I have several picks that I regularly play with (Golden Gate, JazzMando 1.50, et al) but I mostly use the rounded edge of a Fender heavy. On most things it just sounds better to me. I like the JazzMando pick for some tunes, and I find that at times when I sit down to play I want that rounded, fatter tone, so I reach for the JazzMando pick. But the Fender sees the most use for some reason. It has a bright sound that I love, and it's rounded edge, or "shoulder," seems perfect for what I do (which isn't much!).
I've seen great players use the rounded edge (Tim O'Brien) and one of the best mandolin tones I've ever heard was from Butch Baldassari, who used the pointy end. As far as I'm concerned, tone and technique don't get much better than what Butch did. I still think he had about the best tremolo technique as well, and somehow he did it with the pointy end of the pick! I've tried and it's like walking on stilts or something. I just can't get the pick to glide at all with the pointy end.
And as far as Dawg's and Thile's tone, I like them as well. I don't care what kind of instrument they use or what kind of pick, etc. I just like to hear the music they make.
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