted February 25, 2018 Members Share Posted February 25, 2018 In my experience to reduce pick noise while strumming I use THIN picks. If I'm picking individual notes I'll use V-pick screamers. V-picks increase your volume as well. It's a little freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 25, 2018 Members Share Posted February 25, 2018 The point will last 30 seconds in actual usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catscurlyear Posted February 25, 2018 Members Share Posted February 25, 2018 i like the sound of the pick on single strings ,especially a jimmy page type sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted February 25, 2018 Members Share Posted February 25, 2018 FWIW, I find that nylon picks like Dunlop or DAVA are reasonably quiet. Not as quiet as felt but definitely quieter than celluloid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted February 27, 2018 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2018 UPDATE: Okay got the felt picks. They are definitely more muted. However while tolerable for strumming the tips are far too thick and soft for single string work. They grab and snag on unbound strings making playing clumsy. So that is not the solution. Looks like next try will be the expensive V picks. Why is that always the way? I remember trying loads of cheap capos before ending up with a Shubb that I could have bought in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted March 3, 2018 Members Share Posted March 3, 2018 FWIW, Tusq, Tortex, Ultex, Acetal, Blue Chip... [video=youtube;pxhOwcNMeeU] I use Acetal on electric; has soft attack - vital when I used to pick like a caveman. I've evoluted somewhat but I still use 'em. And the Blue Chip Mikeo suggests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted March 4, 2018 Members Share Posted March 4, 2018 I've heard that Dunlop Stubby Jazz picks are really quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted March 6, 2018 Members Share Posted March 6, 2018 I use Dunlop Tortex Jazz ( green ones) or Dunlop JP ( they are just slightly larger ). These picks are suppose to only use a small portion of the tip (1/8 >) and at a angle in a small circular motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators davie Posted March 6, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 6, 2018 I was actually looking for quieter picks a while back. For the longest time I've been using the Dunlop celluloid type in light size, which are good for fast strumming but they break very easily and are too noisy for acoustic guitar recording. For strummed or rhythm acoustic guitar, out of all the various picks I tried, I find the Jim Dunlop nylon in 0.73mm to be the best. Solid enough for picking but flexible enough for strumming. The plastic is somewhat soft, flexes easily and not really prone to breaking either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted March 6, 2018 Members Share Posted March 6, 2018 I use the red ones for a few songs. I think part of it is that they're so tiny that you have to just use the very tip. Great for jazz or fast single note stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted March 6, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2018 That's my favorite pick too, it really gets the balance right. If I recall right Gardo also uses one. edit (it was probably actually Deep End from his reply below) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted March 6, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2018 Going through the collection the Dunlop Big Stubby 1.0mm is working quietly although it is quite stiff it is a big improvement on the frog clickers.[ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"custom","height":"245","title":"product_7541.jpg","width":"245","data-attachmentid":32176474}[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted March 6, 2018 Members Share Posted March 6, 2018 Pick noise is crucial to some styles. The term "frog clicker" is silly and narrow thinking. It's the driver, not the pick. You may not be a fan of U2 or other bands that use it, but you won't be able to play it with rubbery picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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