I actually found out about Gravity picks through your channel a while back. I’m currently using their Sunrise Big Mini 3mm picks. I find them comfortable for my playing style. I’ve never been one for sticking to a product or brand permanently. I like exploring different products, but I can’t see myself changing to a different pick in the foreseeable future. I’m very happy with what I’m using at the moment.
It's well worth experimenting with different picks and pick sizes/shapes. I've found the Dunlop jazz III is a great all-rounder, and the Fender 347 is a favourite of mine for strumming. I've not tried Gravity yet.
I’ve used planet waves medium for like forever. .7mm of fake tortoiseshell plastic. Part of my problem is I play mostly at bedroom levels. The thicker picks make too much acoustic noise on the strings for my taste.
Thanks Rob. I'm also a recent devotee of Gravity picks, and the shamford edge won me. Hearing it this way I think a polished edge in particular accentuated the digital manner of the tone. For a direct type amp sound the in polished edge certainly sounded better. Polished may work better in front of an amp needing more of a push. 🤘
I'm surprised you didn't have one of the Tripp picks in there. For me, having the option of three different edges on one pick is what got me. Because when you're sitting around jamming, you never know what kinda mood you might be in!
2mm Big Mini Sunrise has been my go to pick for years. It’s just my favorite gravity pick of all time. Great vid chappers, gotta grab me some sig picks of yours!
Currently playing with a Gravity Classic Big Mini 1.5. These picks seem to glide through the strings more efficiently than other types of material used in the plectrum manufacturing world. I have another brand of acrylic picks that I use too. I would say I have been using these picks for around 3 to 4 years.
Gravity picks are great i have collected just about all of them over the last few years. they never wear down always have the right pick for every style i want to play.
One of best things about being a guitar player is the sheer number of options we have - dozens of string types, literally hundreds of different kinds of picks and gauges....hell, ever go cord shopping at a very well stocked guitar store? :) Choices and options are ALWAYS awesome. Me, I absolutely cannot play at all with super heavy picks that have been all the rage in recent years. Plus I'm cheap - I just can't see spending like 4USD on a single Gravity pick. But that's me and YMMV... And I don't care if everyone loves those super tiny Jazz III variants - I've tried them and they're just too small for me. After hacking away at guitar for decades and decades, I have finally settled on 3 picks depending on what I'm playing - all Dunlops. 90% of the time I will be using .73 Dunlop Ultex Sharps - amazing picks and perfect for me, though there is a lot of pick dust from the Ultex line. The other 10% of the time, depending on mood and what I'm playing, I will play Dunlop Tortex IIIs, also in .73 and sometimes in .60, especially the .60 for acoustic strumming. Besides, if they're good enough for Paul Gilbert, they're good enough for me. lol I just bought a massive amount of each and don't ever plan to buy another pick for the rest of my guitar life. I think... ;)
Cool jam at the start Rob enjoyed that. I use Dunlop 1.5mm. When I first started out 20yrs ago I was using really thin bendy picks then someone advised me on using a stiffer pick , and my playing got a little better quicker.
Hey Chappers, it would be great to see a video comparing single pickup guitars (p90 or humbucker in the bridge). There doesn't seem to be a lot of options available. I feel like this is an overlooked format that offers great potential in its simplicity. Most players stay on the bridge pickup 90% of the time anyway. A video showcasing such guitars would be very entertaining and would shine some more light on that style of guitars. Thanks for all the great videos and guitars! 🤘
Gravity picks are great, but rough edges make those really annoying sounds (especially on wound strings). I basically "reversed" them: polished the edges and roughed out everything else, now it is perfect for me.
This video is well timed from my perspective. Just tried my first Gravity pick, and I thought that annoying clink was due to the type of plastic they used. Never occured to me that a polished finish would have that affect. I guess I'll give a different one a shot.
my favorite are the big stubby jim dunlop ones, smooth eithout squeeking, and they have a grippy concave carve in the center on both sides, makes them really easy to hold, the 3mm is the best
I have one of the Rob Gravity picks, and it's not bad, but after getting used to Dragon Picks, I just can't go back to anything else. It took me a few weeks to get used to them, but now the Pure and Hardend are my favs. They are not cheap, but at least to me, it's well worth the money.
