I've used the abrasive paper technique for years. Being a tightarse, I don't cut out the pick shape and then throw away a bit from the end. I just cut out the piece I need, which in my case is about half an inch wide across the top of the pick. Also, I stick it on with double-sided tape rather than superglue, but the end result is just the same, and very satisfactory. Today, however, I bought a pack of "Fender Mojo Grips": rubber sleeves that slip over standard picks. Just tried one, and it seems really good.
If you like the 1.0mm Dunlop Tortex so much (or any other gauge), you can buy yourself some STAR PICKS, which were developed by the Everly Brothers' company and are basically Tortex picks with a star-shaped hole in them. I bought a couple of dozens of them in various gauges, sold some ½ dozens of the lighter gauge ones to my ex-brother-in-law, who always plays the thin flimsy ones. For me it starts getting interesting from.071mm (Martin) or 0.73 (Dunlop Tortex) up to 0.81mm, 0.96mm (Martin), 1.00mm and 1.14mm (and I really love my 1.50mm gator pick), I even play with thicker ones made of stone, brass and silver, depending on all kinds of factors. I'm definitely not a one-pick guy. When/If I need to add all kinds of materials to a pick, it's the wrong product for me. The Star Picks are ready for the gig, straight out of the box.
Bow rosin works absolutely Phenomenal. It's basically tree sapp that they use to condition violin bows. When cold or Room temperature it is hard But when it becomes a little warm just from the temperature of your body heat between your fingers it becomes valuable in very sticky. You can literally open your picking hand to grab a microphone and the pic will stick to your thumb or index finger alone and do not come off allowing you to go right back to playing. Works great with drum stick as well. And no ot will not leave a sticky mess. In 14 years of playing I have not found d anything that can not even come close to how well it works. Good luck guys
Thank you, thank you Dave. Man the pick slip was soooooo effin annoying. I nearly gave up on me ever being able to learn this instrument, the Recorder was looking good for a while. Watched you video, went to the shed, bit of cutting and gluing and the possibility of ever playing guitar is back. With help, ya can't keep this old man down. Again, thank you Dave.
I have the same sweaty problem as you. I was going to glue some soft rubber to the pick but the sandpaper sounds like an even better idea. Thank you very much for the great suggestion.
Hello Dave. I have used a paper punch---like for a 3 ring binder---to punch small circles from sandpaper. Super glue them to various places on the pick. It works real well.
For those who get sweaty hands or those who settle on a certain pick because of its grip ,, just use Violin Rosin on your finger and thumb... play for a few mins and the heat of your hands make the rosin tacky... you wont drop a pick ever again, the good thing is that it is not too sticky so you can still manipulate the pick if need be.... use any pick you want to.. it wont slip.,, you will also find that your grip and playing style becomes a lot more relaxed..... Oh and does anyone know where you can get the Dragons Heart picks in the UK.
The best thing of all to use on ANY pick is 3M double sided sticky dots from the £1 shop or ebay, ultra sticky & 10 per pack, you'll never drop a pick again.
It's all about adjusting as you go. There is no real way to solve the problem. You know the songs you play, adjust your pick when the timing is right, DONE!
Dave, I have the same problem as you (turning pics). I think I've found the soulution ! .. I use a roll of fabric plaster (medical stuff) and wrap that over the gripping surface. It's very cheap, very little f**ing about to apply and it really stops the pics turning. Give it a try. You can get a roll of fabric plaster for about 50p in supermarkets. That's enough to last a year or so ;)
I call it "pick rotation" and I am tired of wasting money buying picks that don't change anything. All the picks that had grip surfaces are still too high up the pick. I am going to try this. Can you tell me what type of glue you used?
Yeah I have that problem, worse for me being a beginner because my tutor keeps on insisting that you should hardly squeeze a plectrum, that he should be able to remove my pick from my fingers easily without pulling it. I used a sticky plastic stuff that I cut and stuck to the pick, I was told take it off and then I tried pick goop glue stuff but I didn’t like that; eventually I tried the sandpaper it worked but I got fed up making them. Someone gave a thin V pick and for some reason it doesn’t turn, I don’t know why because when you hold at first it feels smooth but it doesn’t turn, strange.
