But you use only one don't you? Thats the one you keep losing. If you're not losing your other pics constantly means you're partial to your pics. But who isn't
@@capybaraville there aren't many documented electric guitars from that period, do you have some niche historical info that the rest of us are missing?
@@347Jimmy i missed the word "electric" so my sincerest apologies, and i guess that makes my reply meaningless so yeah :( however they were playing with picks on classical/acoustic guitars so that's what i wanted to say
@@thestupidteenager2821 yeah I use to use the standards before but they are a bit slippery so I always manage to drop them (I mostly play deathcore, black metal or hardcore punk)
@@doriank6773 Understandable those genres require a lot of hard picking. I’m a blues guy so I play like one note every 10 seconds so slipperiness isn’t really a risk.
I usually play my bass with my fingers but when I want to use a pick it is always a 0.60mm nylon. I have some 0.73mm nylons and a handful of thicker tortex of various shapes for variety while recording. But my go-to is always 0.60mm nylon. Fresh nickel roundwound strings on a Jazz bass with that pick is one of my favorite sounds.
Jazz III XL is the way to go for me… never knew a pick could make such a huge difference in the way I play the guitar, the size and thickness of the pick is perfect for my style.
I use an actual tortoise shell pick and it's a beautiful thing. If you ever get the chance, get one. The synthetic doesn't even compare. It gives you a more rounded tone.
Jazz III Carbon Fiber with grip texture. I used exactly one pick for a solid year and only replaced it because the grip texture wore away and I need that since losing a bit of my thumb (the pick rotates). If you don't care about the grip, these are picks you can leave to your grandchildren.
While I’ve been experimenting with the Dunlop Flow ever since I found one on the floor at work, my main pick of choice is the Ultex 2mm. I can make pretty much any pick work, I’ve even used polished stones and glass, but I keep returning to this one. Highly recommend for those playing heavier genre strumming, or really leaning into notes while soloing.
@@cesarcastillo7129 kind of. I'm not a shredder that's for sure lol. I'm more of a finger style player. I don't use a pick at all when I'm playing rhythm. I use them on the leads I do play, but lead isn't really my strong suit.
Nylon Jazz 3's are great and easy to find, recently found some Dunlop tortex h3's that are a bit thinner that I really dig, but my favorite guitar pick was a Clayton coconut shell guitar pick. I have frustratingly smooth fingers, apparently, and while standard grippy picks seemed to not help that much, the curve of those picks helped me so damn much! They also sounded REALLY good, they had a great attack, nice release from the strings, seemed to give a really booming low-mid thump with each stroke without it being overpowering. Kind of pricey and hard to find, but I like them a lot for metal. They were serviceable for clean or acoustic, but if that's what I was trying to play, I'd prefer something thinner.
I use this one Dunlop tortex jazz 3 1.14mm pick that I randomly found in a variety pack. There weren’t anymore and I’ve lost it 3 times but always find it again it appears in my bed every now and then. I guess it’s for jazz but that’s not important
I like the Ultex Hetfield Black Fangs and Tortex 1.0mm sharps. I've been using the Tortex sharps since the 1990s. My daughter is 11, and she likes Ernie Ball Ever-Last .73mm due to the grip and medium stiffness.
I've been using a 2mm pick that came as a bonus from my guitar strap for almost 2 years, I've been searching for a similar one that has the same feel but I still haven't found any. The pick is now so dull, the (once) sharp edge is now duller than the dull edge, but I still love using it so much, and I genuinely freak out when it disappears.
For acoustic and clean guitar tones I use a nylon 0.88 pick. For gain or overdriven tones I use a 0.88 or an alice 1mm chode pick. And for distortion I use jazz picks or an alice chode pick, either 1mm or 2mm
I prefer the Big Stubby 3mm picks. Ive used them since i was a kid and cant stand anything else unless im doing alot of strumming ill use something lighter.
