how many people here use a Dawg when playing there mandolin. an which one do you prefer the original style or the new style ones.
how many people here use a Dawg when playing there mandolin. an which one do you prefer the original style or the new style ones.
I've had a couple for several years but I don't know whether they're the old or new type - perhaps someone could explain the difference? I suppose some people love 'em and some hate 'em - I'm in the latter camp; they just don't seem to produce any volume.
For me, they’re great if I want to practice extremely quietly. Seriously, I can’t pull volume out of that pick shape. There are a lot of pickers who love them, though, so you’ll have to check them out. I believe the original ones were made out of a different material than the current product, but I’m not 100% sure, and can’t recall when the switch occurred...
Chuck
The "new" ones are pretty much the same but one edge comes to a very slight point, however its still fairly round.
I have a new style one. It spins in my hand and kills my tone and volume. I'm not a big fan. But I do keep it around to use it for when I play early in the morning before the kiddos get up. I also use it every now and then at Church for a soft, tremolo sound.
I tried them but they were not pointy enough for my taste.
Jim
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so what pick do most people use here. wt. & size wise.
It really depends on what I'm playing and the sound or tone I want to produce.
The ones used most right now:
Primetone triangle 1.4 (smooth)
Primetone round 1.3 (smooth)
Wegen TF120
Why are you blaming the pick?
I mean, if I played Crusher, it wouldn't sound good. Not Crusher's fault.
I use the exact same pick. No problem with volume, but I’ve been using something like it for so long, it’s hard to change.
no ones blaming the picks. just trying to see what is the most popular & what other people here use.
Zach who do you buy them from.
Blue Chip is it for me.
I started with their 'CT' model and realized the potential of the basic material.
Then I devised the ideal radius and thickness for me and...
Voi La ! !
I have my perfect shape and material component. While one mandolin likes a slightly sharper point, overall it is the best I've found.
Billy
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Gilchrist A3, 1993
Weber Fern, 2007
Stiver Fern, 1990
Gibson 1923 A2
Gibson 1921 H1 Mandola
Numerous wonderful guitars
I have developed a small arsenal of picks in my go to pile:
Primetone smooth 1.3, 1.4 small triangle, 1.4, 1.5 lrg triangles (wish there was a 1.3 lrg)
John Pearce fast turtle thin and med.
John Pearce Sarod horn, bone, coconut
BC TP60, TAD60 ( need to get these in 50's or thinner)
I have too many in my "don't us, but can't get ride of pile". Wegens, dawgs, golden gates, clatons, dunlops.
My pick case looks like a subset of the sampler, for the heavy bg picker.
I need to try out the itone and the eml offerings
Want to also get d'andreas and some of the casin jazz picks(manouche)
So many fun tools!
2007 Weber Custom Elite "old wood"
2017 Ratliff R5 Custom #1148
Several nice old Fiddles
2007 Martin 000-15S 12 fret Auditorium-slot head
Deering Classic Open Back
Too many microphones
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There is no consensus on which pick to use, and not even a consensus as to whether on should even settle on one pick.
I use a bunch of different picks, depending on the music I am playing, the venue I am playing in, and how many I am playing with.
I couldn't get a tone out of the really rounded picks like the Dawg ones.
I need a bit of point.
I like the Blue Chip CT55 the best.
It is the right balance of size, thickness, and material.
I also enjoy using the Blue Chip TAD 60, and TAD 80.
They feel much thicker, but are great for heavy picking or on the guitar.
I have one TAD 60 1R, Which has two pointed corners and one rounded corner.
That gives you points, but also the ability to rotate the pick for a rounded corner.
Beyond Blue Chip, I really really like the Wegen TF140.
It is really similar in shape to the blue Chip Tad, and similar thickness as the CT55.
It has a slightly brighter, more biting tone, as there is a slight texture to the pick, which I kinda like.
Good for hard hitting Bluegrass.
The Dunlop Primetones are pretty good too.
I like the opaque ones for the mandolin, and I sometimes use the translucent ones for guitar.
The Blue Chip picks are pricey at $35, but they are totally worth it.
Most of the other ones are pretty cheap, so you should just get a bunch of different ones and try them.
I find some picks work great on some instruments, but not others.
The Blue Chip CT55 seems to work great on all my instruments.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
I like Wegen picks for mandolin and mandola, so that's what I use.
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Weber Sage Octave
There's no real answer to your question - simply a lot of personal preferences !. The only thing that you can do is what most of us have done - experiment with a variety of string brands / gauges & as many picks as you can realistically get hold of. Somewhere down the line you'll find a string / pick combo. that suits 'your' mandolin. However,a good start might be the inexpensive but very fine Dunlop 'Primetone Sculpted' picks - the Red & Brown ones on here :- https://www.jimdunlop.com/category/p...s/primetone.do
Ivan
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
I bought the Primetones from musiansfriend (free shipping).
They seem to be my favorite right now. I use the round type for a softer sound and for lots of tremolo. I also use the Wegen a fair amount. It feels best in my hand, but it sounds brighter.
I bought them locally at Dusty Strings (nfi)
Like others have said. Try a bunch of picks and eventually you'll find what you like.
I still haven't tried the Blue Chip yet. I can't justify the cost cause I'm picky.
Fender heavy or equivalent, in the traditional "351" shape. Now and forever!
I currently like the Primetone smooth. I like the Wegens a lot too but the Primetones seem to have a bit less pick noise. They have sound very similar to the Bluechip but cost 1/17th the price. I'm not a fan of the Dawg picks either. They make the mandolin sound dead.
The thread title is...ahem...
Blue Chip KS60, and my new fave: Big Mini Axis 1.5 from https://gravitypicks.com/
I settled on the CT-55 by Blue Chip for mandolin and the TAD 60 BC for guitar. I tried the Dawg picks when they originally were sold and I did not find them to my liking. I sorted through my pick collection and cases yesterday looking for two particular picks and found two original Dawgs still hanging out. This is why I avoid going to the attic. R/
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