Rob Chapman if you had to pick one of your guitars for playing blues what would you pick? I want to get one of your guitars because it is time for another guitar. I love the fact that you own your mistakes and how down to earth you are for someone that owns a guitar company. My problem is I can't play one before I buy because of where I live in the states.
Nice video. I'm a Gravity pick lover also. I'm hooked on the 3mm (orange) Strikers, in both Standard and Big Mini, with the Ellipse Grip Hole. There's nothing else quite like them for me.
I tried the gravity pic a few years ago. But i have really sweaty hands. So it never stayed where i need it. But that was the issue with a lot of picks for me. So i play only purpleplectrums pics, i think its 6 or 7mm and an asymetrical shape so i have a lot of control over the pic. Really like them but you have to get used to it.
I have the same issue so I used to buy my picks and rough the surface up with a file for grip. Now I use some stick on grip with all of them. My mate actually ties his to his finger 🤣
I've been using thin picks made from solid nickel for a while. I like an unyielding pick with a hard edge, and the odd tonality of the metal on metal scraping is a bonus to me. I wish i could get a thick plastic pick with metal edges though
I'm a huge fan of the George Dennis Sharps, I vary between the yellow, orange and red around 1, 1.5 and 2mm. Only problem is they dont have a distributor in North America, so I hoard them
Great video! I have played guitar for a while, but have never seamed to learn the skill of playing with a guitar pic. Do you have a video of guitar pic tecniques or any advice on how to learn to play properly with it? I know how to hold the pick and I have played around with it some time, but I suck at playing with it. 😊
Where and whenever Rob has something to say, I sit up and listen very closely because let's face it, to play with half of his talent would be fine for me, I'm not playing to be a rock star I'm in it for the campfire type setting and all the honey's that are sitting around it, LOL
"I have only ever really used one shape." I am exactly the same way. In all the 20 years I have been playing, I have only ever used shark fin shape plectrums, because I like different and weird. I don't want generic, and I most certainly don't want what everyone else is using. I want oddball stuff. I want stuff few have heard of. That is also why I tend to go with very small companies that have a loyal following among the few who have heard of them. Specifically, the plectrums I have been using for the past year are the 1.5mm, from a brand called "Alice."
I used to be the same, but with these, since I know they’re a bit expensive, I keep track of them a lot better. Just wanted to say that for me, that hasn’t really been a problem since I got mine, and I really like the sound
Tried gravity based on your endorsement of them and you working with riff city. They were selling off riff city branded gravity picks for a great deal (something like 2 for $3 or something like that). Compared to the usual tortex that I played with it had a softer attack and the notes sounded bassier (if that's a word). I do have a problem with them walking in my fingers, the grip hole would probably fix that. My current favorite is the ola englund picks, still waiting for them to make me sound like him.
I'd check some of these out but $5 each is a little spendy for my budget. I miss the OG Dunlop Jazz picks from the 90's but at some point they changed and the new ones aren't the same material or something. If anyone knows what I mean and has found something like those please post what they are. I have been drilling my picks for a long time, I find 3 to 5 small holes work better for me than 1 or 2 larger ones but either way gives way better grip. I have a few I filled the holes with hot glue and they are super tacky and work well too. Back in the day who would have thought tube amps would get cheap and plectrums would cost what they do. Thanks Chappers. Oh and when are you going to make that Ghostfret with a regular headstock I ask for every post?
I like to use a 1,5mm dunlop max-grip. It has the right thickness to deal with my thicker strings and has enough give to be responsive with lead. I undoubtably try thicker ones in the future but for the time being this one will do
@@thenewmedic Well when playing most instruments, and also in sports and other physical activities, there's a principle called economy of motion - you want to be as relaxed as possible and do everything with the least possible amount of movement. This means that you can be very efficient and play faster or more complicated things with less effort and also you won't get as tired or injure yourself.
I absolutely love the Razer big mini in 2mm, master edge and 7 hole pattern. BUT! I found the sharp point wore down too fast for me based on the price... I've switched to the prime tone jazz3 XLs in 1.4. Not quite as good honestly, but they seem to last longer and are cheaper, and I like them about 95% as much.
A neat trick for Skyrim is that if you're over encumbered and need to fast travel it's obviously not possible from on foot, but if you find a horse to ride on the other hand...
