Members no-logic Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've been playing with a pick since I started in the late 60's. Never learned fingerstyle. Sometimes I wish I could play fingerstyle but I am close to being done playing anyway. No sense trying to learn now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members browndog021 Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have a hard time with dampening strings. First i'm kinda short so my t-rex arms don't allow me to palm mute close to the bridge ( i'd have to wear my bass directly under my chin to pull that off) and secondly , I haven't practiced with a pick enough to effectivley mute with my frethand. I'll keep at it though from time to time because you never know when pickstyle might be a benefit for one reason or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Use heavy gauge pick. If your haveing problems learning to use pick, ask guitar player for help. Also try useing either of the two blunted sides rather then the single pointy end. I like useing them for both guitar and bass. Better control, dynamics, sound tweak, and playing ability for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassandgolf Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 My buddy gave me a Big Stubby a while back (teehee).I liked the thickness, I just have a hard time keeping a hold on picks that smooth. The 3.0 has big indentations on both sides - easy to grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MillenniumBlues Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 When I first started learning bass, I was a big Roger Waters fan, so I immediately started with a pick. Eventually I played more classic rock and country and the "feel" required fingerstyle. Anyways, what I find difficult now is playing pick on a 5 string. That dang B string always requires muting when not being played. Anybody have any picking/muting strategies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevesherbert Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 i like the big purple triangular dunlop or tortex picks. i tend to use my fretting hand to handle most of the muting. pick with your wrist, never your elbow. and please please lower your bass at least a little to conceal your gut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kingmaker Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I perfer a fairly heavy (1.5mm), tear-drop shaped pick like the ones Carol Kaye sells. Sounds good on flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PatrickF Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm more accustomed to using a pick, but I am "guitarded." I'm no where near as good at fingerstyle, but I just need to practice more. I think using a pick gives the bass a "heavier" sound, which is important to me, I don't play metal per se, but I like a huge deep sounding bass, and I also play a lot of chords so there's a method to my madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 It's just completely alien. I'm sure I'll get better in time, but man...it's just weird right now. Yes it is. I have been finger playing since I started (1979) tried a pic once or twice and just didnt like it. A few months ago I took some lessons from a dude who said this one needs to be played with a pick. So I tried it and he was like you play better with a pick. after a few weeks I was playing everything with a pick, even songs that I thought I couldnt that I have been playing for 20 damn years. I am actually really enjoying it now and think it sounds better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for the suggestion.Thin picks seem to be working the best. I bought an assortment to see what would be most comfortable. I got these when I bought my Les Paul a few years ago. I use the medium or Heavy http://www.ceciliasmusic.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GG73M I have a few of these also http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dunlop-475R-Big-Stubby-Picks?sku=110096#new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassandgolf Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have a few of these alsohttp://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dunlop-475R-Big-Stubby-Picks?sku=110096#new That's the ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnOI40rqURc Take notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sub5ound Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 It's funny, since this thread started, I've been using the pick for practice about 50% of the time or more. It's almost (almost probably being an overstatement) becoming second nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Personally, I hold the pick at a 5 degree off angle from the string, with medium attack, and use heavy picks (dunlop Tortex 1.14mm are made for this {censored}). The 'zing' comes from the lack of flex in the pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmit65 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Personally, I hold the pick at a 5 degree off angle from the string, with medium attack, and use heavy picks (dunlop Tortex 1.14mm are made for this {censored}). The 'zing' comes from the lack of flex in the pick. :)I tend to use a Fender Xtra Heavy for normal stuff and a medium for a "Clicky" sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Dunlop Stubbies here too, held between thumb and first knuckle of index finger but I usually go fingerstyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 :)I tend to use a Fender Xtra Heavy for normal stuff and a medium for a "Clicky" sound. See, I play punk and fast metal stuff primarily and medium picks flex too much for me to get much speed out of them. The less squash a pick has, the better for me. Gives me impact to my tone, and if I do a muted strum (say I'm hitting a 5th interval at the octave E on the A string) it really brings out the click of the muted strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 :)I tend to use a Fender Xtra Heavy for normal stuff and a medium for a "Clicky" sound.How dare you use Fender Picks on a Ric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmit65 Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 How dare you use Fender Picks on a Ric! I have no excuse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 Just remember to hold your pick as parallel to the strings as possible and you'll be fine. It may be 'easier' to hold it at an angle but you lose about half your sound in pick scrape. ...and this is much easier to accomplish when you're not wearing your bass down around your knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 This is the sort of thing gigging bassists talk about - you wouldn't understand...:poke: - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 I use these in medium:http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-346-Shell-Pick?sku=110541#new - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sub5ound Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 I wound up working some pick into my show last night and I surprised myself. I recommend learning to use one for anyone. I stick a mute under my bridge and the sound is pretty funky. I started off very anti pick but seeing Phil Lesh a couple years ago kinda lit a spark. I would never go to the other side full time but it's nice to have that option. I am actually kinda pissed I ignored it for so long. A little practice with it here and there was all it took. Just another arrow in the quiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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