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I know it's probably one of the least significant subjects and
preferences, but I was just curious as to if there is something that
is "better or worse" in lines of picks. I am faithful to Dunlop's
Gator Grip picks, if for no other reason than the fact that I am a
clumsy oaf, and need all the help I can get when it comes to holding
onto those slippery little buggers. I also use Fender Extra-Heavies
to play the heavier gauge strings of my baritone guitar.
However, like any good guitarist, I have a tin of at least 150 picks
that travels around in my case. Why? No one knows. Maybe just to
see all the pretty colors...
My bass player swears he can tell the difference (clear picks give a
brigter tone, Dunlops are more resistant to wear than Fenders, etc).
Yet I say it's all BULL PLOP. I've played with coins, rocks,
cardboard (which actually sounds better than one would think).
Anyone here wish to defend or argue the differences between picks? I
hear a lot of buzz about Fender California Clears, but I think it's
just because they're in quirky pastel colors and sometimes have
pictures of waves and palm trees on them.
This message brought to you by a recent catalog featuring three pages
of picks alone and by coffee, my dark lord and mother.
~Surfband Bill~
Well,
The Nebulas string section plays EBE Heavys exclusively.
-They dont wear down. Period. They're incredible. Dick Dale won't be
shredding, melting, destroying (insert de-constructive adjective here) one
of THESE picks.
-They're "glow-in-the-dark", and if you drop one on stage, it screams "I'M
RIGHT HERE!", especially under a blacklight-lit stage.
-The plastic/nylon they're made out of has a natural tackiness to it, and
they seem to get tackier as they get hotter.
I used to play gray Dunlop heavys until I tried one of these. Now I have
a bag of unused gray dunlops I dont know what to do with and cant bring
myself to throw them away.
-Dano
-=The Nebulas=-
>From: "surfbandbill" <>
>Reply-To:
>To:
>Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
>Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:47:45 -0000
>
>I know it's probably one of the least significant subjects and
>preferences, but I was just curious as to if there is something that
>is "better or worse" in lines of picks. I am faithful to Dunlop's
>Gator Grip picks, if for no other reason than the fact that I am a
>clumsy oaf, and need all the help I can get when it comes to holding
>onto those slippery little buggers. I also use Fender Extra-Heavies
>to play the heavier gauge strings of my baritone guitar.
>However, like any good guitarist, I have a tin of at least 150 picks
>that travels around in my case. Why? No one knows. Maybe just to
>see all the pretty colors...
>My bass player swears he can tell the difference (clear picks give a
>brigter tone, Dunlops are more resistant to wear than Fenders, etc).
>Yet I say it's all BULL PLOP. I've played with coins, rocks,
>cardboard (which actually sounds better than one would think).
>Anyone here wish to defend or argue the differences between picks? I
>hear a lot of buzz about Fender California Clears, but I think it's
>just because they're in quirky pastel colors and sometimes have
>pictures of waves and palm trees on them.
>
>This message brought to you by a recent catalog featuring three pages
>of picks alone and by coffee, my dark lord and mother.
>
>~Surfband Bill~
>
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I've been using Dunlop Tortex 1.0 mm (the blue ones) picks lately,
and they work pretty well for me. They seem to hold out longer than
most of the other 1.0 mm picks I've tried . . . but I'm not adverse
to trying something new. Dano makes a pretty good case for trying
the EBE Heavys . . .
-Dick
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "-=Dan Ware=-" <reverbtank@h...> wrote:
> Well,
>
> The Nebulas string section plays EBE Heavys exclusively.
>
> -They dont wear down. Period. They're incredible. Dick Dale won't
be
> shredding, melting, destroying (insert de-constructive adjective
here) one
> of THESE picks.
>
> -They're "glow-in-the-dark", and if you drop one on stage, it
screams "I'M
> RIGHT HERE!", especially under a blacklight-lit stage.
>
> -The plastic/nylon they're made out of has a natural tackiness to
it, and
> they seem to get tackier as they get hotter.
>
> I used to play gray Dunlop heavys until I tried one of these.
Now I have
> a bag of unused gray dunlops I dont know what to do with and cant
bring
> myself to throw them away.
>
>
>
> -Dano
> -=The Nebulas=-
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "surfbandbill" <swingin_cat@h...>
> >Reply-To: SurfGuitar101@y...
> >To: SurfGuitar101@y...
> >Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
> >Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:47:45 -0000
> >
> >I know it's probably one of the least significant subjects and
> >preferences, but I was just curious as to if there is something
that
> >is "better or worse" in lines of picks. I am faithful to Dunlop's
> >Gator Grip picks, if for no other reason than the fact that I am a
> >clumsy oaf, and need all the help I can get when it comes to
holding
> >onto those slippery little buggers. I also use Fender Extra-
Heavies
> >to play the heavier gauge strings of my baritone guitar.
