DCA Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 I like to force myself to pick up a random package of picks whenever I'm forced to visit the guitar shop. For poops and giggles I grabbed two packages of Everly Star picks yesterday. The yellow .73mm picks are pretty pedestrian, but the green .88mm pick really sounds outstanding on my 535 (D'Addario Light Jazz strings). The .88's sound nice and warm like a good ol' Jazz III but seem to develop slightly sweeter, clearer overtones when played with a soft hand. The Everly gave a pleasant new twist to some of my standard ditties. Not a bad buy at all. That said, it's pretty run of the mill for playing rock and the star design feels really awkward when playing like a caveman. I'm sure most of you are like me, pretty set in our ways when it comes to picks, so I thought it might be useful to pass this along. It's not often that you find a useful new pick.
big bob Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 I like to force myself to pick up a random package of picks whenever I'm forced to visit the guitar shop. For poops and giggles I grabbed two packages of Everly Star picks yesterday. The yellow .73mm picks are pretty pedestrian, but the green .88mm pick really sounds outstanding on my 535 (D'Addario Light Jazz strings). The .88's sound nice and warm like a good ol' Jazz III but seem to develop slightly sweeter, clearer overtones when played with a soft hand. The Everly gave a pleasant new twist to some of my standard ditties. Not a bad buy at all. That said, it's pretty run of the mill for playing rock and the star design feels really awkward when playing like a caveman. I'm sure most of you are like me, pretty set in our ways when it comes to picks, so I thought it might be useful to pass this along. It's not often that you find a useful new pick. thats totally cool karma up !
Jazzpunk Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 That's cool! I think it's good to shake things up a bit. My guitar teacher gave me some crazy new pick to try. It's kinda small and pointy and about as thick as a seashell lol. Felt weird at first but sounds damn good with the 575!
tulk1 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Saw some bio-degradeable picks yesterday. Made from cornstarch. Felt okay. The bass instructor at the shop has used them. Said his disolved in one night of heavy playing.
chico Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 thanks for the tip. I love the Dunlop .73's they are perfect for my playing style
brentrocks Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 i have been using the Heritage MEDs...not super stiff, but enough flex for aggressive picking too
yoslate Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Thread detour: Attention Jazzpunk! Love the new avatar photo!! Beauty!!!
Jazzpunk Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Thread detour: Attention Jazzpunk! Love the new avatar photo!! Beauty!!! Thanks! I just got her back from the luthier and we are bonding big time!!!
DC Ron Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 i have been using the Heritage MEDs...not super stiff, but enough flex for aggressive picking too +1 on the Heritage picks. Slightly smaller than the Fenders I've been using, shell material is similar look and stiffness, but matte instead of gloss. Feels like part of my hand and very responsive. Imagine these are another company's pick w logo added but don't know which.
DCA Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 +1 on the Heritage picks. Slightly smaller than the Fenders I've been using, shell material is similar look and stiffness, but matte instead of gloss. Feels like part of my hand and very responsive. Imagine these are another company's pick w logo added but don't know which. Smaller than a Fender? Hmmm, Dunlop "aligator" picks maybe? If they are, those are nice all arounders.
DC Ron Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Smaller than a Fender? Hmmm, Dunlop "aligator" picks maybe? If they are, those are nice all arounders. Probably only a mm smaller, just enough so you know they are not Fender picks rebranded.
tulk1 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I got some of the H-picks during the sale-a-thon, too. Hadn't opened them until this thread popped up. A bit on the thinner side than I'm used to. Probably .90mm, maybe? I normally use 1.14mm or as close to that as I can get. But will certainly give these a try. They do feel good in the hand.
brentrocks Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Thread detour: Attention Jazzpunk! Love the new avatar photo!! Beauty!!! +1
iim7v7im7 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I used three different picks over the last decade: - Dunlop Ultex Jazz III - Fender 358 (Extra Heavy) - D'Andrea Pro Plec Pro 358 I tend to like smaller sized, stiff picks (not for acoustic playing, where a Fender Medium is just fine) for my jazz and blues playing. Since they are smaller, I feel that it allows me to interchange with my fingers more easily. Picks a totally personal preference in my view. :-) Bob
JeffB Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Ive tried some Wegen's picks. Really fattened up my solo/single note tones. Bit to physically fat for me to use as a rhythm pick but I persevered for a while. Hard for me to get funky flicky riddums with them. But really helped with accuracy during riffs and solos. Bit spendy and hated losing them. Lost 2. Wegen's guitar picks
tulk1 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Ive tried some Wegen's picks. Really fattened up my solo/single note tones.Bit to physically fat for me to use as a rhythm pick but I persevered for a while. Hard for me to get funky flicky riddums with them. But really helped with accuracy during riffs and solos. Bit spendy and hated losing them. Lost 2. Wegen's guitar picks My my. Those are some fat little suckers, aren't they?
DCA Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 I've used the rubber Wedgie version of the Wegens and you're absolutely right, for soloing they are spectacularly fat and warm. Really fantastic picks....until you have to start strumming. Then it all falls apart and sombody accidentally gets gouged in the eye by a large chunk of flying rubber.
JeffB Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I've used the rubber Wedgie version of the Wegens and you're absolutely right, for soloing they are spectacularly fat and warm. Really fantastic picks....until you have to start strumming. Then it all falls apart and sombody accidentally gets gouged in the eye by a large chunk of flying rubber. I actually got to the stage where I would use one the Dunlop nylon 1mm for rhythm and the switch mid song to the wegen for solos. I got that addicted to them. I fell over once when I tried to switch amp ch, switch on delay and wah as well as change picks. No I didnt. But thats how silly it got. So I gave them up.
pressure Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I use the plastick tab that keeps the bread closed. It's square with a round hole and is split so you can reseal the bread bag. Not sure how many mm thick they are but I get a new one every week.
rjsanders Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 i stopped using picks some time ago, used to use a combo of fingers + med. or thick mandolin picks. one make i've tried and really like (but they're 'spensive) is V-picks. i've met and jammed with the designer/owner, Vinni Smith, and his stuff has really caught on. great guy, heckuva picker.
DC Ron Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I got some of the H-picks during the sale-a-thon, too. Hadn't opened them until this thread popped up. A bit on the thinner side than I'm used to. Probably .90mm, maybe? I normally use 1.14mm or as close to that as I can get. But will certainly give these a try. They do feel good in the hand. mine mike out to 1.0mm, about the same as a Fender medium. Stiffness feels similar but I like the texture on my fingers more...
shook494 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I use these exclusively!! Love em' http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=pr...=products/picks
tulk1 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 mine mike out to 1.0mm, about the same as a Fender medium. Stiffness feels similar but I like the texture on my fingers more... That close to the 1.14's, eh? Wouldn't have thought so just by feel. I just spent a good couple of hours with the pick. Works fine. Hits the string most of the time. Altho' there were a couple of times when the pick hit not only the wrong string, but a totally wrong note. But it should come around. ..........
je00143 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I have been using CoolPicks .80mm and 1.0mm - Elderly Music has them; they are kinda scarce on the Left Coast. Also, I tried some V-Picks as well. The Large Utralights are very cool, but at four bucks a shot (!) I hope to hold onto what I have for a very long time.....
SouthpawGuy Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 D'Andrea Delrex .60 for me --- cheap and cheerful btw I use the pointy end for country and the fat end for jazz
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