Is there a pick that sounds like your thumb?

desert_surfer Joined: Jun 29, 2020 Posts: 57	Posted on Apr 11 2024 04:40 PM Yes, I wanted a pick that sounded as close to a finger as possible, and so far I’ve been liking the Taylor DarkTone series picks. I have the assorted size/style tin, which allows you to sample many kinds of their thicker picks. So far in the kit, I like the Taylor Thermex Pro 1.5mm as well as the yellow/bone/cream color 1.21mm picks. I like the pick tin because you get to sample them and then find the kind you like. Different thickness, material, size/shape etc. Closest I’ve found to sounding like fingerpicking (though I mainly use them for acoustic, but they will give a nice dark electric guitar tone if that’s what you want). The koa wood tin is nice and comes with a leather insert. Quality picks for sure, last a long time. Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2348 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Apr 11 2024 08:50 PM Hi Mollykelly. Welcome to the forum! I'm curious. Why do you want a pick that sounds like the flesh of your thumb? I can't imagine wanting the duller tone for Dick Dale style tremolo picking, and for anything less aggressive, I would personally use my thumb and fingers. No judgment, here: just curiosity. By the way, Mark Knopfler is another great guitarist who does not use picks. I'm pretty blown away by the fast runs that he gets without a pick. An example would be "the Sultans of Swing", particularly on the extended live versions. — Bob Top
DaveMudgett Joined: Mar 17, 2019 Posts: 162 Central PA	Posted on Apr 11 2024 10:12 PM Closest thing I've found is Clayton Phat-Tone picks - https://steveclayton.com/phattone.php - hard inner core with softer rubber outer layer. They were designed specifically for bass, and I sometimes use them for that when I (occasionally) play bass and want to pick. Or jazz guitar, although I generally use Dunlop 205 jazz picks, which have a hard but very smooth, bevelled edge and I like the jazz guitar tone. Not exactly Wes, but pretty fat on an archtop with heavy flatwounds. I generally use the small-teardrop 358-sized picks, so I can get some of my thumb and index finger in there anyway, which I think helps for a softer sound if desired. Not sure what your intended application is. But to me, these are not sharp enough for surf guitar. I usually use Dunlop or Clayton yellow or green tortex, I think .073 or .088, or Clayton Ultem .080 or .094, again small-teardrop 358 shape. I love the sound of the Ultems, but I tend to shred them apart doing a lot of fast double-picking. The tortex does wear down, but does so more gracefully. — The Delverados - surf, punk, trash, twang - Facebook Chicken Tractor Deluxe - hardcore Americana - Facebook and Website The Telegrassers - semi-electric bluegrass/Americana - Facebook Top

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