What pick?

[Spivonious]

I'd stick with the standard size and shape for now and just get a couple different brands and sizes. Like some Fender mediums and heavies, Dunlop Tortex pink and green, and maybe one of those nylon picks (don't know the brand, but they're gray).

Personally, I preferred lighter picks for rhythm, but as I got into playing more leads I switched to a heavier pick. Also, I've found that the thicker the strings are, the thicker the pick needs to be to get the same feel.

[Burn]

Dunlop Jazz III's FTW

[Jayster]

The tiny red Jazz III!!!! It makes sliced bread look like crap.

Ben , stop hating on the bread(sliced that is) !!!
I use .88 dunlop tortex (green) for most playing rythym and lead , however if I'm playing reggae or ska styles I switch to red tortex.Dunlop does offer some mix bags ,however you'd probalbly do better visiting your local music store !!!

http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=8&pmh=products/picks

Merry Christmass to all
Jay

[wetrx95]

I have to agree with Biff as that is what I did when I first started playing. Also, as your playing progresses you develop your own style that usually calls for modfications in the types of pics that you use. I have gone through many kinds over the years and have found that the Dunlop Tortex is the best match for my style. I basically play everything from BTO to Metallica and have found it to work very well. Altough some of the older rythm stuff I use a heavier pick. Anyway..Biff=good. :-)

[Grandturk]

I've been a Tortex .88 player for most of my guitar playing life - my fav color is green. Boy is that a bad way to determine what pic to use.

Anyway, I've recently switched to the black Dunlop Jazz III's. These really work well for me. It took a couple of hours to get used to the smaller size, but once I did, I really liked the feel, the accuracy and the responce i get from the pic.

My advise - buy a bunch of different styles and guages and play play play until you find the one you dig.

[nhspike]

i like the nose pick and the butt pick no but seriously i use the small green dunlop pics. try em all, you'll find the one thats best for ya

Tortex .88 here for ever also

[MarkThomas]

Man I didnt even know dunlop made picks that thick,if you like lots and lots of grip you guys should check out some snarling dogs, little pricey but worth it for the quality. they make em up to a 1.5

Was going to try those...almost like sandpaper on the grip end, right? You use them and like them?

[MarkThomas]

Oh, and in case you were wondering, my favorite drum stick is an Easton in 5A if that helps anyone

[Jayster]

Oh, and in case you were wondering, my favorite drum stick is an Easton in 5A if that helps anyone

mine are Vic 5b !!!
Hey for something a little differen't here , here's my lame kit !!!





So as a drummer (mainly (you))what kind of kit are you smackin' ?

[Ben...]

Ben , stop hating on the bread(sliced that is) !!!
I use .88 dunlop tortex (green) for most playing rythym and lead , however if I'm playing reggae or ska styles I switch to red tortex.Dunlop does offer some mix bags ,however you'd probalbly do better visiting your local music store !!!

http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=8&pmh=products/picks

Merry Christmass to all
Jay

Sliced bread's amazing, it just doesn't stand up to the awesomeness of the Jazz III though.

Merry Christmas to you too.

[XxKilgannonxX]

Get some to try...I've had 6 separate moments where I was like "this is it, the pick that I will use for the rest of my life.." in like 2 years of playing.

Now I use Dunlop Sharp 1.35mm.

[levantin]

Green tortex. I used jazz 3's for 10 years and found that a bigger pick is easier to handle when you have chubby fingers like me

[Grandturk]

I've had 6 separate moments where I was like "this is it, the pick that I will use for the rest of my life.." .

Oh yeah - that happens forever with everything - guitars, amps, strings.... good god - straplocks - I've been a Schaller man for years, and now I'm thinking about Dunlops... crazy.

[Jayster]

I've been a Schaller man for years, and now I'm thinking about Dunlops... crazy.

That's not crazy I prefer Dunlops.

[MarkThomas]

mine are Vic 5b !!!
Hey for something a little differen't here , here's my lame kit !!!





So as a drummer (mainly (you))what kind of kit are you smackin' ?

Played Pearl's back in the day, but currently on a 5-piece no-name kit (Titan Drums) that is 5-ply Maple...sound great. I am thinking of scoring a set of Rock Club Gretsch's, but my wife would kill me