Are you using the right guitar pick/plectrum? I DID NOT!
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2016
- Of course there is no 'wrong' pick, but we are about to find out how much influence a different thickness and material will have on the sound of my guitar!
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Paul, this is such a great video and representation of how different guitar picks affect the tone and feel. Awesome stuff!
STREET SPIRIT IN ARPEGGIOS YEAH!!!
I wanted to thank you for your awesome lessons and very thoughtful and thorough video posts that you do
I appreciate them
I use my Fuelsavers card. Sounds awful
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I used to use quarters for picks, it's worse than using a card for a pick.
I used a rubber paperclip once when I didn't have a pick for a Jazz band I was in back when I was in high school and it sounded decent to me. My picks were at home. If you are a guitarist I suggest getting a tin that can fit in your pocket for picks and then fill it enough so stuff doesn't rattle around much and almost always have picks when you go out. 😹🤘
Great choice of street spirit to show the difference in picks. Your videos are great. Well made, informative and fun to watch. And your playing is incredible.
Another FANTASTICALLY made video!!!! You really have a talent my friend.
It's amazing to see how far the studio has come!
Love your videos. I look forward to you making a video on the guidelines to choosing which pick-ups suits what purposes best on an electric guitar. I keep seeing conflicting information on this subject. Ultimately the ear decides but I’d love to hear your take on this.
You really have a great unique presence on UA-cam !
Awesome i just found out why i was struggling with my playing. i needed to use a Thick pick i love them now instead of being afraid of them. Thank-you for Sharing.
I went through a similar version of this when I was new to guitar almost 20yrs ago. The thinner picks made a sound against the strings I did like on acoustic guitar so I went down to my guitar shop and bought a couple individual picks and experimented. The first few years I played I would change my pick usually for thickness. I finally settled on a Dunlap 1.5mm (gator grip) pick which ended up being great as around this time I wanted to get into playing more lead electric guitar and now I have used 1.5mm for years. Great video, and this is why I love music you play around a little bit and find what works for you no “traditional” right or wrong answer...cheers mate!
Thats some really good content dude. I dont even play acoustic guitar but it was really interesting :D Keep up the good work!!
I play my electric guitars with a Tortex 1.0mm and my acoustics with either a Tortex .88mm or a Tortex 1.0mm. When I first really got into playing guitar I would use the .46 nylon because my strumming wasn't as controlled as it is now after playing for 17 years. I used the Tortex .60mm after I gained more control over my strumming. I am very happy with the Tortex 1.0mm at this time.
Thanks for this presentation, great job!!
I am a Brit living in The Netherlands. When I first came here I went to my local music shop (then in Hengelo) and asked to see their picks. I visited that shop almost every week for 12 years, and they always asked me if I wanted to see their "pics" today!
Best intro I've seen for long while.
My 1.00 & 1.20 picks works for me. The sound is warm and the playability is also great. I got so many picks lying around my house ranging in thickness, but after watching this video now I know what suits my playing styles & honestly, it did made my playing better & made the sounds of my strings so much better. thanks Paul for this very useful information.
*Great stuff man, very informative- Glad you put this video together!!
I myself have settled on Tortex Gator Grip 0.96's and I love em.
It also sounds better because it's on a wonderful instrument played with the proper technique. Nice job!
Well played Paul, onwards and upwards. Good luck mate. Hasta pronto!!!
No green tortex? Definitely the most common amongst everyone I know.
On electric, yes. But on the acoustic, there are many nylon or thin tortex users.
I use the 1 mil blue tortex for everything
I'm a green 88er but the triangular one coz my thumbs is too fat for the teardrop.
Been using the green on acoustic stuff and at first I didn’t like it. But now I love it. Only if the strings are new though. Once they become dull, the thicker pick really makes a bigger “thwack”
I used to use the green Tortex for a while but now I’m using the fender heavy celluloid shell and I feel like it’s just a little better. It’s 0.90 so almost the same as the .88 Tortex but I feel like the sound and playability is just better. I also recently tried the yellow Tortex.73 and it’s great for rhythm stuff. All 3 great picks, for me at the moment the fender heavy wins.
