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Tung · Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 203 Location: toronto

I personally have used every guitar picks I can get my hands on during my 25 years of playing.
I find that as my technique evolves over the years, my pick preference changes as well.
Currently, I'm totally getting it with a Dunlop Primetone 5mm. I like them thick! I find that I can play more relax and fast stuff are more effortless.

Please contribute your own thoughts.
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PaulD · Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 1130 Location: Chicago

There's another recent discussion about this topic in the Guitars & Gizmos section. I've used Dunlop Jazz III's for more years that I can remember. I'm not one to change too often. They feel just right in my hand.

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Tung · Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 203 Location: toronto

i used the Jazz III for a good 7 to 8 years. But then it became apparent to me that it's too small and I have to exert a lot more force, plus I could never control it as well as a larger pick.
It's a highly personal thing, each his own on the size and thickness.
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surfrider · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:34 am Post subject:

These are kind of fun. . . http://fredkellypicks.com/flat/poly-fat-flat-pick-36-pcs.html
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steve · Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 867 Location: oz

Dunlop Tortex 1.0mm - aqua blue

Played em for years and years, love em.
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Jazzy · Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 1660 Location: Norway

Pickboy jazz 1.5 mm

mr. beaumont · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 907 Location: chicago

John Pearse "Fast Turtle," 2.5mm
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greentone · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 667

I am still using the 4mm Charles Dugain acetate picks. I have moved up to a larger pick from the small, mandolin/jazz sizes. I like the distribution of the pressure across the fingers better. For rhythm chording it gets a much better sound.

I have been playing with fingers, a la Joe Pass, a LOT more lately. This is a return for me to earlier habits.
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Gorecki · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:39 pm Post subject:

4mm?!? now that's fat!! Oh my ?????

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greentone · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 667