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Original message:432 days 23 hours 54 minutes ago

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Member: humstrat1

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To rehash an often discussed topic, what picks are you using? I've been using these lately, they really help with my speedpicking (even though it still sucks :( )

Reply:432 days 21 hours 56 minutes ago
Member: Fernando Gargantini

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Dunlop 2.0
Or a coin in the lack of these!
I can't play with nothing below 1.5, i would rather use my fingers in this case.

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Reply:432 days 21 hours 46 minutes ago
Member: Hellraiser555666

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I've been using Dunlop Jazz III picks.

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Reply:432 days 21 hours 26 minutes ago
Member: highwaychile2121

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Jazz picks are awesome. If I'm not using those, then I prefer the regular heavy Dunlops.

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Reply:432 days 19 hours 30 minutes ago
Member: humstrat1

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Jazz III picks are too small for me. I tried the Jazz III XL's and I liked them better, but I like the Dunlop Sharps even more. They're the perfect size and they're about the same thickness as the Jazz III XL's (1.35mm).

Reply:432 days 13 hours 5 minutes ago
Member: ibzRG

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I use a steel pick. It helps pull some growl and aggression out of light string-sets. It may be a problem for light-speed alternate picking (which I don't do).
Alternatively I keep medium to heavy (0.8mm-1mm) nylon picks (not picky about the brand) which I also used until I switched to the steel.

I carry a couple of dunlop big stubby picks but I rarely use them.

Occasionally I use a thumb pick... for finger work. But bare thumb works ok too...

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Reply:432 days 7 hours 8 minutes ago
Member: Xarkzila

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Guess I'm the only one who uses REALLY thin picks. .038mm Dunlops. I've always hated those thick things. Feels like I have a hammer in my hand. I've just never had a need to go with anything thicker. The drawback is that they're more difficult to play with, (or so I'm told,) as you have to be more precise or all your errors will become quite apparent.

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Reply:431 days 3 hours 6 minutes ago
Member: humstrat1

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"Occasionally I use a thumb pick... for finger work. But bare thumb works ok too..."

When I play slide, I play fingerstyle, no pick. That way I can right-hand mute.

Reply:432 days 7 hours 9 minutes ago
Member: Grensley

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for speedpicking iuse a VERY light dunlop and for heavier stuff i use a cool pick (the ones with the grip)

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Reply:432 days 5 hours 39 minutes ago
Member: Bankston

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Jazz III. I love them especially for hybrid-picking.

Reply:432 days 4 hours 43 minutes ago
Member: Zombre

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Jazz iii's for me too. I prefer the red ones, but hey...

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Reply:431 days 5 hours 26 minutes ago
Member: Rary

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I use Dunlop .60's
They're pretty thin, but I find with thick picks I drop them alot. Although that could have nothing to do with the pick and probably doesn't.
I find if I use anything other than my .60's on my electric, I'm basically screwed. I can't play very well with anything other than those picks.

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Reply:430 days 23 hours 5 minutes ago
Member: inablackout

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I like to use pickboy nylon .70's, they have a raised grip on them, only problem is i have to order them on line.

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Reply:430 days 19 hours 10 minutes ago
Member: Dustin

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I use Jazz III. They're great for precise picking and stuff but for strumming I prefer a regular size pick because the Jazz IIIs are just to small for that stuff.

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Reply:430 days 12 hours 51 minutes ago
Member: Zimo

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I only use Dunlop Delrin 1.5mm picks. They're great basic picks. And they have the coolest color: Lavender!

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Reply:429 days 18 hours 41 minutes ago
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I use Jazz III. They're just what i need, really.
Small enough for precision and easy enough to maneuver my fingers outwards for strumming.
Before, for a couple of years, i used to Dava Picks.
Specifically, the one with the metal tip. It was kind of awkward to use, but nevertheless, different sound.
It was almost as if i was trying to get a shredding sound effortlessly. Very sharp.

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Reply:429 days 15 hours 44 minutes ago
Member: goodbyeboy

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i use dunlop 3mm for shredding stuff....
for rhythms i use anything from 0.75 to 1.5

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