The best grip I have tried for guitar picks has only been around for a few months. Suggest try LivinWell Guitar Pick Grips. They really work very well and are shaped like your pick, not a dinky little circle. Also reusable so they can be peeled off an old pick and stuck to a new one a few times, for good affordability, too.
Tried them and they were like knockoffs found on Alibaba. Similar stuff is about $1 on there. As someone mentioned, just use 3M adhesive from the dollar store in that case.
*Try Snarling Dogs Brain Picks... While they have a stupid and silly name, they have the absolute best grip that I have found from any manufacturer... Another bonus is that they're relatively inexpensive as well... I use the heaviest gauge that they offer, 1.14mm...*
Just to let you know I will be doing another video very soon about Irongear Pickups, if you want to hear how a Blues Engine and a Dirty Torque pickups sound recorded you can check out my band channel here, be good to get your feedback and comments, regards Dave Barlow ua-cam.com/video/vwbVXchM7I8/v-deo.html
After all that being said, it still comes down to personal preference. Basically, no matter how good a pick attacks a string, (sound quality), if you can't consistently hold it in your hand, it's useless. Dropping a pick in the middle of a song or solo sucks big time. I've discovered a pick that is a bit strange, and it took a bit to get used to, but has cured MY dropping problem. Go to: wingpick.com and check them out. Don't let their looks turn you off.
Hi Dave, great videos man! I am with Talon Guitar Picks and we are releasing a new design of guitar picks this February, which have features integrated that keep them constant playing position. I would be thrilled to send you a set to see how they do for you. Cheers and let me know!
Hi Grant, yes there are many players which suffer with picks slipping round in their fingers, me included :) Send some over and I will do a close up sweaty finger video, will be ORSUM :)
Have you tried DAVA picks. They are coated with a grippy material that is both grooved and has holes in the materal (down to the pick). I swear by DAVA picks. Kinda of expensive though.
once aroundthemapleleaf I've used Dava for years, perfect all-around pick for me, I can actually relax my grip a bit with them enabling some extra techniques.
I was actually thinking of this idea the other day... I just started learning, and sadly due to my lack of experience, I orders the most horrible picks one can get. Then I saw the dunlop max grip... ordered some and still waiting for them. I should order this paper and stick to the old crappy ones and not throw them away. I have like 4 types and different sizes. All fall out. Turn around or fall frok between my fingers at some point.
Just to let you know I will be doing another video very soon about Irongear Pickups, if you want to hear how a Blues Engine and a Dirty Torque pickups sound recorded you can check out my band channel here, be good to get your feedback and comments, regards Dave Barlow ua-cam.com/video/vwbVXchM7I8/v-deo.html
I just hold the bastard rounded edge out and try and keep the long side tucked in my finger groove... the little shit still slips until the pick isn't exposed
Dave: Here's how to bring your picking to it's ULTIMATE CONCLUSION. Check out the video for The PICK SLINGER. Now simply GUIDE your pick--not GRIP it. Thanks! ua-cam.com/video/T2LtDIs-Hso/v-deo.html
I don't know if he still does, I discovered that in a interview on a public television in the US i believe... I think he has a custom line of picks nowadays! BTW there are companies like dragonsheart in texas and V picks in the UK that use carbon fiber and different materials to gain the same sticking and warming effect of the black picks you're using here. I personally use dragons heart picks because they have that type of effect without bending the pick because they are 2,75 mil thick lmao
Oh man I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Looking at your information and video quality, I look down to sub to you expecting you to have like thousands of subs! Looks like you just started out. Well, welcome to my favorite channels list! (Probably not much help to you too much, 'cause I have like 8 subs as well lmao Check me out too! I'm a guitar player who writes instrumentals! I hope you continue making videos! I really like them and I can assure you that you will be big one day!
man I have diabetes and I have tried everything sir ( you can bet I will try your idea I think it will work ) wish I could kiss you sir......but I like the girls. thanks
Hi Dave... I spent many years working on this same problem too. Guitar picks kept turning in my fingers. I experimented as you did and created a great, non slip guitar pick. Its been market tested and all the guitarists that tried Ito...love it. It works! I launched it here in the US this month and it is selling. You will love it. I have a trademark and started the design patent process. I can send you a sample and hopefully receive your positive feedback. Please visit my new website . www.jimspick.com
I hate those dots. Because it doesn't cover the whole pick, it's like having a lump on each side of your pick. For me, the dots make the pick teeter a bit between my thumb & forefinger. If they made that material in sheets that I could cut out, I'd definitely give it a try.