For me, it's all about how it feels to play, I couldn't give a damn about it's "tone". The pick that I've used for many years is the Dunlop Nylon .73mm. I've tried other picks, I've even tried using the 1mm Nylons for a while, but I ended up back on the .73mm. I somehow have a bunch that are .78mm? They feel basically the same though. The other great thing about nylon is that they don't break. I've broken a ton of plastic picks, but never a nylon one, they just wear down into a nub. I wish they came in other colours because greyscale is not the easiest to see in dim lighting. 😂
Regular picks are way oversized for me, Jazz III and just a little nub sticking out. If I have to use a jumbo pick I'll hold it in the middle (tried cutting them but it's not great)
I use the jazz 3 and jazz 3 xl ultex picks, they are a medium thickness but have a stiffness similar to a high gauge pick, so gives me the same level attack on a thinner pick thats less likely to destroy my strings (then again i use 13.5 to 54 strings so thats not gonna happen anyways lmfao)
My guitar pick collection is alarming at the moment…every time I find a favorite pick I kind of stock up…and it’s been a constant cycle. I have issues
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But you use only one don't you? Thats the one you keep losing. If you're not losing your other pics constantly means you're partial to your pics. But who isn't
You’re not alone.
Different picks for every song 😅.
I need one 😂
Protip: any pick can have grip texture if you take a knife to it 👍
Also the grip stuff from skateboards are great
Same theory, but I punch a hole in it.
My son: "Dad, you've dropped your guitar triangle."
Them little jazz picks👌
still the goat 🐐
I use a 1mm tortex pick
I’ve been using the 1mm blue tortex for years, but now I’m trying the purple ones
I use a textured .60 dunlop
That’s my personal favorite
i use the .88 dunlop
@@ccoiserOn bass, I alternate between .88 and .73 but it's often the green .88. It's not super thin but it isn't chunky either, still plenty of flex.
19th century? so you’re telling me dudes were shredding out electric guitar solos in the 1800’s? 😭
in the 1890's, yes
@@capybaraville there aren't many documented electric guitars from that period, do you have some niche historical info that the rest of us are missing?
@@347Jimmy i missed the word "electric" so my sincerest apologies, and i guess that makes my reply meaningless so yeah :(
however they were playing with picks on classical/acoustic guitars so that's what i wanted to say
@@capybaraville that's pretty reasonable, all good 👍 have a great one
1.14mm ultex black fang. Favorite pick of all time.
1.14 tortex flow is gas.
I agree!
i’m a bassist and i don’t even use picks that thick, what’s the point?
@@rileyyyyh You use a pick?
@@erikb.3648 when the song needs it. i prefer fingerstyle.
Jazz III for electric and tortex for acoustic. I always use thinner picks when playing acoustic. When I use thick picks it sounds way too harsh.
Jazz lll Max-grip
@@doriank6773 I had max grips for a while but I bought some standard ones lately and they feel exactly the same. Could just be me though.
@@thestupidteenager2821 yeah I use to use the standards before but they are a bit slippery so I always manage to drop them (I mostly play deathcore, black metal or hardcore punk)
@@doriank6773 Understandable those genres require a lot of hard picking. I’m a blues guy so I play like one note every 10 seconds so slipperiness isn’t really a risk.
Gravity guitar picks 003. Yes, I am a man of taste
I like Dava picks and cat toung. Both have great grip and sound wonderful
Dave picks are my fav too!! Great for pinch harmonics
Im good with an alice pick anyday😅
They do their job, dont they. Actually i like them. Team Alice 💪
I usually play my bass with my fingers but when I want to use a pick it is always a 0.60mm nylon. I have some 0.73mm nylons and a handful of thicker tortex of various shapes for variety while recording. But my go-to is always 0.60mm nylon. Fresh nickel roundwound strings on a Jazz bass with that pick is one of my favorite sounds.
Fell in love with the medium celluloid dunlop picks the moment I tried one.
I like the thin sturdy Dunlop jazz iii picks in nylon
Jazz III XL is the way to go for me… never knew a pick could make such a huge difference in the way I play the guitar, the size and thickness of the pick is perfect for my style.
John petrucci flow is still the best pick ive ever used.
I used the orange TORTEX picks. Good grip. Great feel.
My go-to was always the Dunlop tortex.
I use whatever i grab first out of the pile haha 😂
nothing better than than the almighty Jazz lll
I use an actual tortoise shell pick and it's a beautiful thing. If you ever get the chance, get one. The synthetic doesn't even compare. It gives you a more rounded tone.