I just bought new picks the other day, they're my favorite so far, from the past 6 years of guitar playing. I use the Petrucci Jazz III and Petrucci Flow picks.
I love my Ultex Jazz III XL. The Jazz shape gives great control and I prefer the sound of Ultex over the nylon version.
nice comparison video, must have been difficult to get the right balance. Apart from using my fingers, I only play with Jim Dunlop USA nylon 1mm picks, they produce a lovely tone regardless of picking or strumming, you can be gentle or more aggressive and it sounds nice.
You magnificent creature, how dare you play Street Spirit, you really got me. Great video, I'm a 1.0mm and above guy myself, love the Jazz III picks as well.
Wow another well articuled video. like a painter that chooses the right brush to achieve the desired technique.
Love that you played Nine Cats by Porcupine Tree as the strumming comparison example
I really like the heavy gel picks from Dunlap. Really good all around pic. I picked up some John 5 signature pics, and I really like them, as well.
Really nobody uses quills anymore? time for me to try one of these "picks" then
really beneficial and helpfull videos !!well done !!😊❤
I'd love to see you do the same test with your tele or strat, and see if your preferences stay the same. I use a real thick pick with my electric, but your demonstration made me wonder if it's the 'right' choice. Thanks for all you do!
Nice pick of Steven Wilsons Sentimental as Acoustic version! Endless thumbs up!
I always used just the cheap plastic picks that wore down to nothing after about 3 songs when I was learning but after I ventured into the realm of tone I started using different types of wood and exotic materials like horn and bone and, recently, amber. It really gives the guitar a unique sound!! Lol I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to picks. I love experimenting and seeing what beautiful tones I can coax out of my guitar.
I use a Gravity razor 1.5 for all playing. I have tried many others but just keep coming back to Gravity. Made of an acrylic material and just sticks in place. Enjoyed your views on different thicknesses. Thanks
Really like the 1.14 mm, feels firm and very direct when held tightly but i can adjust my pressure to make it act more like a .60 if I need to.
I tend to use green Dunlop sharps (.88) for most of my lead playing, but sometimes I'll switch to Dunlop Ultex (.90) for a nice change of pace with a bit more roundness than I'm typically accustomed to.
I love that you played Radiohead 'Fade Out' as an example. Great song. You seem to be a very well rounded guitarist.
File your tips! This is my recommendation to optimize tone and playability for guys playing technical difficult stuff. First you have to experiment, but if you know which tip angle is the best for your playing style, you can do this with every pick in 5-10 minutes. Also, tip form as a big influence on overtones / harmonics. So, if you compare pick material, you should use a similar tip form, otherwise the significance of your comparison is very restricted.
Damn, Nine Cats by Porcupine Tree ! :D
Great,informational video, you've earned my subscribtion ! :)
I like the DAVA control great flexibility for strumming and picking at the same time. Both for acoustic and electric.
Thanks good comparison helped make my mind up.
I usually pick my picks based more on feel during playing than sound. I also go a bit on visual appleal, bright colours being easier to see if I drop 1.
Blue or green tortex for electric, red for acoustic. When I was liking heavier picks I had some really nice Peavy ones. They were elike Tortex (made of Delrin) but had a grip pattern molded into them in the shape of lots of little stars, really great when your fingers are sweaty. They were called Startex.
For all-round acoustic guitar playing, I use D’Andrea (TG351), 0.71. They’re made with celluloid and I find them to have a very good combination of flexibility + firmness. They are made in USA and I buy them from Amazon.
Wow amazing sound from that guitar - and you. Have been testing and trying out many picks over the years. Then I tried Blue Chip (crazy expensive) havent looked back since :-)
When I started playing again a few years ago, I tried a few different Tortex picks. Years ago I played the .73mm yellows, and that was what I started using, but I tried some of the thicker ones and finally settled on the 1.14. I like the feel and the tone, for my style of playing.