> >However, like any good guitarist, I have a tin of at least 150
picks
> >that travels around in my case. Why? No one knows. Maybe just to
> >see all the pretty colors...
> >My bass player swears he can tell the difference (clear picks give
a
> >brigter tone, Dunlops are more resistant to wear than Fenders,
etc).
> >Yet I say it's all BULL PLOP. I've played with coins, rocks,
> >cardboard (which actually sounds better than one would think).
> >Anyone here wish to defend or argue the differences between
picks? I
> >hear a lot of buzz about Fender California Clears, but I think it's
> >just because they're in quirky pastel colors and sometimes have
> >pictures of waves and palm trees on them.
> >
> >This message brought to you by a recent catalog featuring three
pages
> >of picks alone and by coffee, my dark lord and mother.
> >
> >~Surfband Bill~
> >
>
>
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> >From: "surfbandbill" <>
> >Reply-To:
> >To:
> >Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
> >Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:47:45 -0000
> >
> >I know it's probably one of the least significant subjects
and
> >preferences, but I was just curious as to if there is somet
hing that
> >is "better or worse" in lines of picks. I am faithful to D
unlop's
> >Gator Grip picks, if for no other reason than the fact that
I am a
> >clumsy oaf, and need all the help I can get when it comes t
o holding
> >onto those slippery little buggers. I also use Fender Extr
a-Heavies
> >to play the heavier gauge strings of my baritone guitar.
> >However, like any good guitarist, I have a tin of at least
150 picks
> >that travels around in my case. Why? No one knows. Maybe
just to
> >see all the pretty colors...
> >My bass player swears he can tell the difference (clear pic
ks give a
> >brigter tone, Dunlops are more resistant to wear than Fende
rs, etc).
> >Yet I say it's all BULL PLOP. I've played with coins, rock
s,
> >cardboard (which actually sounds better than one would thin
k).
> >Anyone here wish to defend or argue the differences between
picks? I
> >hear a lot of buzz about Fender California Clears, but I th
ink it's
> >just because they're in quirky pastel colors and sometimes
have
> >pictures of waves and palm trees on them.
> >
> >This message brought to you by a recent catalog featuring t
hree pages
> >of picks alone and by coffee, my dark lord and mother.
> >
> >~Surfband Bill~
> >
>
>
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Well, us Third world guitarists must use whatever´s available.
I´d say Dunlops are the best, IMO. Very versatile as well,
use ´em on my guitars and on my mandolin. Pick Boy (a
japanese brand) makes very good picks too.
90
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I don't know if these are the same as The Nebulas use, but I have a couple
of the "Alien" picks pictured at the link below. They do glow in the dark.
They don't feel tacky to me, but I really like them too.
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: -=Dan Ware=- [mailto:]
>
> The Nebulas string section plays EBE Heavys exclusively.
>
> -They dont wear down. Period. They're incredible. Dick Dale won't be
> shredding, melting, destroying (insert de-constructive adjective
> here) one
> of THESE picks.
>
> -They're "glow-in-the-dark", and if you drop one on stage, it
> screams "I'M
> RIGHT HERE!", especially under a blacklight-lit stage.
>
> -The plastic/nylon they're made out of has a natural tackiness to it, and
> they seem to get tackier as they get hotter.
>
Red George Dennis 1.30 picks. Kind of like a Jazz 3 Jim Dunlop, but
much better grip, and a bit bigger.
Mike/USK
I guess I should specify they dont feel sticky, but as you rub your fingers
on one while you hold it I swear it gets "grippier". These are THE pics
Brian. For me they are anyways.
-Dano
-=The Nebulas=-
>From: "Brian Neal" <>
>Reply-To:
>To: <>
>Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
>Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:08:53 -0600
>
>I don't know if these are the same as The Nebulas use, but I have a couple
>of the "Alien" picks pictured at the link below. They do glow in the dark.
>They don't feel tacky to me, but I really like them too.
>
>
>
>BN
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: -=Dan Ware=- [mailto:]
> >
> > The Nebulas string section plays EBE Heavys exclusively.
> >
> > -They dont wear down. Period. They're incredible. Dick Dale won't be
> > shredding, melting, destroying (insert de-constructive adjective
> > here) one
> > of THESE picks.
> >
> > -They're "glow-in-the-dark", and if you drop one on stage, it
> > screams "I'M
> > RIGHT HERE!", especially under a blacklight-lit stage.
> >
> > -The plastic/nylon they're made out of has a natural tackiness to it,
>and
> > they seem to get tackier as they get hotter.
> >
>
>
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surfbandbill wrote:
> ...I know it's probably one of the least
> significant subjects and preferences, but
> I was just curious as to if there is something
> that is "better or worse" in lines of picks...