Started with Dunlop Big Stubby 3MM after tried various other picks like those nylons (absolutely hated their flimsiness, even the thicker ones) and those plastic ones like the Fender Celluloids and the Dunlop Tortexs (and other equivalents) which are still somewhat flimsy. After the Stubbies, I tried Dragon Heart's Premium picks which are quite good and durable. However, even tho they're thicker (@~2.5mm or so), it's still not thick enough for me. After a while I start cramping up holding on to something so thin and tend to stiffen my finger grip on the picks (not a good thing IMO as that tend to reduce control and precision). Tried an über thick 6mm pick a friend had and while I liked the thickness of the pick, didn't like the thickness of the picking edges. Like Rob has found, excessive thickness in the attacking edges requires extreme precision to avoid hitting other strings with the backside. Then I found BHL Guitar Picks based in Hong Kong. I ordered 2 picks from Brock, an UHMWPE Megalodon and a Ultem Claymore, which are 5.5mm and 7mm thick, respectively. Both feels excellent in the hand, does not fatigue the fingers even after a long session, and both the UHMWPE and Ultem materials are highly durable and doesn't get gouged by the string at all. I actually prefer the thickness of the thicker Claymore but prefer the thinner edge found on the Megalodon. The side angles of the sharp points on the two picks are identical in profile. I think for my next pick, I'm going to try find a thicker pick like the Claymore but with a more flatter slope on the finger sides like the Megalodon while keeping the same profile as both picks.
Hey Rob, How in the world do you play so fast and precise with such a thick pick? I use 70-72 mm and anything thicker just makes it seem I am playing with a 2x4 lol. Now I can't play fast like you, I mainly play rhythm and chords, some blues stuff but not those blazing Satch types of things lol. Growing up I would watch my step dad play and he always used those big triangle shaped picks. SO when I got more serious about my own playing about 5 years ago I bought a few of those, lol man they are a trip! Great on an acoustic for chord playing but kind of suck on AC/DC stuff lol. What about a thumb pick? You ever use those?
Chappers, do you use thick picks because they're sturdy or because they're thick? Personally I love my home made brass picks. Only 0.6mm thick but unbendable.
Question. Been playing for 32 years, and always only ever use the top left round edge of picks. Any reason why this is wrong? Just always been more comfy for me.
I use V-PICKS because they stick to my fingers. Just plain old picks move & slip around on me. Do the Gravity picks stick to your finger tips , like the V-Picks do.
£4.50 per pick is a little rich for my blood. Wouldn't mind trying the razer standard with the hole but considering I buy 6 John Petrucci Jazz III's for £5 it seems a little mad for something I'll probably lose fairly quickly haha
Without a doubt the one with the hole. There forever slipping out my hands, actually prefer to not use one for that reason. Why this hasn't been done sooner mystified me though I like the fact urz has the rough edge for more friction and grit! Cheers for the insight I won't have to get them all like you lol its OK u can afford it lol plus with the hole u can put it on a necklace or wrist band so uv always got it with u and not in ur pocket where it always disappears and no no holes in my pocket jut an endless pit into nowhere.
13:40 "Nobody wants to be over-encumbered. That should be left for Skyrim, it's always an issue there." Right, you are.
Gotta stop collecting all those guitars in your bags Rob.....gotta stop at a merchant once in a while to sell them off :P
Craig M or, you know, give them to me. But that screws with the analogy. So, uh...your traveling companion...
I actually found out about Gravity picks through your channel a while back. I’m currently using their Sunrise Big Mini 3mm picks. I find them comfortable for my playing style. I’ve never been one for sticking to a product or brand permanently. I like exploring different products, but I can’t see myself changing to a different pick in the foreseeable future. I’m very happy with what I’m using at the moment.
You are a true inspiration to me. Greetings from México City. Keep up the great work!
It's well worth experimenting with different picks and pick sizes/shapes. I've found the Dunlop jazz III is a great all-rounder, and the Fender 347 is a favourite of mine for strumming. I've not tried Gravity yet.
I’ve used planet waves medium for like forever. .7mm of fake tortoiseshell plastic. Part of my problem is I play mostly at bedroom levels. The thicker picks make too much acoustic noise on the strings for my taste.
@@Newnodrogbob This is true. The Chicken Picks I have tried are noisy against the strings. Great picks though.
