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Robert
November 17th, 2008, 08:16 AM
Found a new pick I really like - Primetone picks by Dunlop. You know how picky I am about picks, and right now my current pick for picking a pick for guitar picking is the Primetone pick! :D

It's really fat and round edges. Just how I like 'em.

http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=380&pmh=products/picks

http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/1203039326_463_PrimeTone_Picks.jpg

I haven't received my Brossard picks yet, but I'll throw an update this way about them too after I've tested them.

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 08:39 AM
How are the edges Robert... Do they need a bit of sanding to make optimum?

I tried the 'Big Stubby' recently (Yes I know I'me setting myself up here), but I found it a bit bright due to its hard plastic composition. I really like the feel of the Tortex Standard pics. Maybe this is a good excuse to pop over to the local music shop today and have a look around.

Robert
November 17th, 2008, 08:41 AM
These are rounded and soft around the edges, so you get a soft and mellow pick attack, which I prefer. Let me know what you think of them once you've tried them.

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 08:47 AM
Awesome, I really like to have a variety of pics to choose from. For the life of me I don't know where they all go. It's just like the dryer that eats socks... they just seem to disappear :eek:

warren0728
November 17th, 2008, 08:58 AM
i might have to try them....i use the big stubby pics....the red ones and like them....these might be a nice compliment to those....

Robert
November 17th, 2008, 09:14 AM
The only drawback is that these cost a bit more. I had to pay $2.49 for one pick.

warren0728
November 17th, 2008, 09:31 AM
The only drawback is that these cost a bit more. I had to pay $2.49 for one pick.
maybe ill stick with the big stubby.... :thwap:

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 09:45 AM
The only drawback is that these cost a bit more. I had to pay $2.49 for one pick.
Yup... too rich for my blood, I fold.

Robert
November 17th, 2008, 09:52 AM
What? You can't afford to spend a couple of bucks? You don't need dozens of these - one will do. Just keep track of it. ;)

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 09:55 AM
Sorry... I forgot the all important smiley :D

warren0728
November 17th, 2008, 10:03 AM
Just keep track of it. ;)
that's the tough part.... :thwap:

marnold
November 17th, 2008, 11:36 AM
My issue with more "ergonomic" picks is that they are designed for people with fingertips. Since I don't have one on my index finger anymore, they actually become more uncomfortable to use. One of these days I'm going to have to try out a fistful, but I haven't felt an overwhelming need to ditch the generic Fender mediums.

just strum
November 17th, 2008, 11:42 AM
The only drawback is that these cost a bit more. I had to pay $2.49 for one pick.


For you, wouldn't that be consider a budget basement pick?:D

Robert
November 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM
Strum, I'm having a new pick developed especially for me, made out of a real quality diamond. Screw the Suhr and Marshall, let's spend it all on that one pick.

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 12:04 PM
I'm getting one of these...

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/8/9/5/462895.jpg

From this guy...

http://img5.allocine.fr/acmedia/rsz/434/x/x/x/medias/nmedia/18/36/04/56/18825051.jpg

ted s
November 17th, 2008, 01:45 PM
Geez Louise David ! That is most disturbing ! WTF ? Who is that ?
I'm gonna have freaking nightmares man !

Algonquin
November 17th, 2008, 01:59 PM
Geez Louise David ! That is most disturbing ! WTF ? Who is that ?
I'm gonna have freaking nightmares man !
That would be Dave Grohl as the Devil in 'Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny'
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365830/
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/funkymonk09/dave%20grohl/grohl8.jpg

Spudman
November 17th, 2008, 03:20 PM
Those look cool Robert but probably a *itch to find when one gets dropped on a dark stage. I definitely want to try one.

aeolian
November 17th, 2008, 03:50 PM
Robert, what happened to your V-picks? I thought you really liked them.

I've been playing Dunlop red Jazz IIIs for the last 10 years or so and I'm happy with them. I like that they are stiff and my control over them are better than more flexible picks. I wanted to try V-picks but just hadn't gotten around to it.

Robert
November 17th, 2008, 04:38 PM
I like the V-picks too, but sometimes I find them too bright sounding. Kinda of like a a glass tone. For some things, they are great.

just strum
November 17th, 2008, 05:56 PM
Strum, I'm having a new pick developed especially for me, made out of a real quality diamond. Screw the Suhr and Marshall, let's spend it all on that one pick.

Alright Robert, the amp and guitar are overrated, it's the pick that makes up all of the tone. Save some money and get an air guitar when that diamond pick arrives.