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Has anyone used an ivoroid pick? Are they even any different than celluloid? Since tone quality is subjective, all I'd like to know is if they're anything special.
pickyaboutpicks
Apr-24-2013, 5:11pm
Are you talking about ''tusq'' picks? tusq picks sound very crisp and are fast
Mike Bunting
Apr-24-2013, 5:40pm
Has anyone used an ivoroid pick? Are they even any different than celluloid? Since tone quality is subjective, all I'd like to know is if they're anything special.
I got one about 10 years ago from Greg Boyd, I think he still sells them. It's still lying around but I never use it.
Cheryl Watson
Apr-24-2013, 5:56pm
I have some Gilchrist ivoroid picks in a large (roughly 2mm thick) triangle. They are not as crisp and loud as a Blue Chip or Red Bear and they do not glide off the strings quite as well either but they are pretty good. They wear quite well and they have a nice clear but softer sound that comes in quite handy when I need to practice somewhat quieter or when I am playing on a porch with boards. I'd hate to lose a Blue Chip or Red Bear between the slats. I'd put them roughly in the same category as a Pro Plec.
The Greg Boyd ones were the ones I saw. I'm interested in more of a warm tone, so I don't think I'll bother with these.
pickyaboutpicks
Apr-24-2013, 10:33pm
For a warmer tone use a pick over1.25 mm such as pro plec
For a warmer tone use a pick over1.25 mm such as pro plec
I just ordered some 1.9mm Clayton Acetals, which is basically a slightly softer and much thicker version of the 1.14mm Dunlop Tortex I currently use (and thoroughly enjoy).