I love your signature picks, they need to do more of the unfinished edges, love that feature
"This is going to be like playing with a lozenge" this killed me I have no idea why, but i loved every millisecond 😂
Thanks Rob. I'm also a recent devotee of Gravity picks, and the shamford edge won me. Hearing it this way I think a polished edge in particular accentuated the digital manner of the tone. For a direct type amp sound the in polished edge certainly sounded better. Polished may work better in front of an amp needing more of a push. 🤘
omg i play a tortex green .88 for years man this helps,i tried a 1.5 to 2 mill works for me i never knew picks make a differance ty rob
Yo that intro was siiiick!
I'm surprised you didn't have one of the Tripp picks in there. For me, having the option of three different edges on one pick is what got me. Because when you're sitting around jamming, you never know what kinda mood you might be in!
2mm Big Mini Sunrise has been my go to pick for years. It’s just my favorite gravity pick of all time.
Great vid chappers, gotta grab me some sig picks of yours!
Currently playing with a Gravity Classic Big Mini 1.5. These picks seem to glide through the strings more efficiently than other types of material used in the plectrum manufacturing world. I have another brand of acrylic picks that I use too. I would say I have been using these picks for around 3 to 4 years.
Thanks for this @Rob Chapman; after watching this I went back and watched the "pic" vid you did with the Captain in August 2016
I personally feel that every Chapman guitar should come with at least one Monkey Lord plectrum.
Gravity picks are great i have collected just about all of them over the last few years. they never wear down always have the right pick for every style i want to play.
Great to hear man
One of best things about being a guitar player is the sheer number of options we have - dozens of string types, literally hundreds of different kinds of picks and gauges....hell, ever go cord shopping at a very well stocked guitar store? :)
Choices and options are ALWAYS awesome. Me, I absolutely cannot play at all with super heavy picks that have been all the rage in recent years. Plus I'm cheap - I just can't see spending like 4USD on a single Gravity pick. But that's me and YMMV... And I don't care if everyone loves those super tiny Jazz III variants - I've tried them and they're just too small for me.
After hacking away at guitar for decades and decades, I have finally settled on 3 picks depending on what I'm playing - all Dunlops. 90% of the time I will be using .73 Dunlop Ultex Sharps - amazing picks and perfect for me, though there is a lot of pick dust from the Ultex line. The other 10% of the time, depending on mood and what I'm playing, I will play Dunlop Tortex IIIs, also in .73 and sometimes in .60, especially the .60 for acoustic strumming. Besides, if they're good enough for Paul Gilbert, they're good enough for me. lol
I just bought a massive amount of each and don't ever plan to buy another pick for the rest of my guitar life.
I think... ;)
Cool jam at the start Rob enjoyed that.
I use Dunlop 1.5mm.
When I first started out 20yrs ago I was using really thin bendy picks then someone advised me on using a stiffer pick , and my playing got a little better quicker.
Nice yea i use dunlop 1.14m crocodile ones i really like those perfect
@@Jefferson-kd6it yea cool
Hey Chappers, it would be great to see a video comparing single pickup guitars (p90 or humbucker in the bridge). There doesn't seem to be a lot of options available. I feel like this is an overlooked format that offers great potential in its simplicity. Most players stay on the bridge pickup 90% of the time anyway.
A video showcasing such guitars would be very entertaining and would shine some more light on that style of guitars.
Thanks for all the great videos and guitars! 🤘
The pick is often taken for granted, but can have a massive impact on tone. Certainly more than wood-types
@parallax3d Soumds like a wooden pick!
Jim Dunlop Jazz III Max Grip Carbon Fieber is my fav of all time!
Love Those Gravity Picks 👍👍🎶🎶🎸
The Petrucci Jazz III is my current favourite. I also like the prime tones.
Gravity picks are great, but rough edges make those really annoying sounds (especially on wound strings). I basically "reversed" them: polished the edges and roughed out everything else, now it is perfect for me.
Amazing playing!
"Absolutely obscene" I love it😂🤘🏼
This video is well timed from my perspective. Just tried my first Gravity pick, and I thought that annoying clink was due to the type of plastic they used. Never occured to me that a polished finish would have that affect. I guess I'll give a different one a shot.
my favorite are the big stubby jim dunlop ones, smooth eithout squeeking, and they have a grippy concave carve in the center on both sides, makes them really easy to hold, the 3mm is the best
I have one of the Rob Gravity picks, and it's not bad, but after getting used to Dragon Picks, I just can't go back to anything else. It took me a few weeks to get used to them, but now the Pure and Hardend are my favs. They are not cheap, but at least to me, it's well worth the money.
