Good luck working on your skills with the big triangle. Maybe skills first and then buy an expensive guitar, but picks aren’t really that expensive, even if you buy the highest quality
I’ll stick to my Eric Johnson jazz III picks. Idk who Eric Johnson is, but those picks are comfortable to use, thin enough, and easier to grip than typical tortex with its raised letters. And being red, it’s harder for it to go missing since it’s so obvious. I lost my dark colored Ibanez picks in just 2 weeks, while I have never lost these red picks before.
Cliffs of dover is one of those songs that if you can play it, its like a black belt in jujitsu, no one questions whether a jujistu black belt is legit, and can question you are a really good guitar player if you can play cliffs of dover
It may sound ridiculous, but my favorite pics are the free ones from guitar center. One day I realized that I used those pics on a regular basis far more than any other. So I just accepted it
The biggest appeal to the $16+ picks for me is the thickness and longevity. Plus when they're that thick and heavy they're a lot harder to lose. Knowing how how expensive your pick is also goes a lot way to being very aware of where they are at all times as well 😅
Everything can influence the timbre of the instrument including the temperature of the environment. But fighting for pick material being better than another, then it’s already taking the discussion to a very low level. Excellent video, buddy.
I have picks from timber tone made out of brass, bone, horn, and obsidian stone. I love all of them for different reasons, but my brass jazz III style are my constant go to
I’m actually excited for picks, I never thought I’d say that out loud. But I’ve always enjoyed nylon picks because they allow me to be heavier handed but still easier on the strings. The only drawback is they really aren’t ergonomically fitting for my technique with leads/solos. But Dunlop just released brand new this year, a lineup of different sized nylon Flow picks where it’s now the best of both worlds I love em.
So you’ve never heard of a blue chip? They’re $35 and made of a special material that makes them last a lifetime. They will literally never wear down no matter how much you use them.
I bought a bunch of picks ranging up to $20cdn and pick the prime tone 1.4 every time i play. Somehow everything sounds amazing and never lets me down It isn’t the 20$ pick but it isn’t cheap either lol
I always just want a standard, medium sized pick. No bells or whistles. Keep it simple. I used to teach guitar and, yes, I employ all the shred techniques (alternate picking, sweeps, legato, etc etc).
I couldn't tell the difference but I could tell that gripping some could be better. I've lost a few while playing some riffs they fell right out of my hands
Blind Test: First 3 no big difference Bone noticeably clearer imo Last one, a bit clearer than bone. Really didn’t want to like the 16$ pick but i think you hear a difference.
I feel like trianulat picks are a good idea bc my pucks (no matter what I'm using) always get worn down after about a month, and it kinda ruins the whole pick.but I feel like with a triangular one u would still have 2 more sides to use if I e gets worn down. So essentualy, I u have like five of the triangular ones u actually have 18 usable sides. So imma have to get myself some of them ( but a lot thicker, obviously.)
I have a pick made from some special material. Spent $13 each, bought 4. Best $55 I ever spent. They have not even shown any wear and tear after 6 years. However, I play maybe 5 days a week, 2-3 hours a day
@@prestonbelgarde6896i'd rather choose 10 picks with a cost of $20 anyday rather than only having a single pick that cost $20 because i always lost my pick everytime lmao. well i guess everyone has their own opinion
I've bought many guitar picks over the years at various prices and yet somehow none of them hit the same as the cheap flexy af Jim Deacon pick I found on a train one night 😂
I used to think this way too, but then I discovered Dava picks (made in my hometown, Abq NM) and my playing leveled up *tremendously.* Highly suggest you try them.
@bsmith8166 Dava picks are terrible. The one-piece ones aren't bad, built the multi-piece ones, like what Bernth held up, start to fall apart and catch on strings after a couple hours of normal playing.
why am i watching this lol i'm on phone speakers and couldn't tell even if i hadn't been playing for half my life and already knew the answer 💀💀 not gonna stop me from watching again tho idnekfkrndekjf
Going from different thicknesses def changes the tone. I was using tortex white 1.5mm for the a bit before switching to their yellow .73mm, tone is way better on my tele now
@@Saint_Arod im going back and fourth being into bluegrass rn whether i like thin or thick better, i think tortex yellow or tortex green might be my current sweet spot. I liked the tone from thin even using the tortex reds, the utra thins, but precision is easier when i go a bit thicker yellow was good, green was good, blue seems a bit too thick
The Bone and your signature sound best to me. I love the White Fang picks by James Hetfield. I don't know the material, but the grip, shape, and sound are great!