@@ScottMartinD Then you definitely hadn't tried them, because that is certainly nothing like what they are. Once warmed up, you don't even feel it as the silicone is so soft, it's just like your thumb. They make a huge difference!
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The guitar part on Edge of 17 is a swine with a slippy pick. I'm going to give this a try. Thanks
I've used the abrasive paper technique for years. Being a tightarse, I don't cut out the pick shape and then throw away a bit from the end. I just cut out the piece I need, which in my case is about half an inch wide across the top of the pick. Also, I stick it on with double-sided tape rather than superglue, but the end result is just the same, and very satisfactory.
Today, however, I bought a pack of "Fender Mojo Grips": rubber sleeves that slip over standard picks. Just tried one, and it seems really good.
Super glue the pick to your thumb
FUKIN MAD LAD
If you like the 1.0mm Dunlop Tortex so much (or any other gauge), you can buy yourself some STAR PICKS, which were developed by the Everly Brothers' company and are basically Tortex picks with a star-shaped hole in them. I bought a couple of dozens of them in various gauges, sold some ½ dozens of the lighter gauge ones to my ex-brother-in-law, who always plays the thin flimsy ones. For me it starts getting interesting from.071mm (Martin) or 0.73 (Dunlop Tortex) up to 0.81mm, 0.96mm (Martin), 1.00mm and 1.14mm (and I really love my 1.50mm gator pick), I even play with thicker ones made of stone, brass and silver, depending on all kinds of factors. I'm definitely not a one-pick guy.
When/If I need to add all kinds of materials to a pick, it's the wrong product for me.
The Star Picks are ready for the gig, straight out of the box.
Bow rosin works absolutely Phenomenal. It's basically tree sapp that they use to condition violin bows. When cold or Room temperature it is hard But when it becomes a little warm just from the temperature of your body heat between your fingers it becomes valuable in very sticky. You can literally open your picking hand to grab a microphone and the pic will stick to your thumb or index finger alone and do not come off allowing you to go right back to playing. Works great with drum stick as well. And no ot will not leave a sticky mess. In 14 years of playing I have not found d anything that can not even come close to how well it works. Good luck guys
Thank you, thank you Dave. Man the pick slip was soooooo effin annoying. I nearly gave up on me ever being able to learn this instrument, the Recorder was looking good for a while. Watched you video, went to the shed, bit of cutting and gluing and the possibility of ever playing guitar is back. With help, ya can't keep this old man down. Again, thank you Dave.
try some 800 or 1000 grit automotive sandpaper with a spray adhesive. Grips well but not rough feeling.
I have the same sweaty problem as you. I was going to glue some soft rubber to the pick but the sandpaper sounds like an even better idea. Thank you very much for the great suggestion.
Looks like a little skateboard, and for that reason, I'm in.
It works!!!!! Been fighting this on my Irish tenor banjo for a long time. Thanks!!
I have started to use Paul Gilbert's red picks, lve the feel of them, no slipping around. :)
Hello Dave. I have used a paper punch---like for a 3 ring binder---to punch small circles from sandpaper. Super glue them to various places on the pick. It works real well.
Great idea!
Can't beat Guitar Moose Picks. Super easy-grip using some sort of foam material on the upper portion of the pick. Only ones I'll use.
For those who get sweaty hands or those who settle on a certain pick
because of its grip ,, just use Violin Rosin on your finger and thumb...
play for a few mins and the heat of your hands make the rosin tacky...
you wont drop a pick ever again, the good thing is that it is not too
sticky so you can still manipulate the pick if need be.... use any pick
you want to.. it wont slip.,, you will also find that your grip and
playing style becomes a lot more relaxed..... Oh and does anyone know
where you can get the Dragons Heart picks in the UK.
Brilliant idea. Like you say, it should be obvious, but it's not been for me. Gonna give it a try!
It works, but dont use too coarse grit, will wear your fingers out LOL
Hey Dave thanks , i will deff try and see cause i've been going crazy with this problem.
Did it work?
I got a blister on my thumb after using 180 grit. Will the higher grit not cause blisters or rub away the skin?
Great advice Dave, but I've always used 600 grit, as coarse grit WILL scratch your guitar finish.
