What plectrum does everyone use?
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Stickman393
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Ultex flow .88s are my jam, but I'll rock a normal tortex too.
Barry
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For strumming acoustic I like something in the.70-80 range green and yellow tortex from dunlop come to mind, also Herco 75's, for electric I like Jazz III's, but I don't like the textured ones also like V-picks small pointed and their Screamers, when I'm strumming chords I generally use the heel of the pick as opposed to the tip
I like the newer Dunlop even grippier grey 88s. I've used Dunlop grey 88s for years. I do have a few 1.00s floating around and somehow end up using them until I realise - but it makes little difference. I'm surprised how many here play grey 88s. For me they are the perfect balance between floppy and stiff (that's what she said...)
mjh36
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Love trying new picks.. Just got those Max Grip 88's in today in fact. They have quite the grip, I like them but need to get used to them. Probably the strongest grip I've tried.
My pick autobiography for many years was Jazz IIIs or Brains. Recently got into Flows .73 .88 1.14, which I really like but they need a few minutes to warm up, they are a little slippery at first for me. These are my main ones.
My pick autobiography for many years was Jazz IIIs or Brains. Recently got into Flows .73 .88 1.14, which I really like but they need a few minutes to warm up, they are a little slippery at first for me. These are my main ones.
EmmanuelAristide
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Thx for information.
I’m using BlueChip picks (https://bluechippick.net/), have been using Jazz III since I studied guitar before and after 1989 and recently moved to the Dunlop Rabea flow picks but these last much less long than the BlueChips. Bluechips sound close(r) to the sound of a finger but sound of a pick is personal and somewhat subjective as well. 
And it’s good to use your fingers too:
And it’s good to use your fingers too:
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MichaelW
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Harry, you continue to amaze me with your playing. Very Holdsworth-esque chord voicings and real ligament stretchers....I’m using BlueChip picks (https://bluechippick.net/), have been using Jazz III since I studied guitar before and until 1989 and recently moved to the Dunlop Rabea flow picks but these last much less long then the BlueChips. Bluechips sound close(r) to the sound of a finger but sound of a pick is personal and somewhat subjective as well.
And it’s good to use your fingers too:
Thanks bro! Your recent MBP memoryman build also amazed me! Looking forward to your stereo version of it!
fig
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My arthritis is laughing at me for picturing myself playing those Vulcan mind-meld chords.I’m using BlueChip picks (https://bluechippick.net/), have been using Jazz III since I studied guitar before and until 1989 and recently moved to the Dunlop Rabea flow picks but these last much less long then the BlueChips. Bluechips sound close(r) to the sound of a finger but sound of a pick is personal and somewhat subjective as well.
And it’s good to use your fingers too:
Excellence!
finebyfine
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Are there any deep cut Ultex / Ultem (PEI) picks out there? Ultem jazz iii's are pretty much my ride or die but I haven't come across many other picks in the same material from other brands
fig
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The picks I had made are Ultex. Did I send you any?
almondcity
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I'll never understand how yall play with picks thinner than 1.0mm lmao
I simply can't and won't do it. No disrespect that's just me. It makes sense to me for acoustic guitar strumming but not electric
I simply can't and won't do it. No disrespect that's just me. It makes sense to me for acoustic guitar strumming but not electric
