Brilliant video! I’m glad I’m not the only one who spends way too much time trying picks..! When you discover the parameters you talk about - thickness, point/round, where along the string, angle to the string etc, you discover what works for you so much more indepth. Different combinations of those things give you different results, lots of them work well depending on the scenario. I have a video on my channel with a tone I’m really happy with playing Bryan Suffon’s Overton Waltz with a cheap celluloid pick (around 0.9mm) that I shaped myself with my nail files I use for playing classical! Played on a lovely Collings OM3A with Cocobolo B&S and their rare varnish finish. Great to discover your channel, keep up the great work!
Even after 40+ years of playing and the last 4 years playing several hours per day, I'm still not settled on picks. I've almost settled on a Delrin medium gauge thumb pick for flat picking, and 0.8 or 1.0 mm flat pick if all I'm doing is strumming. I don't have to worry about the thumb pick moving and can relax my grip which also relaxes my playing. I like it best after it has worn down from months of playing. I've tried all the picks that you suggest and will admit that tone is better with a flat pick, but my playing is not as precise.
I never liked the medium picks. But I used to use the heavy fender picks. To me, the issue was how it felt in the hand. But I've heard so many people play with different picks who are much better than me. The different picks definitely sound different, but - you're absolutely right - we all have preferrences, but for an audience it doesn't make much difference. I'm totally behind the slow playing thing.
My main jamming buddy plays with the round corner, so it doesn't get stuck in the strings as easy. I use the pointed side right now, cause I am exaggerating my pick hand motions to nail the up and downs better. It sounds like a great idea to play slow songs to work on tone.
I've always played with a Fender medium but in the past few years I've been getting into flat picking. Being told by many that you must use a Blue Chip pic. I love Primetones and have been experimenting with several. I LOVE how you demonstrate here it's NOT the price of the pic that matters.... Thanks!
@@alan4sure I was trying the traditional shaped and large triangle Primetones and a friend of mine accidentally ordered small triangles I really like that size
It is pure joy to see and hear you pick!! Wow! May the Lord continue to bless you as you play and share with us. What a blessing!!
I still use a couple of the picks you gave me to this day to change my tone.
Makes a difference!
Brilliant video! I’m glad I’m not the only one who spends way too much time trying picks..!
When you discover the parameters you talk about - thickness, point/round, where along the string, angle to the string etc, you discover what works for you so much more indepth. Different combinations of those things give you different results, lots of them work well depending on the scenario.
I have a video on my channel with a tone I’m really happy with playing Bryan Suffon’s Overton Waltz with a cheap celluloid pick (around 0.9mm) that I shaped myself with my nail files I use for playing classical! Played on a lovely Collings OM3A with Cocobolo B&S and their rare varnish finish.
Great to discover your channel, keep up the great work!
The slowing down tip is relevant, thanks.
Even after 40+ years of playing and the last 4 years playing several hours per day, I'm still not settled on picks. I've almost settled on a Delrin medium gauge thumb pick for flat picking, and 0.8 or 1.0 mm flat pick if all I'm doing is strumming. I don't have to worry about the thumb pick moving and can relax my grip which also relaxes my playing. I like it best after it has worn down from months of playing. I've tried all the picks that you suggest and will admit that tone is better with a flat pick, but my playing is not as precise.
Great tips. Thanks!
Sweet. Just the video I needed!
I never liked the medium picks. But I used to use the heavy fender picks. To me, the issue was how it felt in the hand. But I've heard so many people play with different picks who are much better than me. The different picks definitely sound different, but - you're absolutely right - we all have preferrences, but for an audience it doesn't make much difference.
I'm totally behind the slow playing thing.
BTW: I'm drunk as a skunk, so potentially embarassed by any comment I've made tomorrow....
😂
I love my Blue Chip. It’s thick s as a brick.
Toneslab picks are good too.
Do you always play with the rounded side of the pick? Or do you play with the pointed tip with thicker picks?
I've always played with the rounded side
My main jamming buddy plays with the round corner, so it doesn't get stuck in the strings as easy. I use the pointed side right now, cause I am exaggerating my pick hand motions to nail the up and downs better. It sounds like a great idea to play slow songs to work on tone.
Is it essential to hold the pick a la bluegrass method?
No, you do you
Thanks for clearing that up👍@@mandohat
I've always played with a Fender medium but in the past few years I've been getting into flat picking.
Being told by many that you must use a Blue Chip pic. I love Primetones and have been experimenting with several.
I LOVE how you demonstrate here it's NOT the price of the pic that matters.... Thanks!
A Primetone 1.4 mm works very well, almost same as Bluechip tad 50. For one twelfth the price.
@@alan4sure I was trying the traditional shaped and large triangle Primetones and a friend of mine accidentally ordered small triangles I really like that size
@@joekagerer to each his own I guess. Whatever works for you.