Good tip!
I crazy glued 80 grit sandpaper on mine works great!
i just took some picks that i like and superglued rough grit sandpaper to them they work fine
The best thing of all to use on ANY pick is 3M double sided sticky dots from the £1 shop or ebay, ultra sticky & 10 per pack, you'll never drop a pick again.
It's all about adjusting as you go. There is no real way to solve the problem. You know the songs you play, adjust your pick when the timing is right, DONE!
Good point on the super glue being toxic. Might try a nail.
Great idea and I'm gonna give it a try
I coat all my picks with Shoe Goo, which is clear rubber when it dries. My fingers really grip the picks and they stay put. Perfect!
Dave, I have the same problem as you (turning pics). I think I've found the soulution ! .. I use a roll of fabric plaster (medical stuff) and wrap that over the gripping surface. It's very cheap, very little f**ing about to apply and it really stops the pics turning. Give it a try. You can get a roll of fabric plaster for about 50p in supermarkets. That's enough to last a year or so ;)
interesting info, will give it a try, thanks :)
when hands get sweaty use rubbing alcohol and rag and dry your hands.
I call it "pick rotation" and I am tired of wasting money buying picks that don't change anything. All the picks that had grip surfaces are still too high up the pick. I am going to try this. Can you tell me what type of glue you used?
superglue BUT I found another option when playing live I have a fan in close prolixity theses days, it helps keep my hands dry.
I've used Dunlop Maxgrips since I started playing early 80's. I can do picks without a grip...
I just ordered PickWorld mojo picks. See how they work.
I used P180 and it tore right through my skin so now i put bandaids on my thumb and first finger and 3 bowling tapes on my thumb and its perfect LOL.
Cool picks cat tongue .....I really enjoy them
Yeah I have that problem, worse for me being a beginner because my tutor keeps on insisting that you should hardly squeeze a plectrum, that he should be able to remove my pick from my fingers easily without pulling it. I used a sticky plastic stuff that I cut and stuck to the pick, I was told take it off and then I tried pick goop glue stuff but I didn’t like that; eventually I tried the sandpaper it worked but I got fed up making them. Someone gave a thin V pick and for some reason it doesn’t turn, I don’t know why because when you hold at first it feels smooth but it doesn’t turn, strange.
I happy that you found a pick that works for you, not sure about your guitar tutor though.
Appreciated! Thanks for the idea.
The best grip I have tried for guitar picks has only been around for a few months. Suggest try LivinWell Guitar Pick Grips. They really work very well and are shaped like your pick, not a dinky little circle. Also reusable so they can be peeled off an old pick and stuck to a new one a few times, for good affordability, too.
Tried them and they were like knockoffs found on Alibaba. Similar stuff is about $1 on there. As someone mentioned, just use 3M adhesive from the dollar store in that case.
I used a thing called gorilla snot. I use gator grips now and my stones for tracking.
*Try Snarling Dogs Brain Picks... While they have a stupid and silly name, they have the absolute best grip that I have found from any manufacturer... Another bonus is that they're relatively inexpensive as well... I use the heaviest gauge that they offer, 1.14mm...*
sounds interesting :)
Just to let you know I will be doing another video very soon about Irongear Pickups, if you want to hear how a Blues Engine and a Dirty Torque pickups sound recorded you can check out my band channel here, be good to get your feedback and comments, regards Dave Barlow
ua-cam.com/video/vwbVXchM7I8/v-deo.html
I like Dunlop Gator-Grip picks...
Invest in a good pick for Sound,
Invest in a good duct tape for Grip.
LOL
After all that being said, it still comes down to personal preference. Basically, no matter how good a pick attacks a string, (sound quality), if you can't consistently hold it in your hand, it's useless. Dropping a pick in the middle of a song or solo sucks big time. I've discovered a pick that is a bit strange, and it took a bit to get used to, but has cured MY dropping problem. Go to: wingpick.com and check them out. Don't let their looks turn you off.
Hi Dave, great videos man! I am with Talon Guitar Picks and we are releasing a new design of guitar picks this February, which have features integrated that keep them constant playing position. I would be thrilled to send you a set to see how they do for you. Cheers and let me know!