1.14mm Ultex Sharps for me, i can never manage to keep one around long enough to wear it out, I always lose them first (and Im pretty good at putting my picks back in the same spot)
I've been using the same tenacious d pick for 14 years now. It's gotten alot thinner over the years, and sharper. Think it was 2 quid and has served me well
@carminep.5960 fair. They came in different thicknesses but I'm definitely the weird one fir using it. I learned to work around it's weirdness. It got better for technical stuff after years of being worn down tho
The spikes do not affect the sound that much, that is my point of view, but there are comforts when it comes to grip and use, and the quality of the material always affects it, even if we do not give it importance.
Bone sounded the best to me. But only by like 1-3%. Skills first then pick
Good luck working on your skills with the big triangle. Maybe skills first and then buy an expensive guitar, but picks aren’t really that expensive, even if you buy the highest quality
I was just about to type bone 2
Anyone knows the song? Sounds really nice
Bernth - Fuego @@deadreap_5803
@@deadreap_5803Bernth - Fuego
I'm a drummer I just go bang bang pow they all sound the same to me
For real bro😂
as a vocalist i just make loud noises, all mics kinda sound the same
Let’s not talk about what material your sticks are made of orrrrr what shapes the tips are though… 😬
:( i dissagree as a drummer
Thats why you’re a drummer 😂
I actually like the sound that the cheaper one made.
Same
Same
Same😊
Dude that DAVE CONTROL JUST HIT DIFFERENT 💯😮💨🙌
That one was the best in my opinion I still don't know if it's just his playing consistency or if the pick is really making the difference 😂
Thought I was the only one 😅
The Benton ones had the best, imo
I just like Fender Heavys…
They’re just…good picks.
Those were my go-to until i got the White Fang. The Fender Extra Heavy on Acoustic...🤌🏻 2 mm of fury.
I’ll stick to my Eric Johnson jazz III picks. Idk who Eric Johnson is, but those picks are comfortable to use, thin enough, and easier to grip than typical tortex with its raised letters.
And being red, it’s harder for it to go missing since it’s so obvious. I lost my dark colored Ibanez picks in just 2 weeks, while I have never lost these red picks before.
If you really don't know Eric Johnson you should check him out, he is awesome
Yeah dude you gotta check Eric Johnson out, probably the best tone I’ve ever heard.
They are good picks
Cliffs of dover is one of those songs that if you can play it, its like a black belt in jujitsu, no one questions whether a jujistu black belt is legit, and can question you are a really good guitar player if you can play cliffs of dover
how old are you?
🎀 My favorite sound was honestly the Dava, though I HIGHLY doubt I'd notice especially when the guitar is mixed with drum and bass
Of course they all sound different.
It may sound ridiculous, but my favorite pics are the free ones from guitar center. One day I realized that I used those pics on a regular basis far more than any other. So I just accepted it
I love using Dava picks whenever I use one for bass
Just hand me anything over 0.80mm pick and m all good...
I feel the difference in my hand. I feel the bounce and the comfort. Differences in tones are possible with different thickness
The biggest appeal to the $16+ picks for me is the thickness and longevity. Plus when they're that thick and heavy they're a lot harder to lose. Knowing how how expensive your pick is also goes a lot way to being very aware of where they are at all times as well 😅
Dunlop tortex 0.73mm pics will always be my go to, can't go wrong
Everything can influence the timbre of the instrument including the temperature of the environment. But fighting for pick material being better than another, then it’s already taking the discussion to a very low level.
Excellent video, buddy.
I have picks from timber tone made out of brass, bone, horn, and obsidian stone. I love all of them for different reasons, but my brass jazz III style are my constant go to
I believe the 1 dollar and 1.50 ones sound the best
I’m actually excited for picks, I never thought I’d say that out loud. But I’ve always enjoyed nylon picks because they allow me to be heavier handed but still easier on the strings. The only drawback is they really aren’t ergonomically fitting for my technique with leads/solos. But Dunlop just released brand new this year, a lineup of different sized nylon Flow picks where it’s now the best of both worlds I love em.
I don’t know the reason why but yes, the bone pic does sound the best. The arpeggiated sweep sounded cleaner.
I like the bone one, I think it's really cool
The only thing different in material is honestly just the durability
They all sounded different but it just depends on the tone you're going for
I honestly like the first one the most
The hardest pick , would be so amazing sound ❤
Its personal preference to me. Just like why you asked that question. Which do i like the most.
Watching bernth play- priceless
My homemade guitar pick straight up desintagrated
So you’ve never heard of a blue chip? They’re $35 and made of a special material that makes them last a lifetime. They will literally never wear down no matter how much you use them.
