Members smokeynichol Posted November 15, 2011 Members Share Posted November 15, 2011 Anyone out there stick with the thumb pick as opposed to just a regular flat pick when strummimg/picking. I've heard over the years that a thumb pick is rather hard on the bridge-anyone experience that?? could you have more control in the picking using a thumb pick?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brindleleaf Posted November 15, 2011 Members Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm still learning nearly everything about using a pick, but for the moment I actually prefer using a thumb-pick to pick single notes (it's a bit to thick for me to enjoy strumming with it, but maybe there are different types that I haven't come across). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted November 15, 2011 Members Share Posted November 15, 2011 I prefer to use a flat pick and my fingers or just fingers - it just suits my style well. If I ever head into the Chet/TE world I'm sure I'll be using a thumb pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neal Posted November 15, 2011 Members Share Posted November 15, 2011 Anyone out there stick with the thumb pick as opposed to just a regular flat pick when strummimg/picking. I've heard over the years that a thumb pick is rather hard on the bridge-anyone experience that?? could you have more control in the picking using a thumb pick?? You could have more control, or not. Kottke use to use a thumpick, but stopped due to tendon issues. If you play an old National, it has been recommended to use a thumbpick as not using one puts too much pressure on the cone. I do not use a thumbpick on 3 newer Nationals though. More natural for me to use a flatpick when... well, flatpicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 Some songs I use a flatpick, some I use a thumbpick and a couple of fingerpicks. some get bare thumb/fingers...never thiumbpick and bare nails, as I have paper-thin nails. But, it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 The angle doesn't seem to be the same as I'd use w/ a flatpick. It's good for finger-picking, but awkward for single-note lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixgunner455 Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 I don't use one or the other exclusively, but for most of this year, it's been flatpicks and fingernails mostly. Started getting acrylics on my picking hand when I broke a nail halfway up the quick one day and needed to get it fixed. Like 'em so much that I just haven't let 'em grow out and go back to natural. They were always breaking and chipping before. Now, there's hardly ever a problem worth talking about. So, if I'm fingerpicking, I just use my thumbnail where I used to use a thumbpick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katopp Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 Never grew accustomed to a thumbpick.Maybe it's just because I grew up using flatpicks? Dunno, but I just can't get used to thumbpicks.I find them too hard, too stubborn and too inflexible.With a flatpick, I have more control about the attack and I can change the relative stiffness, depending on where I grip it, all things I can't do with a thumbpick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 Never grew accustomed to a thumbpick. Maybe it's just because I grew up using flatpicks? Dunno, but I just can't get used to thumbpicks. I find them too hard, too stubborn and too inflexible. With a flatpick, I have more control about the attack and I can change the relative stiffness, depending on where I grip it, all things I can't do with a thumbpick. Ever try a Fred Kelly Slick Pick? Think you would like it a lot, as this pick addresses your concerns perfectly. If you can't find one there in Eire, let me know and I'll send you an early Xmas gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katopp Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 Terry, have never ever even hear about those here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jersey Jack Posted November 16, 2011 Members Share Posted November 16, 2011 Also the Fred Kelly Bumblebee: I always use this thumbpick, as it converts nicely to flatpicking on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theguitarjournal Posted August 7, 2014 Members Share Posted August 7, 2014 I just recently converted to using thumb picks on acoustic. Really happy with the sound for fingerstyle pieces. I tried out a few thumb picks, including the Bumblee and Slick Pick mentioned above. Really happy with the Fred Kelly Speed Pick and Herco Medium. I made some notes after trying out some different picks here: http://www.theguitarjournal.com/thumb-picks-fingerpicking/ Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 7, 2014 Members Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nice review. If I played bass more often I'd probably use a thumb pick since I use both fingers and pick. That said, this thread is nearly three years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neal Posted August 7, 2014 Members Share Posted August 7, 2014 This is what it's come to. How sad for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted August 9, 2014 Members Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not accepting your own timeless celebrity is a quiet strength of yours, Neal. Seriously. You are a music man first, chatsman second but that for which you chat has worth. The key to humility is to accept bestowals of compliment graciously, with a respectful nod and allow its quiet magic to remain a living part of the thread. Why not talk through its recent revival with evolved contribution since your last experience, if any, while enjoying a nice glass of low-fat milk with Vanilla Wafers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Nice review. If I played bass more often I'd probably use a thumb pick since I use both fingers and pick. . . . Okay, if anyone cares I bought a selection of Speed Picks for playing bass and I like the thin version with the medium running second. I also tried a Herco heavy but didn't care for it. I'l try the thin and medium as soon as I can. I agree with theguitarjournal that all the thumb picks I tried were poor choices for strumming; something about the angle and the heaviness of my strumming attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Srepmohc Posted September 15, 2014 Members Share Posted September 15, 2014 Dunlop makes a combo thumb and flatpick that's great for going back and forth between fingerpicking and flatpicking on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted September 15, 2014 Members Share Posted September 15, 2014 After trying various picks, I like the thin Speed Pick. I also tried thin, medium, and heavy Herco nylons and thin and medium Herco acetate picks. The Speed Pick remains my favorite. Among other things it fits my thumb best. But a couple of the Hercos are pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Srepmohc Posted September 15, 2014 Members Share Posted September 15, 2014 Can't pick fast with a thin pick. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted September 15, 2014 Members Share Posted September 15, 2014 Can't pick fast with a thin pick. YMMV. I can't pick fast with any pick so it doesn't matter. I choose based on the sound and how it feels when I'm playing. That means Dunlop .60mm nylon on acoustic and so far Dava Control Pick for electric and occasionally bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted September 17, 2014 Members Share Posted September 17, 2014 Fack. I'd rather be a bother than bother to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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