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What types of guitar picks do you use? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by cowpowered@lemm.ee to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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I have been playing (just for fun) for about 15 years. During which I have tried countless different types of guitar picks.

Recently I’m gravitating towards really thick picks, like the well-known Jazz III or Big Stubby 3.0mm. I’ve noticed I can play fast alternate picking and triplets much easier with these.

What types of picks do you use, and why?

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[–] Attikus@lemmy.xabis.xyz 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been using the Dunlop tortex picks for years. I generally go with .73mm, .88mm, or 1mm. I'm not sure they have any impact on the sound but I like the texture, it isn't just a matte finish, it's almost velvety.

[–] cowpowered@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I also love the feel of Tortex picks. It's what I started with when I first picked up guitar. But once I got into technical fast playing (thrash metal etc) I noticed thick picks have a big advantage in playability. I still don't really understand why but it works for me.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Tortex also wears down really fast