Damn the bone sounded great
Use tortoise shell like a real man
Real men use dog teeth purchased from veterinarians after large dog dental extractions.
"I have a BONE to PICK with you"
*Ba-dum-tshh*
i like the riff come to think of it i really love your content
i like the bernth ones
The Bernth signature ones sounded the best :/
Nice plug, bro! lol
I bought a bunch of picks ranging up to $20cdn and pick the prime tone 1.4 every time i play. Somehow everything sounds amazing and never lets me down
It isn’t the 20$ pick but it isn’t cheap either lol
I made a pick from a sim card casing and it's the best I ever had
Honestly I think the first was pretty good, I think you just have a nicer guitar than me I can't talk
Have used Dava picks for years
3rd was the best imo (Bernth)
Bone was probably the best one
I always just want a standard, medium sized pick. No bells or whistles. Keep it simple. I used to teach guitar and, yes, I employ all the shred techniques (alternate picking, sweeps, legato, etc etc).
The bernth one
Gotta be the bernth ones no joke
They all sound the same to me.
so talented!
Its funny how I come to these videos wanting to know the answer, but the videos are actually the question 😅
I have that green Dava
Triangle and Dave are nice
I couldn't tell the difference but I could tell that gripping some could be better. I've lost a few while playing some riffs they fell right out of my hands
Jazz III
You forgot about the free guitar center pick😂😂😂
Interesting picks ! I’ve used TECKPICK brass picks for years! Be curious to see your thoughts!!
I'm a saxophonist so I hear the same thing
Finger be like:
Nahh I'm the best. 💀
V-Picks fan here!
Blind Test:
First 3 no big difference
Bone noticeably clearer imo
Last one, a bit clearer than bone.
Really didn’t want to like the 16$ pick but i think you hear a difference.
16 for a pick is insane
try the $100 guitar pick, look it up on youtube it should pop up i think it was fender not completely sure though its completely like metal and tiny
I use Martin luxe contour. About 25 quid a pic
I feel like trianulat picks are a good idea bc my pucks (no matter what I'm using) always get worn down after about a month, and it kinda ruins the whole pick.but I feel like with a triangular one u would still have 2 more sides to use if I e gets worn down. So essentualy, I u have like five of the triangular ones u actually have 18 usable sides. So imma have to get myself some of them ( but a lot thicker, obviously.)
I care mostly about the grippyness
I still consider jp Dunlop jazz pick us goat
Does the flexibility of the pick also matter?
Idk why but the las seems a bit brighter in tone
All picks vary on what type of music you are playing.
Maybe I’m just deaf, but they all sounded the exact same to me
It sound the same to me
I can’t tell the difference lol
I have seen that someone cut out a card that was not useful to make like 3 picks for his guitar :v
Bone seemed best
I need a bone pick now
The materials and the thickness matter, not the price.
Yes but the price matters based on the materials and thickness.
@@Karolina-oy5wd but just because it's higher prices doesn't mean the materials and thickness are 'better' it's all pretty subjective anyways.
@@devourmountains I think their point was that higher quality stuff is going to cost more
Materials depend on price 🤣
@@BawBaw-this guy’s point was that more expensive material does not mean better sounding material
$16 for a pick is ridiculous
there are some picks that are like $60
The cost to buy 15 of them is enough for me to buy a whole electric guitar
I have a pick made from some special material. Spent $13 each, bought 4. Best $55 I ever spent. They have not even shown any wear and tear after 6 years. However, I play maybe 5 days a week, 2-3 hours a day
We like what we like. I pay $16-18 each for acrylics in 6mm. (Gravity)
@@prestonbelgarde6896i'd rather choose 10 picks with a cost of $20 anyday rather than only having a single pick that cost $20 because i always lost my pick everytime lmao. well i guess everyone has their own opinion
I've bought many guitar picks over the years at various prices and yet somehow none of them hit the same as the cheap flexy af Jim Deacon pick I found on a train one night 😂
Im not familiar with those, but the flexy Jim Dunlop nylon picks are hands down my favorite guitar picks. I use the Jim Dunlop Tortex for my Bass.
Maybe you found The Pick of Destiny?
@@zootsuiter I double checked after seeing your comment it is in fact a Jim Dunlop nylon. 60mm light grey and the best pick I have ever had.
@@Axel230 Or maybe it found me? *Cue X files theme
Let me guess, did you lose it 😂😢
Jazz III is just Industry standard, I love them. Really versatile picks.
Good price too, cheaper than most on this list
I bought a pack of carbon fiber ones with grips on them. I used to make my own plastic ones beforehand.
I used to think this way too, but then I discovered Dava picks (made in my hometown, Abq NM) and my playing leveled up *tremendously.* Highly suggest you try them.