Theyre illegal in some places
I use the big stubby 3mm
Jazz lll Max-grip and Ibanez JTC 2,5mm is my favorite for the moment
Dude I love your stuff, just watched almost all of your videos
That means a lot thank you! 🙏🏼
My favorites currently are fender mediums and Dunlop jazz picks
The jazz iii larger black picks are where it’s at. Everyone stopped at the little red ones but trust me. Those larger matte black jazz iiis…oh my word
For electric guitar rhythm and soloing, the yellow tortex .73 is perfect for me.
TORTEX are great!
I like the orange for electric & acoustic/electric.
I love my Dunlop 3mm picks
Jazz III Carbon Fiber with grip texture.
I used exactly one pick for a solid year and only replaced it because the grip texture wore away and I need that since losing a bit of my thumb (the pick rotates). If you don't care about the grip, these are picks you can leave to your grandchildren.
dunlop ultex sharp 2mm is my go to. Thick picks for life
Ultex Sharp 1.0 mainly
I also like the 1.14 and 1.40, too
I use a fender medium but I want a hard pick and also a lighter pick in the near future to try out
While I’ve been experimenting with the Dunlop Flow ever since I found one on the floor at work, my main pick of choice is the Ultex 2mm. I can make pretty much any pick work, I’ve even used polished stones and glass, but I keep returning to this one. Highly recommend for those playing heavier genre strumming, or really leaning into notes while soloing.
Jazz 3 are my favourite
I use the yellow .73 Dunlops.
Rhythm player for sure
@@cesarcastillo7129 kind of. I'm not a shredder that's for sure lol. I'm more of a finger style player. I don't use a pick at all when I'm playing rhythm. I use them on the leads I do play, but lead isn't really my strong suit.
Fender cellulose tiny teardrop mediums are good too for me.
I use the purple 1mm Tortex to practice leads, scales etc, then .88 green Tortex to play / record live. Speed trick 101 😎
Yall I’m ngl I use a quarter and I ain’t doing it to be different and edgy it’s just that it’s easier to get than a pick and I like how it feels more
john petrucci jazz 3 picks are my go to, still love a good 1mm dunlop tortex every now and then tho
Nylon Jazz 3's are great and easy to find, recently found some Dunlop tortex h3's that are a bit thinner that I really dig, but my favorite guitar pick was a Clayton coconut shell guitar pick. I have frustratingly smooth fingers, apparently, and while standard grippy picks seemed to not help that much, the curve of those picks helped me so damn much! They also sounded REALLY good, they had a great attack, nice release from the strings, seemed to give a really booming low-mid thump with each stroke without it being overpowering. Kind of pricey and hard to find, but I like them a lot for metal. They were serviceable for clean or acoustic, but if that's what I was trying to play, I'd prefer something thinner.
1.14 white fang is the best pick I've ever played with
Snarling Dogs Brain picks.
They've been my best fit for the last 16 years, and they'll be my best fit for the next 16.
I'll reevaluate after that!
My favorite right now is dunlop .88 (they grey ones)
I play 3mm jazz iii's... I so everything wirh it from playing fast to strumming
I use this one Dunlop tortex jazz 3 1.14mm pick that I randomly found in a variety pack. There weren’t anymore and I’ve lost it 3 times but always find it again it appears in my bed every now and then. I guess it’s for jazz but that’s not important
I like the Ultex Hetfield Black Fangs and Tortex 1.0mm sharps. I've been using the Tortex sharps since the 1990s. My daughter is 11, and she likes Ernie Ball Ever-Last .73mm due to the grip and medium stiffness.
Never felt comfortable with a pick. I always used my thumb, later added my fingers and after that I grew my nails out and do a lot of finger picking
I've been using a 2mm pick that came as a bonus from my guitar strap for almost 2 years, I've been searching for a similar one that has the same feel but I still haven't found any. The pick is now so dull, the (once) sharp edge is now duller than the dull edge, but I still love using it so much, and I genuinely freak out when it disappears.
I like thinner picks for acoustic, Tortex is great. For electric, I've recently taken a liking to the nylon Jazz III picks.