Yo Chapps. Try the Flow picks by the D company. I like the Andy James one :) some lads say the 3.0mm flow is THE pick :)
I just switched to these after YEARS of jazz 3's and their variants. 3mm Flow FTW!
I like using these picks too but I use the 1mm.
I bought the flow variety pack, and the 2.0 mm standard size is the perfect one for me. Love the dunlop flow picks!
Flow picks are the best
I switched to the 2mm Flow pick a few months back and love it.
In my head I was thinking the 6mm looked like a cherry Ricolla then 2 seconds later "I bet it's like playing with a lozenge."
I used to like the thick heavy picks, but lately I've really enjoy jamming with the gravity thin .90mm pick
Rob Chapman if you had to pick one of your guitars for playing blues what would you pick? I want to get one of your guitars because it is time for another guitar. I love the fact that you own your mistakes and how down to earth you are for someone that owns a guitar company. My problem is I can't play one before I buy because of where I live in the states.
Good vid, I have to try gravity picks for me finally.
But still waiting for you to try the 1 inch thick Rob Scallon plectrum 😁
Nice video. I'm a Gravity pick lover also. I'm hooked on the 3mm (orange) Strikers, in both Standard and Big Mini, with the Ellipse Grip Hole. There's nothing else quite like them for me.
Thank you for the vid!
I tried the gravity pic a few years ago. But i have really sweaty hands. So it never stayed where i need it. But that was the issue with a lot of picks for me. So i play only purpleplectrums pics, i think its 6 or 7mm and an asymetrical shape so i have a lot of control over the pic. Really like them but you have to get used to it.
Michael Mühlberg 7mm is ridiculous.
Mattylar Well you get used to it. 😅
I have the same issue so I used to buy my picks and rough the surface up with a file for grip.
Now I use some stick on grip with all of them. My mate actually ties his to his finger 🤣
A wondering O'Neil I use Dunlop Max Grip Standard picks, never dropped one.
@@mattylar2925 Lucky you, it's so annoying on the lead passages😅 and very embarrassing.
The new James Hetfield White Fang picks are amazing
dunlop 2mm stubby’s are my go to along with dunlop tortex .73mm
I've been using thin picks made from solid nickel for a while. I like an unyielding pick with a hard edge, and the odd tonality of the metal on metal scraping is a bonus to me. I wish i could get a thick plastic pick with metal edges though
Love gravity picks cant imaging playing anything else
I hold my pick sideways. I don't know whether it is bad thing or not but it feels natural to me.
I used JazzIII picks for at least 12 years and a little over a year ago I switched to Flow picks and have never looked back.
I've used 2mm Gravity Sunrise picks since... I've no idea. Although I use 1.5mm versions for acoustic.
Me too! :) Ive got like eight of 2mm sunrise mini, and these picks just become one with my hand when I'm playing :D
Love the vids! Keep up the good work my man!
I'm a huge fan of the George Dennis Sharps, I vary between the yellow, orange and red around 1, 1.5 and 2mm. Only problem is they dont have a distributor in North America, so I hoard them
champ man !
Great video! I have played guitar for a while, but have never seamed to learn the skill of playing with a guitar pic. Do you have a video of guitar pic tecniques or any advice on how to learn to play properly with it? I know how to hold the pick and I have played around with it some time, but I suck at playing with it. 😊
Great piece advice
Where and whenever Rob has something to say, I sit up and listen very closely because let's face it, to play with half of his talent would be fine for me, I'm not playing to be a rock star I'm in it for the campfire type setting and all the honey's that are sitting around it, LOL
I normally go with Dunlop T3 purple and green but recently tried the big stubby 2/3 mm and surprisingly like them
I swear by the Gravity Razor with the oval hole. Best pick I ever played with. Too bad they are so pricey!
Video idea. Whats the fastest thing you can play and how fast is too fast?
I'm going between timbertone buffalo horn jazz picks and the new Dunlop flow picks for electric, and I'm still using Dunlop nylon '88s for acoustic :)
I used to get Fender Medium picks and use a paper-hole puncher to make my own hole.