@bsmith8166 Dava picks are terrible. The one-piece ones aren't bad, built the multi-piece ones, like what Bernth held up, start to fall apart and catch on strings after a couple hours of normal playing.
@@RByrne my jazz grip is already disolving. 😂
Never had problems because of it.
V-picks are peak, the small pointed is like a better jazz 3, just wish it was less slippery
💪🏻 1.14mm Ultex Sharps 💪🏻
They last forever
V-picks chubby mummy. It’s the size of a jazz III and it has the gashes like a mummy pick but it’s super thick also.
Jazz III Max grip supremacy
I dunno, I’ve always vibed with the Kirk hammer purple sparkle jazz 3, they look badass the little indent I like to use for pick slides!
That’s… why you buy a jazz 3…
I like the bone pick to be honest
Cos it was stiffer. No other reason. Try nylon
@@rajmanationOr gator grip
@@rajmanationnothings more metal than using a bone pic though
I'm ngl the triangle and the bone sounded the best IMO
Riff: brainwaves
Thank you.
Bro, ur a hero
Dava are actually very good. I'm using them and I feel more comfortable for squeals
Me to
Forget the picks, what song are you playing?
Yeah it sounds like Polyphia inspired and i love it already
That's what I want to know.
Brainwaves by bernth
why am i watching this lol i'm on phone speakers and couldn't tell even if i hadn't been playing for half my life and already knew the answer 💀💀
not gonna stop me from watching again tho idnekfkrndekjf
How about just a tortex yellow or green or a fender medium or heavy
Going from different thicknesses def changes the tone. I was using tortex white 1.5mm for the a bit before switching to their yellow .73mm, tone is way better on my tele now
@@Saint_Arod im going back and fourth being into bluegrass rn whether i like thin or thick better, i think tortex yellow or tortex green might be my current sweet spot. I liked the tone from thin even using the tortex reds, the utra thins, but precision is easier when i go a bit thicker yellow was good, green was good, blue seems a bit too thick
bone pick sounds really great, for me it is the best in this comparison.
Tone wise it makes no difference wether it’s expensive or not, the thickness could make the difference tho.
You want the medium round V PICK FOR ALL YOU METAL HEADS SHREDDERS.... YOULL NEVER DROP YOUR PICK AGAIN THEY STICK TO FINGERS WHEN WARM ...
@@TKAdams69 euhhhh… brothe euuuuhhh
The Bone and your signature sound best to me. I love the White Fang picks by James Hetfield. I don't know the material, but the grip, shape, and sound are great!
My favorite picks are the tortex and the gator picks. They have the best tone imo
Bone
YES V PICKS ARE THE BEST I HANDED THEM PERSONALLY TO GEORGE LYNCH LITA FORD
Dude I love the riff u play it’s awesome
It's brainwaves by bernth
Dava anytime. Rock grip is nice, but i prefer the jazz grip. 👍
1.14mm Ultex Sharps for me, i can never manage to keep one around long enough to wear it out, I always lose them first (and Im pretty good at putting my picks back in the same spot)
@@AmericanNationalist852 i got a pick box in my gig bag.
And there some under my coutch.🤣
The bone one is awesome 👏
I've been using the same tenacious d pick for 14 years now. It's gotten alot thinner over the years, and sharper. Think it was 2 quid and has served me well
like, the pick of destiny?
@carminep.5960 yup. The design has worn off and it's misshapen but it's still the only pick I use
I used to have that! Lol. I think my roomie stole it!
@@craigbolton2231 i had one and never really liked it i couldn't play much intricate stuff just like strumming or maybe power chords
@carminep.5960 fair. They came in different thicknesses but I'm definitely the weird one fir using it. I learned to work around it's weirdness. It got better for technical stuff after years of being worn down tho
Now compare how thickness affects pick. Go from 0.5 mm to somewhere about 5 mm
Lol 5 mm what's he picking with that? A harp?
@@twistedbunny It is actually pretty cool to play with them, i'm using a 3 mm for everything i play, from chords to solos
@@twistedbunny Harp strings on a guitar would sound amazing tbh. Too bad it would probably break the guitar...
I play with a 6mm 😂
The spikes do not affect the sound that much, that is my point of view, but there are comforts when it comes to grip and use, and the quality of the material always affects it, even if we do not give it importance.
My favorites are dunlop big stubby 2 with razor scratches for grip and dunlop ultext sharp- either 1.14 or 1.40
The best plectrum is the one you find easiest to play with. I like green or blue tortex ones.
I can't really notice much of a difference. You play so well
I use coin