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Posted on Feb 17 2015 09:44 AM
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Posted on Feb 28 2015 01:24 PM
So after 22+ years, I've decided that it's time to move on from my faithful Dunlop Delrin 500 .88 picks. I've tried a few different ones, and discovered I really like the Dunlop Ultex 1.0. I saw Paul AKA skeeter's recommendation for Dunlop Primetones, and saw they're made of the same material as the Ultex picks but are supposed to be a bit more 'deluxe'. I got the Primetone .88s and 1.0s yesterday, and after trying them out, I think I just slightly still prefer the regular Ultex 1.0. I'm gonna stick with those for a bit, and see how they suit me. But at the moment I'm really impressed by how they've improved my tone - the guitars actually seem to resonate better when I'm using this pick, which is pretty amazing! Goodbye, Delrins - you've been good to me, but it's time for a change... —Ivan Last edited: Feb 28, 2015 16:51:25 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Feb 28 2015 04:43 PM
Delrin/Tortex .80s
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Posted on Feb 28 2015 07:00 PM
IvanP wrote:
Regular Ultex or Sharps? The Phantomatics on Facebook |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10320 southern Michigan
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Posted on Feb 28 2015 07:03 PM
Just regular. I should try sharp soon.... —Ivan |
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Posted on Mar 01 2015 11:47 AM
I alternate beetwen ultex 1,14mm (same as Joël of taikonauts)and tortex 1mm Last edited: Mar 01, 2015 11:49:04 |
Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1013 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Mar 01 2015 05:42 PM
I quit Ultex picks (typically .73 thickness) because I break strings with them. I've broken 4 strings in an hour, usually at the bridge, and even with roller bridges. After I changed to polycarbonate that I cut myself I found that the Ultex both dulled my tone and overdrove the strings into a grindy distortion. These polycarb picks excel in rapid playing and rapid alternating picking. With polycarb I get a much cleaner tone. I break picks rather than strings, but that is better. The polycarbonate doesn't cost me, but I have to cut it myself; then again, that's faster and easier than changing broken strings. You can see one of my picks protruding from the pickguard of a strat type guitar at the 3min 21sec point (and following) in this video: Basically, the pickguard of a strat type guitar is a built in pick holder, at least for some picks. —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Mar 01, 2015 17:52:40 |
Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio
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Posted on Mar 02 2015 06:33 AM
I have to ask. Anyone ever use V-Picks? Huge variety- very pricey. This one is a favorite of mine: 2.75mm - 1 1/4" tip to tip - Played by Stu Hamm, Ed DeGenaro and Galo Rivera.
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Posted on Mar 02 2015 10:14 AM
These are the best electric guitar picks I've come across to date. The last forever and feel great. I use the heavy gauge. http://www.samash.com/ebe-universal-alien-face-glow-in-the-dark-guitar-picks-12-picks-e1gl For acoustic guitar, nothing beats a Blue Chip. http://www.bluechippick.net/ —Kevin Last edited: Mar 02, 2015 10:16:30 |
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Posted on Mar 03 2015 04:29 AM
Those glow-in-the-dark EBE's are really nice picks, unfortunately -in my case- they provide little to no grip once things start to get hot 'n' sweaty underneath the stage lights... I've tried quite a few different picks these last couple of months, but somehow I always end up going back to plain and simple Dunlop Nylon .73's. —"Duck Tape is like The Force: it has a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Speedball-JR/151771678181829?fref=ts |
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Posted on Mar 03 2015 12:29 PM
My background is in Bluegrass before I started playing Instro-Surf so I hold my pick in a traditional flatpicking style. I don't remember the last time I dropped my pick. I also play acoustic with a Blue Chip pick which cost about $40. I've learned to play with a death grip on my pick. The Blue Chip I am playing with now I've had probably 3 years and played multiple festivals and dozens of shows. That kind of pick (synthetic tortoise shell) is too stiff for playing electric guitar in my opinion. The heavy gauge EBE's work great for me, though. —Kevin |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 22 2015 07:53 PM
Pretty new at this stuff. But I've been amazed when recording myself what a difference a different material or guage will make in the sound. When making notes about a setup I like for a particular song, I have to include what pick I was using. Had left some 'air' in a track recently for something else, went back & did it, all same-same-GI (except the pick). The thinner Tort I grabbed literally left things sounding not bad, but different than the rest - literally thinner. Lesson learned; just the gauge or material can change the tone quite noticeably. —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Posted on Apr 22 2015 08:26 PM
After using the red Jazz III XL for about 3 yrs I am onto my new favourite, the Ultex Jazz III. Crisp, articulate, light, and very much like nail. Trem picking is nicer than with the red Jazz III XL. —Lorne |
Joined: Apr 23, 2012 Posts: 421 fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 06:30 AM
I heaven't read all these post yet i will, Last edited: Apr 27, 2015 06:31:01 |
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Joined: Apr 23, 2012 Posts: 421 fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on Apr 27 2015 06:38 AM
Are the jazz III picks difficult for rhythm playing? |
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Posted on Apr 30 2015 03:38 PM
D'Addario has a fairly new contender in the "Jazz III" type category--"Nylpro." There's a "Plus" and a regular, both X-Heavy at 1.4mm, made in the USA, complete with raised text and hashmarks for better grip. They're slightly larger than the standard Jazz IIIs, which is actually really nice! I've only spent a short time with them, but they're my new go-to.
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Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 600 Vancouver BC
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Posted on Apr 30 2015 03:49 PM
JONPAUL wrote:
Yeah, when I spotted the blue ones at a smaller local music shop a number of months ago, I bought their entire stock of about 25. They are the middle step between the size of the Jazz III and the Jazz III XL. I think the Nylpro is a very well-made pick. For a lot of things, I seem to naturally drift back to D'Addario/Planet Waves products. Lorne Last edited: Apr 30, 2015 15:50:12 |
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Joined: Apr 23, 2012 Posts: 421 fresno california u.s.a.
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Posted on May 01 2015 03:47 AM
jonpaul nice looking picks i'll eventually try those and the jazz III |
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Posted on May 17 2015 04:28 PM
+1 for V-Picks and Jazz 3 Dirk Radloff |
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Posted on Jun 05 2015 02:56 PM
+1 for EBE Glow-in-the-dark Alien Heavys! I recently ordered a full gross (144) pack, each pick lasts me so long, I should be good on picks for a loooooooong time! —https://brianmosley.bandcamp.com |
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