I've always hated nylon picks because they get slippery pretty easily. In fact, to solve my pick slippage problems permanently, I began drilling holes in my picks a few years ago. I drill three 1/8" (3.2mm) holes in a triangle pattern, in the opposite direction of the pick shape. That is, two holes about 1/2" (13mm) from the tip and a third hole 1/8" (3.2mm) further away, centered between the other two holes, so the 3 holes make an equilateral triangle with the point facing away from the point of the pick.
I can, of course, play just fine with picks without the holes, but the holes make it so much more comfortable for me.
I have been drilling 6 holes 1/16'', 3,2,1 pointing down yours seem to work better. Thanks for the tip no pun intended.
@@joelrobertson7429 I've been using them so long with the holes, I don't know what it's like to play without them anymore. But my pick never gets spun around anymore!
@@petedavis7970 Of all the folks sharing their tricks of the trade yours is most enjoyable.
Great video ! I'm gonna try the Tortex .60mm and 1mm asap, I really loved their sound too !
Actually, I'm playing with two Jim Dunlop : .88mm and 1mm
The tortex 1mm triangle is my most used for all around playing. I also use a .50mm tortex for certain songs that got complex strumming patterns that’ll switch up quickly.
Started playing in the late 70’s fender med. The switched to Dunlop 73. Love the grip and they didn’t break and cut off like the fenders. Just the right balance of flex and dynamics. I also hold the pick all the way to the tip. Ive tried other picks over the years but always stick with the nylon 73 Dunlop. Surprised how many pros use this same pick too. It’s all about how you play and personal preference. Agreed that it matters more on an acoustic.
It’s nice to see this comparison, I use the Tortex too, the orange mostly on acoustic and the blu on electric, but I do prefer the blu for more control on both when it comes to soloing or arpeggios.
I've been using red tortex as a good all rounder. Been playing with a Jim Dunlop medium which as a nice curve to it, really comfortable to hold.
Howdy Paul) Thanks for very useful information. I myself like to experiment with different picks and I have an acoustiс guitar similar to yours in shape and sound (Samich Greg Bennette design, not expensive but way too good in sound) I've always used Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 11-52, I really like them. As to the picks, my preferences are: Dunlop 500 (96- 1.14)-the pink ones but just recently I've discovered for myself Dunlop Big Stubby 3mm-smallest ones. I find them very comfortable while playing. Ever tried them?
the orange dunlop 0.6 has a 'wedge' version which is my go-to pick now. the perfect middle ground :)
I have recently tried out some 1mm Clayton picks and the material works very well with the strings and has a fantastic grip. It is honestly the only pick I can hold with two fingers and play efficiently.
As a raw beginner, I used to use the .46 for strumming. I had a hard time with anything thicker on up-strums. I have since mostly graduated to the Tortex .60 It works well for me all around.
I'm a begginer, what pick should I get ? Can u recommended some?
Great comparison. I like the torex .73mm (yellow) for strumming and solos.
I like the "slap" of a thinner nylon pick, especially on acoustics. Plus they don't wear down as much, don't break, and don't break strings as much if you strum aggressively.
I just started using Tortex .88 and love them for everything. Medium celluloid was my old "standard" but no more. Paul played all around my pick here in the video. Wonder what he thinks of the 88.
Yep. Over the last few days I have ordered a number of picks of various materials and thicknesses to see what I like at the moment. I rarely use a pick having favoured fingerstyle for a long time. But having recently started with an instructor he has suggested I pick one up to add that to my skillset. So far having fun and getting a lot more accurate with my picking. Currently using a 0.88 and 1.0 Dunlop Nylon pick as I like their tone. I find some of the other picks a bit flappy sounding and harsh. Probably due to my ear being tuned for fingerstyle. WIll be good to have a number available as I progress and try different ones out occasionally.
I've been playing around with an assortment of Thalia Santos Rosewood picks,
I like the thicker ones, seem to impart a really nice tone but are harder to control until they "wear in",
Admittedly they don't last long but are a good alternative in your kit bag.
Been playing guitar (electric) for 2 months perhaps. I've bought a whole bunch of different picks, but keep coming back to Tortex 1.0 so far.