Hi Grant, yes there are many players which suffer with picks slipping round in their fingers, me included :)
Send some over and I will do a close up sweaty finger video, will be ORSUM :)
Will do sir...I love orsum-ness! Shoot me an email with where to send them and it shall be done. Take care man
Grant
grant@talonelements.com
I think the dunlop max grip have enough grip.
Have you tried DAVA picks. They are coated with a grippy material that is both grooved and has holes in the materal (down to the pick). I swear by DAVA picks. Kinda of expensive though.
Yes I tried them, I just couldn't get on with them, thanks for your comment though :)
Fair enough. Love your channel. Subbed not to long ago. Stuff i cannot find any where else. :)
once aroundthemapleleaf I've used Dava for years, perfect all-around pick for me, I can actually relax my grip a bit with them enabling some extra techniques.
I was actually thinking of this idea the other day... I just started learning, and sadly due to my lack of experience, I orders the most horrible picks one can get. Then I saw the dunlop max grip... ordered some and still waiting for them. I should order this paper and stick to the old crappy ones and not throw them away. I have like 4 types and different sizes. All fall out. Turn around or fall frok between my fingers at some point.
Just to let you know I will be doing another video very soon about Irongear Pickups, if you want to hear how a Blues Engine and a Dirty Torque pickups sound recorded you can check out my band channel here, be good to get your feedback and comments, regards Dave Barlow
ua-cam.com/video/vwbVXchM7I8/v-deo.html
I just hold the bastard rounded edge out and try and keep the long side tucked in my finger groove... the little shit still slips until the pick isn't exposed
Just cut a piece of knobby textured velcro and stick it on the pick.
And glue the material that the velcro sticks to on your thumb & forefinger.
Dave: Here's how to bring your picking to it's ULTIMATE CONCLUSION. Check out the video for The PICK SLINGER. Now simply GUIDE your pick--not GRIP it. Thanks!
ua-cam.com/video/T2LtDIs-Hso/v-deo.html
Super glue was first designs to glue wounds on the battlefield
yeah, cause u can treat the sepsis from the glue, and sepsis is better than dying from the wound on the battlefield
I use gorilla snot 😎 apparently drummers use it.
Van Halen did that in the '70s! Did you know? 😛
Agaliarept 731 actually I didn't know that, does he still do this?
I don't know if he still does, I discovered that in a interview on a public television in the US i believe... I think he has a custom line of picks nowadays! BTW there are companies like dragonsheart in texas and V picks in the UK that use carbon fiber and different materials to gain the same sticking and warming effect of the black picks you're using here. I personally use dragons heart picks because they have that type of effect without bending the pick because they are 2,75 mil thick lmao
Oh man I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Looking at your information and video quality, I look down to sub to you expecting you to have like thousands of subs! Looks like you just started out.
Well, welcome to my favorite channels list!
(Probably not much help to you too much, 'cause I have like 8 subs as well lmao
Check me out too! I'm a guitar player who writes instrumentals!
I hope you continue making videos! I really like them and I can assure you that you will be big one day!
Thanks for subscribing Will :), yes early days, I will just keep throwing my ideas and concepts out there and see what happens. :)
Dave Barlow :D :D I wish you the best of luck! Everyone starts somewhere!
man I have diabetes and I have tried everything sir ( you can bet I will try your idea I think it will work ) wish I could kiss you sir......but I like the girls. thanks
Such crappy music immediately started that I could care less about whatever the pick fix is.
fair enough :)
Hi Dave... I spent many years working on this same problem too. Guitar picks kept turning in my fingers. I experimented as you did and created a great, non slip guitar pick. Its been market tested and all the guitarists that tried Ito...love it. It works! I launched it here in the US this month and it is selling. You will love it. I have a trademark and started the design patent process. I can send you a sample and hopefully receive your positive feedback. Please visit my new website . www.jimspick.com
yes I can make them at home for pennies dude, however i do have a a product myself which beats all handsdown, I give you a heads up on my video :)
Monster Grips work perfect. monstergrips.com
I hate those dots. Because it doesn't cover the whole pick, it's like having a lump on each side of your pick. For me, the dots make the pick teeter a bit between my thumb & forefinger. If they made that material in sheets that I could cut out, I'd definitely give it a try.
@@ScottMartinD Then you definitely hadn't tried them, because that is certainly nothing like what they are. Once warmed up, you don't even feel it as the silicone is so soft, it's just like your thumb. They make a huge difference!