Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 51 to 57 of 57

Thread: Pick thickness

  1. #51
    Celtic Strummer Matt DeBlass's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Madison, WI
    Posts
    858

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    Mike, the noise is noticeable, but I haven't decided if it's a deal-breaker or not yet. Actually, while I was experimenting this week, I also picked up a set of the Gibson Sam Bush strings to try rather than my usual J74s, and the pick noise was way less on the Gibsons strings that the D'Addarios, especially with the pointier style of V-pick, so I guess string material influences how your pick attack sounds as well (Monel steel vs Phosphor bronze, in this case, the bronze bringing out the "chirp" more).
    I'll probably try the Wegen triangle soon, it's still a pretty approachable price range (holding out on Blue Chips till I get a more expensive mandolin )
    If I call my guitar my "axe," does that mean my mandolin is my hatchet?

    Breedlove Quartz KF
    Kit Built Oval Hole
    Martin 000M
    Highland Harp

    https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/mattdeblass2

    Feed My Ego, Visit My Youtube Page

  2. #52

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Snyder View Post
    I wrung out the V-picks a year or so ago, Matt, and could not abide the noise. Didn't matter what angle of attack I used, great tone, but too much squeek. I went to a Wegan Trimus 250, and never looked back. If BC puts out an 80 thickness in a big triangle like the Trimus I'll have to have a used pick sale to finance one.
    I've tried several V-picks, including the Tremolo model. I bought a couple of the heavier 351-style models and drilled some grip holes in them. I've never had pick noise issues with any of the V-picks that I've tried, but the problem I have with the thicker ones is that there is no bevel on them. Otherwise, they're a little light, but OK, except if you drop one (especially in dirt or grass).

  3. #53
    Registered User Ivan Kelsall's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Manchester - Lancashire - NW England
    Posts
    14,187

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    Well,after over 12 months of using Wegen Bluegrass picks,yesterday i decided to go back to trying out one of my 'dime a dozen' Pick Boy picks. They're thin, 1mm white plastic, with the US flag printed on one side of them. I used thin picks when i first got my Weber & they sounded good to me,at the time. However the Wegens gave me a 'tighter','punchier' sound (to my ears that is).
    My biggest trouble,being behind the instrument i'm playing, is that a lot of the time i don't hear myself too clearly ie. very distinct notes. They all sound a bit 'removed' from me. I dug out one of my old picks & what a revelation. Yes,they do sound a bit 'thin' maybe,but the clarity was incredible.For the first time in a long time,i could really hear myself play all crystal clear notes.
    I used one last night at my weekly Folk Club picking session & was amazed that i could hear myself over the usual 2 Banjos, 3 Guitars,2 Fiddles & Accordion. One of my picking buddies even remarked that he could hear me,& that's not happened before. I think thast i'm going to stick with the thin picks for a while & evaluate them against the Wegens,but for hearing myself play,there's only one winner,
    Ivan
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Pick Boy pick..jpg 
Views:	96 
Size:	7.7 KB 
ID:	61972  
    Weber F-5 'Fern'.
    Lebeda F-5 "Special".
    Stelling Bellflower BANJO
    Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
    Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.

  4. #54
    Registered User i-vibe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    mid mo
    Posts
    467

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    yesterday i rcvd my three ordered V-picks and and a free complimentary one they threw in for me to try. nice. great super quick service from these folks.

    i got the large rounded (2.75 thick) and the freakishly large rounded (i believe 3.0) and their large triangular (2.75)...they threw in a med ultra light pointed that i'll give to a friend who uses thinner picks.

    so far i notice no problems with squeak/chirp and my initial take on 'em...well, i think for some reason they feel thicker than they are.

    one of the picks i regularly use is a WEGEN 3.5 Gypsy and to me...these feel at least that thick for some reason!

    i think i'll get out the sandpaper and put a bevel on one of them.
    just groove, baby!


    I still need your string labels!

  5. #55
    Registered User Jill McAuley's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Co. Mayo, Ireland
    Posts
    3,569

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    I play Irish trad music pretty much exclusively and for the past year I've been using a Blue Chip TD35 and absolutely love it. It's a teardrop shaped pick, but I play with the rounded shoulder edge. Reading several of these posts where folks say they've contacted Blue Chip to have a particular shape/thickness of pick made for them makes me want to do the same - I would love one of their more rounded shaped picks (no pointy end) in the TD35's thickness (.88 ish I think...) For myself I prefer picks in the .88 - 1.0 range for playing trad, any thicker than that and I find there isn't enough snap to my triplets and any thinner than that and I find that the pick drags a bit on the strings and slows me down, plus the tone and volume suffer to my ears as well with anything thinner than .88.

    Cheers,
    Jill
    2018 Girouard Concert oval A
    2015 JP "Whitechapel" tenor banjo
    2018 Frank Tate tenor guitar
    1969 Martin 00-18




    my Youtube channel

  6. #56
    Registered User Tele295's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Ventura, CA
    Posts
    29

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    Depends on the sound I want. I usually bring a Fender 358 heavy (1mm, I think), Dunlop Jazz III (1.38mm), and a Wegen 3.5mm

  7. #57
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Aromas, California
    Posts
    252

    Default Re: Pick thickness

    I recently switched to the Pro Plec-1.5mm. They are cheap and sound great!

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •