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trotsky · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: My New Pick

I can't believe that I am making a post about a pick! Embarassed

However,

I ordered some of the picks that Kreisberg uses.....I know I am a victim Wink

They didn't give me his chops overnight but the pick is so cool that it is worth sharing here.

This is it...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/D-Andrea-Pro-Plec-Standard-351-Guitar-Picks-One-Dozen-110880-i1123862.gc

They have a really sexy dark sound and I am lovin it.

Anybody else use them?

Henryrobinett · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 180 Location: Sacramento, Ca

What advantage do you feel? Is it just more comfortable? Or is it the tone it imparts or what?
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Gorecki · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I wonder if this falls into that 'Gear Obsession' category? Laughing

I haven't even tried a different pick in over 20 years. Confused

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trotsky · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject:

Gear obsession absolutely...
It just feels very comfortable for me...
I have always leaned towards a heavier pick and this one has less 'click' to it.
Very dark sound which I love.

For me the pick has always been the most important link in my playing....but I am a peculiar dude.

Gorecki · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject:

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trotsky · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:28 am Post subject:

I was using these..but in the 1.14 thickness.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/dunlop-tortex-pitch-black-jazz-guitar-picks-1-dozen
I find that with the new one..after some getting used to..I don't have to pick as hard to get the body of tone that I am looking for?

Henryrobinett · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 180 Location: Sacramento, Ca

I use these Dunlop Cooper picks gauge #10.

http://ellisguitars.com.au/dunlop_picks/Dunlop_Pick_Copper_Hot_Licks.html

They've been discontinued for awhile now. I think I bought a final supply to last for a few more years. I use the rounded end, as I got used to the Warren Nunes approach.
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Gorecki · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:48 am Post subject:

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toddinjax · Joined: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 174

I've been preaching about the Pro Plec for years. Great tone, chirp free attack. I found them when I couldn't get the Pickboy Jazz i had been using, similar material.

Unburst · Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 3

I've used Pro Plek on and off for a few years but the more square shaped ones, nice all rounder but these days I usually alternate between the Dunlop Delrin 500 or a V-Pick.

surfrider · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:02 pm Post subject:

A few years back, when I was having some work done on one of my guitars at the Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, CA, I looked at their pick selection. I like all types of picks and I found this one: http://fredkellypicks.com/flat/poly-baby-fat-flat-pick-36-pcs.html. I never really used it until this winter when I was cleaning up my study and found two of them. I liked the pick so much that I ordered a bag of 36. I do use other picks but this one is definitely a "go to" pick. I like the grip because it does not slip out and on the floor. . . Also, as a sculptor/art teacher, my right hand has had its share of abuse from hammering, welding, pushing clay, etc. so a small, quick pick is hard to hold except for this one. . .

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