Picks

[cst]

Plectra, whatever. How do you know when one is worn out? I have been using Jim Dunlop Tortex, Nylon .60, and Nylon .38 and the two nylon ones seem to have squared off on the once pointy end. Should I chuck em or keep gettin up?

I can't make up my mind between the medium nylon and the tortex. I like them both, but they seem to give wildly different sounds.

I've also been using a small paperclip, wiith no wear to the paperclip. I guess it depends on my mood which I grab.

What do y'all use and why?

[Gilks]

Plectra, whatever. How do you know when one is worn out? I have been using Jim Dunlop Tortex, Nylon .60, and Nylon .38 and the two nylon ones seem to have squared off on the once pointy end. Should I chuck em or keep gettin up?

I can't make up my mind between the medium nylon and the tortex. I like them both, but they seem to give wildly different sounds.

I've also been using a small paperclip, wiith no wear to the paperclip. I guess it depends on my mood which I grab.

What do y'all use and why?

Well as long as it doesn't affect your playing you can keep using them.

I use Dunlop Jazz III picks because I like small ones, easier to pick with, but they are thick too. Thick enough to still have a good tone to them and murder chords when I'm going all "Punk Rock"

[Jamesssssssss]

dunlop 1m nylon, perfect, big, soft but rigid enough for good note definition and picking accuracy.

[Apopholis]

Plectra, whatever. How do you know when one is worn out? I have been using Jim Dunlop Tortex, Nylon .60, and Nylon .38 and the two nylon ones seem to have squared off on the once pointy end. Should I chuck em or keep gettin up?

I can't make up my mind between the medium nylon and the tortex. I like them both, but they seem to give wildly different sounds.

I've also been using a small paperclip, wiith no wear to the paperclip. I guess it depends on my mood which I grab.

What do y'all use and why?

Well as long as it doesn't affect your playing you can keep using them.

I use Dunlop Jazz III picks because I like small ones, easier to pick with, but they are thick too. Thick enough to still have a good tone to them and murder chords when I'm going all "Punk Rock"

All this. Jazz III picks rule.

[Talen]

Plectra, whatever. How do you know when one is worn out? I have been using Jim Dunlop Tortex, Nylon .60, and Nylon .38 and the two nylon ones seem to have squared off on the once pointy end. Should I chuck em or keep gettin up?

I can't make up my mind between the medium nylon and the tortex. I like them both, but they seem to give wildly different sounds.

I've also been using a small paperclip, wiith no wear to the paperclip. I guess it depends on my mood which I grab.

What do y'all use and why?

Well as long as it doesn't affect your playing you can keep using them.

I use Dunlop Jazz III picks because I like small ones, easier to pick with, but they are thick too. Thick enough to still have a good tone to them and murder chords when I'm going all "Punk Rock"

All this. Jazz III picks rule.

At first you think "These are way too small I can't play with them," but it doesn't take very long before it's hard to go back.

[maaik]

dunlop 1m nylon, perfect, big, soft but rigid enough for good note definition and picking accuracy.

Hear hear.

I'd say they're getting too dull when they start affecting your attack.  Worn out picks are like worn out strings--you know it by feel and by ear.

[SecretWeapon]

Fender 351 medium celluloid. You can't beat the vanilla of picks! 

[cst]

I don't think I have an attack for the wear to affect. I certainly haven't had an attack of raw musical ability. However, two days after buying the Hal Leonard method books I am up to page eleven. I can just about get through "Ode to Joy" that's right. Look out world.

So, by "attack" are you referring to the angle of the pick in relation to the string? Caster, camber or toe?  I generally strive for the pointiest end to hit the the string I'm aiming for, but hadn't given it much thought beyond that.

[Gilks]

I don't think I have an attack for the wear to affect. I certainly haven't had an attack of raw musical ability. However, two days after buying the Hal Leonard method books I am up to page eleven. I can just about get through "Ode to Joy" that's right. Look out world.

So, by "attack" are you referring to the angle of the pick in relation to the string? Caster, camber or toe?  I generally strive for the pointiest end to hit the the string I'm aiming for, but hadn't given it much thought beyond that.

No, it's more like... Hmm it's hard to explain. You will have a softer attack if it's a dull end. It won't have quite the force you would get from a pointed tip.

[Apopholis]

I don't think I have an attack for the wear to affect. I certainly haven't had an attack of raw musical ability. However, two days after buying the Hal Leonard method books I am up to page eleven. I can just about get through "Ode to Joy" that's right. Look out world.

So, by "attack" are you referring to the angle of the pick in relation to the string? Caster, camber or toe?  I generally strive for the pointiest end to hit the the string I'm aiming for, but hadn't given it much thought beyond that.

No, it's more like... Hmm it's hard to explain. You will have a softer attack if it's a dull end. It won't have quite the force you would get from a pointed tip.

Yeah, the note hits harder, I suppose that's how you'd describe it.

[cst]

I read that, took a knife to the squared off nylon and think I understand what you are saying. Thanks.

[AKA Ninja]

I use sharp tipped Tortex picks when I play bass, but I'm a Jazz III man all the way when I'm on six strings. Like they say, it's *really* hard to go back.

[FC]

dunlop 1m nylon, perfect, big, soft but rigid enough for good note definition and picking accuracy.

A while back I switched from the Jazz III to these. I always try other picks but these are my go to picks. The black ones that say "USA Nylon 1mm" and have a textured grip, right?

[maaik]

dunlop 1m nylon, perfect, big, soft but rigid enough for good note definition and picking accuracy.

A while back I switched from the Jazz III to these. I always try other picks but these are my go to picks. The black ones that say "USA Nylon 1mm" and have a textured grip, right?

Yeah, the textured grip is half the reason I use these.

[GPW]

   I really like these   http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-Big-Stubby-Picks-3-0mm/dp/B0002D0CKS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1278330209&sr=8-2  Used one last night at the gig ... works great , and I can use the more rounded edge for a SRV tone ...