I love my .73 yellow tortex for general electric playing, .88 green tortex for when I need more attack on electric, and I LOVE the Fender medium tortoiseshell for acoustic.
I’ve done the same for years. That’s crazy!
I agree 100 % on the. 60 Tortex for strumming. I'm gonna have to give my Tortex 1.0 another shot for picking.
I generally use what ever pick I can find Because I always loose them😂
Same here 🤣🤣🤣
Jake Marcov they are like sunglasses. The more you pay for them, the quicker you lose them! 🙂
You're absolutely correct brethren 😊
Yup same
I just buy a dozen or two and keep a spare with me at all times. Also have stuck a few to each guitar. I'm ===DUNN=== not having the pick I want when I want it.
I used to use .70 something mm and sometimes .46 when I was playing my acoustic guitar. Then I started to use .80 something mm for everything, now I use 3 mm and I love it, I feel I have more control and I really like the tones I get, I mainly play lead guitar (90% of the time) and I feel much more comfortable playing solos and stuff with a 3 mm.
Btw I play rock, blues, indie and stuff like that most of the time.
I usually use George Dennis .88 for my acoustic and .1.26 for my electric. I like the George Dennis picks best. I like how grippy they are and they sound good when they hit the strings.
Tortex 0.73 (yellow) for me on acoustic. It's a great all-round sound and feels great.
very true
Tortex 2.0 has been my baby since I found it back in middle school,I use to always use thin picks but when i played that and heard the tone and tremelo picking
Played Dunlop 2.0 for a looong time, but since two years I'm addicted to the V-Pick Dimension, a 4.1 mm thick pick. I already have a big collection of V-Picks, most of them are more than 2.0 mm. The ones with the rough edges give a very nice attack sound - IMO.
I made a review by myself, so I can send a big "thank you" for your review. You pointed out the pros and and cons very well. Thumbs up!
last one is actually a GATOR GRIP and not TORTEX from Dunlop. Test was great altough but I would like to hear your differences on electric guitar too. Cheers.
I use Dunlop Jazz III Max Grips for both electric and acoustic. Suits me well since I use a lot of hybrid picking.
Jazz III @ 1.35mm is my fave for acoustic (Teton Concert - Cedar Top), very warm and balanced on strumming and leads. Fender Heavy nylon @ .9 mm lends itself to nice full bodied cleans on the electric (Gretsch).
I use commonly those 1mm BlueTortex! Very good balance and versatile! Welcome to the family yeeeyyy! Love your channel man, so instructive and motivational! Btw, have you try BlueChip pick? They expensive but some artists use them like, Julian Lage between others! They say, they get close to the originals made by the turtle shell! If you try em, grab the CT55 and let me know ! 😂👍🏼
Great comparison thank you! I prefer nylon picks, usually 0.38mm because I find I get a smooth, warm sound for a picked note. The thicker and more rigid the pick, I find the sound to be too harsh when they the note first rings out. Interesting stuff, thank you Paul.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I like the Dunlop 427RXL Ultex® Jazz III XL, 1.38mm with the raised letters for grip and the size of a normal pick but sharper point of a jazz III point. They last a long time. I also have .88 Tortex for strumming.
using a 3.0 jazz Dunlop here which solved all my problems regarding the pick slowly swivelling between my fingers when strumming.
David Willis My picks turn in my hand too. I'm gonna go for a thicker pick, thanks.
Nice comparison. I am a relative beginner, so I started out with thin picks, but my preferences have been changing as my technique has improved. I recently went through my pick collection and sorted them into 3 groups: 1) throw away, 2) play, and 3) hold. So, all the nylon picks are out, and picks less than .60 just seem too floppy now. My playable picks are Tortex .60, two "medium" picks from the basket at the guitar store (?) and a Dunlop Primetone .75
Been using 3 mm stubby's for a couple of years now. They are quick picking and I like the distortion you get when strumming hard, playing post-rock kind of music. Had to wipe off blood spray of my pickguard a couple of times after rehearsal though..
