I am planning on getting SAMPLER #2 in the mail today or tomorrow to Mr. JSellers.
Added the following 6 picks from my collection:
V-Pick Freakishly Large (Lite)
Clayton Acetal 1.9mm
Dunlop Stubby 1.0mm
Dunlop Stubby 2.0mm
Dunlop Ultex Jazz III 2.0mm
Buffalo Horn about 1.5mm
I enjoyed this sampler experience and learned quite a bit.
Summary:
Turns out I still like the BlueChips the best. (Still prefer my TP size/style to the bigger CT55. No I did not add it to the sampler...)
The Dunlop Primetone (no grips) was my 2nd but I prefer more of a point than the rounded in the sampler. So, I am going to order some. Seem to be most similar to the BlueChip as has been discussed ad nauseam. I have the ones with grips but feel that the No grip ones may be better to me.
I still like my Buffalo horn picks but this collection really gave me some perspective and they didn't stand out quite as much as the picks above.
I was surprised at some of the others that were in the running for backups: Fender heavy(good backup pick) and 1.5 Tortex standard. I was surprised that I was OK with the teardrop shaped picks after mainly using the triangle (346) shape for a long time.
I like my Clayton 1.9mm better than the one that was in the sampler so that's why I wanted to add it.
I was almost hoping that I would like a Wegen but didn't really like any. I have tried one before this and couldn't love it them either. They feel OK on the strings but I don't feel like they sound as good.
I had the same experience that I always have with the V-Pick and do not like how they feel on the strings. They seem to stick with the exception of the pointed one probably due to less surface area on the string.
Thanks again and keep the samplers going. I think it would make a list of the best things I have seen come from Mandolin Café Forum. Of course it is no where near as effective as the normal "Which Pick" arguments that go one forever and ever and prove nothing...
This process gives a wonderful perspective on individual personal preferences.
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