"I have only ever really used one shape." I am exactly the same way. In all the 20 years I have been playing, I have only ever used shark fin shape plectrums, because I like different and weird. I don't want generic, and I most certainly don't want what everyone else is using. I want oddball stuff. I want stuff few have heard of. That is also why I tend to go with very small companies that have a loyal following among the few who have heard of them.
Specifically, the plectrums I have been using for the past year are the 1.5mm, from a brand called "Alice."
They look sweet, but I lose way too many pics to pay that kind of a price for just one. Keep up the great work Chappers, and take care!
I used to be the same, but with these, since I know they’re a bit expensive, I keep track of them a lot better. Just wanted to say that for me, that hasn’t really been a problem since I got mine, and I really like the sound
What a beautiful Weapon of Mass Destruction!!!
Too many but the Dunlop 0.80mm Nylon MIDI picks esp the glow in the dark ones are my favourite.. sadly Dunlop stopped making them..
Tried gravity based on your endorsement of them and you working with riff city. They were selling off riff city branded gravity picks for a great deal (something like 2 for $3 or something like that). Compared to the usual tortex that I played with it had a softer attack and the notes sounded bassier (if that's a word). I do have a problem with them walking in my fingers, the grip hole would probably fix that. My current favorite is the ola englund picks, still waiting for them to make me sound like him.
that song you started writing? complete it, sounds really good!
I'd check some of these out but $5 each is a little spendy for my budget. I miss the OG Dunlop Jazz picks from the 90's but at some point they changed and the new ones aren't the same material or something. If anyone knows what I mean and has found something like those please post what they are. I have been drilling my picks for a long time, I find 3 to 5 small holes work better for me than 1 or 2 larger ones but either way gives way better grip. I have a few I filled the holes with hot glue and they are super tacky and work well too. Back in the day who would have thought tube amps would get cheap and plectrums would cost what they do.
Thanks Chappers. Oh and when are you going to make that Ghostfret with a regular headstock I ask for every post?
I like to use a 1,5mm dunlop max-grip. It has the right thickness to deal with my thicker strings and has enough give to be responsive with lead. I undoubtably try thicker ones in the future but for the time being this one will do
Why are they all so thick? Like 1.5mm seems to be the lowest, which seems thick already
Chappers has said in the past that he prefers really thick picks, it makes you play with a lighter touch
@@razor5cl What's the advantage to a lighter touch?
@@thenewmedic Well when playing most instruments, and also in sports and other physical activities, there's a principle called economy of motion - you want to be as relaxed as possible and do everything with the least possible amount of movement.
This means that you can be very efficient and play faster or more complicated things with less effort and also you won't get as tired or injure yourself.
I have a Gravity 1.5 standard I just love to death!!!!
The only pick I use the the Gravity 2m with the hole in the middle and rounded top. The grip is undeniably better.
You should check out the mummy by V-picks. Judging by the picks you typically go for, I'd imagine that would cover all your bases
I have fallen in love with hawk picks. I believe rabea has his signature one but they can basically make you what you want. Great customer service too
I've always played with the pick backwards aka, I grip the sharp side and the blunt rounded side picks the string.
I absolutely love the Razer big mini in 2mm, master edge and 7 hole pattern. BUT! I found the sharp point wore down too fast for me based on the price... I've switched to the prime tone jazz3 XLs in 1.4. Not quite as good honestly, but they seem to last longer and are cheaper, and I like them about 95% as much.
A neat trick for Skyrim is that if you're over encumbered and need to fast travel it's obviously not possible from on foot, but if you find a horse to ride on the other hand...
I like the Razor 2mm or 3mm, master finish similar to Chappers signature except it has the multi-grip holes.
Ernie ball prodigys are probably my favorite picks
Dava Rock Control Delrin Picks are my favorites.
That WAS interesting … thank you 🙏
**Rob Scallon has joined the chat**
He would like the 6mm one
@@williammidgley3905 that's not nearly enough for him. He likes them thicc.
Started with Dunlop Big Stubby 3MM after tried various other picks like those nylons (absolutely hated their flimsiness, even the thicker ones) and those plastic ones like the Fender Celluloids and the Dunlop Tortexs (and other equivalents) which are still somewhat flimsy.