I like the sound of nylon or celluloid best. I've been using 2mm gators for years but they're a pain in the ass so I'm trying out nylons to find a replacement. It's either that or making do with 1.5mm celluloids.
I'm a huge fan of the Tortex 1.14, not only does it fit just right between my fingers but as long as i dont rub the tips off the point is very nice to place my thumb on to tuck it away for finger playing
I think for beginners thinner picks are more forgiving of inaccurate strumming technique. Perhaps also, as you hinted, your preferred thickness will depend on how far you allow the pick to extend down from your grip... I like the way your non picking fingers use the fingerboard for orientation, that is something I missed earlier and am trying to emulate.
I have something of a feel I like in a pick, so when i'm choosing a pick I just bend it between my fingers and feel how it responds. This method led me to some Tortex 1.14s when i bought picks. mostly playing electric, i don't think anything much stiffer would really work unless you have some super heavy strings.
I used to use red/heavy Dunlop Gels for ages, great sound and very sticky when warm so I didn't drop them. I then tried Fender Celluloid Heavy and they sounded darker, more bass and equally sticky. So now I use Fender Celluloid on electric and Dunlop Prime Tone .88, with raised lettering (more grip) for acoustic, I play a Martin 00028 and the celluloid picks can flatten the sound a bit too much. The red Dunlop Gels are a great middle ground for electric and acoustic though, in between the celluloid and the Prime Tones.
How far this channel has come !
Interesting, I've been using Dunlop Tortex .50 (red) for years but you've got me thinking a .60 might be nice. I wish you had a Tortex .50 in the review
I use the nylon .73 for electric guitar because I somehow can play faster with them. For acoustic guitar I use the .80 Clayton USA - the transparent ones (not dunlop). I will definitely check out the Tortex 1.0 for acoustic guitar because I liked the sound of it. Great comparison, thanks!
To be honest the 0.60 sounded best to me. Depending what you're playing, the thicker your string gauge, the lighter the pick you might want to use. Other wise the strings might be controlling you.
I flit between Herco 75, Tortex: Green/Blue/Purple...
I definitely depends on the song your playing I find. Great video !
I use 1.0 Nylon picks. I tried a lot of different picks but always stayed with them.
I use a variety, usually around the 1.0mm mark I guess - haven't spent that much time checking!
I have some nylon picks around, most of which I donated to my father as I didn't really like the feel of them. He loves them though, so that proves that we each have our own preferences.
I usually keep a pick in my wallet as well, you never know when random guitaring might happen!
This was actually a reasonable presentation of a topic that I thought would be impossible to discuss with a straight face...
Hey Paul, how is the string action set up on this guitar?
It has great tone, so I'd like to know if it's just because it's a great guitar or it has a kinda high action.
Your videos are great. I now use the Fender Rock On 1mm tortex picks but really like the Ultex 1.0 or 1.14. What would you use for flat wound strings/archtop guitar Paul?
Congrats Brother !
I always use a 0.73 nylon, it feels just right in my finger grip for the music I play.
I have found myself using Dragon Heart picks or Chicken picks, 2.5mm - 3.5mm. Yes, they are thick, but they are beveled, and that helps them glide across the strings quite effortlessly. I can't go back to flat picks after using these.
I try all that I can find until I find some that work for me.
Over all the years I got all thicknesses and shapes and materials in my collection and of course each type sounds different.
For soloing stuff I really like very thick and stubborn ones for rhythm thinner ones are useable.
HOLY SHIT YOU'RE PLAYING FADE OUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH
I did this test a few years ago and came to a similar conclusion. 60 is great for strumming 1.0 is awesome single notes and arpeggio. I found the Dunlop Tortex 73mm in Jazz iii xl size was a happy medium. It's kind of a middle ground between the .60 and 1.0 guage and the smaller profile of the jazz iii makes it work with almost every style. And if you hybrid pick the jazz iii gets out of your way a lot easier. At this point in time Paul David's is my Guru. Thank you sir!
I LOVE YOUR FACE MAN, really enjoy your videos.