weird_oh84
Joined: May 24, 2023
Posts: 181
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 04:53 PM
As an intermediate player I’m still discovering what I like in terms of string gauges and picks…
So far for strings I really like 11-52’s and for picks I have been using TORTEX III 1.14 but recently started playing with the 1.5 and I love it!
It seems to make tremolo picking a lot easier than regular sized picks and it also seems to last a bit longer too…
Anyone else play with 1.5’s?
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SHADOWNIGHT5150
Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 06:36 PM
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weird_oh84
Joined: May 24, 2023
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 07:11 PM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
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HA!
That’s insane!!
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4452
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 10:46 PM
Everything from .46 mm Fender thins to 4 mm V-Picks. For Surf, at leas if I want to maximize drip, I use something like a Dunlop 486 Gel pick, in Medium-Light. I also use a Dunlop 205 a lot of the time, which is a slightly oversized TearDrop Jazz pick. Either the Dunlop 205 or a V-Picks Chicken Picker works best for me, when going for a solid tremolo.
If I had to live on a planet with only one pick design, it would be the planet that had V-Picks Chicken Pickers, as its design. These are slightly smaller than a standard Fender 351 shape, have a medium tip that is rounded, but not dull, and they just suit my hand perfectly. They are a 1.5 mm pick, although I have some in 2.8 mm. If you like tremolo picking, you might want to give one of these a try.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4452
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 10:47 PM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
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Holy smokes! What is that thing? I love it.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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SHADOWNIGHT5150
Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345
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Posted on Jul 17 2023 11:56 PM
synchro wrote:
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
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Holy smokes! What is that thing? I love it.
its a custom pick i had made by zen picks its 8.5mm
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taijiguy
Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 210
Newington, CT USA
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Posted on Jul 18 2023 06:43 AM
Not as thick, these come in 1, 2 or 3mm and are very easy to grip.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4452
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jul 18 2023 07:33 AM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
synchro wrote:
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
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Holy smokes! What is that thing? I love it.
its a custom pick i had made by zen picks its 8.5mm
I find that gripping a thicker pick is very comfortable and gives a lot more control.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1378
New Orleans
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Posted on Jul 18 2023 10:43 AM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
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I've got two questions: How much do those run you, and how long does it take for the point to wear down? I assume that is acrylic? I love thick picks like that, but the points wore down seemingly faster than the skinnier Cool picks.
— Daniel Deathtide
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Tele295
Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 153
Rincon Beach, California, USA
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Posted on Jul 18 2023 12:01 PM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
synchro wrote:
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
Call me when you upgrade to this
Holy smokes! What is that thing? I love it.
its a custom pick i had made by zen picks its 8.5mm
And I thought I was tough with a 7mm Wegen! My bass player used to call it the buttermint.
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