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remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1277 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jun 19 2012 04:51 PM Never heard of Blue Chip Picks before so I checked 'em out - http://shop.bluechippick.net/categories/TD/ Wow, you're not kidding when you say they're expensive! At the rate I lose picks I'd be broke in a week . — Bill S._______ HELLDIVER on Facebook Top
Fady Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2266 North Carolina	Posted on Jun 19 2012 06:54 PM Bill, I think you've focused on the wrong part of thesjkexperience's statement. I think the pertinent information was thesjkexperience wrote: I went crazy $85 for 2 guitar picks... — Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2471 Venice, CA	Posted on Jun 19 2012 08:09 PM 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 The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
peterbright Joined: Feb 10, 2012 Posts: 233 Near the Swamp In Louisiana	Posted on Jun 19 2012 10:43 PM I use blue chip picks on acoustic, electric & bass. Don't lose one or you will cry. Top
ErnestHernandez Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 596 The Alamo City, TX	Posted on Jun 19 2012 11:25 PM I think I'll stick with the Tortex .88mm picks... — https://kingpelican.bandcamp.com/ Top
buddyluvgoo Joined: Jun 01, 2011 Posts: 7 Philadelphia, PA	Posted on Jun 22 2012 11:38 AM 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 Top
ArabSpringReverb Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA	Posted on Jul 13 2012 01:07 PM Clayton large rounded triangle shape ... .8 or 1 mm I think they are made of delrin or something similar.Nothing lasts like these Claytons....I tried many other brands and compositions,they would either be too hard to hold when the picking gets tough or they would grind right down within a few songs. the right pick for what you play is important! we all like different ones and any other just doesn't feel right.I hate using substitute picks in a pinch. Top
Toneschaser Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio!	Posted on Aug 20 2012 02:25 PM My all time fave is genuine tortoise shell but for obvious reasons I'm no longer using those. They did however sound fantastic. I know a very skilled player who swears that he chooses picks by what sounds best in the venue he's playing at the time. That suggestion made me start experimenting with the idea and I found that there truly is some substance to what he was saying. Now I bring a few different pick types to every show and let the room decide what I'm going to use. Before passing judgement, try it out for yourself over your next string of gigs. I'll be you'll be surprised! Top
RaistMagus Joined: Mar 30, 2011 Posts: 388 Copenhagen	Posted on Sep 24 2012 10:06 AM image 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/ https://www.dirtyfuse.com Last edited: Sep 24, 2012 10:08:52 Top
Samosurfer Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Sep 24 2012 10:14 AM RaistMagus wrote: image 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. Yasou Ellada! I've tried those although much thinner..50-60mm! Although they are great and fast picks they are not very sturdy! They have all ripped/cracked on me. Top
psychonaut Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1303	Posted on Sep 24 2012 10:20 AM I use Dunlop 1mm nylon picks They're cheap, durable, and readily avaiable They're heavy, but they have some flex to them. — https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger http://coffindaggers.com/ http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Sep 24 2012 10:29 AM Do we know what pick Ivan's dad is using for those Shads tunes? I did a search and did not find the info. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
Samosurfer Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Sep 24 2012 10:43 AM psychonaut wrote: I use Dunlop 1mm nylon picks They're cheap, durable, and readily avaiable They're heavy, but they have some flex to them. 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! Top
Samosurfer Joined: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Sep 24 2012 01:48 PM image I've been using these Claytons for the past few months...but I wish they had something in between .50 and .63mm Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on Sep 24 2012 04:04 PM ERay wrote: I know a very skilled player who swears that he chooses picks by what sounds best in the venue he's playing at the time. 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, Norm Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Sep 25 2012 09:53 AM psychonaut wrote: I use Dunlop 1mm nylon picks They're cheap, durable, and readily avaiable They're heavy, but they have some flex to them. 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 The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
WetBandit Joined: Feb 01, 2010 Posts: 106 MA	Posted on Sep 25 2012 02:23 PM I been using the Jim Dunlop Gels, red Heavies...anyone else like these ones? they sound great. and are cheap ! Top
el_camello Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa	Posted on Oct 15 2012 09:31 PM 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. — -Pierre The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf) The Obsidians debut EP Top
tubesNtweed Joined: Sep 07, 2011 Posts: 507	Posted on Dec 30 2012 03:34 PM 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 Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Dec 30 2012 03:55 PM tubesNtweed wrote: 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. 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 Top

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