After the Stubbies, I tried Dragon Heart's Premium picks which are quite good and durable. However, even tho they're thicker (@~2.5mm or so), it's still not thick enough for me. After a while I start cramping up holding on to something so thin and tend to stiffen my finger grip on the picks (not a good thing IMO as that tend to reduce control and precision).
Tried an über thick 6mm pick a friend had and while I liked the thickness of the pick, didn't like the thickness of the picking edges. Like Rob has found, excessive thickness in the attacking edges requires extreme precision to avoid hitting other strings with the backside.
Then I found BHL Guitar Picks based in Hong Kong. I ordered 2 picks from Brock, an UHMWPE Megalodon and a Ultem Claymore, which are 5.5mm and 7mm thick, respectively. Both feels excellent in the hand, does not fatigue the fingers even after a long session, and both the UHMWPE and Ultem materials are highly durable and doesn't get gouged by the string at all.
I actually prefer the thickness of the thicker Claymore but prefer the thinner edge found on the Megalodon. The side angles of the sharp points on the two picks are identical in profile. I think for my next pick, I'm going to try find a thicker pick like the Claymore but with a more flatter slope on the finger sides like the Megalodon while keeping the same profile as both picks.
Love the t-shirt! Where is it from?
Rob, are you a big orange fan? There are lots of oragne amps in the video
Hey Rob, How in the world do you play so fast and precise with such a thick pick? I use 70-72 mm and anything thicker just makes it seem I am playing with a 2x4 lol. Now I can't play fast like you, I mainly play rhythm and chords, some blues stuff but not those blazing Satch types of things lol. Growing up I would watch my step dad play and he always used those big triangle shaped picks. SO when I got more serious about my own playing about 5 years ago I bought a few of those, lol man they are a trip! Great on an acoustic for chord playing but kind of suck on AC/DC stuff lol. What about a thumb pick? You ever use those?
Loving that ML3... v2 standard?
Chappers, do you use thick picks because they're sturdy or because they're thick?
Personally I love my home made brass picks. Only 0.6mm thick but unbendable.
At the end of the day do what is most comfortable for you :) every guitar player picks differently and uses a different pick. Have fun play my guys
Have never understood the whole pick obsession thing, a jazz III works just fine as far as I am concerned
Classic Standard 1.5 FTW.
honestly might order a set custom set of 4 if they are only 7 bucks
Dava rock control nickel sliver picks are my go to 😎😎
Gravity picks are the best picks ever!
Change my mind.
I won't even try
Dunlop Andy James Flow, give it a try.
@@jfo3000 never playing with a dunlop again
Question. Been playing for 32 years, and always only ever use the top left round edge of picks. Any reason why this is wrong? Just always been more comfy for me.
If it works for you then it works for you.
@@RobChappers kind of what I was thinking. LOL. Just wasn't sure if its hindering anything. Thanks Bud!
I use V-PICKS because they stick to my fingers. Just plain old picks move & slip around on me.
Do the Gravity picks stick to your finger tips , like the V-Picks do.
i often make my own from old cd cases.
What case are you using for your picks? Looks super convenient!
It's called the -
Gravity Picks Pick Display Case
When I discovered the JD Jazz III there was no looking back. Get a look at Troy Grady's channel. Crazy over the top picking encyclopedia.
for me the John Petrucci Jazz III by Dunlop is the Go-To pick
I read that the guitarist in ZZ Top played with a quarter
Coins. The most handiest of picks
£4.50 per pick is a little rich for my blood. Wouldn't mind trying the razer standard with the hole but considering I buy 6 John Petrucci Jazz III's for £5 it seems a little mad for something I'll probably lose fairly quickly haha
Hit me with your rhythm pick... :-)
When is your solo album coming out?
Should be early 2020
Without a doubt the one with the hole. There forever slipping out my hands, actually prefer to not use one for that reason. Why this hasn't been done sooner mystified me though I like the fact urz has the rough edge for more friction and grit! Cheers for the insight I won't have to get them all like you lol its OK u can afford it lol plus with the hole u can put it on a necklace or wrist band so uv always got it with u and not in ur pocket where it always disappears and no no holes in my pocket jut an endless pit into nowhere.
Didn't you do this with the captain bro ?keep rocking
I used one of your signature picks from gravity but my dog chewed it up one day while I was at work
Dunlop Ultex all the way.
I like the Ultex as well, but wish they came in colors so I can find them when I drop ‘em LOL!