I think picks are pretty significant. If for
no other reason, they are simple (inexpensive)
to experiment with.
I use picks made of horn. They are very stiff,
yet still not too thick. They tend NOT to click
or squeek like some synthetic picks. As I use
them, they warm and form to the shape of my
thumb and index finger (which hold the pick).
A simple wetting of the fingers helps the
horn stick nicely without having to use
stuff like gorilla snot.
I also play with the rounded shoulder of
the pick rather than the point of the pick.
I find it makes my picking faster and smoother.
lumpy
--
My solo recordings are at -
The rest of Lumpy is at -
you're still talking about picks, right?
----- Original Message -----
From: -=Dan Ware=- <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 1:29 AM
Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
> I guess I should specify they dont feel sticky, but as you rub your
fingers
> on one while you hold it I swear it gets "grippier".
Hey Dano! I agree with that. I have the heavy version, but they seem to give
just enough to make double-picking easier.
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: -=Dan Ware=- [mailto:]
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 12:30 AM
> To:
> Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
>
>
> I guess I should specify they dont feel sticky, but as you rub
> your fingers
> on one while you hold it I swear it gets "grippier". These are THE pics
> Brian. For me they are anyways.
>
> -Dano
> -=The Nebulas=-
>
>
>
> >From: "Brian Neal" <>
> >Reply-To:
> >To: <>
> >Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] Nit-PICKing
> >Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:08:53 -0600
> >
> >I don't know if these are the same as The Nebulas use, but I
> have a couple
> >of the "Alien" picks pictured at the link below. They do glow in
> the dark.
> >They don't feel tacky to me, but I really like them too.
> >
> >
> >
> >BN
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: -=Dan Ware=- [mailto:]
> > >
> > > The Nebulas string section plays EBE Heavys exclusively.
> > >
> > > -They dont wear down. Period. They're incredible. Dick Dale won't be
> > > shredding, melting, destroying (insert de-constructive adjective
> > > here) one
> > > of THESE picks.
> > >
> > > -They're "glow-in-the-dark", and if you drop one on stage, it
> > > screams "I'M
> > > RIGHT HERE!", especially under a blacklight-lit stage.
> > >
> > > -The plastic/nylon they're made out of has a natural tackiness to it,
> >and
> > > they seem to get tackier as they get hotter.
> > >
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "urbansurfkings" <surfkings@h...> wrote:
> Red George Dennis 1.30 picks. Kind of like a Jazz 3 Jim Dunlop,
but
> much better grip, and a bit bigger.
>
> Mike/USK
>
>
Unlike a lot of you guys seem to be, I'm not a pro or anything...I'm
16 and have been playing surf for just over a year (it's a full-
fledged obsession, though; I spend at least an hour and a half
practicing every day). So maybe this is just a testament to my
inexperience, but when double-picking I prefer tiny, floppy picks.
Namely, red Dunlop Tortexes(!). I pick really near the bridge and use
light strings (this is because I can't bend medium-gauge or higher
more than a half-step, can't afford separate guitars for surf and
classic rock, and can't find any other guitar/drum/bass/keyboard-
playing kids my age interested in starting a surf-centered band [my
buddies are all ska geeks ;) ]).
Am I setting myself up for a life of poor trem picking because of any
bad habits this could cause?
Thanks,
katie
Katie,
Wow, you ARE the serious surf student!! Very cool.
I think using picks like you described for trem picking would result in a softer
sounding attack?? I use the small heavy Fenders and the Dunlop Jazz IIIs, and I
feel that a heavier pick results in good note articulation, and faster picking
'cause you're not fighting any slop. But if its working for you, maybe you choke
up on it quite a bit....then great!
-Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: teenageflamingovandals
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 7:25 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Nit-PICKing
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "urbansurfkings" <surfkings@h...> wrote:
> Red George Dennis 1.30 picks. Kind of like a Jazz 3 Jim Dunlop,
but
> much better grip, and a bit bigger.
>
> Mike/USK
>
>
Unlike a lot of you guys seem to be, I'm not a pro or anything...I'm
16 and have been playing surf for just over a year (it's a full-
fledged obsession, though; I spend at least an hour and a half
practicing every day). So maybe this is just a testament to my
inexperience, but when double-picking I prefer tiny, floppy picks.
Namely, red Dunlop Tortexes(!). I pick really near the bridge and use
light strings (this is because I can't bend medium-gauge or higher
more than a half-step, can't afford separate guitars for surf and
classic rock, and can't find any other guitar/drum/bass/keyboard-
playing kids my age interested in starting a surf-centered band [my
buddies are all ska geeks ;) ]).
Am I setting myself up for a life of poor trem picking because of any
bad habits this could cause?
Thanks,
katie
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