Never heard of Blue Chip Picks before so I checked 'em out -
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Wow, you're not kidding when you say they're expensive! At the rate I lose picks I'd be broke in a week .
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Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1267 San Pedro, CA |
Never heard of Blue Chip Picks before so I checked 'em out - Wow, you're not kidding when you say they're expensive! At the rate I lose picks I'd be broke in a week . — |
Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2226 North Carolina |
Bill, I think you've focused on the wrong part of thesjkexperience's statement. I think the pertinent information was thesjkexperience wrote:
$85 for 2 guitar picks... Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation |
Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2460 Venice, CA |
Let's see...my trusty 'ole Jim Dunlop Jazz IIIs go for $2.99 a six pack through Musician's Friend--that's approx. $.50 per pick. Even with the most aggressive and frequent playing, I don't burn through 1 every couple of weeks. But, let's just say I did. That'd be 24 picks a year, or $12. Four years worth? That'd be $48. If I "splurged" and went for a Blue Chip version of the same thing, it'd cost me $75. FOR ONE PICK!!!!! That's still a difference of $27!!!!!! —Insect Surfers |
Joined: Feb 10, 2012 Posts: 233 Near the Swamp In Louisiana |
I use blue chip picks on acoustic, electric & bass. Don't lose one or you will cry. |
Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 592 The Alamo City, TX |
I think I'll stick with the Tortex .88mm picks... — |
Joined: Jun 01, 2011 Posts: 7 Philadelphia, PA |
Custom Sharkskins mediums that are similar to tortoise Fender Mediums except they've got our groovy logo on them. Last edited: Jun 22, 2012 11:39:09 |
Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA |
Clayton large rounded triangle shape ... .8 or 1 mm |
Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio! |
My all time fave is genuine tortoise shell but for obvious reasons I'm no longer using those. They did however sound fantastic. |
Joined: Mar 30, 2011 Posts: 388 Copenhagen |
This has ended my pick quest. Highly suggested to those looking for a hard but not very thick pick. It feels thinner than .90 btw. Doesn't get easily worn but it does get easily lost due to the transparent color. —https://zakandthekrakens.bandcamp.com/ Last edited: Sep 24, 2012 10:08:52 |
Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52 |
RaistMagus wrote:
Yasou Ellada! |
Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1294 |
I use Dunlop 1mm nylon picks They're cheap, durable, and readily avaiable https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger |
Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio |
Do we know what pick Ivan's dad is using for those Shads tunes? I did a search and did not find the info. — |
Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52 |
psychonaut wrote:
I used those dunlops for years in the past and they're indestructible. Although the edges get kinda hairy eventually. But even if they are not your favorite pick I recommend everyone keeping some as backup! |
Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52 |
I've been using these Claytons for the past few months...but I wish they had something in between .50 and .63mm |
Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana |
Interesting idea. I have never tried that. I have used 351 shape celluloid picks extra heavy (1.2 or 1.14) for as long as I can remember. I will have to give this idea a try. Talk to you later, |
Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA |
psychonaut wrote:
I also use this pick (among others). One of the very best picks for heavy trem picking IMO. I tend to switch picks depending on the guitar I'm playing. Some picks just seem to feel better against a different guitar/string gauge/tension combo. I really like the Dunlop 1mm Black and Delrin .96 with my strat, and the Dunlop Gels (purple) with my Jazzmaster. —Ryan |
Joined: Feb 01, 2010 Posts: 106 MA |
I been using the Jim Dunlop Gels, red Heavies...anyone else like these ones? they sound great. and are cheap ! |
Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa |
this might be common knowledge, or might just be complete non-sense but: lately i've noticed that the bigger strings i use the thinner pick i need. it's like if a thick pick can't take absorb the shock from the big strings' tension. i was using a thick pick with big strings and needed to iron grip it to get it to work for me. felt like i was fighting the guitar. anyways, i've been using a pretty normal grey dunlop .73 and loosened up my grip a bit. feels good. but i miss having a cool colored pick. — |
Joined: Sep 07, 2011 Posts: 507 |
Dunlop Tortex .73mm (the yellow ones). The green ones aren't bad either, a little stiffer. I used to use Fender medium shell brown celluloid picks but they got too slippery, where the Dunlops have almost a chalky feel. Although the tortoise shell ones look cooler. For acoustic I use the Dunlop gray ones with the grip. Last edited: Dec 30, 2012 15:35:18 |
Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England |
tubesNtweed wrote:
I use to have problems with slippery picks. Tried everything i could think of including anti-perspirant on my fingers and various makes with gripy surfaces, all to no avail. The remedy which works well for me is, choose a slippery type and lightly sand the sheen off with some fine wet & dry. Works 100%. Last edited: Dec 30, 2012 15:56:14 |