Members brandnewzo Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 I mainly use .50 Tortex reds. Sometimes I go with the .60's I don't know, thick picks just feel weird to me. People give me {censored} for using .50's and say I might as well just use a piece of paper, but I feel like I can dig in and be more more dynamic with my playing as opposed to using heavy picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 Originally Posted by brandnewzo I mainly use .50 Tortex reds. Sometimes I go with the .60's I don't know, thick picks just feel weird to me. People give me {censored} for using .50's and say I might as well just use a piece of paper, but I feel like I can dig in and be more more dynamic with my playing as opposed to using heavy picks I think there is some truth to this, but I couldn't use something that thin on an electric - too slow in response for me. Previous to using the Hercos, I was a major V-Pick user. I loved the fact that they allowed me to loosen my grip on the pick and still get a lot of volume - the problem was the clicky attack and the chirping when I struck the string at particular angles. And yeah - if you're playing through effects or an amp that has a really dynamic input sensitivity it's a lot harder to control those dynamics with a super heavy pick. So I tried the Herco Flex 75 and there it was - all of the dynamic content I was missing using the thick V-Picks was there. The Hercos are thick enough at the grip surface that I can relax my hand, rigid enough to pick fast and not have it feel like it's lagging at all, and soft enough to be able to back off for more delicate stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 Originally Posted by brandnewzo I mainly use .50 Tortex reds. Sometimes I go with the .60's I don't know, thick picks just feel weird to me. People give me {censored} for using .50's and say I might as well just use a piece of paper, but I feel like I can dig in and be more more dynamic with my playing as opposed to using heavy picks I think there is some truth to this, but I couldn't use something that thin on an electric - too slow in response for me. Previous to using the Hercos, I was a major V-Pick user. I loved the fact that they allowed me to loosen my grip on the pick and still get a lot of volume - the problem was the clicky attack and the chirping when I struck the string at particular angles. And yeah - if you're playing through effects or an amp that has a really dynamic input sensitivity it's a lot harder to control those dynamics with a super heavy pick. So I tried the Herco Flex 75 and there it was - all of the dynamic content I was missing using the thick V-Picks was there. The Hercos are thick enough at the grip surface that I can relax my hand, rigid enough to pick fast and not have it feel like it's lagging at all, and soft enough to be able to back off for more delicate stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hookandcanman Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 Originally Posted by reverberlayed Haven't looked back since making the switch. Me too. Plus playing with anything else feels like I'm using a dinner plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hookandcanman Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 Originally Posted by reverberlayed Haven't looked back since making the switch. Me too. Plus playing with anything else feels like I'm using a dinner plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 The purple Gator grips. You can't beat dat no-slip texture.Used to be strictly .88 nylons, but I'm all for mixing it up though.Tried VPicks... I'll use one on occasion. I'm thinking of giving the carbon jazz ones a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted January 6, 2013 Members Share Posted January 6, 2013 The purple Gator grips. You can't beat dat no-slip texture.Used to be strictly .88 nylons, but I'm all for mixing it up though.Tried VPicks... I'll use one on occasion. I'm thinking of giving the carbon jazz ones a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eti Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 These are what I use, including my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eti Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 These are what I use, including my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Pedaltones Jazz III for electric (though I want to try the Carbon fibre version) Sames. I use the Dunlop purple jams quite a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Pedaltones Jazz III for electric (though I want to try the Carbon fibre version) Sames. I use the Dunlop purple jams quite a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ultex .73 for me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ultex .73 for me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iodine74 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Tortex Yellows. Green if I'm playing bass. Orange sometimes for acoustic strumming.Also... Herdim Blues or Reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iodine74 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Tortex Yellows. Green if I'm playing bass. Orange sometimes for acoustic strumming.Also... Herdim Blues or Reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Using picks for bass = {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Using picks for bass = {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Paint don't be hatin Not hatin! I just thought most people used nylon pics for acoustic. I'll have to give em a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Paint don't be hatin Not hatin! I just thought most people used nylon pics for acoustic. I'll have to give em a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Paint don't be hatin I used to use Nylons but they get chewed up way too quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Paint don't be hatin I used to use Nylons but they get chewed up way too quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by ben_allison Using picks for bass = {censored} Dave Mustaine claims he makes the other Dave use picks for a even sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by ben_allison Using picks for bass = {censored} Dave Mustaine claims he makes the other Dave use picks for a even sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iodine74 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by ben_allison Using picks for bass = {censored} Good thing I hardly ever play bass then. When you're going for that Kim Deal/Pixies thing... it's kinda part of the vibe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iodine74 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by ben_allison Using picks for bass = {censored} Good thing I hardly ever play bass then. When you're going for that Kim Deal/Pixies thing... it's kinda part of the vibe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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