Alexi Laiho gave me a Black Dunlop Jazz III 1.38 mm and that’s what I’ve used since then. 🤘🏻
For acoustic and clean guitar tones I use a nylon 0.88 pick.
For gain or overdriven tones I use a 0.88 or an alice 1mm chode pick.
And for distortion I use jazz picks or an alice chode pick, either 1mm or 2mm
Don't forget thick wood picks and it's good to know for what to use them.
I don't really use picks, but when I do, it's celluloid
I Love Metal Picks (Bassist)
Orange Tortex FTW
Tortex Jazz III .88s will always be king
Jazz iii xl , for eternal
Bro I've been using them pics for solos and thick ones for strumming😭
Bro giving us the middle finger whily playing the solo 💀
Mine is just a double-sized pick (i think it's about double), it's worn (has a bunch of fluff at the ends)
Jazz III all the way
Tortex flow all day. Purple ones. Like brandon ewing.
The green tortex….. my man!
Dunlop flow will always be the best pick
i actually just stumbled upon one of these by accident and i’m about to ditch the Jazz III 😬
I prefer the Big Stubby 3mm picks. Ive used them since i was a kid and cant stand anything else unless im doing alot of strumming ill use something lighter.
Dunlop 0.96 for acoustic guitar and jazz III for electric guitar
I like a small thick pick
Red Jazz 3 all the way
I use thinner picks on acoustic, thicker on electric.
Graphtech's synthetic ivory picks ftw, especially on acoustic (but Tortex is fine)
I can’t use anything other than the black and red jazz iii’s now
I use a sixpence, but with songs that are just chords, I'll use a 7(I think) mm pick
I use quarters
My first pick was a Starbucks gift card, now I use that exact Ernie Ball pick
Dude. What's that purple guitar you got? 😍
dunlop .73 tortex or firestone jazz 3 1.38 (even though I sand them down a bit to better fit my playstyle.. those are mostly for size and control)
Jazztone 207. One pick to rule them all.
Haha.
Jazz III XL. Best pick I’ve ever played.
Any time I see the John Petrucci signature Jazz III picks at my music store, I try to buy them all out 😅
For me, it's all about how it feels to play, I couldn't give a damn about it's "tone". The pick that I've used for many years is the Dunlop Nylon .73mm. I've tried other picks, I've even tried using the 1mm Nylons for a while, but I ended up back on the .73mm. I somehow have a bunch that are .78mm? They feel basically the same though. The other great thing about nylon is that they don't break. I've broken a ton of plastic picks, but never a nylon one, they just wear down into a nub. I wish they came in other colours because greyscale is not the easiest to see in dim lighting. 😂
Use the guitar pick YOU have tested and that YOU feel best playing. This is a mildy expensive experience but well worth it. That is all.
i like when my pick is same in all sides... i don't like the long spiky thing, it like hook on the string and can't alternate pick properly
Pickboy metacarbonate are the best. Have used them since the 90's and can't use anything else.
Dunlop flow 1.5 all day bby
Tortex
my fav is 1.14 from fender i guess idk
I like to use a coin on guitar
If no one has used the fender delrin picks, I highly suggest finding some.
Regular picks are way oversized for me, Jazz III and just a little nub sticking out. If I have to use a jumbo pick I'll hold it in the middle (tried cutting them but it's not great)
i like thicker ones because it doesn’t feel like i’m using a piece of paper as a pick all flappy
Can you do a how to hold a pick?
JazZ III Picks
I just get the free ones in the bowl at guitar center
Those kinda suck especially with 10 - 52 gauge strings. Tip lasted about 4 hours
i find it a lot easier to strum chords with a thick pick
Bassist and guitarist here my bass gets tortex 1.14 flex and the guitar gets gator grip .96
Red Jazz 3 xls with extra scarring from a razor blade
Rabea Massaad 1 mm flow pick
1mm tortex jazz iii
Tusq picks all day
I use the jazz 3 and jazz 3 xl ultex picks, they are a medium thickness but have a stiffness similar to a high gauge pick, so gives me the same level attack on a thinner pick thats less likely to destroy my strings (then again i use 13.5 to 54 strings so thats not gonna happen anyways lmfao)
Ultex on top
Personally i only play with american express